Terrain and Acadia: Crossover SUVs for Everyone

Crossover SUVs are built on a unibody construction, similar to the build of a passenger car as opposed to a pickup truck. These vehicles are made to carry passengers, move large loads, and even have a usable towing capacity, making them the most versatile vehicles a person can own. There are many well-known makes and models, but some of the best options at your Indiana, PA, GMC dealer are the Terrain and Acadia. The GMC Terrain is a small SUV, while the GMC Acadia is a midsize SUV. These size differences ensure that one of the pair can fill virtually any driver’s needs.

These SUVs are designed with spacious interiors, comfortable seating, and good handling. They also have plenty of options for customization, with each one offering several trim levels and packages. This ensures you can find the right version for your needs, and even base models have a lot to offer. Good handling is another commonality between the pair, and that is just the beginning for the GMC Terrain and the GMC Acadia. These two vehicles are easily some of the best that can be purchased for those that need SUVs.

GMC Acadia

The GMC Acadia is a midsize SUV that offers seating for up to seven with an MSRP starting at $29,800. Its estimated gas mileage is rated at up to 22 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway, depending on the engine. The base engine on the Acadia is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder able to put out 193 horsepower. There is also a 3.6-liter V-6 that puts out 310 horsepower and a turbocharged 2.0-liter with 230 horsepower. A nine-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive are both standard, though all-wheel drive is also available.

The interior options for the GMC Acadia include captain’s chairs or bench-style seating in the second row. Heated and ventilated first and second-row seats, as well as a heated steering wheel, are available on many of the trims for the Acadia. The second and third-row both fold down completely to allow for maximum storage space in the back. The Acadia also has an available programmable, hands-free power liftgate. This can be triggered by kicking a foot under the rear bumper near the GMC logo for the gate to open automatically.

High definition surround vision may be one of the most impressive safety features on the GMC Acadia. This feature provides a digital image using various camera angles that show 360 degrees around the vehicle. In addition to this digital overhead image, a front or rear camera view is also included. This system is designed to make parking easier for drivers by better alerting them to any obstacles. It is helped by more safety features, such as Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Park Assist, and Forward Collision Alert, among others. These features all combine to make the GMC Acadia one of the safest SUVs on the road today.

The GMC Acadia features a heads-up display on the windshield for the Denali trim. This display shows plenty of important information, including fuel level, speed, audio, and cruise control settings. The heads-up display is also available on the SLE and AT4 trim levels, which is quite rare on competing vehicles. An eight-speaker sound system is standard, as is a 4G LTE WiFi hotspot that allows up to seven devices to be connected at once. Amazon Alexa is also built-in on all trim levels of the Acadia, allowing you to connect the vehicle to your home devices.

GMC Terrain

The GMC Terrain is a small SUV with seating for up to five people and a starting MSRP of $25,000. It has an estimated 25 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway for fuel-efficiency. While you do not have a choice of engines for the 2021 Terrain, this is not a problem as the standard engine is more than adequate. The engine in question is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 170 horsepower and an impressive 203 pound-feet of torque, giving the Terrain solid acceleration. As in the Acadia, this engine is paired with a modern and smooth-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission and there is the option of all-wheel drive.

Though the Terrain is smaller than the Acadia, only offering two rows of seating, it is flexible on space. Every seat excluding the driver’s can fold completely flat, allowing the vehicle to carry items up to eight feet in length. Low seat bolsters are combined with wide opening doors to make the Terrain easy for the driver and passengers to enter and exit. A power-adjustable driver’s seat with available memory settings ensures further comfort and convenience behind the wheel. The Terrain also has low levels of road noise while driving, leaving the interior peaceful and calm.

As befits a good family vehicle, the GMC Terrain has multiple sets of LATCH connectors for child or infant car seats. These latches are easy to access and operate, and the seats allow for plenty of room for forward and rear-facing car seats. Other safety features in the GMC Terrain include IntelliBeam headlights, which automatically adjust between high and low beams as needed – no more accidentally blinding other drivers on the road. Automatic Emergency Braking is capable of kicking in at low speeds, while the Following Distance Indicator and Adaptive Cruise Control can work together to maintain a set distance between two vehicles.

Like all modern GMC vehicles, the Terrain has the option of the myGMC mobile app. This provides many different services and convenience items, such as using your phone as a remote key fob or remotely accessing a vehicle status report that tracks fuel economy, tire pressure, and oil life. The app also makes it easy to schedule regular service for the vehicle as well as manage maintenance visits with the dealer of your choice. The Terrain also offers Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, and AndroidAuto connectivity. When properly equipped, a Vehicle Locate feature will show your vehicle’s location and even provide a map for you to follow.

The Best GMC Dealer in Indiana PA

Colonial Motor Mart is more than ready to help any and all GMC SUV shoppers find their perfect Acadia or Terrain. These two vehicles, though very similar, are different in size, each offering a different but no less enjoyable experience. Both vehicles have responsive handling and are easy to maneuver in tight spaces, which will make managing traffic or parking easy. With space for five or seven people depending on the model, both have lots of storage room as well, with plenty of cubbies and pockets to keep things organized. Standard safety features and well-appointed interiors are included for both vehicles to help drivers and passengers feel comfortable and at ease.

The Acadia is strong and powerful, with towing capabilities of up to 4,000 pounds when equipped with the available V6 engine. However, the Terrain can also tow light trailers of up to 1,500 pounds with the proper equipment and package added. Whether your SUV is needed for towing or the local carpool, the Acadia and the Terrain are well worth anyone’s attention. Whichever SUV tickles your fancy, come down to Colonial Motor Mart for a test drive today!