Denali All-Wheel Drive
2020 GMC Terrain
The smallest crossover in the GMC range is the compact Terrain. A cousin of the Chevrolet Equinox, the 2020 Terrain seats five in comfort and provides plenty of standard and optional equipment. It is a solid value in a competitive class, though Denali models are pricey. For 2020, the Terrain holds steady. Another paint choice is now on the option sheet, and there are more standard active-safety features. The optional turbodiesel has been dropped due to lack of demand.
With the turbodiesel gone, buyers must choose between one of two gas engines. The base engine is a 1.5-liter turbo-4 with 170 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque, while the upgrade engine is a 2.0-liter turbo-4 with 252 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines pair with a 9-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is available.
With the 2.0-liter engine, maximum towing capacity is 3,500 pounds.
A number of active-safety features have been made standard for 2020, including parking sensors, blind-spot monitors, automatic emergency braking, and active lane control. Adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera system remain optional on the high-trim models.
Crashworthiness has been a strong suit of the Terrain. The NHTSA has awarded it a five-star overall rating, while the IIHS deemed it 'Good'? in all categories save the headlights.
Fuel economy is also a strength of the Terrain, and considering the efficiency of the two turbo-4s it isn't surprising that GMC dropped the turbodiesel from the lineup. With front-drive and the 1.5-liter engine, buyers can expect 26 mpg city, 30 highway, 27 combined. Adding all-wheel drive drops those figures slightly to 25/28/26 mpg. The 2.0-liter engine manages only 21/26/23 mpg with all-wheel drive.
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For 2020, the Terrain holds steady. Another paint choice is now on the option sheet, and there are more standard active-safety features. The optional turbodiesel has been dropped due to lack of demand.
With the turbodiesel gone, buyers must choose between one of two gas engines. The base engine is a 1.5-liter turbo-4 with 170 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque, while the upgrade engine is a 2.0-liter turbo-4 with 252 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines pair with a 9-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is available.
With the 2.0-liter engine, maximum towing capacity is 3,500 pounds.
A number of active-safety features have been made standard for 2020, including parking sensors, blind-spot monitors, automatic emergency braking, and active lane control. Adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera system remain optional on the high-trim models.
Crashworthiness has been a strong suit of the Terrain. The NHTSA has awarded it a five-star overall rating, while the IIHS deemed it 'Good'? in all categories save the headlights.
Fuel economy is also a strength of the Terrain, and considering the efficiency of the two turbo-4s it isn't surprising that GMC dropped the turbodiesel from the lineup. With front-drive and the 1.5-liter engine, buyers can expect 26 mpg city, 30 highway, 27 combined. Adding all-wheel drive drops those figures slightly to 25/28/26 mpg. The 2.0-liter engine manages only 21/26/23 mpg with all-wheel drive.
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| Engine | 2.0L I-4 |
| MPG | 21 City / 26 Hwy |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 9-spd auto w/OD |
| Power | 252 @ 5500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | all wheel |
