2026 GMC Terrain
Starting MSRP
$30,100
to $41,800
About the 2026 GMC Terrain
The 2026 GMC Terrain enters the crossover segment positioned with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $30,100. Powering the standard configuration is a 1.5L 4-cylinder Turbo engine producing 175 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, mated to a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission on front-wheel-drive models. Efficiency is a notable component, achieving a combined EPA rating of 27 MPG (26 city/28 highway) utilizing regular unleaded fuel. With exterior dimensions measuring 181.0 inches in length and 65.8 inches in height, the 2026 GMC Terrain offers practicality evidenced by its 29.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity. The available trims span from the base Elevation up to the premium Denali, with the price ceiling reaching $41,800 for the top tier.
Key Highlights
Fuel Economy Metric
The 2026 GMC Terrain delivers a reliable 27 MPG combined rating, offering predictable running costs for an SUV utilizing regular unleaded gasoline.
Cargo Volume
It offers 29.8 cubic feet of storage volume, which is substantial relative to its 181.0-inch overall length, maximizing utility for a five-passenger vehicle.
Legroom Specification
Front occupants benefit from 44 inches of legroom, paired with 39.7 inches in the rear, facilitating reasonable space utilization across the 107.5-inch wheelbase.
Trim Price Range
The $30,100 entry point for the Elevation trim establishes a competitive value proposition within the crossover field, peaking at $41,800 for the Denali.
Best For
Efficiency-Focused Commuters
- Buyers prioritizing fuel consumption will find the 2026 GMC Terrain's 27 MPG combined rating on regular unleaded fuel beneficial for daily travel.
Urban Utility Seekers
- With a total length of 181.0 inches and 29.8 cu ft of cargo space, the 2026 GMC Terrain balances maneuverability with necessary storage capacity.
Budget-Conscious Premium Buyers
- Those seeking upscale features can opt for the Denali trim, recognizing the specific $41,800 ceiling for the highest specification of the 2026 GMC Terrain.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT4 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $39,300 | all wheel drive | 175 hp | 25 mpg |
| Denali 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $41,800 | all wheel drive | 175 hp | 25 mpg |
| Elevation 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | $30,100 | front wheel drive | 175 hp | 27 mpg |
| Elevation 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $32,100 | all wheel drive | 175 hp | 25 mpg |
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Features Comparison
Feature
AT4 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Denali 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Elevation 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Elevation 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
| Feature | AT4 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | Denali 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | Elevation 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | Elevation 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (32 features) | ||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | ||||
| Brake Assist | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||
| Front Cross Traffic Alert | ||||
| Front Fog Lights | — | — | ||
| Front Head Airbags | ||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | ||||
| LATCH System | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | ||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | ||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | ||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes | ||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||
| Traction Control System | ||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||
| Horsepower | 175 hp @ 5800 rpm | 175 hp @ 5800 rpm | 175 hp @ 5600 rpm | 175 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (4 features) | ||||
| Center Differential Type | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | — | Limited Slip |
| Drivetrain Type | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | — | |||
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | ||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 374.4/436.8 mi. | 374.4/436.8 mi. | 384.8/414.4 mi. | 374.4/436.8 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 24/28 MPG | 24/28 MPG | 26/28 MPG | 24/28 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 27 MPG | 25 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Warranty (5 features) | ||||
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (27 features) | ||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | — | — | — | |
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Digital Rearview Mirror | — | — | — | |
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | — | — | ||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||
| Front View Camera | — | — | — | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Interior Air Filtration | ||||
| Overhead Console with Storage | — | — | ||
| Push Button Start | ||||
| Rear Cupholders | ||||
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Side View Camera | — | — | — | |
| Single Zone Climate Control | — | — | ||
