Spied: 2010 GMC Terrain

[johnny smallblock]

Originally Posted by tripowergto

Will this be a 2009 or 2010 model?

On sale end of '09 as a '10

[HoosierRon]

So the next Equinox and the Traverse both will be 3 row crossovers.

The wheel bases will be less than 6" apart.

Both will offer the 3.6 HF V-6.

Both will start under $25,000.

Both will be introduced within a year of each other.

[nsap]

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

So the next Equinox and the Traverse both will be 3 row crossovers.

The wheel bases will be less than 6" apart.

Both will offer the 3.6 HF V-6.

Both will start under $25,000.

Both will be introduced within a year of each other.

Well, the Equinox may have three rows. If it does, it will be optional like the RAV4.

The Equinox is also suppose to have an engine under the 3.6L, but I have not heard any specifics on it.

[D C]

How cool! A crappy pic of a generic truck in black with black camo! This is Earth-shattering!!

[K Dawg ONE]

Not a big deal to add a third row...doesnt mean it will be bigger.
The one division of GM that everyone forgets is Suzuki. CAMI not only builds the Nox/Tor, but, also on that platform, the XL7 which in fact has 3 rows of seating.

There you have it, same size, three rows.

[member12]

Is there any chance that this truck will be even moderately equipped for off roading or towing?

I've heard that the new Theta II chassis was very flexible with applications.

[mcool]

Originally Posted by WishIhadatruck

I wouldn't be suprised if the Equinox and Terrain both get a 3rd row seat. Probably just a kid sized seat so it can compete with the Rav4 and some other smaller suv's. It can't get too big or it will compete with the Lambda's. Dimensionally the Rav4 isn't hardly any bigger, if at all, than the Saturn Vue. Better packaging is the key. If you want a big comfy 3rd seat you will still have to buy a bigger vehicle.

Compared to the Lambda's these need to be smaller and lighter so they offer some fuel economy benefits (although the Vue can't seem to accomplish any better fuel economy) even if they offer a small 3rd row.

A "emergency 3rd row" seat would be a good option. Figuring the Captiva is proving to be a good seller abroad, that type of packaging should make it into the next NA Theta products.

[crooner214]

Originally Posted by inrick1

comparing these pics to the saab 9-4x concept, the two appear to share many of the vehicle hard points; this is not gmc. it is saab. note the 6 lugs on the wheels, the visible grill shape, and the overall green house.

Not to mention the same black coverings.

[WishIhadatruck]

Originally Posted by member12

Is there any chance that this truck will be even moderately equipped for off roading or towing?

I've heard that the new Theta II chassis was very flexible with applications.

I wouldn't get your hopes up. It will probably be no more capable when it comes to off roading or towing than the current models.

[hotrod1949]

That is not the Terrain, and the main hint to me that the next 'Nox will have a third row seat is the longer roofline, and a much more upright hatch window.

[escapen]

Its strange, the Cadillac BRX showed more under its cloak, we could tell from the huge grill anyway. So once again, as Japan and Ford make 1-2 versions of a crossover, GM will have 3. I almost think Torrent was a better name than Terrain but i guess each name works better for the respected brand. I imagine they will sell well, just hopefully not as much as the edge lol.

[nsap]

Originally Posted by escapen

Its strange, the Cadillac BRX showed more under its cloak, we could tell from the huge grill anyway. So once again, as Japan and Ford make 1-2 versions of a crossover, GM will have 3. I almost think Torrent was a better name than Terrain but i guess each name works better for the respected brand. I imagine they will sell well, just hopefully not as much as the edge lol.

Three what? The Vue is on a Theta I/Theta II mix platform, the next Equinox/Terrain will be on Theta II, and the BRX/9-4X will be on TE platform.

[Hunid Racks]

I know it's not directly related to the linked story but read down a bit, about the Ford worker who hit the Lotto. Left lane has the link up about how he won't be buying a Ford but when you follow the story the truth is he is directly quoted as saying he is, and more than one.

Why doesn't Left Lane make a greater effort to correct the story or is the real message "don't trust everything you read on a web site".

[member12]

Originally Posted by WishIhadatruck

I wouldn't get your hopes up. It will probably be no more capable when it comes to off roading or towing than the current models.

Great....another AWD minivan.

[A.J.]

Here's a length comparison of "small" SUVs:

Chevrolet Captiva (3rd row seating) - 182"
Toyota RAV4 (3rd row seating) - 181" (includes spare tire cover)
Saturn VUE (no 3rd row) - 180"
Chevrolet Equinox (no 3rd row) - 189"
Honda CR-V (no 3rd row) - 178"
Ford Edge (no 3rd row) - 186"
Ford Escape (no 3rd row) - 175"

As you can see, the vehicle that would best compete over here is the current Captiva. Hopefully, GM will be smart and work with the Captiva in developing the next-gen Equinox/Terrain/VUE.