The 2024 GMC Terrain is a small SUV that’s perfect for couples or growing families, offering a variety of fun tech enhancements and important safety innovations. Our dealership is taking a deep dive into the new Terrain and exploring some of its best features in this guide.
An Exploration of the 2024 GMC Terrain
Engine
The GMC Terrain has a 1.5L Turbo engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. With this combination, you can expect 175 horsepower and 203 lb.-ft. of torque. The 1.5L Turbo engine has a 4-cylinder dual overhead cam design with direct injection and variable valve timing.
Appearance
The Terrain is sleek and modern, with smooth contouring, C-shaped signature lighting, deep-tinted rear glass, 17-inch all-season blackwall tires, and silver-painted aluminum wheels. The 2024 Terrain is available in numerous colors, including Summit White, Ebony Twilight Metallic, Sterling Metallic, Riptide Metallic, and Volcanic Red Tintcoat.
Cabin
The GMC Terrain can seat up to five passengers, with 4-way manual driver and front passenger seats. The rear seat is a 60/40 split that can fold flat to accommodate more cargo. All seating in the Terrain is made with premium cloth seat trim for ideal comfort.
You’ll enjoy your favorite music with perfect clarity thanks to the Terrain’s 6-speaker audio system while the steering-wheel-mounted controls allow you to adjust the radio or cruise control while keeping your hands on the wheel. The 4.2-inch multi-color driver information center shows all your important vehicle insights, including mileage, speed, and fuel consumption.
Technology
Inside the 2024 Terrain, there’s a 7-inch diagonal GMC Infotainment system with built-in navigation. This system includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for smartphone connectivity, allowing you to access your contacts, text messages, and more. You’ll also get a three-month Platinum trial subscription to SiriusXM radio for music, celebrity interviews, sports coverage, and news reports.
Safety
The Terrain comes with GMC Pro Safety, an assistive driving package that includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and IntelliBeam. These functions watch your vehicle’s surroundings and alert you to potential obstacles or hazards in your path, including pedestrians, cyclists, immobile objects, and other vehicles.
Other safety features in the Terrain include StabiliTrak and Teen Driver. StabiliTrak electronic stability control adjusts the brakes and engine torque to keep your SUV upright during emergency maneuvers. Teen Driver is a helpful tool that monitors your teen’s driving habits and gives you a detailed report of their behavior behind the wheel.
If the 2024 Terrain sounds like the perfect SUV for your family, come check it out in person! Visit Toth Buick GMC in Akron, OH, to take the new Terrain for a test drive.
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