| Sun Sensor | — | — | ||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | — | — | ||
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | — | ||
| In Car Entertainment (11 features) | ||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | ||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | ||||
| Auxiliary Audio Input | ||||
| Infotainment Display | 15.0 in | 15.0 in | 15.0 in | 15.0 in |
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | ||||
| USB Port | ||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||
| Power Feature (3 features) | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Keyless Entry | ||||
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Frontseats (21 features) | ||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | — | — |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | — | — | 6-way | 6-way |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | — | 2 | — | — |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | — | — |
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | |
| Front Head Room | 40.6 in. | 40.6 in. | 40.6 in. | 40.6 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 44.0 in. | 44.0 in. | 44.0 in. | 44.0 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | ||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | — | Multi-level | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | — | — | — | |
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | — | Power | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 4-way | — | 4-way | 4-way |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | — | 8-way | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leather | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leatherette/Cloth | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Premium Cloth | — | — | ||
| Rearseats (7 features) | ||||
| Folding Center Armrest | ||||
| Heated Rear Seats | — | — | — | |
| Rear Head Room | 39.2 in. | 39.2 in. | 39.2 in. | 39.2 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 51.0 in. | 51.0 in. | 51.0 in. | 51.0 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||
| Tires and Wheels (6 features) | ||||
| Spare Tire Location | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary |
| Tire Size | 235/65R17 | 235/55R19 | 235/65R17 | 235/65R17 |
| Tire Type | All Terrain | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in | 19 x 7.5 in | 17 x 7.0 in | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Suspension (2 features) | ||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ||||
| Stabilizer Bar | ||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | ||||
| Clock | ||||
| Compass | ||||
| External Temperature Display | ||||
| Tachometer | ||||
| Trip Computer | ||||
| Measurements (13 features) | ||||
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 29.8 cu.ft. | 29.8 cu.ft. | 29.8 cu.ft. | 29.8 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | Mexico | Mexico | Mexico | Mexico |
| Curb Weight | 3598 lbs. | 3598 lbs. | 3446 lbs. | 3598 lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4850 lbs. | 4850 lbs. | 4630 lbs. | 4850 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.52 in. | 6.52 in. | 5.75 in. | 5.75 in. |
| Height | 66.2 in. | 66.2 in. | 65.8 in. | 65.8 in. |
| Length | 181.0 in. | 181.0 in. | 181.0 in. | 181.0 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 63.5 cu.ft. | 63.5 cu.ft. | 63.5 cu.ft. | 63.5 cu.ft. |
| Maximum Payload | 1252 lbs. | 1252 lbs. | 1184 lbs. | 1252 lbs. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 800 lbs. | 1500 lbs. |
| Turning Circle | 37.1 ft. | 37.1 ft. | 37.1 ft. | 37.1 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in. | 107.5 in. | 107.5 in. | 107.5 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 74.5 in. | 74.5 in. | 74.5 in. | 74.5 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | ||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||
| Concierge Service | ||||
| Destination Download | ||||
| Emergency Service | ||||
| Hands-Free Calling | ||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official combined fuel economy for the 2026 GMC Terrain?
The standard front-wheel-drive 2026 GMC Terrain is rated at 27 MPG combined. This is broken down into 26 MPG for city driving and 28 MPG for highway operation.
Does the 2026 GMC Terrain offer an optional engine or transmission upgrade over the standard CVT?
While the base Elevation model uses a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission (CVT), AWD trims like the Elevation AWD and AT4 utilize an 8-speed automatic transmission paired with the same 175 hp engine.
How much cargo space does the 2026 GMC Terrain provide behind the rear seats?
The 2026 GMC Terrain provides 29.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity. This measurement is crucial for assessing its usability behind the five-passenger seating area.
What is the power output of the standard 2026 GMC Terrain engine?
All listed trims utilize the 1.5L 4-cylinder Turbo gas engine, which produces 175 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.
What is the price difference between the entry-level and top-tier 2026 GMC Terrain trims?
The price range spans from $30,100 for the base Elevation model up to $41,800 for the Denali AWD trim, representing a maximum price delta of $11,700.
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