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GMC Terrain
2021 GMC Terrain
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$25,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.1
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Nissan Ariya
2021 Nissan Ariya
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$40,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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2021 Toyota Highlander
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$34,910
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8.6
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Overview

Engine
1.5L Turbo Gas
Engine
Electric
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
8 seater

Photos

GMC Terrain
2018-2021 GMC Terrain Rear View
2018-2021 GMC Terrain Dashboard
25
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Nissan Ariya
Rear Angle View
Steering Wheel Details
27
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Toyota Highlander
Rear Angle View
Central Control Panel
67
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.5L Turbo Gas
Electric
3.5L V6 Gas
Horsepower
170 hp @ 5600 rpm
215 hp
295 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque
203 @ 2000 - 4000
N/A
263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Single Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,449 lbs
N/A
4,145 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
N/A
5,000 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
27 MPG
N/A
24 MPG
City
26 MPG
N/A
21 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
N/A
29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 (2020) Tons/yr
N/A
7.5 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.9 gallons
N/A
17.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
387.4 miles
N/A
375.9 miles
Cruising Range Highway
447 miles
N/A
519.1 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182.3 in
N/A
194.9 in
Height
65.4 in
N/A
68.1 in
Max Width
72.4 in
N/A
76 in
Front Width
62.3 in
N/A
65.3 in
Rear Width
62.5 in
N/A
65.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
N/A
112.2 in
Ground Clearance
6.9 in
N/A
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
N/A
8 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
40.9 in
N/A
42 in
Front Seat Headroom
40 in
N/A
41.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.2 in
N/A
59 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.4 in
N/A
57.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.7 in
N/A
41 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.5 in
N/A
39.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.6 in
N/A
58.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.8 in
N/A
57 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
N/A
27.7 in
Third Row Headroom
N/A
N/A
36.1 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
55 in
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
N/A
45.6 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
63.3 ft³
N/A
84.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29.6 ft³
N/A
48.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
16 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
N/A
N/A
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.4 ft
N/A
37.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.0"
N/A
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.0"
N/A
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
N/A
Strut
Rear Suspension
4-Link
N/A
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/65R17
N/A
P235/65VR18
Rear Tire
P225/65R17
N/A
P235/65VR18
Spare Tire
N/A
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
N/A
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Blueprint
  • Celestial Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Opulent Amber

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Premium cloth seat trim
N/A
  • Black, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Graphite, Fabric Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
Standard
A/C
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Rear A/C
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Warranty Note
Preliminary 2021 Warranty
N/A
N/A
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
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