2025 GMC Terrain Elevation
The 2025 GMC Terrain Elevation is the new entry trim
level and pricing starts at $31,395, up from last year's SLE trim
as it comes with more standard features, such as a heated steering wheel,
heated front seats, remote start, and adaptive cruise control. The all-new 2025 Terrain Elevation combines the 2024's SLE and SLT trims into one model. The Terrain Elevation
Black Edition will also carry over for 2025.
The released details of the new Terrain Elevation include:
- First-ever
two-tone black or gray roof
- Trim-exclusive
LED headlamp and taillamp designs
- Trim-exclusive
upright grill design
- Standard
FWD and available AWD
- 17-inch
wheels
- 15-inch
diagonal premium GMC infotainment system-twice the size of the 2024 Terrain SLE's
smallest screen!
- Available Hill Descent Control
2025 GMC Terrain Elevation Black Edition
The Elevation Black Edition will also carry over as a featured package option. The 2025
GMC Terrain Elevation Black Edition features everything in the Elevation
but with darkened themes and an expected higher price as a special trim
edition:
- Black
center caps with a red GMC logo
- Black roof
side rails
- Black
exterior accents and badging
- 19-inch
gloss-black painted aluminum wheels
- Darkened
front grille
Whether you prefer to prioritize aesthetics or not, the
Elevation packs plenty of value in a base-level trim with more offerings than
2024.
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2026 GMC Terrain AT4
According to GMC, the 2026 GMC Terrain AT4 will be
the most capable version ever. Its improvements will have more drive modes,
including Normal, All-Wheel Drive, Off-Road, Tow/Haul, and a trim-exclusive
Terrain Mode. The off-road tuned suspension height was raised by 0.5" and
Hill Descent Control remains standard to enhance driving control on tough
terrains.
More structural designs were also implemented, including:
While the 2026 GMC Terrain AT4 pricing will likely increase
from 2024's $35,495 MSRP, its off-roading performance will significantly
strengthen compared to last year's. It's also the most versatile trim as a
family-friendly SUV with a rugged pickup-like driving experience.
2026 GMC Terrain Denali
The 2026 GMC Terrain Denali will continue its highest
standard for compact SUV luxury. Pricing is expected to increase from the
2024's $38,600 MSRP due to its redesigned interior and exterior. Its dampers
were upgraded to smooth ride quality and a unique glitzy-patterned grille design.
Revealed information about the 2026 Terrain Denali includes:
- Standard
drive and front-passenger ventilated seats
- Standard
rear outboard heated seats
- Standard
AWD and Hill Descent Control
- Standard
19-inch and optional 20-inch wheels
- LED
headlights and taillights that play animations
The new Terrain Denali offers the most upscale amenities and
advanced offerings as the top trim level.
Exterior Colors & Dimensions
The 2025 Terrain is taller and boxier with similar front-end
designs and a continued five-door body style. According to MotorTrend, the
exterior specs are 181.0" L x 74.5" W and 66.2" H, showcasing a slightly bigger
structure than last year's.
The 2025 Terrain exterior paint color options are:
- Downpour
Metallic
- Ebony
Twilight Metallic
- Rapids
Metallic (new)
- Riverstone
Metallic (new)
- Sterling
Metallic
- Summit
White
- Volcanic
Red Tintcoat
- White
Frost Tricoat
The exterior body's aluminum materials will remain to keep
the crossover compact SUV lightweight and rust resistant.
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Interior Seating & Cargo Space
The 2025 GMC Terrain will have up to five-passenger seating
with 60/40 folding rear seats for maximum versatility and cargo room. One of
the most notable features is its supersized 15-inch infotainment screen and
11-inch digital gauge cluster with a Driver Information Center-the same system
as the 2024 GMC Acadia
and GMC
Sierra EV.
As a redesign year, the interior was also revamped,
including:
- Refreshed
cabin look with a cockpit-like structure
- Additional
storage below or "within" the floating center console
- New
premium leather stitching and cloth seating materials
- First-ever
available rear camera mirror with washing capabilities on Terrain models
The new Terrain also offers optional features such as Google
built-in capability, HD surround vision, and a panoramic sunroof to upgrade
your interior even more.
According to MotorTrend, the interior's cargo capacity
slightly increased from 29.6 cu. ft. to 29.8 cu. ft. in 2025. With the rear
seats folded down, the cargo capacity totals 63.5 cu. ft.
Engine Options & Capability
The 2025 Terrain will have a new, standard turbocharged
four-cylinder 1.5L I4 LSD gas engine and eight-speed automatic transmission
across all trims-replacing the nine-speed unit from last year. The powertrain performance remains the same, outputting 175 hp and 203 lb.-ft. of torque,
except for the Elevation FWD configuration, producing less torque at 184 lb.-ft.
2025 GMC Terrain MPG Ratings
The new GMC Terrain MPG ratings have also improved from the 2024 models:
- Elevation
FWD: 26 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 27 mpg combined-an extra 2 mpg city and
1 mpg combined, but one less 1 mpg highway.
- Elevation,
AT4, & Denali AWD: 25 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 25 mpg combined-an
extra 1pmg city, with highway and combined ratings remaining the same.
2025 GMC Terrain Towing Capacity
The 2025 Terrain's towing capacities vary on the configuration. The FWD models can tow up to 800 lbs.,
and the AWD ones up to 1,500 lbs. The max payload rating increased from last
year's 1,146 lbs. to 1,184 lbs.
Safety Ratings & Technology
Did you know the NHTSA gave the 2024 GMC Terrain near-perfect safety scores? The NHTSA gave last year's model five stars for its overall,
front crash, and side crash categories, including four stars for rollover-and
we expect these safety standards to remain or improve into 2025.
The new GMC Terrain will have over 15 standard safety and driver assistance features, including:
- Automatic
emergency braking
- Front
pedestrian and bicyclist braking
- Adaptive
cruise control
- Following
distance indicator
- Enhanced
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Blind zone
steering assist
2025 GMC Terrain Reviews: Is it a Good SUV to Buy?
The 2025 GMC Terrain reviews are already promising.
MotorTrend states it has "more advanced tech than ever before" and is a
"compelling pick for driving in all seasons." Along with meeting NHTSA's
highest standard safety ratings in 2024, you can expect top-notch reliability
and safety for the 2025 and 2026 trims.
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