Tag: Terrain

  • 2016 Terrain SUV by GMC Comes Our Way

    GMC Terrain SLT Side and Front ViewWith a modern front-end design, 2016 Terrain and Terrain Denali were introduced days before their public appearance at New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The lineup comes with updates and tweaks that include revised fascias, power dome hood and daytime lamps. In addition, the SLE and SLT models come with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Safety first, right?

    The number of additions for the 2016 Terrain lineup is about fifteen. Here are some of them: redesigned chrome grills for SLE and Denali, revised power dome hood, 18-inch aluminum wheel design and 19-inch aluminum wheel design for the Denali model. There is even Intellink connectivity with a three month trial. Interior comes with two packs: you can choose between the Frost Triscoat and Crimson Red Tintcoat colors.

    What catches the eye is the cool and bold design and an incredible attention to detail. The interior, geared with the GM-exclusive MultiFlex rear seat, offers big space for cargo that comes up to 63.9 cubic feet with folded back seats.

    The Ecotec 2.4L direct-injected powerplant delivers Epa-estimated 32 mpg with the FWD models. The direct-injected 3.6Liter V6 engine is capable of producing the best-in-class 301 hp (225kW) and 272 lb-ft of torque (369 Nm), combined with towing capacity of 1, 588kg (3, 500 pounds).

    The Denali model comes with incredible exterior and interior changes, one-of-a-kind wheels and other design modifications. The exclusive Dual-flow damper provides smoother driving feel and improved handling.

    So what are you waiting for? Don’t miss your chance to get along with the Terrain at NYIAS!

    Source: GMC

  • 2013 GMC Terrain Denali 3.6L V-6

    2013-GMC-Terrain-Denali-3-6L-V-6-THUMBGMC is currently expanding the Denali sub-brand through the debut of the all-new 2013 GMC Terrain Denali, which undoubtedly will bring even more style and power to the luxury small SUV range. The reason for this is that the with the introduction of the Terrain Denali, GMC also announced the simultaneous introduction of the new 3.6-liter V-6 engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing, which will replace the current 3.0-liter V-6 engine in Terrain lineup.  In details, the engine delivers the exciting 301 horsepower (224 kW) at 272 lb.-ft. (369 Nm) of torque. And although it makes more power and torque, it is expected to deliver fuel economy equal to its predecessor. How is that possible? Well, the answer lies in the use of new lightweight components in the V-6 engine, which in contribute to the fuel efficiency. In addition, an integrated cylinder head/exhaust manifold design saves about 13 pounds compared to a non-integrated design. Next, a composite intake manifold saves about 5.5 pounds vs. an aluminum intake. And eventually, there’s the lightweight structural front cover and high-strength connecting rods, which save further from the weight of the SUV.

    Terrain Denali will be offered with its standard Ecotec 2.4-liter I-4 with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing as well. It will also include front-wheel drive as a standard on Terrain Denali, with all-wheel drive available for both engines. However, what is exclusive to the Terrain Denali’s suspension system are the new dual-flow dampers. In particular, this technology delivers a smoother ride and improved handling by means of control on the suspension dampening across a broader range of driving conditions.

    2013 GMC Terrain Denali includes high-end details. The models with the 2.4L engine feature 18-inch wheels, while the V-6 engine model sides on 19-inch wheels. Further exterior features are: signature chrome grille, satin chrome accents, body color front and rear fascias, body color rocker panels with satin chrome molding, new headlamp and taillamp designs, dual chrome finish exhaust outlets (single outlet on 2.4L). How about the interior – Terrain Denali’s includes the soft-touch of Jet Black leather, which lines the seats and door inserts. In addition, a contrast stitching and red accent lighting contribute to an inviting interior. Additionally to the interior are exclusively included: soft-touch instrument panel with French stitching, leather-wrapped steering wheel with smoked mahogany wood accents, embossed Denali logos on front seatbacks, smoked mahogany wood trim accents, Denali illuminated front sill plates, Eight-way power driver and passenger seat.

    2013 GMC Terrain Denali 3.6L V-6
    2013 GMC Terrain Denali 3.6L V-6

    Of course, this SUV can’t go without class-leading technology: Terrain Denali comes standard with color touch radio with IntelliLink. This is a new infotainment system that includes reconfigurable home screen, intuitive voice commands, Bluetooth smartphone integration, control of streaming internet radio, and iPod controls with Gracenote music database technology. Furthermore, a forward collision alert and lane departure warning are standard on Terrain Denali. What is special about them is that they use the industry’s first single-camera crash-avoidance system to visually and audibly warn drivers when a collision is imminent or the vehicle crosses a lane marker. Additionally, Terrain Denali also comes with Automatic Crash Response, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, roadside assistance, emergency services link, stolen vehicle assistance and remote door unlock.

