2021 GMC Terrain
4 trims · 7 configurations · SUV
Starting MSRP
$25,000 – $37,500
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record
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Purchase information
Based on SL
Total price (SL MSRP)
$25,000
Typical monthly
$495/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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SL
- MSRP
- $25,000
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/30
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 203 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.5L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 63.3
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
SLE FWD
- MSRP
- $28,500
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/30
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 203 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.5L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 63.3
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
SLE AWD
- MSRP
- $30,100
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/28
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 203 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.5L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 63.3
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
SLT FWD
- MSRP
- $32,600
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/30
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 203 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.5L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 63.3
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
SLT AWD
- MSRP
- $34,200
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/28
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 203 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.5L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 63.3
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
Denali FWD
- MSRP
- $35,900
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/30
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 203 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.5L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 63.3
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
Denali AWD
- MSRP
- $37,500
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/28
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 203 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.5L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 63.3
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
| Spec | SL | SLE FWD | SLE AWD | SLT FWD | SLT AWD | Denali FWD | Denali AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25,000 | $28,500 | $30,100 | $32,600 | $34,200 | $35,900 | $37,500 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 26/30 | 26/30 | 25/28 | 26/30 | 25/28 | 26/30 | 25/28 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.5L I4 gas | 1.5L I4 gas | 1.5L I4 gas | 1.5L I4 gas | 1.5L I4 gas | 1.5L I4 gas | 1.5L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 63.3 | 63.3 | 63.3 | 63.3 | 63.3 | 63.3 | 63.3 |
| Max towing | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- SLgasSLE FWDgasSLE AWDgasSLT FWDgasSLT AWDgasDenali FWDgasDenali AWDgas
- Fuel type
- SLregular unleadedSLE FWDregular unleadedSLE AWDregular unleadedSLT FWDregular unleadedSLT AWDregular unleadedDenali FWDregular unleadedDenali AWDregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- SLI4SLE FWDI4SLE AWDI4SLT FWDI4SLT AWDI4Denali FWDI4Denali AWDI4
- Displacement
- SL1.5 LSLE FWD1.5 LSLE AWD1.5 LSLT FWD1.5 LSLT AWD1.5 LDenali FWD1.5 LDenali AWD1.5 L
- Horsepower
- SL170 hpSLE FWD170 hpSLE AWD170 hpSLT FWD170 hpSLT AWD170 hpDenali FWD170 hpDenali AWD170 hp
- Torque
- SL203 lb-ftSLE FWD203 lb-ftSLE AWD203 lb-ftSLT FWD203 lb-ftSLT AWD203 lb-ftDenali FWD203 lb-ftDenali AWD203 lb-ft
- Transmission
- SL9-speed shiftable automaticSLE FWD9-speed shiftable automaticSLE AWD9-speed shiftable automaticSLT FWD9-speed shiftable automaticSLT AWD9-speed shiftable automaticDenali FWD9-speed shiftable automaticDenali AWD9-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- SLfront wheel driveSLE FWDfront wheel driveSLE AWDall wheel driveSLT FWDfront wheel driveSLT AWDall wheel driveDenali FWDfront wheel driveDenali AWDall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- SLSUVSLE FWDSUVSLE AWDSUVSLT FWDSUVSLT AWDSUVDenali FWDSUVDenali AWDSUV
