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2012 GMC Terrain SLT-1
SUV · 182 hp · 23–26 mpg combined
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$28,510Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking21 factory options, from $15 to $2,795.
Chrome and Technology Package$2,795
3.0L V6 SIDI Engine$1,500
19" x 7.5" Chrome-Clad Aluminum Wheels$1,250
18" x 7.5" Chrome-Clad Aluminum Wheels$1,000
Power Glass Sunroof$900
Audio System w/Navigation$795
Power Rear Liftgate$495
Trailering Equipment$350
18" x 7.5" Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels$250
Cargo Management Package$235
Engine Block Heater$100
Front License Plate Bracket$15
California Emission Requirements—
California Emissions Override—
E10 Fuel Override—
E85 FlexFuel Capable—
Federal Emission Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
IntelliLink—
Northeast Emissions—
State-Specific Emissions Override—
Which Terrain is right for you?
Four trims, $25,560 to $31,260. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,750, from SLT-1 to SLT-2.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
182hp2.4L four-cylinder
172lb-ftTorque
23–26mpgCombined · 20–22 city · 29–32 highway
FWD / AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
31.6 cu ftCargo volume
3,867–4,034 lbsCurb weight
4,960–5,070 lbsGVWR
3,500 lbsMax towing
1,162 lbsMax payload
140 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding with storage center armrest
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- 2 one-touch power windows
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric speed-proportional power steering
- rear view camera
- 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- front seatback storage
- retained accessory power
- leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
- Single zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Sun sensor
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- simulated alloy trim on dash
- simulated alloy trim on doors
- simulated alloy trim on shift knob
- front reading lights
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- Transmission
- Drive type
- painted alloy wheels
- 17 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P235/60R17 tires
- Steel spare wheel
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Pioneer premium brand speakers
- 8 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- radio data system
- adjustable speed sensitive volume control
- mast antenna
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Concierge Service
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
3 interiors
- Light Titanium
- Brownstone
- Jet Black
All leather.
8 factory paints
- Gold Mist Metallic
- Merlot Jewel Metallic
- Quicksilver Metallic
- Carbon Black Metallic
- Onyx Black
- Steel Blue Metallic
- Olympic White
- Mocha Steel Metallic
Safety and recalls
4 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Terrain.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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Other years of the Terrain SLT-1.
2013 Terrain SLT-1
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$27,850$660 less10 colors · starting MSRP
2014 Terrain SLT-1
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