First Drive: 2010 GMC Terrain

FenwickHockey65 · 09-18-2009, 01:01 PM

2010 GMC Terrain: First Drive
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By Ben Wojdyla
September 17, 2009

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We were quite impressed with the 2010 Chevy Equinox on our first drive, but what about its platform-mate, the controversially-styled 2010 GMC Terrain? It's both more butch and expensive, but does it offer any substance over the Chevy? Not really...

There is a bit of news, as GM representatives let us know there was a Denali version coming along, so expect a garish front grille, a significantly upgraded interior with wood and aluminum trim, and unique wheels and exterior trim pieces.

More pictures and the full review at the link.

cgriff · 09-18-2009, 01:12 PM

I understand the Denali trim is engraned in the GMC lineup but no amount of jewelry can hide that ugly face.

CamaroCrazy · 09-18-2009, 01:14 PM

No way, I love the look of this thing. The Equinox is great no doubt, but I love the bold, blocky styling of the Terrain. My local GMC dealer has one now, I'm going to take a look at it this weekend. Can't wait.

V8GMT360 Guy · 09-18-2009, 01:15 PM

Ooh, a Terrain Denali! The ugliest vehicle from GM since the Aztek just got even worse!!

The thing is, they have been saying there will be an Acadia Denali out for some time now, and it still hasn't come to fruition. So I doubt a Terrain Denali will surface either.

FUTURE_OF_GM · 09-18-2009, 01:15 PM

GM needs to hire the photogrphy team from Jalopnik. Beautiful shots as always.

MCGARRETT · 09-18-2009, 01:15 PM

How much more could they ad to the Denali? When you get the SLT with the chrome wheels it already looks dressed up enough to be a Denali. Who wants to bet that the Denali is going to have the turbocharged 2.8 V6

yamahr1 · 09-18-2009, 01:18 PM

Terrain Denali? Call me interested.

1G6 · 09-18-2009, 01:25 PM

I love it.

1487 · 09-18-2009, 01:30 PM

well we already heard there will be an Acadia denali and now this.

Slideways · 09-18-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FUTURE_OF_GM

GM needs to hire the photogrphy team from Jalopnik. Beautiful shots as always.

You mean shot in a parking lot at noon, with trees growing out of the roof and headlight? Are you serious?

CheetahDC · 09-18-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by V8GMT360 Guy

Ooh, a Terrain Denali! The ugliest vehicle from GM since the Aztek just got even worse!!

Personally, I think Denalis are some of the best looking, most gorgeous trucks out there...and I'm not much of a truck person.

Quickening · 09-18-2009, 01:49 PM

I have to agree with Jalopnik. How can they make this more of a Denali besides on the interior?

20" rims, different grill. I hope not more chrome. It would be nice if they gave it an LED rear taillight configuration. Maybe gave it Xenon headlights instead of Projectors. Maybe even turning Xenon? I guess they could pack it with more technology. But when it comes to technology, it should be available on every trim level.

Evo69 · 09-18-2009, 01:51 PM

I am impressed with the new Terrain. I like its chiseled aggressive look that distances itself from Chevy.

CadiEldo67 · 09-18-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MCGARRETT

How much more could they ad to the Denali? When you get the SLT with the chrome wheels it already looks dressed up enough to be a Denali. Who wants to bet that the Denali is going to have the turbocharged 2.8 V6

Oddly enough I hope it's the 3.6 DI instead. At least Cadillac/Saab will have an "exclusive" engine option that way.

pinyon · 09-18-2009, 02:02 PM

The question for me is will the Denali get the 3.6DI so there's more than wood trim?

09-18-2009, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
cgriff Walking Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oxford, MI Drives: 2008 Saturn Aura 2007 Buick Rendezvous Posts: 9	Re: First Drive: 2010 GMC Terrain I understand the Denali trim is engraned in the GMC lineup but no amount of jewelry can hide that ugly face.

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CamaroCrazy 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cary, NC Drives: 1994 Camaro Z28 2000 Camaro Posts: 734	Re: First Drive: 2010 GMC Terrain No way, I love the look of this thing. The Equinox is great no doubt, but I love the bold, blocky styling of the Terrain. My local GMC dealer has one now, I'm going to take a look at it this weekend. Can't wait. __________________ Webshots: My Camaros, the Camaro Concepts, and the Sunoco Camaro in action at VIR The Typical Honda/Toyota driver: You are bland and boring and risk-averse. Not to mention you could care less about buying a foreign junk car. These are dependable cars, no doubt, but lack any substance or style. Crappy handling and worse styling. Screams "I have no style or class and live a boring, meager existence. Please let me get over into the exit lane." ~ Posted by Steve11115555 on Forbes.com

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V8GMT360 Guy 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lansing, MI Drives: 08 GMC Sierra Crew, 09 GMC Envoy Denali Posts: 569	Re: First Drive: 2010 GMC Terrain Ooh, a Terrain Denali! The ugliest vehicle from GM since the Aztek just got even worse!! The thing is, they have been saying there will be an Acadia Denali out for some time now, and it still hasn't come to fruition. So I doubt a Terrain Denali will surface either.

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FUTURE_OF_GM 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 337	Re: First Drive: 2010 GMC Terrain GM needs to hire the photogrphy team from Jalopnik. Beautiful shots as always.

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MCGARRETT 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,595	Re: First Drive: 2010 GMC Terrain How much more could they ad to the Denali? When you get the SLT with the chrome wheels it already looks dressed up enough to be a Denali. Who wants to bet that the Denali is going to have the turbocharged 2.8 V6

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09-18-2009, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
yamahr1 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Drives: 2004 Corvette 2005 GMC XUV 2007 BMW K1200S Posts: 484	Re: First Drive: 2010 GMC Terrain Terrain Denali? Call me interested. __________________

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1G6 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a marshmallow slop barge. Posts: 1,782	Re: First Drive: 2010 GMC Terrain I love it. __________________ Considering a Toyota? Think again. 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham 1976 Cadillac Coupe deVille 1979 Cadillac Sedan deVille 1986 Buick Electra Estate Wagon 1992 Buick Roadmaster 2008 Buick Lucerne CXL Gone, but not forgotten 1972 Pontiac Bonneville 455 1976 Chevrolet C-10 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight LSS 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 1998 Chevrolet Malibu 2000 Cadillac Deville DTS 2001 Chrysler 300M 2001 Chrysler Sebring Coupe 2005 Cadillac CTS

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1487 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,550	Re: First Drive: 2010 GMC Terrain well we already heard there will be an Acadia denali and now this.

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Quickening 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 6,035	Re: First Drive: 2010 GMC Terrain I have to agree with Jalopnik. How can they make this more of a Denali besides on the interior? 20" rims, different grill. I hope not more chrome. It would be nice if they gave it an LED rear taillight configuration. Maybe gave it Xenon headlights instead of Projectors. Maybe even turning Xenon? I guess they could pack it with more technology. But when it comes to technology, it should be available on every trim level. __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

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Evo69 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 881	Re: First Drive: 2010 GMC Terrain I am impressed with the new Terrain. I like its chiseled aggressive look that distances itself from Chevy. __________________ Re certified Lutzist Bob Lutz is BACK! You cant stop a great man.

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pinyon 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Utah Drives: 2007 Aura XR Posts: 440	Re: First Drive: 2010 GMC Terrain The question for me is will the Denali get the 3.6DI so there's more than wood trim? __________________ 2009 Avalanche LTZ 2007 Aura XR One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man. - Elbert Hubbard

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