2015 GMC Terrain SLE-1 FWD Canada Prices

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The 2015 GMC Terrain sports the stern looks for a military vehicle, but it does offer surprisingly decent fuel economy, a spacious five-seat cabin and plenty of special features. The addition of the new 3.6-litre V6 does wonders too since it gives the crossover 301 horsepower and 272 pound-feet of torque. Those who are not turned off by the car’s external appearance will find much to like here, and those who are should look elsewhere.




Full Review

With its boxy shape, hard lines and visual heft, the 2015 GMC Terrain almost looks like a military vehicle. But don’t be deceived by its tough exterior, because on the inside dwells a gentle giant that provides excellent fuel economy, comfortable cabin and tons of special features.

When it comes to exterior design, there’s something very ‘70s about the new Terrain. While most cars in this segment – and in general – incorporate curves in their appearance, the Terrain remains unabashedly stoic, with upright lines and bold design dominating the proceedings. The word “military” definitely springs to mind, and with good reason. This thing looks like a certain other off-road vehicle – the HUMMER. But while that lineup of cars is no longer in production, its influences linger on in many of GM’s vehicles today, which is just bizarre. That being said, the Denali trim helps improve a few things, thanks to the addition of a mesh grille and satin-textured metallic trim.

On the inside, you get a nice, soft pad on the dash, held together by red threading, as well as a steering wheel with dark wood grain inserted across the top part. Besides those, you’ll find a set of Denali badges and an interesting combination of colours – and that’s about it. Everything else is as hard-edged as you would expect the interior to be after staring at the outer body.

When it comes to materials, you get a choice between regular yet durable fabric and high-quality leather. Overall, everything on the inside of the Terrain screams “value,” but there are a few areas where you have those annoying low-quality hard plastics, which cheapen the experience somewhat. There are also a couple of added practical difficulties. For instance, GMC has replaced the (arguably useless) storage bin above the dash, which you could find in the 2014 model, with a plastic cover over the LCD screen, which makes it difficult to use. The Denali trim improves on this by utilising soft-touch materials on the dash cap, stitched with red thread.

In terms of comfort, the biggest focus is on the driver. The front seats are wide and come with mild bolsters. The driver gets a power seat along with tilt/telescoping steering, which allows them to readjust their position in any way they like. There’s plenty of legroom and headroom for both front-seat occupants, even despite its hefty centre console. The second-row passengers can flex their seats to readjust them in any manner they wish. If you decide to move them down their eight-inch track, you can get almost 32 cubic feet of cargo space. If, however, you fold them down entirely, you will get close to 64 cubic feet.

Under the hood, you may find a 3.4-litre inline four-cylinder engine, which can produce 182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque, while being combined with a six-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Those looking for a more powerful piece of equipment can opt for the 3.6-litre V6, which will give you 301 horsepower and 272 pound-feet of torque. Both engines have decent fuel economy, but the four-cylinder has it a little better – mainly because of its lower power output.

Overall, the 2015 GMC Terrain is more than worth its price – as long as you’re not turned off by its appearance. Its fuel economy, cabin features and power output make for this transgression. If, however, you’re looking for something a little more up-to-date in terms of looks, then we recommend checking out the Ford Edge or Dodge Journey.

2015 GMC Terrain
Reviewed by Unhaggle on June 5.
Rating: 7.6 / 10



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Denali AWD$42,245 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
SLE-1 AWD$30,495 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
SLE-1 FWD$28,295 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
SLE-2 AWD$32,945 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
SLE-2 FWD$30,745 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
SLT-1 AWD$34,645 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
SLT-1 FWD$32,445 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
SLT-2 AWD$39,345 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
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General Specs

Engine 2.4000 L
Horsepower @RPM182
Fuel TypeUnleaded
Body typeSUV
Number of Doors5
Passenger5
Drive TrainFront Wheel Drive
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Power and Performance:

You can choose which flavor of Terrain you want: there's an efficient four-cylinder that does surprisingly well on the highway, or you can opt for a throaty V-6 with extra power.

Depending on which engine you choose, you'll end up with a completely different steering system; the four-cylinder models have a new electric power steering system that helps save fuel, while V-6 models have a tried-and-true hydraulic one. We tend to like the hydraulic one a little bit more, but the electric system is now one of the better units, with a nice, settled feel at speed. Brakes are good, and overall the Terrain has an on-road poise that you might not expect for such a buff, trucky-looking vehicle.

All Terrains recently received new dual-flow shocks; the dampers use oil under pressure to mute road impacts, and promise better firmness on smooth pavement and more supple behavior on awful stretches of road. We drove the 2012 Terrain just prior to the newer version, and can attest to the improvement, at least over the bad roads: the fractured feel and harsh bottoming-out of the '12 Terrain in some circumstances was nicely rounded off by the new model. It's now much more competitive with vehicles like the Ford Edge, where ride quality has been less of a concern. It's worth noting, for bargain shoppers, that only the Chevy Equinox LTZ V-6 gets those uprated shocks.

Originally appeared on The Car Connection.

Interiors and Special Features:

The GMC Terrain sits on the larger end of the compact crossover segment, giving it the space needed to be a little more comfortable than most of its competitors.

Whether you choose durable fabric or the quality-feeling leather, interior build quality and comfort is not an area for complaint in the Terrain, but some trim pieces disappoint with a hollow, hard plastic feel. GMC has replaced the former storage bin atop the dash with a plastic hood over the LCD touchscreen, which makes the screen difficult to control, at least along its top edge, but it does replace that former bin's brittle lid and dubious value. On Denali editions, the dash cap is trimmed in soft-touch plastic and stitched with red thread--a little Pontiac in feel, but sweeter to the touch.

The four-cylinder gets its own nifty touches. There's a special active noise cancellation system that works through both the built-in audio system and a few dedicated speakers. It lets the engine run at its most efficient rev range, while blocking what engineers call a "booming" resonance into the cabin.

Read more on The Car Connection.

Safety features:

Standard safety equipment, meantime, should include the usual mandated antilock braking system (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, and front side-mounted airbags, as well as front fog driving lights and those rumored LED daytime running lights. Also look for standard OnStar emergency services and stolen vehicle tracking to return, along with a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm throughout the Terrain lineup, with the SLT-2 again expected to tote the touted Safety Package with its forward-collision alert, lane-departure warnings and remote engine start as standard safety equipment. Said Safety Package, finally, is slated to remain optional for the SLE-2 and the SLT-1.

Originally appeared on Car Gurus.


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