Is the 2023 GMC Terrain a good car?
Yes.
4 of 6checks
- Off-road: 7.9 in clearance. Top 63% of 166.
- Good buy: 9 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $107 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.9 in, top 63% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | No | 9 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Terrain a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.7 in | Median 38.3 in | 168 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 29.6 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | Yes |
Is the Terrain a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $29,900 | Median $44,813 | 180 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | N/A | Median 188.4 in | 171 | No data |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.3 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Terrain a good commuter car?
Yes. $107 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $107
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 30% of 154
Is the Terrain a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.9 in clearance, 65.4 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Terrain a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.9 in clearance. Top 63% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- AT4 AWD, 7.9 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Terrain worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the Terrain a good buy?
No. 9 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain SLE FWD | $29,900 | 12.3 cents | 63.3 cu ft | 175 hp |
| Kia Sportage LX FWD | $26,290 | 11.4 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Subaru Forester AWD | $26,395 | 11.0 cents | 74.2 cu ft | 182 hp |
| Hyundai Tucson SE FWD | $26,900 | 11.4 cents | 80.3 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Volkswagen Tiguan S FWD | $26,950 | 11.9 cents | 65.3 cu ft | 184 hp |
| Mitsubishi Outlander ES 2WD | $27,895 | 11.9 cents | 79.7 cu ft | 181 hp |
| Ford Escape FWD | $28,000 | 10.7 cents | 65.4 cu ft | 181 hp |
| Nissan Rogue FWD S | $28,010 | 9.7 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 LE FWD | $28,275 | 10.7 cents | 69.8 cu ft | 203 hp |
Compared with 1,169 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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