2018 GMC Terrain SLT Diesel
GMC Terrain Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 1.6L
Red Quartz Tintcoat
FWD
Diesel
94,458 Miles
Medium Ash Gray
18151
3GKALREU6JL263498
Leather
SLT Diesel
About This 2018 GMC Terrain
Equipment
The vehicle offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. Enjoy the heated seats in this vehicle you will never buy a vehicle without them. Everyone loves the comfort of having a warm seat on those cold winter days. It comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. The GMC Terrain is equipped with the latest generation of XM/Sirius Radio. Bluetooth technology is built into this 2018 GMC Terrain , keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. It keeps you comfortable with Auto Climate. The leather seats in it are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. This unit is pure luxury with a heated steering wheel. The satellite radio system in this GMC Terrain gives you access to hundreds of nation-wide radio stations with a clear digital signal. Protect this mid-size suv from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system.
Packages
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB: Preferred Package; Electric Auxiliary Cabin Heater; Diesel B20 Fuel; 2.89 Axle Ratio; 1.6L Turbo Diesel DOHC 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Automatic Transmission. Red Quartz Tintcoat. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
The vehicle offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. Enjoy the heated seats in this vehicle you will never buy a vehicle without them. Everyone loves the comfort of having a warm seat on those cold winter days. It comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. The GMC Terrain is equipped with the latest generation of XM/Sirius Radio. Bluetooth technology is built into this 2018 GMC Terrain , keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. It keeps you comfortable with Auto Climate. The leather seats in it are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. This unit is pure luxury with a heated steering wheel. The satellite radio system in this GMC Terrain gives you access to hundreds of nation-wide radio stations with a clear digital signal. Protect this mid-size suv from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system.
Packages
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB: Preferred Package; Electric Auxiliary Cabin Heater; Diesel B20 Fuel; 2.89 Axle Ratio; 1.6L Turbo Diesel DOHC 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Automatic Transmission. Red Quartz Tintcoat. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Features & Options
- AM/FM Stereo;Backup Camera;Dual Air Bags;Power Door Locks;Daytime Running Lights;Heated Seats;HID Headlamps;SiriusXM Satellite;OnStar;Power Windows;Side Air Bags;Traction Control;StabiliTrak;Push Button Start;Bluetooth Wireless;Hill Descent Control;Air Conditioning;Power Steering;Cruise Control;Dual Power Seats;Keyless Entry;F&R Head Curtain Air Bags;4-Cyl Turbo Dsl 1.6L;Automatic 6-Spd;Leather;FWD;Tilt & Telescoping Wheel;Alarm System;ABS (4-Wheel);Fog Lights
- Preferred Equipment Group 4SB: Preferred Package; Electric Auxiliary Cabin Heater; Diesel B20 Fuel; 2.89 Axle Ratio; 1.6L Turbo Diesel DOHC 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Red Quartz Tintcoat
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smart device mirroring
- GMC 4G LTE mobile hotspot internet access
- Rear mounted camera
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Power liftgate rear cargo door
- Keyfob remote engine start
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Leather front seat upholstery
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- 1.6L I-4 diesel direct injection
- DOHC
- intercooled turbo
- diesel
- engine with 137HP
- Restricted driving mode
- OnStar Guidance vehicle tracker with vehicle slowdown
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Proximity cargo area access release
- Smart key with push button start
- Dual-zone front climate control
- High-intensity discharge low beam headlights
- Immobilizer
- Active noise cancellation
- OnStar Guidance vehicle integrated emergency SOS system
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Trailer sway control
- External memory control
- 6 USB ports
- Configurable instrumentation gauges
- Chrome rear bumper insert
- Electronic stability control system with anti-roll
- Hill descent control
- Hill start assist
- Leather rear seat upholstery
- Heated rear wiper park
- Automatic climate control
- LED daytime running lights
- LED brake lights
- Front fog lights
- Leather and metal-look steering wheel
- Manual reclining rear seats
- Active grille shutters
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Roof rails
- Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
- Power driver and passenger door mirrors with tilt down in reverse
- Auto-dimming driver side mirror
- Auto-dimming passenger side mirror
- Gauge cluster display size: 4.20
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
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2018 GMC Terrain AWD SLT Diesel Review
So you’re thinking about a compact crossover but you’re also thinking diesel. Well, the all-new GMC Terrain is offering just that.The Terrain has been a huge hit for GMC since it debuted in 2009 and now, almost a decade later; it’s been reborn as a smaller version of itself. Much like the Acadia before it, GMC has downsized the Terrain to better slot it against other small SUVs like the VW Tiguan and Mazda CX-5 instead of bigger ones like the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano. Over 3” shorter and about 200 pounds lighter, this Terrain presents significantly reduced passenger volume and a little less cargo room. Rear seat leg- and headroom is about the same even though the cool MultiFlex sliding rear seat is history. This is new: a fold-flat front passenger seat for stowing longer items.
But what about a diesel engine? Fleshing out the trifecta of turbocharged 4-cylinder offerings is this 1.6-liter diesel – sourced from French automaker PSA and built in Opel’s Hungarian plant. Paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and available in front- or all-wheel drive, it produces 137 horsepower and – what diesel’s are renowned for – 240 pound-feet of low-end torque. That means you get real-world oomph for your daily commute while also netting about 32mpg. Less than impressed seeing as how a CR-V Turbo gets 29mpg which more than offsets the premium price of diesel fuel? Well, keep in mind that high mileage drivers who are predominantly on the highway and rarely travel in the city will get an estimated 38mpg. But if you’re a short journey kind of person who rarely drives on the highway then steer towards one of the gas engines.
So the question is: why the diesel? On the downside, its upfront costs adds about $3,000 to the base price, it’s not the torquiest of the 3 Terrain engine offerings either but it is the loudest and the heaviest, and it can’t tow as much as the 2.0-liter engine. But perhaps you’re intrigued by its supposed bullet-proof reliability but more than likely it’s the 32 miles per gallon and 500 mile driving range. And if you do a lot of highway driving, this motor stretches its mpg lead over the other engines by at least 10mpg.
Available in 2 trims and priced from around $35,000 I have the top-trim SLT Diesel which adds a hands-free liftgate, heated steering wheel, power passenger seat and memory settings. With all-wheel drive and 2 big packages focusing on infotainment and driver assist features, this one checks in at $39,510. The Denali treatment is not available here.
And frankly, it hasn’t made much of an impression. The diesel is loud and a little rattle prone, the cabin looks less than premium grade and its driving dynamics are middling. The ride quality is sufficiently supple, cargo versatility is notably smart, and the central touchscreen and its embedded wares are well done though a bit more rudimentary than the other GM systems I’m accustomed to. The driver can choose between 2-wheel, 4-wheel auto and off-road mode with this dial which is a nice touch and the center console bin is rather large with more USB ports. And even though it gets a lot of attention, the pushbutton transmission isn’t complicated and does free up space. There are lots of goodies in here too, like the vibrating safety alert seat which pulses to warn of impending dangers, Teen Driver that allows owners to set parameters for their young driver, Tire Fill Alert that lets you know when you’ve achieved the correct pressure, heated leather seats, OnStar with a Wi-Fi hotspot and an upgraded 7-speaker Bose sound system with HD Radio. I find the seat bottoms too short but those with less height seem to like them.
GM is still bullish on diesels but this one - I just don’t see the appeal.