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2026 GMC Terrain Elevation

SUV · 175 hp · 25–27 mpg combined

Sticker from

$30,100Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$33,283Median across 2,191 listings

Above sticker

$3,183The median, minus the MSRP

Overview.

At a glance

175 hp25–27 mpg combinedFWD / AWD

Good

175-hp turbo engine
15.0-inch infotainment display
1,500-lb max towing
Adaptive cruise control standard

Watch for

Manual front-seat adjustments
Single-zone front air conditioning

The 2026 GMC Terrain Elevation is a 5-seat SUV with a 175-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine.

The front-wheel-drive version has a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission, while the all-wheel-drive version uses an 8-speed shiftable automatic. MSRP ranges from $30,100 to $32,100.

Front-wheel drive returns an EPA-estimated 27 mpg combined and has 800-lb maximum towing. All-wheel drive returns an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined and increases maximum towing to 1,500 lbs. Cargo capacity is 29.8 cu ft.

Standard technology includes a 15.0-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 6-speaker stereo, adaptive cruise control, rear parking sensors and a rearview camera. Blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, lane-keep assist, front and rear cross-traffic alert, emergency braking assist and a pre-collision safety system are also standard.

The cabin includes premium cloth upholstery, heated driver seating, a heated steering wheel and split-folding rear seatbacks. Front-seat adjustments are manual, and front air conditioning is single-zone.

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Market

Dealers are asking $3,183 over sticker.

That is the median across 2,191 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 106 days.

Sticker$30,100

Dealers ask$33,283

+$3,183

2,191 listings106 days median on the lot

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31 factory options, from $40 to $2,850.

Elevation Premium Package$2,850

Power, Panoramic Sunroof w/Sunshade$1,495

Black Edition$1,095

Convenience Package III$950

Technology Package II$945

3 Years OnStar One$800

Trailer Hitch$795

Hit the Road Package$575

Roof Rack Cross Rails$450

Floor Liner Package$350

Interior Protection Package$325

3 Years SiriusXM$299

Molded Front and Rear Splash Guards$295

Front All-Weather Floor Liners$265

Front All-Weather Floor Mats$240

Mobile Service Plus$199

Retractable Cargo Shade$195

Exterior Molding Kit$175

Wheel Locks$125

Engine Block Heater$100

All-Weather Cargo Mat$95

Horizontal Cargo Net$95

Cargo Net$95

Front License Mounting Package$40

Federal Emissions Override$0

Federal Emissions Requirements$0

California Emissions Override$0

State-Specific Emissions Override$0

California State Emissions Requirements$0

Northeast Emissions$0

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Which Terrain is right for you?

Three trims, $30,100 to $41,800. Tap one to open it.

$30,100This trimElevation175 hp $39,300+$9,200AT4175 hp $41,800+$11,700Denali175 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $9,200, from Elevation to AT4.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic or 8-speed automatic.

175hp1.5L four-cylinder turbo

184–203lb-ftTorque

25–27mpgCombined · 24–26 city · 28 highway

FWD / AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic / 8-speed shiftable automatic

5Seats

29.8 cu ftCargo volume

3,446–3,598 lbsCurb weight

4,630–4,850 lbsGVWR

800–1,500 lbsMax towing

1,184–1,252 lbsMax payload

122 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

4 interiors

Gideon Gray/After Dark
After Dark
After Dark
Gideon Gray/After Dark

Cloth or leatherette.

6 factory paints

Sterling Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Rapids Metallic
Summit White
Riverstone Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic

Safety and recalls

1 recall campaign on file.

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Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Terrain. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

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

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