- Doors
- SL5SLE FWD5SLE AWD5SLT FWD5SLT AWD5Denali FWD5Denali AWD5
- Seating
- SL5SLE FWD5SLE AWD5SLT FWD5SLT AWD5Denali FWD5Denali AWD5
- Length
- SL182.3 inSLE FWD182.3 inSLE AWD182.3 inSLT FWD182.3 inSLT AWD182.3 inDenali FWD182.3 inDenali AWD182.3 in
- Width
- SL72.4 inSLE FWD72.4 inSLE AWD72.4 inSLT FWD72.4 inSLT AWD72.4 inDenali FWD72.4 inDenali AWD72.4 in
- Height
- SL65.4 inSLE FWD65.4 inSLE AWD65.4 inSLT FWD—SLT AWD—Denali FWD—Denali AWD—
- Wheelbase
- SL107.3 inSLE FWD107.3 inSLE AWD107.3 inSLT FWD107.3 inSLT AWD107.3 inDenali FWD107.3 inDenali AWD107.3 in
- Ground clearance
- SL6.9 inSLE FWD6.9 inSLE AWD6.9 inSLT FWD7.9 inSLT AWD7.9 inDenali FWD7.9 inDenali AWD7.9 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- SL29.6 cu ftSLE FWD29.6 cu ftSLE AWD29.6 cu ftSLT FWD29.6 cu ftSLT AWD29.6 cu ftDenali FWD29.6 cu ftDenali AWD29.6 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- SL63.3 cu ftSLE FWD63.3 cu ftSLE AWD63.3 cu ftSLT FWD63.3 cu ftSLT AWD63.3 cu ftDenali FWD63.3 cu ftDenali AWD63.3 cu ft
- Max towing
- SL1,500 lbsSLE FWD1,500 lbsSLE AWD1,500 lbsSLT FWD1,500 lbsSLT AWD1,500 lbsDenali FWD1,500 lbsDenali AWD1,500 lbs
- Max payload
- SL1,146 lbsSLE FWD1,146 lbsSLE AWD1,146 lbsSLT FWD1,146 lbsSLT AWD1,146 lbsDenali FWD927 lbsDenali AWD1,021 lbs
- Curb weight
- SL3,449 lbsSLE FWD3,449 lbsSLE AWD3,622 lbsSLT FWD3,487 lbsSLT AWD3,659 lbsDenali FWD3,437 lbsDenali AWD3,609 lbs
- Fuel tank
- SL14.9 galSLE FWD14.9 galSLE AWD15.6 galSLT FWD14.9 galSLT AWD15.6 galDenali FWD14.9 galDenali AWD15.6 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- SL27SLE FWD27SLE AWD26SLT FWD28SLT AWD26Denali FWD28Denali AWD26
- City MPG
- SL26SLE FWD26SLE AWD25SLT FWD26SLT AWD25Denali FWD26Denali AWD25
- Highway MPG
- SL30SLE FWD30SLE AWD28SLT FWD30SLT AWD28Denali FWD30Denali AWD28
| Spec | SL | SLE FWD | SLE AWD | SLT FWD | SLT AWD | Denali FWD | Denali AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 182.3 in | 182.3 in | 182.3 in | 182.3 in | 182.3 in | 182.3 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 65.4 in | 65.4 in | — | — | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 107.3 in | 107.3 in | 107.3 in | 107.3 in | 107.3 in | 107.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 6.9 in | 6.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||||||
| Cargo capacity | 29.6 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 63.3 cu ft | 63.3 cu ft | 63.3 cu ft | 63.3 cu ft | 63.3 cu ft | 63.3 cu ft | 63.3 cu ft |
| Max towing | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Max payload | 1,146 lbs | 1,146 lbs | 1,146 lbs | 1,146 lbs | 1,146 lbs | 927 lbs | 1,021 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,449 lbs | 3,449 lbs | 3,622 lbs | 3,487 lbs | 3,659 lbs | 3,437 lbs | 3,609 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.9 gal | 14.9 gal | 15.6 gal | 14.9 gal | 15.6 gal | 14.9 gal | 15.6 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||||||
| Combined MPG | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 |
| City MPG | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
| Highway MPG | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 |
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2021 GMC Terrain FAQ
- How much does the 2021 GMC Terrain cost?
- The 2021 GMC Terrain has a starting MSRP of $25,000, ranging up to $37,500 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SL from $25,000; SLE from $28,500; SLT from $32,600; Denali from $35,900.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2021 GMC Terrain?
- The 2021 GMC Terrain achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2021 GMC Terrain have?
- The 2021 GMC Terrain offers up to 63.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How much can the 2021 GMC Terrain tow?
- The 2021 GMC Terrain has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- Is the 2021 GMC Terrain safe?
- The 2021 GMC Terrain earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2021 GMC Terrain come in?
- The 2021 GMC Terrain is available in 4 trims (7 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.