2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos!

**nsap** · 09-15-2009, 08:26 PM

2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos!
Is GM finally taking good photography of their vehicles?
www.gminsidenews.com
September 15, 2009

Today the press, bloggers and other industry-related folks were invited to the ride and drive event of the 2010 GMC Terrain. This was what GM calls a "launch event." As I posted yesterday, Terrains are already on dealership lots, but now next month's magazines are going to have reviews of the new ute after driving them today. GMI, naturally, was not invited to this event. However that does not mean our readers will be entirely left out.

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A.J. · 09-15-2009, 08:29 PM

If the GMC badge was centered on the second bar of the grille, it would look so much better.

dindak · 09-15-2009, 08:33 PM

Have to admit the Terrain is growing on me a little.

I have to see one in person though, you never get a good feel until you see it live.

mjd1001 · 09-15-2009, 08:34 PM

the interior is nice, but something is very wrong with the exterior. I comment them for trying to differentiate it from the Equinox...but I think it came out wrong. The wheel wells are a bit to square and/or large for the wheels, and the fact that the side of the vehicle is so smoother, the way the wheel wells stick out they almost look like they are aftermarket tack-ons, and the grill is a bit too big.

Once again, I'm all for the effort...but in my opinion, the Aztec had better 'potential' for good looks than this does (at least the Aztec looked decent in some show mock-ups with larger wheels and ground effects...while I don't think there is anything that can make the exterior of the Terrain look good to me.)

GTOken · 09-15-2009, 08:34 PM

I'm sorry but that is one hideously ugly truck. Makes an Aztek look like work of art.

BurninrubberGT · 09-15-2009, 08:38 PM

wow thats ugly

Perian · 09-15-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTOken

I'm sorry but that is one hideously ugly truck. Makes an Aztek look like work of art.

I am going to have to agree with you.

I own an Acadia, and love the styling. Something went wrong here in the exterior downsizing process.

However, I love the look of the Equinox, so the GM brand strategy works for me here.

Thank you for posting the photographs!

**nsap** · 09-15-2009, 08:41 PM

I have to admit, these photos are making the Terrain grow on me. It's different looking and that is a good thing. I'm going to have to write an editorial about this....I think there is more to the design than what has been mentioned.

toddr19 · 09-15-2009, 08:43 PM

That front end....just sucks.

autofan · 09-15-2009, 08:48 PM

What an eyesore. It's all in the wheel arches. The round wheels and tires actually look out of place within the rectangular boxes around them. I think the bold front end and distinctive rear and greenhouse would be great if they didn't have to compete with the oversized and overstyled arches. GM did go to great lengths to differentiate the exterior from the Equinox but the interior is not different enough for most to ever notice. They have the same seats (right down to the stitch patterns/colors and fabrics/leathers) and the same color schemes, same trim materials and basically, the same look. It comes off as more typical GM badge engineering. I can't imagine anyone choosing this over the Equinox. Well, anyone sober anyway

FenwickHockey65 · 09-15-2009, 08:50 PM

Stiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill growing on me. Starting to really like it now.

cdp326 · 09-15-2009, 08:53 PM

Everything was going OK until I got to the red one. Not because of the color, but because there was too much brightness on the grille which wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for too much chrome with the wheels.
I would prefer a more Envoy/Acadia-like grille, or at least a more prominent front bumper (imagine the IIHS bumper repair costs!

).

**TaHoE** · 09-15-2009, 08:56 PM

I really want to like this. I am looking for this type of vehicle in 2 Years time, just enough to get the kinks worked out. I like the Equinox, but would prefer something a bit more upscale looking. This is still too bizarre for me. The wheel arches, the boring rear end, it's just so strange.

CTS-V-TWIN · 09-15-2009, 08:56 PM

GM is going to sell the crap out of the Equinox/Terrain twins. I personally don't like the Equinox, but I do like how futuristic the styling of the Terrain looks. If GMC made this bigger and with a V8 to replace the Yukon, I would be all over it!

I just hope GM doesn't get rid of the GMT-900 SUVs. Those are my favorite and we love our 09 Escalade!

I see the Terrain still has the GM badges on the side. I am sure those will be gone soon!

gagt02 · 09-15-2009, 08:57 PM

I mostly like the look of the terrain. I just think they should have calmed down on the wheel wells. They stick out so much and just really don't fit well with the rest of the body. Maybe bigger, wider aftermarket rims would make it look more proportional. Like others have said, I do appreciate how much different this looks from the Traverse.

09-15-2009, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
nsap Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT Posts: 17,721	2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos! 2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos! *Is GM finally taking good photography of their vehicles?* www.gminsidenews.com September 15, 2009 Today the press, bloggers and other industry-related folks were invited to the ride and drive event of the 2010 GMC Terrain. This was what GM calls a "launch event." As I posted yesterday, Terrains are already on dealership lots, but now next month's magazines are going to have reviews of the new ute after driving them today. GMI, naturally, was not invited to this event. However that does not mean our readers will be entirely left out. High-Resolution Gallery GM's Top 10 For Terrain __________________ Get the latest news from GMI...Join the "GMInsidenews.com Facebook Page!! Follow me on TWITTER E-Mail Me Last edited by nsap : 09-15-2009 at 08:39 PM.

