The 2010 Terrain has the same platform as the Chevrolet Equinox. The base trim is the SLE, with the up-level SLT available. GM's new 2.4L 182-horsepower engine and front-wheel drive is the standard configuration, and all but the base trim can be fitted with an optional 172-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine. All trims feature 6-speed automatic transmission and variable valve timing. All-wheel drive is available on all trims.
Standard equipment on all trims includes 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, a rear-vision camera, 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brakes, six standard air bags, an anti-theft system, an XM Satellite Radio-ready system and iPod and MP3 compatibility.
Optional equipment includes a remote vehicle starter system, heated front seats, a rear-view camera, memory for driver's seat and mirrors, rear seat entertainment, leather seats, moonroof, power programmable tailgate, 7-inch touch-screen navigation system, 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels and a range of premium audio systems with up to eight speakers and 250 watts of output.
There is also a Cargo Management Package available, which includes a rear cargo security cover, cargo convenience net and luggage rack crossbars.
Powerful Compact Crossover That Seats Five
Sharp-looking Exterior With Strong Lines
Stylish Interior With Ambient Lighting
The 2010 GMC Terrain features a unibody construction with clean sculpted lines and prominent wheel arches. It features a selection of two engines, two drivetrains, climate control, heated seats, an entertainment system ? all intended to make hauling people stylishly, efficiently and comfortably.
Starting at just under $24,000, the 2010 GMC Terrain is one of the most affordable vehicles in its class, which includes competitors Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. The interior features a dual-cockpit design, ice-blue ambient lighting and cool black and silver accents that give the Terrain a sense of class. Storage areas are everywhere in the cabin, such as an oversized glove box, a closed storage bin in the instrument panel above the center stack and a closed storage bin under the center armrest large enough for a laptop computer. The rear seats again in 2010 feature MultiFlex, which allows the seats to move back and forth a total of eight inches for the best rear legroom in the segment.
The 2010 Terrain features rocker panels integrated into the doors, narrowing the area over which a passenger must step. The body is now stiffened with single-piece side stampings plus high-strength steel in critical areas. In addition to the efficient 4-cylinder engine, the Terrain' steering system is rack-mounted but electrically power-assisted, which helps maximize efficiency.