2018 GMC Terrain Adds Diesel V-6
The 2018 GMC Terrain compact SUV will enter its second generation with a four-cylinder turbo-diesel and appearance that mirrors the larger 2017 GMC Acadia, General Motors announced at the Detroit auto show.

Photo of 2018 GMC Terrain SLT courtesy of GM.

Photo of 2018 GMC Terrain SLT courtesy of GM.
The 2018 GMC Terrain compact SUV will enter its second generation with a four-cylinder turbo-diesel and appearance that mirrors the larger 2017 GMC Acadia, General Motors announced at the Detroit auto show.
The 2018 Terrain will offer a trio of new turbocharged engines, including the 1.6L diesel, standard 1.5L and optional 2.0L gasoline powerplants. GMC will pair the diesel engine with a 6-speed transmission and the two gasoline engines with a new 9-speed transmission. The front-wheel Terrain will also offer an optional all-wheel-drive system that includes a FWD mode that increases fuel efficiency.
The diesel 1.6L engine will make 252 hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, while the 1.5L will make 170 hp and 204 lb.-ft. The 2.0L engine will make 252 hp and 260 lb.-ft.
The announcement comes two months after GM announced the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox would enter its third generation. The two vehicles will be built on GM's D2XX platform and share major components, reports Autoblog.
GM will offer the 2018 Terrain in the SL, SLE, SLT, and Denali trims.
Improved technology options include a standard 7-inch center display, available 8-inch display, Apply CarPlay and Android Auto across the lineup, and an available Wi-Fi hotspot. New available safety features include a surround vision camera system, vibrating Safety Alert Seat, forward-collision alert, low-speed forward automatic braking, lane-keep assist and lane-departure warning.
In 2016, GM Fleet customers purchased more than 8,700 GMC Terrain vehicles, according to Rita Kass-Shamoun, a GM Fleet spokesperson.
More Operations

Fleet Has a Talent Pipeline Problem. What Comes Next? | AF News Recap
Where will fleet’s next generation of leaders come from? This week, we’re looking at the industry’s talent pipeline, what certification can add to a fleet career, how to build an award-worthy track record, and the return of Automotive Fleet’s Personal Use Survey.
Read More →
Smith System Launches Driver Risk Management Program
Fleets have more driver data than ever, but identifying risky behavior doesn't necessarily correct it. Smith System's new Driver Risk Management program combines monitoring, training, and follow-up coaching to help fleets connect risk signals with driver intervention.
Read More →
Automotive Fleet Opens 2026 Personal Use Survey for Commercial Fleet Managers
Less than two weeks left! Commercial and corporate fleet managers are invited to share how their organizations handle company vehicle personal-use policies, charges, and driver eligibility.
Read More →
From AI Prompts to AI-Generated Safety Songs | AF News Recap
Can better prompts make AI more useful for fleet managers? This week, we’re breaking down smarter fleet analysis, an AI-assisted experiment that turned safety training into music, and what happened to fuel prices in August.
Read More →
How to Write Better AI Prompts for Fleet Analysis
Include these six elements in your fleet prompts to generate more relevant analysis and accurate answers.
Read More →
Fleet Meets: Eric Kilgore
This edition of the Fleet Meets series features one of the industry's best leaders driving multi-market and national operations.
Read More →
Why Reactive Fleet Management Is Becoming Too Expensive to Sustain
Research highlights a growing need for proactive management strategies to address rising costs in fleet operations effectively.
Read More →
What Your Fleet KPIs Aren’t Telling You
Tracking fleet metrics is only useful when the data leads to better decisions. This guide helps fleet leaders assess cost, utilization, and downtime more accurately, identify performance gaps, and prioritize the actions that can improve operational results.
Read More →
Hidden in Plain Sight: Fleet Compliance Risks
Fleet compliance isn't just about having policies — it's about consistently enforcing them. This practical guide reveals six hidden compliance risks common in public sector and shared fleet operations and outlines proven strategies to improve visibility, accountability, and audit readiness
Read More →
Turning Fleet Payment Data into Executive Insights
Does data alone drive results in operations?
Read More →