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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2010 GMC TERRAIN:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralF
uture/articleId=130310?tid=edmunds.il.futurel
anding.latestnews..5.*
Now that the full-size SUV is the scourge of
American society, the 2010 GMC Terrain is
shaping up as the most important new vehicle
in GMC's lineup. Caught testing in Death
Valley for the first time, this all-new
compact crossover should combine decent
mileage with a reasonable size for buyers who
are downsizing from larger SUVs.
From the looks of this prototype, the 2010
GMC Terrain will use blocklike styling to
make up for its smaller stature. The front
end looks similar to GMC's Sierra pickups
with thick crossbars in the grille and large,
rectangular headlights. In profile, a steeply
raked windshield keeps the Terrain from
looking too boxy, while a small kink in the
rear window line adds something unique to the
Terrain compared to its larger siblings. With
so much camouflage over the rear end, it's
hard to make out any details, but the
Terrain's overall shape looks similar to the
Acadia midsize SUV.
Built on a modified version of the Theta
platform that currently underpins the
Chevrolet Equinox, the GMC Terrain might try
to squeeze in three rows of seats. This would
make it more competitive with vehicles like
the Toyota Highlander, although the Terrain's
size means minimal space for anyone sitting
in the third row.
Like most vehicles in the compact SUV class,
the Terrain will most likely offer both
front- and all-wheel drive. Which engine will
power those wheels is a tough call at this
point. Six months ago we would have expected
some version of GM's 3.6-liter V6 under the
hood, but looming fuel-economy standards
could push GMC into using something smaller
and more efficient.
Expect to see the official unveil of the 2010
GMC Terrain early next year along with the
2010 Cadillac SRX, which will share the same
platform. Both vehicles are expected to go on
sale by the fall of 2009 at the latest.
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