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A.J. GMI Design Contest Official Join Date: Aug 2006 Drives: 2007 Buick Lucerne CXL, 2005 Ford Freestyle SEL Posts: 1,210	Re: 2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos! If the GMC badge was centered on the second bar of the grille, it would look so much better. __________________ A note to all design contest participants - if I pound you with penalties or point out that you can't enter one of your designs, please do not think that this is a personal bash on you as a designer. I am merely enforcing the rules that I have set down.

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dindak 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto area Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT2 V6 / 2008 Montana SV6 Posts: 3,258	Re: 2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos! Have to admit the Terrain is growing on me a little. I have to see one in person though, you never get a good feel until you see it live.

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mjd1001 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Daytona Beach, FL and Upstate NY Drives: 2008 Saturn Vue Redline Posts: 2,888	Re: 2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos! the interior is nice, but something is very wrong with the exterior. I comment them for trying to differentiate it from the Equinox...but I think it came out wrong. The wheel wells are a bit to square and/or large for the wheels, and the fact that the side of the vehicle is so smoother, the way the wheel wells stick out they almost look like they are aftermarket tack-ons, and the grill is a bit too big. Once again, I'm all for the effort...but in my opinion, the Aztec had better 'potential' for good looks than this does (at least the Aztec looked decent in some show mock-ups with larger wheels and ground effects...while I don't think there is anything that can make the exterior of the Terrain look good to me.)

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GTOken 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ft.Smith, Arkansas Drives: 1968 GTO<:>1968 Firebird<: >2000 GMC K2500 Crew Posts: 269	Re: 2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos! I'm sorry but that is one hideously ugly truck. Makes an Aztek look like work of art.

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nsap Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT Posts: 17,721	Re: 2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos! I have to admit, these photos are making the Terrain grow on me. It's different looking and that is a good thing. I'm going to have to write an editorial about this....I think there is more to the design than what has been mentioned. __________________ Get the latest news from GMI...Join the "GMInsidenews.com Facebook Page!! Follow me on TWITTER E-Mail Me

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toddr19 1.4 Liter Turbocharged ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Drives: 2005 CTS Posts: 81	Re: 2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos! That front end....just sucks. __________________ Todd R.

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autofan 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: May 2005 Drives: 2007 Saab 9-3 SportCombi 2009 Ford Flex SEL Posts: 1,054	Re: 2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos! What an eyesore. It's all in the wheel arches. The round wheels and tires actually look out of place within the rectangular boxes around them. I think the bold front end and distinctive rear and greenhouse would be great if they didn't have to compete with the oversized and overstyled arches. GM did go to great lengths to differentiate the exterior from the Equinox but the interior is not different enough for most to ever notice. They have the same seats (right down to the stitch patterns/colors and fabrics/leathers) and the same color schemes, same trim materials and basically, the same look. It comes off as more typical GM badge engineering. I can't imagine anyone choosing this over the Equinox. Well, anyone sober anyway __________________ *******************

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FenwickHockey65 News Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 9,300	Re: 2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos! Stiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill growing on me. Starting to really like it now. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L SIDI High-Feature V6

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cdp326 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC Drives: '97 Maxima SE Posts: 2,227	Re: 2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos! Everything was going OK until I got to the red one. Not because of the color, but because there was too much brightness on the grille which wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for too much chrome with the wheels. I would prefer a more Envoy/Acadia-like grille, or at least a more prominent front bumper (imagine the IIHS bumper repair costs! ). __________________ Current - - Previous 97 Maxima - '94 SC2 08 Aura XE - '05 VUE - '98 SL1 08 Rondo - 07 Entourage - 03 Montana

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TaHoE GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Central NC Drives: 2009 Pontiac G6 Convertible 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Posts: 10,006	Re: 2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos! I really want to like this. I am looking for this type of vehicle in 2 Years time, just enough to get the kinks worked out. I like the Equinox, but would prefer something a bit more upscale looking. This is still too bizarre for me. The wheel arches, the boring rear end, it's just so strange. __________________

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CTS-V-TWIN 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Drives: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V 2009 Cadillac Escalade Posts: 40	Re: 2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos! GM is going to sell the crap out of the Equinox/Terrain twins. I personally don't like the Equinox, but I do like how futuristic the styling of the Terrain looks. If GMC made this bigger and with a V8 to replace the Yukon, I would be all over it! I just hope GM doesn't get rid of the GMT-900 SUVs. Those are my favorite and we love our 09 Escalade! I see the Terrain still has the GM badges on the side. I am sure those will be gone soon! __________________ DIEHARD GM FAN SINCE 1994! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS GM! 2009 CADILLAC CTS-V 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE 2WD LOYAL LIFETIME GM BRAND OWNER! Last edited by CTS-V-TWIN : 09-15-2009 at 08:59 PM.

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gagt02 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: canada Drives: 2009 Accord coupeV6 2002 Grand Am GT coupe Posts: 126	Re: 2010 Terrain Launch: Tons of Photos! I mostly like the look of the terrain. I just think they should have calmed down on the wheel wells. They stick out so much and just really don't fit well with the rest of the body. Maybe bigger, wider aftermarket rims would make it look more proportional. Like others have said, I do appreciate how much different this looks from the Traverse.

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