The 2021 GMC Terrain is the fourth model year of the latest second-generation vehicle, arriving with just a few changes over the preceding 2020 model year vehicle. Now, according to sources familiar with GM’s go-to-market plans, GM Authority has learned that the latest 2021 GMC Terrain Denali is set to start production around the mid-March timeframe.
Last year, GM Authority reported that the 2021 GMC Terrain Denali would start production in February of 2021, with late availability for the range-topping trim following the latest model’s debut. Now, however, the production start date has been pushed back to mid-March.
Production will take place at the GM San Luis Potosi facility in Mexico.
The 2021 GMC Terrain Denali offers a variety of top-shelf features, including 19-inch Bright machined aluminum wheels with premium Dark Gray painted accents, LED headlamps, a heated steering wheel, premium Bose stereo system, and six-way programmable front passenger seat.
The 2021 GMC Terrain Denali also offers exclusively offers the Denali Premium package, which includes a number of Advanced Safety and Comfort features, such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Parking Assist, heating and ventilation for the front seats, and heated rear outboard seats.
Following the discontinuation of the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG gasoline engine, the 2021 GMC Terrain is now offered exclusively with the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LYX gasoline engine, which is rated at 170 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque. The more-powerful 2.0L unit was dropped as a result of low demand.
Rounding out the drivetrain is a nine-speed automatic transmission, with either FWD or AWD onboard to put the power to the ground.
The GMC Terrain was originally slated to receive a refresh for the 2021 model year. However, due to complications arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, that refresh has been pushed back to the 2022 calendar year.
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Yes crazy to install 1.5 find it hard to believe demand for 2.0 litre engine was low that what makes that s u v 252 hp and 260 lbs torque gm not giving the consumer what they want I know a few people who purchase 2020 Terrain Denali and they love the engine . Well I just wait till 2022. Model with the 2.0 l engine hope fully people won’t purchase the 2021 Terrain Denali with the 1.5 l ! So much for professional grade !!!
Low demand on the 2liter turbo..lol
Just try and find one from 2020. 1.5 liter are a joke.
Aboustley right a joke 1.5 engine in a 3500 lbs vehicle you look at jeep in there Cherokee they have 3.2 litre engine and a 2.0 litre turbo option but gm like 1.5 really !!! Oh gm trying to make power with small engines and adding turbo to the solution!! Just going to wait for 2022 and hope fully the mid cycle refresh will bring the LTG 2.0 l and not the LSY 2.0 l that in the Cadillacs
The 2.0l Turbo was not discontinued because of low demand. It was not available because the 21 terrain was supposed to be redesigned with a new engine. Because of covid the redesign and the new engine was postponed to the next year leaving the 21 model year with only one engine option as the previous 2.0t was not certified for production in 2021. The same holds true to the equinox which also only comes available with the 1.5l for 2021
Yes that what I thought and also
What I read
I like my 20 2.0 Turbo, so get over it people. Go buy a Farrari.
I like 2.0 l engine also in terrain Denali just hoping 2.0 litre LTG coming back for 2022 and pretty sure they are which is fine by me
Glad we traded our 2020 terrain denali. Love the buick envision 2021.
Just curious why did u trade terrain Denali for new Buick envision was there a big difference vehicle that much better ????
Hard ride black soot tailpipes wind blew vehicle. 93 octane gas. Just disappointing
Thanks for replying the only issue I have with the Terrain Denali is the 93 octane but they do say it’s recommend but not mandatory as I read but just curious if and when the 2021 Terrain Denali with the 1.5 l comes out will they still charge same price like it having a 2.0 l Engine should be a bit cheaper you think!!!!
I liked the features all but 1 the auto stop on the engine. The ride was hard we attributed to low profile tires. The car actually was too small getting in & out for some one tall. Buick envision plenty room. Fold down third row seats. Rides quiet minimum safety features not a lot of bells going off.
Yes I hope u enjoy your new buick I’m going to purchase a 2022 GMC Terrain late summer of 2021 well I hope to providing there come out still and I did read that are adding a default on/off button which I’m sure can be annoying at times