If you’re looking for a perfect family car, the 2019 GMC Terrain may just be it.
The 2019 GMC Terrain (all-new in 2018) is a compact SUV with so many city, suburban and adventure features perfect for any family.
Read more about the classic touches in the GMC Terrain here.
What We Loved About the 2019 GMC Terrain
The 2019 GMC Terrain will become a classic compact SUV because it’s functional but looks great doing so:
- Rear seat child reminder when you’re exiting the vehicle
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard
- Heated second-row seats
- Head-up display
- Teen Driver which restricts sound volume, speed and other features for when your teen has the car(!)
Classic lines of the GMC Terrain. ?: Connie Peters
What Do You Get for Your Money?
There are 5 trim levels for the 2019 GMC Terrain (6 in the US) with the base model starting at $25,000 USD / $30,700 CAD for FWD to the Denali model (as shown in the photos throughout this post) at $37,800 USD / $42,200 CAD.
In the USA, there is an SL model starting at $25,000 which is FWD.
For the SLE Model:
The SLE model starts at $29,295 USD or $29,295 / $30,700 CAD for front-wheel drive or $30,995 USD / $30,700 CAD for All Wheel Drive.
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- and more
Go for the Diesel model at $32,995 USD / $37,100 CAD
- 1.6L Turbo-Diesel engine
- 6-speed automatic transmission
- Power programmable liftgate
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GMC Terrain has plenty of space. ?: Connie Peters
SLT Model:
This trim level starts at $32,095 USD for FWD and $33,795 USD / $38,200 CAD for AWD (FWD is not available in Canada for this trim)
All of the above plus:
- 19” machined aluminum wheels with Grey painted accents
- Perforated leather-appointed seating
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Hands free-power programmable liftgate
Denali (top of the line) trim:
This trim starts at $38,995 USD for FWD and $40,695 USD AWD or $42,200 CAD for AWD
All of the previous features plus:
- 19” Bright machined-aluminum wheels with premium Grey painted accents
- Wireless charging station
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear outboard seats
- LED headlamps
- Rear Park Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Safety Alert Seat
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Navigation
- Bose® premium 7-speaker system
The Driver Convenience Package is $1375 USD includes
- Remote Start
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Driver and front passenger heated seats
- Driver 8-way power seat
- Driver power lumbar control
- Roof-mounted luggage rack side rails
The Pro-Grade Package includes the following at $3595 CAD (Canada)
- SkyScape® power sunroof
- Adaptive Cruise Control – Camera
- IntelliBeam
- Following Distance Indicator
Plenty of legroom in the back seats of the GMC Terrain. ?: Connie Peters
What You Need to Know
- Freight and delivery charges of $1195 US / $1895 CAD is not included in the above prices.
- Fuel mileage is very good for an SUV at 26/30 MPG or 9.5L/100 KM
- The Terrain can tow up to 3,500lbs
I was provided the GMC Terrain Denali was provided for one week to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.
