2024 GMC Terrain

SUV · 1.5L Turbo I4 · AWD

72/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	1.5L Turbo I4
Horsepower	170 hp
Torque	203 lb-ft
0–60 mph	7.8 sec
Top speed	115 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	28 mpg (25 city / 31 hwy)
Range	441 miles
MSRP	$39,395
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Compact and city-friendly
Frugal at the pump
Calm, hushed ride
Straightforward dashboard

What's not

Underwhelming acceleration
Cabin materials feel cheap
Dull driving character
Small towing rating

The engine

EcoTec

1.5L Turbo I4

A frugal, modern small-displacement turbo four tuned for everyday efficiency, with its modest torque made usable across a wide plateau rather than chasing peak numbers.

GM's EcoTec 1.5-liter LYX, part of a family of small-displacement modular engines with direct injection, debuted as the base engine in the 2018 GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox.

Its 203 lb-ft of torque is fully available across a broad 2,000-to-4,000-rpm band for easy real-world drivability.
GM later evolved it into the closely related LSD engine, treating the update as a refinement for combustion and emissions rather than a new design.
It runs happily on regular 87-octane fuel despite being turbocharged and direct-injected.

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The six sub-scores behind the 72 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 6 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
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