Is the GMC Terrain fast?
Consumer Reports lists the GMC Terrain as the fastest compact SUV you can buy. The GMC Terrain has a 0-60 time of 7.2 seconds, which is impressive for a vehicle of its size. Let’s look at what makes the Terrain so fast and how its rivals compare.
What kind of engine does a 2012 GMC Terrain have?
Every 2012 GMC Terrain comes standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque.
How many miles does a GMC Terrain get?
Dangerous when engine powers down on highway for no apparent reason…..69 miles an hour to 40 in seconds with truck baring down on you…Three times in 37000 miles on a 2012 GMC Terrain. Just fixed on Wdnesday picked up on friday 3-11-15 andf powered down again on 3-13-16 with family members in car ioncluding a 3 year old grandson.
Is the GMC Terrain the same as the equinox?
While it’s rare to hear words like “stylish” and “sophisticated” used to describe a compact crossover, they’re a fitting characterization of the 2012 GMC Terrain. Underneath its squared-off bodywork, the Terrain is nearly identical to the Chevrolet Equinox right down to the four-cylinder and V6 engines under the hood.
What kind of engine does Ecotec terrain have?
In spite of its heft, the Terrain is relatively agile and sporty. The base Ecotec 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine comes with an “eco” mode that lowers torque converter lock-up speed. Eco mode is engaged via a console-mounted button. The optional direct-injected 3.0-liter V-6 is E85 capable.
Every 2012 GMC Terrain comes standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque.
Is the GMC Terrain a good car to buy?
Edmunds’ expert review of the Used 2012 GMC Terrain provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. At Edmunds we drive every car we review, performing road tests and competitor comparisons to help you find your perfect car. Read the full in-depth review of the Used 2012 Terrain at Edmunds.
What’s the difference between a GMC equinox and terrain?
Compared to the Equinox, the Terrain offers more standard features, but retains the same available interior color schemes of black, gray and brown/black. GMC’s signature glowing red instrument panel looks particularly fetching in the Terrain, with backlighting for just about every conceivable switch or button.
What kind of brakes does a GMC Terrain have?
The 2012 GMC Terrain comes standard with antilock brakes, stability and traction control, front-seat side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, a rearview camera and OnStar. In Edmunds brake testing, a four-cylinder Terrain came to a stop from 60 mph in 121 feet.