Is the 2026 GMC Terrain a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- Off-road: 6.5 in clearance. Top 88% of 173.
- Price: 10% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 5 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: seniors.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $103 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Not enough data | N/A |
| Off-road | No | 6.5 in, top 88% |
| Worth the money | No | 10% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 5 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 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.7 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.2 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 29.8 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | Yes |
Is the Terrain a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $30,200 | Median $47,693 | 176 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 181.0 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.1 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Terrain a good commuter car?
Yes. $103 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $103
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 41% of 139
Is the Terrain a good car for seniors?
Not enough data.
Is the Terrain a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.5 in clearance. Top 88% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- AT4 AWD, 6.5 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Terrain worth the money?
No. Priced 10% above cars like it.
- Price, Elevation FWD
- $30,200
- Predicted price
- $27,331
- Gap
- +$2,869 (+10%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Terrain a good buy?
No. 5 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain Elevation FWD | $30,200 | 11.9 cents | 63.5 cu ft | 175 hp |
| Hyundai Kona SEL Premium FWD | $28,425 | 11.4 cents | 63.7 cu ft | 190 hp |
| Kia Sportage LX FWD | $28,790 | 11.4 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Nissan Rogue 2026.5 FWD S | $29,490 | 10.0 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Hyundai Tucson SE FWD | $29,700 | 11.4 cents | 80.3 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Subaru Forester AWD | $29,995 | 11.0 cents | 74.4 cu ft | 180 hp |
Compared with 1,102 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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