rmc523 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 http://www.autoblog.com/2017/01/08/2018-gmc-terrain-turbo-diesel-detroit-2017/ The 2018 Terrain looks to be completely new, and is now built on GM's D2XX platform. It again shares a platform and major components with the Chevrolet Equinox; like the 2018 Equinox, the Terrain will offer three engines, including two turbocharged gas four-cylinders and a turbodiesel four. The base 1.5-liter gas four makes 170 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque, while the 2.0-liter inline-four puts out 252 hp and 262 lb-ft. (The 2.0 basically takes the place of the 3.6-liter V6 offered in the outgoing Terrain.) GM's 1.6-liter diesel four will also be available, making 137 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque in this application. Both gas engines will be paired with nine-speed automatic transmissions, while the diesel gets a six-speed auto. No fuel-economy claims have been made, but we expect the new models to outdo the current versions, with the diesel reaching around 40 mpg on the EPA highway cycle. The head and taillights are a bit odd. That 3rd window between the c- and d-pillars looks useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 The head and taillights are a bit odd. That 3rd window between the c- and d-pillars looks useless. That's not a window - it's needed to allow the window to roll all the way down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 That's not a window - it's needed to allow the window to roll all the way down. I'm talking about the rear 3/4 window....behind the door. See on the left of this picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Oh I see now. I thought that was a shadow and didn't realize the quarter panel went up that high. That is really strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I looks a lot more upscale than its predecessor, although pictures arent always telling. I don't mind the exterior though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 That's a strange location for the transmission push buttons. Seems like a reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 That's a strange location for the transmission push buttons. Seems like a reach. Oh wow, I didn't even realize it has a pushbutton transmission. Seems strange too....do you pull for "R" and "D" since it looks like they have finger slots to reach into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Oh wow, I didn't even realize it has a pushbutton transmission. Seems strange too....do you pull for "R" and "D" since it looks like they have finger slots to reach into? Looks like it. Did GM hire the FCA person who designed the JGC shifter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Looks like it. Did GM hire the FCA person who designed the JGC shifter? Yeah, doesn't seem very intuitive at all.....though I can understand why (to avoid the "I pushed the wrong button" scenarios), but not something you can quickly do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) They copied Honda Pilot taillights. But what really sells these are interiors and standard features*. *Not "standard options"! Edited January 9, 2017 by 630land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomcat68 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Oh I see now. I thought that was a shadow and didn't realize the quarter panel went up that high. That is really strange. I agree. I like it a lot except for that weird window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 GMC is stealing styling cues from Nissian and Lexus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 GMC is stealing styling cues from Nissian and Lexus . That is exactly what I thought when I saw it, I was thinking, "Man, that is one ugly Nissan." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) They have to do something to differentiate it from Buick...although I'm sure Buick would have preferred to do the Lexus thing. GMC wants to go with the the stuby version of those designs it seems. Edited January 12, 2017 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 GMC is stealing styling cues from Nissian and Lexus It is becoming a trend on a lot of cars. You'll see many more soon I'm sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 And the Prius, new Honda Oddity, etc. I think Nissan started the trend, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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