2011 GMC Terrain SUV Review

2011 GMC Terrain is a medium-sized crossover SUV available in SLE 1, SLE 2 and 1 and 2 SLT SLT trim levels.

Standard on SLE 1 contains a 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, tinted windows, heated mirrors, cruise control, sliding rear seat reclines and has six adjustable driver's seat, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Rear view camera , OnStar and six speaker audio CD player, auxiliary audio jack, iPod / USB connectivity and satellite radio.

The SLE adds two roof rails, automatic air conditioning, an eight-way power seat driver, a leather steering wheel, upgraded cloth upholstery, Bluetooth and a system of eight-speaker Pioneer sound. The Convenience Package adds heated front seats and remote engine start.




2011 GMC Terrain
2011 GMC Terrain

SLT adds comfort in a unique package of articles, as well as 18-inch wheels and leather seats. SLT will receive two rear parking radar, power port (height adjustable), chrome exterior trim, driver memory functions, and a sunroof.

Some of the top trim are optional features are optional on the lower trim. According to the liner, you can also choose 19-inch chrome wheels, navigation system with voice command (with digital music storage) and a dual-screen rear entertainment.

Engines and performance

Each of the GMC Terrain is a standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder produces 182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. Land is also a standard four-wheel drive and six-speed automatic. Four-wheel drive is optional across the board.

In performance tests, front-wheel drive, four-cylinder field increased from zero to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds - the slow part of the class. Estimated fuel economy is 22 mpg mpg city/32 mpg highway and 26 combined with front-wheel drive all 20/29/23 mpg. These figures are impressive, but after extensive testing, we could not see how low the parsimony with four cylinders - especially on the road.

Improvements to the GMC Terrain SLE and SLT 2 1 is a 3.0-liter V6 that produces 264 hp and 222 lb-ft of torque. In performance tests, went terrain four-wheel drive with the motor from standstill to 60 km / h in 8.3 seconds, which is also on the slow side. Fuel economy EPA-estimated highway is 17 mpg and 20 mpg city/25mpg combined with front wheel drive and 17/24/20.




2011 GMC Terrain
2011 GMC Terrain

Security

Each field GMC 2011 comes standard with antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags, a rearview camera system and OnStar. Optional rear parking assistant. In braking tests, a field of four cylinders is halted at 60 mph in 121 feet. Heavier V6 model has the same task in 127 feet. These two results are the average of the segments.

In government crash tests of the land received is the Chevrolet Equinox binoculars perfect five stars in all frontal and side-down categories. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety also gave the Equinox and the Land of the highest possible rating of "good" in frontal offset, side and test the strength of the roof.

Interior Design and Special Features

The cab of the GMC Terrain is very elegant, especially by the standards of this segment of utilities in general. The design of dashboards tidal field is very modern and high-tech navigation and entertainment options that enhance its appeal. However, most of the buttons are recessed and are grouped closely, which means it can be difficult to decipher at first sight.




2011 GMC Terrain
2011 GMC Terrain

As for accommodation, can claim the land (Equinox and its siblings) in the back seat more welcoming in its class with a reclining back seat and the two blades. This makes it perfect for the legs of older children and car seats for small children. Unfortunately, when the rear seat in its rearmost position, the loading capacity decreases among the smallest in the class. Rob legs some children, however, and you should be able to hold all their business in spite of a fairly narrow space. Maximum cargo capacity is 63.7 cubic feet, representing about 6 cubes below the more utilitarian Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

Driving Impressions

The land base four-cylinder provides adequate acceleration for most buyers, such as compact SUVs are little known for his performances interesting. Its fuel economy is not as bright as its EPA numbers indicate, but the field remains one of the SUV more fuel on the road. If you often travel around a large number of persons or goods, the optional V6 should provide the grunt needed.

Along the way, the field 2011 GMC is impressive and has a quiet ride indicative of a much larger, more expensive SUVs. However, we suggest you start with 17 - or 18-inch wheels, like the larger 19s significantly degrade the quality of driving. The capacity of the land when it comes to delivery will have to think of sports cars, but certainly make you think of a car, and despite the numb steering, the vehicle's overall competition please the majority of the drivers.