Twitter Embargo Leak: 2010 GMC Terrain to achieve 30 mpg highway
GMC Terrain spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery
In this day and age of information overload, there are hundreds of opportunities to break an embargo or accidentally publish information that was supposed to remain confidential for a wee bit longer. Such is the case today as General Motors itself has Tweeted a few salient details about the upcoming GMC Terrain, the embargo of which won't be up until April 5, 2009.
According to a PR person from GM, the 2010 GMC Terrain will seat five adults, which isn't all that surprising in and of itself, but it's also expected to deliver 30 miles per gallon on the highway, and that's pretty good for a midsize crossover that can seat your entire brood. In fact, the only other five-seat 'utes that can beat that figure are its cousin, the new 2010 Chevy Equinox, the Ford Escape Hybrid, and Saturn Vue Hybrid.
Interested in knowing more? Hang tight, we're sitting on all the rest of the details and we'll be ready to share on April 5.
Gallery: GMC Terrain - spy shots
[Source: GM via Twitter via Jalopnik]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Matt 3:45PM (3/24/2009)
Great for GM. Their product is world class.
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TriShield 3:42PM (3/24/2009)
Which means it will average 16-19mpg city. If you're lucky.
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Aprime 3:46PM (3/24/2009)
Just like your virtual garage of muscle cars, bro!
RL 3:52PM (3/24/2009)
No, wrong, if it's like the Chevy it will be about 21 and 30, not 16
Ed 3:44PM (3/24/2009)
Another GM CUV! Hooray... :-\
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John 3:45PM (3/24/2009)
Whew....what a relief to know they will be selling three of the same vehicle. I was afraid there were going to be only two, and that would have been a tragedy of EPIC PROPORTIONS!
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alex 6:26PM (3/24/2009)
there are only two, smart ass. and they will look quite different.
John 6:57PM (3/24/2009)
Uh, Equinox and SRX plus this makes 3, and then of course there is that SAAB, but that doesn't really count, right? :)
montoym 7:08PM (3/24/2009)
The SRX and Saab are built off of a different platform than the Equinox.
However, there are still more than 2. The Theta platform underpins the Equinox, Terrain, the current Torrent, and the Suzuki XL-7. There's also the short wheelbase version which is the Saturn Vue.
alex 7:50PM (3/24/2009)
different wheel bases, different sheet metal, different power trains, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc
KIB2 3:48PM (3/24/2009)
Thanks remarkable. It looks good as well.
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KIB2 3:49PM (3/24/2009)
Although I might add with the Arcadia and Treverse I don't know where they fit in.
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TBlueMax 4:31PM (3/24/2009)
Acadia/Traverse/Enclave/Outlook are all 7/8-seaters
Vue/Equinox/Terrain are 5-seaters
KIB2 4:42PM (3/24/2009)
Thanks!!
Frylock350 6:43PM (3/24/2009)
Acadia/Traverse are full-size CUVs, they're bigger than a Pilot or Highlander.
Equinox/Terrain are mid-size CUVs and will probably be marginally bigger than a CRV or Rav4.
KIB2 10:23PM (3/24/2009)
Then why is Howie Long comparing the Traverse to the Pilot? I love Chevy, I just think they're flirting a bit much with over kill here. What they really need is a Rav4, Escape competitor. The Orlando and Terrian seem bigger, just by looking at them.
Mr.Oak 9:04AM (3/25/2009)
KIB2: On the Howie Long AD, the comparison is appropriate. Both vehicles are 3 row CUVs that are direct competitors.
KIB2 11:00AM (3/25/2009)
Yeah your right. I guess its been a long time since they have been competitive in both segments. I just hope they don't leave the Equinox hanging out to dry for so long. I was really nice. I guess the Torrent is dead, but they'll pick it up with the Terrian. I'd rather see Buick with a entry level CUV to complement the Enclave.
Nixapatfan 3:53PM (3/24/2009)
Oh no they broke the embargo! Like anyone following this didn't already know it was going to be mechanically the same as the Equinox.
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Erik 3:55PM (3/24/2009)
It is irritating that GM is keeping GMC around after they have admitted that shedding brands will save money and increase their chance of survival. GMC is 100% badge enginering - exactly what GM should be moving away from.
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