Is the 2027 GMC Terrain a good car?
Yes.
3 of 3 checks with data
- Crash stars
- Not rated
- Not counted
- Value kept, 3 years
- 70%
- Pass
- Price
- $30,700
- Pass
- Fuel cost
- $2,008 a year
- Pass
Compared with 2027 SUVs. Cheapest trim.
Four checks
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | This car | Compared with | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crash test stars | Not rated | 4 or more | Not enough data | |
| Value kept after 3 years | 70% | Median 63% | 174 | Yes |
| Price Elevation FWD | $30,700 | Median $50,943 | 114 | Yes |
| Fuel cost a year Elevation FWD | $2,008 a year | Median $2,132 a year | 102 | Yes |
- Stars pass at 4 or more.
- Price and fuel cost pass at or under the class median.
- Value kept passes at or over the median.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of the checks.
- Price and fuel cost use the cheapest trim with the number. Stars use the lowest version.
- Value kept: KBB value now divided by original MSRP, 2023 SUVs.
Fuel: 12,000 miles a year. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Good for what
Checks for one use each. They do not change the answer above.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $145 vs $154 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.5 in, top 86% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | Not listed |
| Good buy | No | 4 beat it on all four |
- Each check uses the cheapest trim that has the number. The trim is named.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
Is the Terrain a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats Elevation FWD | 5 seats | 5 or more | Not listed | Yes |
| Rear legroom Elevation FWD | 39.7 in | Median 38.7 in | 98 | Yes |
| Rear headroom Elevation FWD | 39.2 in | Median 38.9 in | 98 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row Elevation FWD | 29.8 cu ft | Median 25.5 cu ft | 100 | Yes |
Is the Terrain a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Elevation FWD | $30,700 | Median $50,943 | 114 | Yes |
| Horsepower Elevation FWD | 175 hp | 178 hp to 392 hp | 106 | No |
| Length Elevation FWD | 181.0 in | Median 191.9 in | 109 | Yes |
| Turning circle Elevation FWD | 37.1 ft | Median 39.1 ft | 96 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile Elevation FWD | 16.7 cents | Median 17.8 cents | 102 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Terrain a good commuter car?
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Yes. $145 a month to commute. Class median $154.
- Miles a month
- 867
- Trim
- Elevation FWD
- This car
- $145
- Median of 102 SUVs
- $154
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 36% of 78
Is the Terrain a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.8 in clearance, 65.8 in tall | 6.7 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 71.0 in tall | 82 | No |
| Front headroom Elevation FWD | 40.6 in | Median 40.1 in | 99 | Yes |
| Turning circle Elevation FWD | 37.1 ft | Median 39.1 ft | 96 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Terrain a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.5 in clearance. Top 86% of 92 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- AT4 AWD, 6.5 in
- Compared with
- 92 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Terrain worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the Terrain a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain Elevation FWD | $30,700 | 16.7 cents | 63.5 cu ft | 175 hp |
| Hyundai Kona SEL Premium FWD | $28,425 | 15.5 cents | 63.7 cu ft | 190 hp |
| Kia Sportage LX FWD | $28,990 | 15.5 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Nissan Rogue S FWD | $29,690 | 13.6 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Subaru Forester AWD | $29,995 | 15.0 cents | 74.4 cu ft | 180 hp |
Compared with 493 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2027.
What this cannot tell you
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No sales data per model, so complaints are not scored.
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