2022 GMC Terrain

The 2022 GMC Terrain is a good compact SUV Shoppers will appreciate this GMC’s secure handling, ample passenger room, and a solid amount of standard features. However, the Terrain doesn’t stand out among the competition.

While the folding front passenger seat makes it easy to carry longer items, overall cargo capacity is low. The 2022 Terrain would also benefit from a more powerful engine option as the lone four-cylinder isn’t the most energetic.

GMC makes many notable changes to the 2022 GMC Terrain, including the addition of a brand-new AT4 off-road trim. Also new is standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and an available head-up display. The SL trim and available turbocharged 2.0-liter engine have been discontinued.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The Terrain comes standard with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a nine-speed automatic and either front- or all-wheel drive. We haven’t tested one yet, but we put that engine through our testing regimen fitted to its mechanical twin, the Chevrolet Equinox; it took 8.9 seconds to reach 60 mph.

The 2022 GMC Terrain provides its passengers with a comfortable, cosseting ride. Although the softly sprung suspension is a boon on long highway drives, the comfort-oriented setup drains the compact crossover of driver engagement once the tarmac gets twisty.

Likewise, the direct but syrupy steering, which provides effortless turn-in at low speeds, proves as uninformative as a mob boss in a police interrogation room.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The EPA estimates the 2022 GMC Terrain with front-wheel drive will earn up to 25 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway; going with all-wheel drive drops the highway estimate to 28 mpg.

We’ve yet to put the Terrain through our real-world highway fuel-economy test but we’ll update this story when we do. For more information about the Terrain’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

A spacious and accommodating interior is let down by subpar build quality and a middling mix of materials. Meanwhile, the Terrain’s ergonomically challenged push-button shifter sprinkles salt in the compact crossover’s interior wounds.

It consists of several switches that look like power window controls, located low on the center console and less than intuitive to use.

Although it’s something we think owners would grow accustomed to overtime, we found the small buttons difficult to locate at a glance—especially when groping for reverse—making it difficult to pull off three-point turns quickly or operate the transmission’s manual mode.

The 2022 GMC Terrain is an amenable partner for lugging large loads of various sizes. Credit a standard 60/40 split-folding rear seat, as well as an available fold-flat front seat.

The Terrain’s cargo area offers class-competitive space. In our carry-on-luggage test, the Terrain held 24 cases with the rear seats folded; those in search of the absolute maximum cargo room will be better served—albeit only slightly—by the CR-V.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Easy to operate and quick to respond to commands, Terrain’s infotainment system benefits from clear graphics, logical menus, and the latest in-car connectivity features. Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot are all standard.

An in-dash navigation system is standard on the top Denali and is available on other models. A head-up display is available—it’s standard on the Denali and optional on the SLT and AT4—but unlike other GM vehicles which project this feature onto the windshield, the 2022 GMC Terrain utilizes a pop-up panel on the top of the dashboard.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

A host of driver-assistance features is standard and more can be added as options. For more information about the Terrain’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.

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Full Specifications

2022 GMC Terrain Specs & Features