2026 GMC Terrain

2026 GMC Terrain
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7.7

Kick Score

4

Expert Reviews

4

Sources

$31k

Starting MSRP

7.7Kick
Good
4 reviews

The Terrain tries hard but struggles to stand out in a crowded SUV market.

Bold GMC styling · Large 15-inch touchscreen
Sluggish acceleration · Gruff engine noise

The 2026 GMC Terrain is a ruggedly styled SUV that looks ready for adventure but feels more at home on a suburban commute. Its muscular design and upscale features like a large 15-inch touchscreen and standard heated seats make it appealing at first glance. However, once you get behind the wheel, the modest 175 horsepower engine makes itself known, delivering a sluggish performance that struggles to inspire confidence, especially when merging onto a busy highway. The ride is generally comfortable, but the engine’s gruff nature and the absence of a hybrid option may leave eco-conscious buyers looking elsewhere. If you're after style and comfort over outright performance, the Terrain might be your match.

Our pick: Denali AWD ($42,395)
vs. 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: The RAV4 Hybrid takes the win with its more powerful engine and better fuel economy.

What Experts Say

Expert Review
7.5

While it serves up good value, the redesigned Terrain does little to differentiate itself from its Chevy sibling.

Comfortable rideUser-friendly infotainment
Expert Review
7.6

The 2026 GMC Terrain appears to offer the rugged styling and upscale appointments it needs to differentiate itself in the highly competitive compact S...

Muscular and rugged designAT4 and Denali models coming
Expert Review
7.3

The 2026 GMC Terrain features appealing design inside and out with an improved large-screen infotainment system and lots of standard safety features. ...

Appealing design inside and ou...Improved infotainment system w...

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Specifications

Horsepower
175Efficient daily driver
Combined MPG
26Typical for its class
Seating
5Family-friendly

Powertrain

Engine
1.5L Turbo 4-Cyl
TransmissionEffortless daily driving
Automatic
DrivetrainBetter traction in all conditions
AWD

Output

Horsepower
175 hp
Fuel Type
Gasoline

Efficiency

City MPG
23 mpg
Highway MPG
28 mpg

Capacity

Seating
5 passengers
Cargo Volume
29.8 cu ft

Available 2026 GMC Terrains

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