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GMC Terrain Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2017–2021) — Second Generation

The second-generation GMC Terrain is a compact five-door SUV built around turbocharged gasoline engines and automatic transmissions. Here is what those powertrains and equipment configurations mean in everyday driving.

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GMC Terrain Engines and Transmissions

Each GMC Terrain engine here is a turbocharged gasoline unit paired with an automatic transmission, so the smaller 1.5 AT pulls confidently from low revs while the 2.0 AT adds stronger reserves for overtaking and loaded trips. Drivetrain choice matters too: front-wheel drive suits mild climates, and the all-wheel-drive 1.5 AT adds traction on snow or gravel.

SUV 5-doors — GMC Terrain Engines and Transmissions

SUV 5-doors GMC Terrain Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.5 ATGasoline1490 cm³170 hp114 kW275 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1490 cm³170 hp114 kW275 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³252 hp126 kW353 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³252 hp126 kW353 N⋅mAutomaticAWD

GMC Terrain Dimensions

SUV 5-doors — GMC Terrain Dimensions

SUV 5-doors GMC Terrain Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbase
1.5 AT4630 mm1839 mm1661 mm2727 mm
1.5 AT4630 mm1839 mm1661 mm2727 mm
2.0 AT4630 mm1839 mm1661 mm2727 mm
2.0 AT4630 mm1839 mm1661 mm2727 mm

GMC Terrain Cargo Space

SUV 5-doors — GMC Terrain Cargo Space

SUV 5-doors GMC Terrain Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.5 AT838 l2294 l
1.5 AT838 l2294 l
2.0 AT838 l2294 l
2.0 AT838 l2294 l

GMC Terrain Trims and Equipment

Equipment is layered on top of the mechanical version rather than tied to it, so the 1.5 AT front-wheel-drive model appears as both SL and SLE. Among GMC Terrain trim levels, SL covers the essentials, while SLE typically expands comfort and convenience features. Check each listing individually, since specification varies by market and model year.

GMC Terrain Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
1.5 ATSUV 5-doorsSL
1.5 ATSUV 5-doorsSLE
1.5 ATSUV 5-doorsSLT
1.5 ATSUV 5-doorsSLE
1.5 ATSUV 5-doorsSLT
2.0 ATSUV 5-doorsSLT
2.0 ATSUV 5-doorsDenali
2.0 ATSUV 5-doorsSLT
2.0 ATSUV 5-doorsDenali