2023 GMC Terrain Off-Roading Capabilities

The 2023 GMC Terrain is a compact, sporty SUV that can excel either on the highway, in the city, or while offroading. With a wide variety of capabilities, it’s important to understand that some versions of the GMC Terrain are better suited for certain types of driving and that there are performance packages and additional capabilities you can get with optional features that help the vehicle excel wherever you want to drive it. Keep reading to learn more about the 2023 GMC Terrain’s offroading capabilities.

Trim Levels

The 2023 GMC Terrain comes in four trim levels, which is the primary decision for its offroading capabilities. these trim levels are the SLE, SLT, AT4, and Denali. The SLE is the base version of the vehicle and the Denali is the high-luxury version. The SLT is a step up from the SLE in that it includes more comfort and technology features, but it doesn’t greatly expand on the capabilities of the previous trim level. 

If you’re looking for the trim level that offers the most offroading capability, then the AT4 is the best. It comes packed with features that give you the means to do some offroading with the vehicle including a skid plate underneath the chassis and different driving modes to help on a wide variety of terrains such as sand, gravel, mud, and snow. This version of the Terrain also comes with all-terrain tires, to help you drive on or off the roads and highways.

Additional Options and Packages

While GMC offers several optional packages for the Terrain, there’s only one that really increases the offroading capabilities of the vehicle. The Tech Package gives you additional cameras that can provide high-definition surround views of your vehicle. This can help you navigate tight spaces in the city or while offroading and can keep you aware of your surroundings in a variety of circumstances. 

Engine Capabilities

All trim levels, including the AT4 come with the same engine and transmission capabilities. Each is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine. This engine gives the Terrain 175 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque. This is plenty for the compact SUV, allowing it to reach decent highway speeds and get around 25 mpg in the city and about 28 mpg highway. Paired with an automatic 9-speed transmission, the GMC Terrain is an excellent SUV across multiple terrains meaning you don’t have to worry about whether your engine holds up while offroading.

Performance

Besides the basic engine capabilities, the Terrain has some trailering provisions that give it the ability to tow 1,500 pounds of cargo. It also has stability and traction control systems to reduce the risk of the vehicle rolling over and allowing it to get the integral traction it needs to succeed at offroading. The AT4 comes with all-wheel drive as a standard feature, meaning you can get power to each wheel of the vehicle, giving it better traction and control on a variety of surfaces.

Dimensions

While compact, the GMC Terrain offers plenty of space for passengers and cargo to meet various lifestyles. Regardless of which trim level you choose, you get the same amount of space including two rows of seating. Below are the dimensions of the GMC Terrain:

• Front headroom: 40.00 inches.
• Rear headroom: 38.50 inches.
• Front legroom: 40.90 inches.
• Rear legroom: 39.70 inches.
• Front shoulder room: 57.20 inches.
• Rear shoulder room: 55.60 inches.
• Front hip room: 54.40 inches.
• Rear hip room: 51.80 inches.
• Cargo behind the first row: 63.20 cubic feet.
• Cargo behind the second row: 29.60 cubic feet.

These dimensions mean you have plenty of space for yourself, your passengers, and any cargo you want to store in the vehicle. With the trailering provisions, you can also attach a trailer for even more storage if you’re on a long trip. 

Comfort

Depending on the trim level you choose, you can get access to different comfort options. Standard across all trim levels you get the option of adaptive cruise control to help you rest on long drives. On the last three trim levels, you get a dual-zone climate control system, which comes as an optional feature for the SLE trim level. Then, you can also get heated front seats standard for all trim levels except the SLE where it comes as an optional feature. The Denali can also get outboard passenger seat heating for the rear seats as an option.

Beyond these comfort features, there’s even more. You can get optional USB ports on the SLE trim level, with the others having these as a standard feature, a Wi-Fi hotspot-capable vehicle as an optional feature across all trim levels, and a wrapped steering wheel on every level except the SLE. Finally, the Denali trim level comes with an exclusive wireless charging pad so you can rest your phone on the device and keep it at full battery.

Safety Features

As a modern SUV, the 2023 GMC Terrain comes with a host of safety features. First, all trim levels come with a following distance indicator, forward collisions alert system, and front pedestrian braking. Then, you can get an optional high-definition reverse camera on the SLE, which is a standard feature for all other trim levels. After that, you get hill descent controls on all trim levels, which can help you on rough off-road terrain. Finally, the GMC Terrain comes with a tire pressure monitoring system to keep you safe both on and off the roads. Now that you’ve learned about the 2023 GMC Terrain’s offroading capabilities and other features, you can visit Koons Woodbridge Buick GMC to explore an inventory of new vehicles including this excellent SUV. While there, you can also explore our other services such as our inventory of pre-owned vehicles, options for financing your next vehicle, and parts for your current vehicle. Contact us today to learn more about our parts and services. We’re happy to hear from you and have team members who can help you with any of your automotive needs.

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