GMC Terrain

Overview

Introduction:

The American automobile division of the American manufacturer General Motors , GMC has gained a lot of fame for it's versatile series of trucks and utility vehicles over the years. The company is now out to explore the SUV market with the new GMC Terrain which is a mid-size crossover terrain, which debuted at the 2009 New York International Auto Show and was revealed to replace the Pontiac Torrent which was sold in the same dealerships prior to GM dropping the Pontiac brand. The car is based on the Theta platform and slots below the Acadia as GMC's smallest SUV.

Interior & Features

Interiors:

The interior designers of the car relates functionality and comfort with the convenient technology and leisure fitted in the car. The 7-inch high definition Touch Screen radio system, precisely-responsive steering wheel, 8-way adjustable driver's seat and the ergonomically designed control panel pours the driver with a pleasurable driving experience. The comfort part of the car is added by the large ultra-luxurious seats with available heated front seats, available Pioneer Premium Audio system, efficient air-conditioning system and the dual 8-inch flip-up LCD screens for rear entertainment. The car also allows you to expand your space conveniently with the maximum of 1809 litres cargo volume.

Exterior

Exterior:

The car is designed to look elegant and stylish in every aspect and this is precisely demonstrated by the rugged yet sophisticated exterior design of the car. The distinctive bold and spectacular design of the grille with three chromed straight horizontal bars, plane and muscular bonnet design, sporty projector beam headlights and the wide and robust front fender and bumper yields a dominating front look for the car. The sportiness incorporated in the car is eminent with the detailed wheel arcs and window sills, the well-contoured rear lamps and sporty roof rails. The other worth-mentioning attribute of the car is the light-weight high standard aluminium wheels which comes with standard 17-inch and 18-inch options according to the variant and the available 19-inch chrome-clad wheel option that can be customised for all the V6 models. The exterior dimensions of the car which marks the compact design of the car (L x W x H) are 4706mm x 1849mm x 1684mm.

Engine & Fuel Consumption

Engine, mileage and variants:

The compact SUV comes in five exclusive variants which are – the SLE -1 variant, SLE –2 variant, SLT -1, SLT -2 and Terrain Denali variant. The power-pumping technology sitting under the bonnet of the SLT -1, SLT -2 and Denali variant is a 3.6 litre V6, direct injection engine with VVT (Variable Valve Timing) which burns fuel efficiently to give you a maximum power output of 301hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque output of 369Nm at 4800 rpm. This well-cultivated engine is meshed with a 6-speed automatic transmission, which offers a butter-smooth operation and collectively with the engine fetches the car an ability to attain a speed of 100 kmph from stand-still in just 6.8 sec. The car also pleases you with a fairly decent fuel economy of 10 kmpl for the highways.

Braking & Safety

Safety, braking and miscellaneous:

The car takes the responsibility of the safety of its occupants with the large and extensive list of functional safety features. This list includes features like the braking assists added with the Anti-lock Braking System and Electronic Braking System, lane departure warning, ultra-sonic rear park assist, forward collision alert, tire pressure monitoring system, 3-point safety belts and 6-airbags. The car also features the security assurance by the Theft-Deterrent System, which includes Pass-Key III. The braking system installed in the car consists of 4-wheel disc brakes which serves for efficient retardation to the car.

Verdict:

The car with its masculine and dominating exterior design, comfortable interiors and efficient engine operations can appeal to anyone unless you consider its better competitors at the same price.