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5 out of 5 stars

just right size

C D, 03/12/2021
2018 GMC Terrain SLE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
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Good power with 2.0T. Can burn E 15 regular. MPG is slightly better with premium. Handles good for a CUV. Standard seats are fine but prefer leather. Ease of entry/exit very good. Plenty of room in front and back seats for average size person. Adaptive brake warning was a option. Like the body style. Push button transmission is ok. Engine works well with new 9 speed. My SLE trim has the 2.0T, heated front seats options.

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5 out of 5 stars

just right size

C D, 03/12/2021
2018 GMC Terrain SLE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Good power with 2.0T. Can burn E 15 regular. MPG is slightly better with premium. Handles good for a CUV. Standard seats are fine but prefer leather. Ease of entry/exit very good. Plenty of room in front and back seats for average size person. Adaptive brake warning was a option. Like the body style. Push button transmission is ok. Engine works well with new 9 speed. My SLE trim has the 2.0T, heated front seats options.

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5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Suv...

Robin Wilkins, 08/21/2021
2018 GMC Terrain SLT 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It has been what I wanted color in and out loaded and even extras! I am smiling when I come out and see it and especially driving it... I LOVE MY NEW GMC TERRIAN

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1 out of 5 stars

A glitchy computer on wheels

Sandy, 06/30/2023
2018 GMC Terrain SLE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
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We had a 1999 GMC Jimmy that I loved. I drove it until the wheels fell off. It was the most reliable car we have ever owned. So we bought a new 2018 Terrain SLE to replace the Jimmy. GMC lost credibility with this modern version of an Edsel. The visors are too small so glare is a constant problem. Neither my 6 ft 2" husband or myself can use the visor effectively. The console is set too high it's difficult for the driver to use the console. The ride is poor and the arm rests are so minimal that I need foam rubber pillows left in the car for longer trips than around town. The front end is boxy and I can't see well enough down to safely navigate obstacles. The number of curbs and parking lot barriers I've hit because I can't see far enough down over the nose. The car windows are positioned so it's difficult to merge into traffic. There is a huge blind spot on the driver's side. This car has been towed into the dealer five times in four years. Once again this week the car lurched and a "Service Engine" light came on. I immediately pulled into a commercial parking lot as the car warning came up "Power to engine reduced" warning came on. I hate this car. No one should be forced to drive a lemon. We only have 40,000 miles driven but I'm afraid to drive this car outside the city. The interior is cramped & I am limited on hauling d/t the smaller rear cargo area. The only positive is the great gas mileage. I would not recommend this car to my worst enemy.

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1 out of 5 stars

Towing is Terrible

Vickie, 03/31/2020
2018 GMC Terrain SL 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
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I leased the basic 2018 Terrian to haul a fairly light weight utility trailer and was sorry I did. Regardless of any additional settings, this front wheel drive Terrain has NO towing power in a small to larger amount of snow.

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