2016 GMC Terrain 3.6L V6 VVT 6AT FWD (301 HP)

Vehicle Overview

GMC updated the second generation of the Terrain lineup in 2015 for the 2016 model year, improving one of its best-selling models on the market.

With a growing demand for SUVs, it was no wonder that GMC, as one of the most important SUV manufacturers, had a huge success with the Terrain lineup. Initially launched in 2010 as a replacement for the Pontiac Torrent, which was axed along with the entire brand, it managed to sell more than 100,000 units in a year. But the carmaker didn’t rest on its laurels and pushed harder to keep the momentum.

In 2016, the Terrain received a well-deserved update. At the front, the car received a new pair of headlights with a sharper design, while the grille was taller. Furthermore, the hood received a new power dome design. In addition, the automaker added a set of LED fog lamps in the bumper, replacing the former halogen-based ones. At the back, the bumper got new styling, with an extended chromed trim at the lower side.

Inside, the most striking difference was on the center stack, which got a completely new design, along with an improved infotainment unit. There were also new colors for the interior, including a saddle-brown that was much appreciated by the customers. Last but not least, the 2016 Terrain received chromed trims around the shifter, which was previously available only on the Terrain Denali version.

But the most significant change was under the hood. While the base engine was the same 2.4-liter inline-four, the V6 version was enlarged from 3.0 to 3.6-liter displacement. The manual transmission option was deleted, and GM offered only a six-speed automatic gearbox. Like its predecessor, the 2016 Terrain was available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configuration.