The GMC 2014 Terrain is ‘just the right size’ SUV. This 5 passenger crossover vehicle is very affordable giving buyers a broad range of options including front wheel drive (FWD) and all wheel drive (AWD), 4-6 cylinder power and five different trim levels. The new Terrain for 2014 has redesign alloy wheels and new paint color options.
If considering the basic versions of the 2014 GMC Terrain, including the Denali, they all come equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, direct-injection 4-cylinder engine that offers up 182 horsepower and 172 lb.-ft. of torque. A 6-speed automatic transmission directs output to the front wheels or, when the optional AWD system is added, both front and rear wheels.
For the ultimate 2014 Terrain experience, the top-of-the-line Denali version comes with upgrades including rear cross-traffic and side blind-zone alerts, wood interior accents, unique exterior appointments, retuned suspension, and either 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels (dependent upon engine choice).
Fuel Economy
EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2014 GMC Terrain are:
- Terrain FWD with 4-cylinder engine: 22/32/26 mpg (city/highway/combined)
- Terrain FWD with 6-cylinder engine: 17/24/20 mpg
- Terrain AWD with 4-cylinder engine: 20/29/23 mpg
- Terrain AWD with 6-cylinder engine: 16/23/19 mpg
Safety and Ratings
In crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2014 GMC Terrain received an overall rating of 4 (out of 5) stars. In tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Terrain received a “Good” rating–the Institute’s highest–for moderate frontal-offset crash protection.
Safety features on the Terrain include 6 standard air bags, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, electronic stability control, and the rearview camera, as well as available features including rear cross-traffic alert and lane-departure warning.
GMC IntelliLink uses Bluetooth or USB to connect the driver’s smartphone to Terrain’s new seven-inch, high-resolution, full-color touch screen display radio. IntelliLink allows smartphone control via voice activation and steering wheel-mounted controls, and streaming stereo audio from the phone through services like Pandora® internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio®.
