2026 GMC Terrain | POV Test Drive

2026 GMC Terrain Denali POV test drive, spirited drive, highway drive, 0-60 acceleration, exhaust sound, review.

For 2025 GMC completely redesigned their compact SUV, the Terrain. I’ve always liked the Terrain’s truck-inspired design, and this third generation keeps that rugged look without trying too hard. It still stands out, and that’s a good thing.

The 3rd gen Terrain sits on GM’s new VSS-S platform, which is their modular platform used in SUVs like a Chevy Equinox or Traverse, and features a strut front suspension and a multilink setup in the back, combined with regular, non-adaptive dampers.

We only have one engine option at the moment - a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder, which makes 175 hp, however, torque is different depending on whether you get a FWD model or an AWD. FWD has 184 lb-ft, AWD has 203.

The torque isn’t the only thing that differs those 2 models - a FWD get a CVT and in case of an AWD, we get an 8-speed automatic transmission, so I can already tell you skip the FWD and get an AWD, since it’s only a $2,000 option.

We have 3 trims - base Elevation which starts at a little over $31,000, AT4 starting at around $40,000 and the tested Denali which cost you about $45,000 fully loaded.

Other SUVs to consider are a Chevy Equinox, GMC Acadia, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR V, Buick Envision, Ford Edge, Subaru Forester, Ford Escape, Chevy Blazer.

00:00 - Sneak Peak
00:14 - Exterior
00:43 - Interior (Front Seats)
02:50 - Interior (Backseat)
03:25 - Trunk
03:40 - Exterior
04:17 - Engine
04:45 - Drive
07:21 - Highway
11:21 - Backroad
13:23 - Acceleration
13:37 - Backroad

Specs:
Engine: 1.5L turbocharged inline-4 | 175 hp | 203 lb-ft of torque
Transmission: 8-speed automatic | AWD
Price as tested: $45,805
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