GMC Terrain 2016–2017 car dimensions: 4712 mm long, 1849 mm wide and 1684 mm high. Braked towing is 1,588 kg.
The cabin has a standard 7-inch color touchscreen audio system with USB and aux inputs. Higher trims add IntelliLink for voice control and smartphone pairing over Bluetooth. Single-zone manual climate control is on base models while automatic climate control is on SLE-2 and above. Cruise control is standard. A rear vision camera is standard. Available Driver Alert packages add side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, rear park assist, forward collision alert and lane departure warning.
Cargo volume is 895 liters with rear seats up and 1810 liters with seats folded. The MultiFlex sliding rear seat moves fore and aft to balance passenger and cargo room.
Maximum braked towing is 680 kg with the 2.4L engine or 1588 kg with the 3.6L V6 when equipped with the trailering package. Unbraked towing is limited to 454 kg. Payload capacity is 520 kg.
The V6 option includes a heavy-duty battery and alternator. A trailering equipment package with hitch receiver and wiring is available. Soft-ride suspension is standard across the range.
The cabin stays quiet thanks to the acoustic laminated windshield and triple door seals, with active noise cancellation on four-cylinder models. Front seats are supportive. higher trims add heated eight-way power seats with lumbar. The Multi-Flex rear bench slides nearly eight inches for extra legroom or cargo space and reclines. A power tilt-sliding sunroof is available on mid and upper grades and standard on Denali. Ambient lighting and a leather-wrapped wheel on upper trims round out the feel.
EPA-estimated 22 city/32 hwy mpg for 2.4L FWD. 17 city/24 hwy for 3.6L V6 FWD
Engine oil life monitor signals changes. oil and filter at least once a year
Tire rotation every 7,500 miles with required services
IIHS Top Safety Pick with Good ratings in all crashworthiness tests
NHTSA 4-star overall, 5-star side crash
Standard rearview camera, StabiliTrak, ABS, six airbags
The 2.4L four-cylinder delivers EPA-estimated 22 city and 32 highway mpg on FWD models. The available 3.6L V6 is rated 17 city and 24 highway mpg on FWD. AWD versions return lower figures. Both engines pair with a six-speed automatic.
Service follows the oil life monitoring system, which calculates change intervals from driving conditions. Change oil and filter at least once a year and reset the system. Tires rotate every 7,500 miles along with multi-point checks. Cabin and engine air filters, plus transmission fluid on longer intervals, keep the vehicle reliable.
Crash tests earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick with Good scores across moderate overlap, small overlap driver, side, roof strength and head restraints. NHTSA rates it four stars overall and five stars for side impact. Standard kit includes dual-stage front airbags, side-impact and curtain airbags, StabiliTrak stability control, traction control, ABS and a rearview camera. Available packages add forward collision alert, lane departure warning, side blind zone alert and rear cross traffic alert.
Length 4712 mm, Width 1849 mm, Height 1684 mm, Wheelbase 2858 mm (Terrain 2016–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2017 GMC Terrain Canadian brochure standard technical data, The 2016 GMC Terrain US brochure matches those exterior inches and states 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, GM standard-equipment specification prints 172 lb-ft as 232.2 N·m and the tyre sizes by wheel program.