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Used 2023 GMC Terrain Consumer Reviews

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I'm sold

Joeboy, 01/09/2024
2023 GMC Terrain AT4 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
49 of 52 people found this review helpful

I'm fascinated by the so called professional reviewers and how they evaluate vehicles. I love my terrain. Lots of reasons. The "pros" say it has a weak engine. Yea, I guess so, if your goal is to win a drag race. Most people don't care about that. It has plenty of power...more than the 175 h.p. number would indicate. Soft ride was another negative comment. Again, if you plan want to corner with with the guy next door who has a corvette. I like a soft ride. And by the way, I don't think it's so soft anyhow. My terrain has lots of little things that make it special. Cup holders that sit left and right instead of front to back. Now my wife and I don't have to guess who's drink in in which spot. Hands free liftgate when your hands are full. Heated seats that heat up quickly and can be set to level 3, which is warmer than most. 3 years of onstar came with the purchase. The sticker price is on the high side, but I got a great discount and was very happy. Take that, professional reviewers.

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Snazzy little SUV

John Coccio, 05/14/2022
2022 GMC Terrain SLT 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
38 of 40 people found this review helpful

Picked it up for my father. Wonderful safety features, very good on gas. I like that the 1.5 liter can accelerate in gear from 1300 rpm without having to upshift

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My personal Opinion

MJD , 07/04/2022
updated 02/27/2023
2022 GMC Terrain SLE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
40 of 43 people found this review helpful

Most reviews are not favorable but in the "car buying climate" right now I feel I got a fair deal. Bought 22 SLE for my wife 60 yrs old very safe driver who goes 10-20 miles a day for work etc...I have owned many vehicles in my life (61 yr old male) and this car is great for her situation is all im saying I think its a good-looking great vehicle all things considered..I swore off American cars years ago but have to say "I love this vehicle" .

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Edmunds needs to do better

Cory, 04/13/2023
2023 GMC Terrain SLE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
57 of 62 people found this review helpful

I was shocked when reading the reviews before I bought this car. Edmunds ranked is extremely low. I've had this car for 2 months and put 3100 miles on it. Here are my pros and cons. Pros: good acceleration from such a small engine, quiet cabin, comfortable seats, easy to use infotainment/Apple CarPlay, smooth ride (even with 19" wheels), optional heated seats on SLE trim give you multiple options (low, medium, high, can do back only if you want heat on just your back) Good price. My dealer had several discounts on this SUV. Cons: rear visibility, extreme wind noise (I do live in Oklahoma, so driving on freeways I might hear more wind noise than other owners in other areas), occasional creak/noise from dash.

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Terrain AT4 is Great

Joey, 08/18/2022
2022 GMC Terrain AT4 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

I’ve had all kinds of SUVs. This is a great little truck. Ride quality is excellent it is very quiet. I was concerned that it was going to be sluggish it is actually pretty quick for what it is especially off the line. Get high 30s on road trips for mileage. I do like off Roading and found out the hard way that it is not a jeep. However it does go through deep sand on the beach very well and does not get stuck it just doesn’t have a lot of ground clearance. I prefer having better performance on the road with 4 x 4 capability which This truck does have. Technology is much better than the BMW I just traded it in for. I love the 360 cameras. I really do not have any complaints. It is a fabulous little truck.

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