2010 GMC Terrain for American market coming to UAE
General Motors released a small softroader for the GCC market last year, called the GMC Terrain, a Korean-built model that shares its styling with the badge-engineered Opel Antara. Now America is getting its own version of the Terrain, based on the same platform, but with completely different styling. The all-new 2010 Terrain makes its world debut at the 2009 New York Auto Show, and we just found out it will come to the UAE, to replace the Korean one. However, if you don’t like its goofy styling, you will not miss much. This Canadian-built iteration of the Terrain is just one of a number of GM vehicles that is utilising this platform.
A new 182 hp 2.4-litre 4-cylinder engine that features direct injection is expected to deliver best-in-segment highway fuel economy of 7.8 l/100 km. Maximum 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 1125 rpm to help save fuel. Also available will be a 264 hp 3.0-litre DOHC direct injected V6 engine, rated as burning 9.4 l/100 km on the highway. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. General Motors claim that both versions have a range of up to 800 km.
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 comprehensive list of standard and available features includes purposeful technologies such as:
* 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
* 7-inch touch-screen navigation and a 40GB hard drive
* DVD rear-seat entertainment with two screens
* Standard OnStar and XM Satellite RadioSegment-best safety is anticipated, with features that include four-wheel disc brakes with StabiliTrak electronic stability control and traction control, as well as six standard air bags: dual frontal air bags; head curtain side air bags and pelvic/thorax seat-mounted side air bags. OnStar with one-year Safe and Sound service is also standard.
The Terrain also features great attention to detail, with smart use of storage space and compartments that are suitable for a variety of items. They include an oversized glove box; a closed storage area in the instrument panel above the center stack; a closed storage compartment under the center armrest large enough for a laptop computer; and two-tier storage in the doors.
Terrain’s seats were developed to provide outstanding comfort and the standard MultiFlex sliding rear seat can be moved fore or aft nearly 200 mm, providing increased passenger comfort or greater rear cargo capacity. The 60/40-split rear seatback offers additional configurations for passengers and cargo; and the rear cargo area offers 894 litres of storage, as well as one of the Terrain’s four auxiliary power outlets.
GM’s first application of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology is used on 2.4L-equipped models. ANC uses microphones to detect booming sounds inside the vehicle and sends counteracting sound waves through the audio system’s speakers, ensuring a quiet driving experience at almost all vehicle speeds.
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 enhance the ride and handling. A family of 17-inch, 18-inch aluminum and 19-inch chrome-clad wheels is available.
Terrain’s rack-mounted electric power steering system provides greater fuel efficiency on four-cylinder-equipped models, saving about 17 km per tank of gas.
Comments
Munir
this car would definitely be in my choice list.. does anybody know when will it be available in Saudi Arabia? and will the Chevrolet Equinox be available here too?
George
The GMC Terrain is one of the ugliest vehicles ever offered by an American automobile manufacturer. When you look at it, your first inclination is to think that GM is playing a massive joke on us. If I were a GM employee, I would hang my head in shame every time I saw one of these atrocities on the road.
al
I think it looks good,I like it. It looks kinda
Aggressive and sport ,and interior looks really good,with
Good fuel economy and good price I think it’s a good
Deal on a mini SUV
Niaz
Jusy Waiting for this to be launched in KSA…! It really does look Aggressive & Sporty…Does have true GMC Authentic Looks…!
tariq
another GM garbage
hasan
It looks that designed for men, style and shape, i like it especially the gear is 6 speed transmission with 2.4 L engine,,, not like japanese bullshit brado 2.7 L with 4 speed trans.
ROJ
Meh, another GM garbage…
ROJ
Just pray that as soon as the warranty is over all those funky and silly electronic accessories wont die and require replacement..
Rui
This is supposed to the a CUV which replaces the truck based Envoy SUV. Its still box shaped compared to the CUV in the market. Engine power very basic and not that good looking IMO
john
will i till be available in Kuwait ??
does anyone has an idea abt it >>
Zed
GMC lost their American touch
Torrance
Stop bitiching this is the best suv they ever came out with GMC.I can’t wait to put some 22 on it!!!!!
KaKa
very nice SUV and good step by GMC, this car will be in Saudi market by June I guess, because GMC won’t any drop of Tahoo and Youkon sales.
adnan
Looking cool, good accessorise, may be copy from Trailblazer or Envoy.
engine capacity 2.4L or 3.0L as drive CAMRY!!!!!! bullshit
IN GCC WEATHER NOT WORTH
Aditya
Looks nice, But GMC is just typical another american garbage !! Chevy and Ford are the only good ones. Pathetically unreliable like all its cousins and disgustingly big like all other trucks(Japs included)
scarlet
Gentelmen, you have no idea what that CUV will do, it will beat all vehicles in all factors.
Bassam kayali
I have seen it in Beirut/Lebanon,and i like what i saw,i’m wondering why till now GM dealers in Saudi arabia have no idea about it at all,you talk about it,they answer about the previous korean one,could someone answer if it will be available in Jeddah,KSA.