Pricing: 2010 GMC Terrain SUV

With the demise of the Pontiac Torrent, the GMC Terrain picks up the baton. The all-new GMC Terrain crossover will start at $24,995 for the front-wheel-drive model and $26,745 for all-wheel-drive, including $745 destination charge. The related, redesigned Chevrolet Equinox is priced from $23,185. Positioned slightly upmarket, the well-equipped GMC will begin a couple thousand or more than direct competitors such as Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4.

The Terrain and Equinox share a platform that was developed in Korea for the Saturn Vue and has evolved since. Our first impressions of the Equinox indicate that its ride and handling are sound, the four-cylinder engine is reasonably refined, and the roomy interior’s quality is a major upgrade over the previous Equinox.

The base SLE1 model comes with a new 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 182 horsepower. Paired with a six-speed automatic, the direct-injection engine delivers an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city, 32 mpg highway fuel economy rating for the Terrain FWD. The AWD version is rated at 20 mpg city, 29 mpg highway. However, to achieve those numbers, the powertrain has to be in an “eco” mode, and drivers would have to do the same to see similar results.

A 3.0-liter V6 with 264 horsepower will be offered, rated for 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway in FWD configuration. GM expects the AWD version to produce a similar 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway.

Standard features include rearview camera, a six-speaker AM/FM/XM/CD stereo with USB connectivity, six airbags, stability control, and OnStar. The top SLT2 line features the V6 engine with leather seating, power liftgate, and moonroof. Optional features include an integrated navigation system and rear-seat DVD system.

The five-passenger Terrain will reach dealerships in September.

--Liza Barth

Comments

[Jon]

I actually see the Terrain as more of a competitor to the VW Tiguan and other small SUV's that straddle the small and small luxury SUV classes (RDX, Mariner, CX-7, to an extent the Liberty)

[coolcar]

Besides cosmetic changes, are there any other differences between the Terrain and Equinox?

[Matthew]

We bought a Terrain last sunday. We LOVE this suv. You have the rookm especially in the back with the seat moving but you dont feel like your in a huge monster. It rides great and handles great. We got a loaded one and the price is great. I got in it yesterday and there was a message on the nav screen that warned us of severe weather warnings in our area. It told me where tornados were and flooding and kept us updated of what was going on. This little truck is awesome. Plus we have the safety and security of Onstar which Ive used many times and LOVE. We looked at others. Honda crvs are boring and ugly. Fords are crap and dont have the comfort safety or styling. Thank you Gm for making a great car. Ive had so many people stop me and ask where they can get one! LOVE IT!

[Richard Brown]

I purchased the 4 cylinder in black i love the vechicle i just have one problem and i was hoping if anyone else has experienced this problem while iam driving i put the back window down and the car emitts a load thumping sound inside the vechicle the best way for me to describe what it sounds like is it sounds like rotor blades from a helicopter and it bothers you so much it hurts your head and you get pressure in your ears can someone tell me if they have experienced this.....

Thanks You