- crossover 63,415
- 17,991 high price
- Groton, SD
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- autoshopper.com
- crossover 63,415 flex fuel white automatic
2012 gmc terrain review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. It seats five in a well-designed, nicely finished cabin, with state-of-the-art powertrains, advanced safety systems and convenience features, and class-leading fuel economy. the 2012 terrain represents its third year of production, and new for 2012 is a handful of upgrades, starting with a touch-screen audio system that adds a seven-inch hd video display to integrate several functions. There are also safety upgrades, including a better rearview camera and a new collision-alert system. technically a compact suv, the terrain crossover is nearly large enough to be considered mid-size sport-utility, with lots of space inside. Terrain competes with compacts such as the honda cr-v, toyota rav4 and ford escape, and midsize models such as the ford edge and nissan murano. terrain's most obvious strength might be its spacious, well-equipped cabin. The interior is comfortable, quiet and well isolated from the noise and chop of the roadway. Design and workmanship are quite good, and the new touch-screen monitor on the 2012 terrain reduces clutter. the gmc terrain shares its platform and mechanical components with the chevy equinox, but the two vehicles don't look much alike. A 3. 0-liter v6 is optional, rated at 264 hp, 222 pound-feet of torque and 17/24 mpg with front-wheel drive. The v6 increases towing capacity from 1500 to 3500 pounds, the latter enough for a light boat or a pair of personal watercraft or snowmobiles. Starting at about $26,000, the 2012 terrain sle comes very well equipped, with a nice audio system, satellite radio hardware, onstar and rearview camera. The standard rear seat might be best in class. It works as well as some more expensive systems in other cars, with less intrusion during around-town driving. A 264-hp, 3. 0-liter v6 1,500) and full-time all-wheel-drive 1,750) are optional. the terrain sle 25,560) comes well equipped, with cloth upholstery, manual air conditioning, a full compliment of power features, driver's seat with power height adjustment and power lumbar, automatic headlights, rearview camera, 17-inch alloy wheels and six-speaker audio with single cd, usb and bluetooth connection, touch-screen controls and satellite radio hardware. The rear seats split, fold, recline and slide back and forth to maximize leg room or cargo space. Terrain sle-2 26,960) adds pioneer eight-speaker audio, automatic temperature control, an eight-way power driver's seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and roof rails. It also opens terrain to the v6 engine and a handful of other options, including a sunroof 900) and gps navigation 795) with an sd-card slot. terrain slt 28,510) upgrades with leather upholstery, heated front seats, remote starting and 18-inch wheels. The slt-2 31,260) is the loaded terrain, adding driver's seat memory, the sunroof, rear park assist and a power/programmable liftgate. options include power liftgate 495), cargo package 235) with rear cargo cover, cargo net and roof crossbars, tow package 350) with hitch, 19-inch wheels 2,137), and special paint. safety features on all terrain variants start with dual-threshold front airbags, front-passenger side impact airbags and head-protection curtains for all outboard seats. Standard active safety features include antilock brakes (abs), gm's stabilitrak stability system (esc) with rollover mitigation, rearview camera, and onstar telematics with a six-month crash response subscription. Terrain slt is available with rear park assist and optional forward collision alert with lane departure warning. Optional all-wheel drive can enhance safety in slippery conditions. walkaroundthe gmc terrain is built at the same plant as the chevy equinox, and it's on the same platform with the same mechanical components. Technically a compact, the terrain looks bigger. Its dimensions (and those of the equinox) come close to some mid-size suvs and crossovers. terrain measures 15 feet, 5 inches bumper to bumper, on a 112-inch wheel base. The distance between its wheel hubs is slightly longer than the wheelbase on the big ford explorer, and the terrain is slightly larger than the ford edge in most dimensions. Gmc engineers have used acoustic blankets between the engine and dash to minimize engine noise streaming into terrain's cabin. Acoustic laminated glass help manage wind noise, and the doors are triple-sealed for further quieting and efficient climate control. gmc is strictly a truck company, so the terrain has bolder styling with a larger, more distinctive grille than what's on the equinox. Especially when viewed from the front, the terrain's wide stance and high beltline leave a substantial, well-planted impression. terrain's body makes use of broad, sheer surfaces with a rectangular shape to the wheel wells. The side surfaces are clean, with chrome accents on the door handles and windows. Along the bottom of the exterior panels is a textured anti-chip layer of paint, conveying the message that the terrain could be functional in harsher environments, both urban and rural. A sleek roof rack provides additional cargo capacity. three wheel sizes and styles are available, including 17- and 18-inch aluminum wheels, and 19-inch chrome clad wheels. interiorthe gmc terrain makes a comfortable, versatile, flexible vehicle for families with two kids, or for couples with active lifestyles. Some interior improvements for 2012, starting with a standard touch-screen interface, make terrain even easier to live with, but it's not available with a third-row seat. All surfaces are soft and nicely grained. The interior space is open and relaxed, with lots of room to stretch in back. Seats are styled using a contrasting inset with exact red stitching. The dashboard is low and leans away from the front occupants, creating a generously spacious feel. the driver gets a high seating position, offering the same kind of vision and command of the road as traditional body-on-frame suvs. We found it has more than enough legroom for an average-size person, and it was easy to position the seat comfortably in relation to the steering wheel. Gmc says special attention was paid to accommodating shorter drivers. Interior designers worked extensively to optimize the accelerator pedal so the driving position could be close to ideal for a wider range of body types. the dash and controls are lighted in orange, with bright white instrument numerals. The interior lighting creates a well-lit, but not overly bright, nighttime environment. the floating center stack is positioned so that the most-used controls are within easy reach. It looks high-tech, but isn't overly complicated, and there's enough space for a center storage bin big enough for a laptop computer. The center console also has a tall, deep box, and that has two advantages. It makes a great armrest, and there's plenty of room to put things inside. Essentially, gmc is building all terrains with the hd screen for the navigation system, even if they're not equipped with navigation. For customers, this brings the added benefit of making the optional gps system much less expensive. The touch graphics look something like a cell phone, and they allow more functions to be integrated into the system. Onstar and xm satellite radio hardware are standard, with a six-month subscription to onstar and a three-month subscription to xm included. On the line topping s. Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Heated Seats✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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