I'm kinda surprised this wasn't posted yet.

2010 GMC Terrain breaks cover



General Motors has revealed the latest addition to GMC’s crossover lineup — the 2010 GMC Terrain. Positioned below the full-size Acadia, the Terrain shares its Theta architecture with the new Chevrolet Equinox. The new model replaces the Pontiac Torrent and GMC Envoy.

Two engines will be available for customers to choose from. A new, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with direct injection is expected to deliver highway fuel economy of 30 mpg. Peak fuel economy is achieved in part with an “ECO” mode that is activated via a console-mounted button. When engaged, it lowers the torque converter lockup speed to 1,125 rpm to help save fuel on models equipped with the motor.

Also available will be a 3.0-liter DOHC direct injected V-6 engine delivering an estimated 264 horsepower. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Terrain’s rack-mounted electric power steering system provides greater fuel efficiency on four-cylinder-equipped models, saving nearly 11 miles per tank of gas.

“The new Terrain brings GMC’s history of innovation and engineering excellence into a smaller, fuel-efficient package for today’s buyer,” said Susan Docherty, Buick-Pontiac-GMC vice president. “The capability attributes that make a vehicle a GMC are ingrained in Terrain, making it an appealing choice for existing traditional SUV customers who are looking for distinctive styling and increased efficiency.”

“GMC is a strong, core brand for GM and the Terrain crossover SUV is the latest example of how we’re adapting to changing market conditions,” said Docherty. “As we first demonstrated with the Acadia crossover, GMC is committed to offering the capable vehicles customers seek, with the personal technologies they expect.”

The 2010 Terrain goes on sale in late summer, with front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models offered in SLE and SLT trim levels. A list of standard and available features includes: standard rear vision camera, programmable power rear liftgate, Bluetooth hands-free phone capability, MultiFlex sliding rear seat, remote vehicle start, USB audio connectivity, MP3 playback, a seven-inch touch-screen navigation system, a 40GB hard drive, a DVD-based rear-seat entertainment system with two independent screens, and standard OnStar and XM Satellite Radio.

The Terrain rides on a 112.5-inch (2,857 mm) wheelbase and features a four-wheel independent suspension system, with wide front and rear tracks that promise to offer comfort and solid handling. A family of 17-inch, 18-inch aluminum and 19-inch chrome-clad wheels is available.

GMC Terrain will be produced at the CAMI assembly facility in Ingersoll, Ontario with pricing starting in the low $20,000 range.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/gmc-terrain.html

I don't really like this. It is like a stylized version of the Jeep Compass (a car nobody asked for or wanted).

 

Just based on pictures I like the Equinox better. The GMC version is more dramatically styled, I got a feeling it will be one of those vehicles that looks better in person.

 

I too think the new Equinox looks better. The wife and I will be in the market for a new car for her around this time next year, I'm thinking. A Theta vehicle may be the ticket.

 

I strongly dislike the exterior styling. The Equinox looks way better.

The pics have been posted on some other non-GM forums I'm on and 95% of the people there range from thinking the exterior is 'ok' to thinking it's the next "asstec".

It's interesting that they use the active noise cancelation on these and the new Equinox 4-cylinder. I wonder if it translates to actual quieter driving or if it really only makes a difference with lower RPM idle noise.

 

Ugly.

 

Equinox >>>>>> Terrain. It's not an Aztek, but what the hell? I think of the Jeep Patriot or something when I look at it. The indented-but-flared fenders are just, um, weird.

I'll take the Chevy version. Which, I have to say, is kind of a nice change after the GMC looking better for many years when it comes to other models (Sierra > Silverado, Envoy > Trailblazer, except the SS). But still, why is the Terrain so?

 

I only meant Aztek in terms of its looks being laughed at, not that they look similar.

Jeep Patriot is almost exactly what it looks like from the side.

 

Not feelin' this one...

This is soooooooo much better:

 

I do not like the Terrain. The Equinox manages to pull off some style and grace where the Terrain looks like a big collision box of Ford, Jeep, and Honda styling.

 

Add another to the list for not liking the styling, at leats through pictures.

Hopefully it's better in three dimensions, but I have a hard time thinking that will be the case.

 

I knew what you meant. I just meant I don't think it will get quite that much ridicule.

 

I'd take the GMC over the Chevy version any day... that bold line across the Chevy's grille makes the Chev product appear 'cheaper' by comparison.

 

The Chevy could wear a luxury brand badge with curves like that. The GMC looks like an overgrown Jeep Liberty / Honda Pilot with a caricature of a GMC grille.

JMHO.

 

Silverado was like that in pictures, but then looked good in real life. I do think it looks too low to the ground for a vehicle with such aggressive fenders. Maybe 17" wheels with white letter off road tires would fix this.

Looks better in Silver too http://www.cheersandgears.com/lofive...hp/t29751.html

 

The Chevy looks so....... happy. That GMC is just plain ugly.