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2021 GMC Terrain SLE, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2021 GMC Terrain SLE

SUV · 170 hp · 26–27 mpg combined

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$28,500Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

35 factory options, from $40 to $1,995.

Rear Seat Infotainment System w/DVD Player$1,995
Rear Seat Infotainment System w/o DVD Player$1,750
Skyscape Power Glass Sunroof$1,495
Driver Convenience Package$1,375
"Hit the Road" Package$995
Elevation Edition$995
Infotainment Package I$895
Molded Assist Steps$795
GMC Pro Safety Plus$695
Bright Accent Package$695
Programmable Rear Power Liftgate$400
18" x 7" Silver Painted Aluminum Wheels$400
Floor Liner Package$295
Roof Rack Cross Rails$275
Cargo Package$200
Black Front and Rear GMC Emblems$195
Custom Molded Front and Rear Splash Guards$190
Roadside Safety Package$150
Cargo Area Organizer$145
Bright Rear Bumper Protector$135
Embroidered Front Row Headrests w/GMC Logo$110
Engine Block Heater$100
Wheel Locks$85
Horizontal Cargo Net$70
Front License Plate Mounting Package$40
California Emissions Override—
California State Emissions Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Interior Protection Package—
Northeast Emissions—
P225/60R18 All-Season Blackwall Tires—
P235/50R19 All-Season Blackwall Tires—
Protective Seat Cover—
State-Specific Emissions Override—

Which Terrain is right for you?

Four trims, $25,000 to $35,900. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,100, from SLE to SLT.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 9-speed automatic.

170hp1.5L four-cylinder turbo
203lb-ftTorque
26–27mpgCombined · 25–26 city · 28–30 highway
FWD / AWD9-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
29.6 cu ftCargo volume
3,449–3,622 lbsCurb weight
4,464–4,630 lbsGVWR
1,500 lbsMax towing
1,146 lbsMax payload

117 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Jet Black
  • Medium Ash Gray/Jet Black

Both premium cloth.

7 factory paints

  • Blue Emerald Metallic
  • Satin Steel Metallic
  • Quicksilver Metallic
  • Graphite Gray Metallic
  • Red Quartz Tintcoat
  • Summit White
  • Ebony Twilight Metallic

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 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 / 60,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Maintenance
1 yr
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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Other years of the Terrain SLE.