    2013 GMC TERRAIN DENALI SPECIFICATIONS

    Models: GMC Terrain Denali; FWD and AWD
    Body style / driveline: 5-passenger, 4-door SUV , front-engine, front- or all-wheel drive
    Construction: welded galvanized steel (except roof) monocoque
    EPA vehicle class: compact sport utility vehicle
    Manufacturing location: Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada
    Key competitors: Ford Edge, Mazda CX-7, Nissan Murano, Hyundai Santa Fe

    Engines

    Type: 2.4L DOHC I-4 DI 3.6L DOHC V-6 DI
    Displacement (cu in / cc): 145 / 2384 217 / 3564
    Bore & stroke (in / mm): 3.46 x 3.86 / 88 x 98 3.70 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6
    Block material: cast aluminum cast aluminum
    Cylinder head material: cast aluminum cast aluminum
    Valvetrain: DOHC, four valves per cylinder; continuously variable valve timing DOHC, four valves per cylinder; continuously variable valve timing
    Fuel delivery: direct sequential fuel injection with electronic throttle control direct sequential fuel injection with electronic throttle control
    Compression ratio: 11.2:1 11.5:1
    Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 182 / 136 @ 6700* 301 / 224 @ 6500*
    Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 172 / 233 @ 4900* 272 / 369 @ 4800*
    Recommended fuel: regular unleaded or E85 ethanol with federal emissions regular unleaded or E85 ethanol with federal emissions
    Emissions controls: close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast-response O2 sensor close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast-response O2 sensor
    EPA-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy): 22 / 32 (FWD)
    20 / 29 (AWD)
    17/ 24 (FWD, est.)

    16 / 23 (AWD, est.)

    Transmission

    Type: Hydra-matic 6T45 six-speed automatic electronically controlled with electronic range select Hydra-matic 6T70 six-speed automatic electronically controlled with electronic range select
    Gear ratios: (:1):
    First: 4.58 4.48
    Second: 2.96 2.87
    Third: 1.91 1.84
    Fourth: 1.44 1.41
    Fifth: 1.00 1.00
    Sixth: 0.74 0.74
    Reverse: 2.94 2.88
    Final drive ratio: 3.23 (FWD)
    3.53 (AWD)
    2.77 (FWD)

    3.39 (AWD)

    Chassis/Suspension

    Front: independent strut-type with tuned coil springs; direct-acting stabilizer bar; hydraulic ride bushings; DFD (Dual Flow Dampeners
    Rear: independent four-link with coil springs and trailing arm; stabilizer bar; hydraulic link bushings
    Steering type: rack-mounted electric power steering with 2.4L; hydraulic power rack-and-pinion with 3.6L
    Steering ratio: 17.4:1 (2.4L)
    17.5:1 (3.6L)
    Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 2.90 (2.4L with 18-inch wheels)
    2.80 (3.6L with 19-inch wheels)
    Turning circle, curb-to-curb
    (ft / m):
    40.0 / 12.2 (with 18-inch wheels)
    42.6 / 13 (with 19-inch wheels)

    Brakes

    Type: power front and rear vented discs, standard anti-lock brakes
    Rotor diameter x thickness
    (in / mm):
    front: 12.6 x 1.18 / 321 x 30
    rear: 11.9 x 0.78 / 303 x 20
    Total swept area (sq in/mc^2): front: 68.4/441
    rear: 50.5/326

    Wheels/Tires

    Wheel size and type: 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum (std. with 2.4L)
    19-inch chrome-clad aluminum (std. with 3.6L)
    Tires: P235/55R18 all-season steel-belted radial blackwall tires
    P235/55R19 all-season steel-belted radial blackwall tires

    Dimensions Exterior

    Wheelbase (in / mm): 112.5 / 2857
    Overall length (in / mm): 187.8 / 4771
    Overall width (in / mm): 72.8 / 1850
    Overall height (in / mm): 66.3 / 1684
    Track (in / mm): front: 62.9 / 1598
    rear: 62.1 / 1578
    Approach angle (deg): 15.2
    Departure angle (deg): 23.5
    Breakover ramp angle (deg): 16.7
    Minimum ground clearance (in / mm): 6.9 / 174
    Ground to rear load floor (in / mm): 28.8 / 731.2
    Curb weight, base (lb / kg): 3893 / 1766
    Weight distribution (front / rear): 56 / 44

    Dimensions Interior

    Seating capacity: 5
    Headroom (in / mm): front: 39.8 / 1012
    rear: 39.2 / 995
    Legroom (in / mm): front: 41.2 / 1046
    rear: 37.2 / 946
    Shoulder room (in / mm): front: 55.7 / 1416
    rear: 55.3 / 1404
    Hip room (in / mm): front: 54.6 / 1387
    rear: 51.3 / 1304

    Capacities

    EPA interior volume (cu ft / L): 127.2 / 3602
    Passenger volume (cu ft / L): 99.6 / 2820
    Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
    Maximum behind rear seat:
    Maximum behind front seat:
    31.1 / 881
    63.9 / 1810
    GVWR, standard (lb / kg): FWD 2.4L: 4960 / 2250
    AWD 2.4L: 5070 / 2300
    FWD 3.6L: 5203 / 2360
    AWD 3.6L: 5291 / 2400
    Payload, base (lb / kg): 1146 / 520
    Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg): 1500 / 680 (2.4L)
    3500 / 1588 (3.6L)
    Fuel tank (gal / L): 18.8 / 71.1 (2.4L)
    20.9 / 79.1 (3.6L)
    Engine oil (qt / L): 5 / 4.7 (2.4L)
    6 / 5.7 (3.6L)
    Cooling system (qt / L): 8.2 / 7.8 (2.4L)
    10.8 / 10.2 (3.6L)

    Source: GMC

  • GMC Announces Pricing on All-New Terrain

    GMC has announced that its all-new Terrain five-passenger crossover will arrive in showrooms in September sporting a starting price of $24,995 for the front-wheel drive model. An all-wheel drive model starts at $26,745. Both prices include a $745 destination and freight charge. (more…)

  • 2010 GMC Terrain – Efficient and Capable

    GMC’s all-new 2010 Terrain makes its world debut at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The Terrain is a five-passenger crossover SUV that blends bold styling with fuel efficiency and premium features. (more…)