Powered by a 170-hp, 1.5L turbo engine mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission, the 2018 GMC Terrain is completely new – from the more streamlined styling to more available features and advanced safety technologies than the outgoing model.
Some of the standard features include a flat-folding front passenger seat which isn’t common in today’s utility vehicles (but should be); keyless open and start; LED daytime running lights both front and rear; and for a better drive, a Traction Select system that’s driver controllable.
GM’s OnStar comes standard with the Basic Plan free for five years; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also included, along with access to a standard in-vehicle OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot which does require a subscription (US customers can opt for the unlimited data plan for $20/month through AT&T).
Check out our full 2018 GMC Terrain first drive review here.
2018 Terrain Key Specs:
Engine | 2.0L turbo DOHC DI VVT |
Power | 252 / 188 @ 5500 rpm |
Torque | 260 / 353 @ 2500-4500 rpm |
Transmission | Hydra-Matic 9T50 nine-speed automatic |
Brakes | Four-wheel disc with ABS and ESC; Duralife rotors with low-drag calipers |
Wheels | 19-in. aluminum |
Tires | P235/50R19 |
Wheelbase | 107.3 / 2725 |
Headroom (in / mm) | Front: 40.0 / 101 (w/o sunroof), 38.2 / 970 (w/ sunroof) Rear: 38.5 / 970 (w/o sunroof), 36.9 / 936 (w/ sunroof) |
Legroom (in. / mm) | 40.9 / 1040 (front) 39.7 / 1008 (rear) |
Max Cargo Volume (cu. ft. / L) | 29.6 / 838 (behind rear seat) 63.3 / 1792 (rear seat folded) 81 / 2293 (front pass. seat and rear seat folded) |
Fuel Economy: City | 22 (FWD) 21 (AWD) |
Fuel Economy: Highway | 28 (FWD) 26 (AWD) |
GMC Terrain 2018 Denali Model
There’s always the group that needs to step it up and adding Denali to anything GMC is the way to go. The all-wheel drive Terrain Denali starts at $40,245 US for all-wheel drive and $38,495 for the front-wheel drive model.
Stepping up to the Denali version adds a standard 252-hp, 2.0L turbo engine while rolling on 19-inch ultra-bright machined aluminum wheels. LED headlamps, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, hands-free power programmable liftgate, an 8-inch diagonal infotainment system with navigation, and Bose premium seven-speaker audio system are all equipped in this trim level. Plus, a list of added safety features including Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert.
Here are some of the 2018 Terrain Denali’s key features:
- Satin-chrome multidimensional grille
- 19-inch ultra-bright machined aluminum wheels with dark-painted pockets
- Bright roof rails, door handle surrounds, outside mirror caps and body-side moldings
- Denali-specific suspension tuning and urethane spring isolators
- Denali-specific leather-trimmed seating and heated front seats, with Denali logo on the front seats
- Denali-logo aluminum sill plates, Denali-specific interior trim color, dual-zone automatic climate control
- 8-inch-diagonal GMC Infotainment System with Navigation and supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 4.2-inch multi-color driver information center
- Available Comfort Package includes ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and wireless device charging