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GMC Announces Next-Generation Terrain and Trims

The 2025 compact SUV, expected to be released in late 2024, offers an optional rear camera mirror and more than 15 safety and driver assistance features.

August 16, 2024
The back left side of a black 2025 GMC Terrain Elevation in front of a metal warehouse.

The new two tone roof can be seen in a rear 3/4 view of the 2025 GMC Terrain Elevation.

Photo: GMC

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GMC revealed the next-generation 2025 Terrain with a new design, launching first in the Elevation trim. The new MY delivers more standard technology and equipment for the compact SUV.

All Terrains come standard with a 1.5L Turbocharged engine, offering 175 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque and up to 1,500 pounds max trailering. All-wheel-drive, an 8-speed automatic transmission, and 17-inch wheels are standard on the Elevation trim at launch.

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"The 2025 GMC Terrain builds on GMC's strengths and offers our latest premium technology and safety features while bringing a fresh, bold design to our two-row SUV," Duncan Aldred, global vice president of Buick and GMC, said.

Black front cab interior of a 2025 GMC Terrain.

The 2025 GMC Terrain Elevation's interior features a 15-inch-diagonal premium GMC Infotainment Center and 11-inch-diagonal Driver Information Center.

Photo: GMC

Overall Tech Takeaways

Every 2025 Terrain comes standard with more than 15 safety and driver assistance features, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. New for 2025, the suite of standard safety and driver assistance features includes:

  • Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking

  • Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking

  • Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking

  • Rear Cross Traffic Braking

  • Reverse Automatic Braking

  • Side Bicyclist Alert

  • Blind Zone Steering Assist

The 2025 Terrain comes with standard tech across all three trims, including a 15-inch-diagonal Premium GMC Infotainment System and an 11-inch-diagonal driver information center. Up to three applications can be viewed simultaneously on the 15-inch-diagonal screen.

Using the touchscreen or standard Google Assistant, drivers can reply to text messages, get directions through Google Maps, or control select vehicle functions, which could help fleets prevent distracted driving.

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New for 2025 are up to eight available camera views, including an optional rear camera mirror – a first for the GMC Terrain.

Additional available technologies include:

  • 5G Wi-Fi hotspot capability

  • HD Surround Vision camera

  • Rainsense wipers

  • Heated wiper park

  • AutoSense power liftgate (automatically opens the liftgate in the presence of the key fob)

A lineup of GMC Terrains in Elevation, AT4, and Denali trims parked on a dirt road.

The next-generation GMC Terrain lineup includes Elevation, AT4 and Denali trims. The 2026 MY Terrain AT4 and Denali shown.

Photo: GMC

AT4 and Denali Expected Release and Specs

In 2025, GMC will launch the 2026 model year AT4 and Denali trims.

Standard content on the next-generation AT4 includes:

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  • Selectable AT4-exclusive Terrain Mode

  • Lifted ride height

  • Metal underbody protection shield

  • Animated headlamps and taillamps

  • Red front recovery hooks

  • 17-inch All-Terrain tires

  • AWD and Hill Descent Control

Denali standard features include:

  • Outboard front and rear heated seats

  • Animated headlamps and taillamps

  • 19-inch wheels (20-inch wheels available)

  • Unique Smart Frequency Dampers for improved ride comfort

  • AWD and Hill Descent Control

The front right side of a black 2025 GMC Terrain Elevation in front of a metal warehouse.

A front 3/4 view shows the compact SUV's redesigned grille, which shares design cues with GMC's truck lineup.

Photo: GMC

The Terrain's Truck-Inspired Design

The 2025 Terrain has a new grille that now shares design cues with GMC's truck lineup by connecting the new headlamps to the lower fog lights. It will also offer a GMC Terrain-first two-tone roof option in black or gray.

The new interior offers chrome decoration sweeping the IP insert, upper door, and console armrest. Available wireless chargers are located near the armrest.

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"With the next-gen Terrain and updated 2025 Yukon both slated to launch later this year, the entire GMC SUV lineup will be refreshed by year-end, giving customers the latest design, the best technology, and the best driving experience we've ever offered in our SUVs," Aldred said.

The 2025 GMC Terrain is expected to arrive in late 2024.

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