The 2021 GMC Terrain is the fourth model year of the latest second-generation vehicle, arriving with only a few changes over the preceding 2020 model year. Now, however, GM Authority has learned that the 2021 GMC Terrain is no longer available to order in Red Quartz Tintcoat paint.
The Red Quartz Tintcoat paint option was previously available on all 2021 GMC Terrain trim levels, with the exception of the base-level SL. The optional paint hue was available for an extra $645, and is tagged with RPO code GPJ.
The color is no longer available to order as 2021 GMC Terrain models in that specific paint option have been built out as of December of last year, which means General Motors has completed production for the model year in that particular configuration. Although the paint option is no longer available to order, customers may still find examples available on dealer lots.
Remaining available exterior colors include Blue Emerald Metallic, Graphite Gray Metallic, Satin Steel Metallic, Quicksilver Metallic, Ebony Twilight Metallic, and White Frost Tricoat. Summit White is equipped as standard.
The 2021 GMC Terrain was original expected to usher in a refresh for the crossover, but due to complications stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the model refresh was pushed back to the 2022 model year.
That said, the 2021 model year still introduces a few notable changes, including deletion of the Smokey Quartz Metallic exterior paint option, and deletion of the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG gasoline engine. The 2021 GMC Terrain is only available with the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LYX gasoline engine, which produces 170 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque, and connects to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Both FWD and AWD are offered.
The 2021 GMC Terrain rides on the GM D2 platform, with production taking place at the GM San Luis Potosi factory in Mexico.
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Not a big deal as this was an old color that GMC has been replacing on the other models. You will see a similar color with a new name soon.
This a normal thing with many color change overs.
The best color in the Terrain lineup. Hopefully the 2022 will keep it or have a similar one.
What gray will be the replacement?
No kidding. How many shades of lifeless grey/taupe/beige can they come up with??
Well, as much as I remember there being many different color choices on all manufacturer’s offerings in the past, the vast majority of consumers generally lean/leaned on the staple color offerings. I’d imagine that’s why the majority of car makers went in this direction. Also, the popularity of “colors” changes with the times. Would we want to see a teal or purple offering in today’s market like there was in the 80’s? I’m guessing no.
Also, as someone who has been in the car business since ‘87, it is common knowledge that black, white, gray, silver have historically been the best selling colors even when the others were offered. In addition, they have the best resale and ease of sale ROI.
Generally, the “colors” took the longest amount of time to sell off the lot. Of course why would we want to do that and cost us floor plan interest. That is the beauty of having the ability to special order an available “color”. Having a few representative models and colors but not volumes of them is smart and cost effective dealer marketing.
The gray, silver and white vehicle sell the most mostly due to people not want8 g to clean cars and fleet sales.
Silver and gray are the most maintenance free colors and people don’t want to clean their cars.
Grey interiors are for two reasons. They are the neutral color for most colors. So this keep the cost down on more parts needed to be stocked. Also they show less dirt than most other colors.
My in-laws have a higher end car and are not dirty people but their cream seats show wear and dirt. People who are not clean would have trashed it even faster. Nice looking but it takes work to maintain.
Add to the fact so many vehicles are now utilities they see more cargo and wear.
I expect the coming color is Cayenne Red Tintcoat.
This is the new Red GMC is moving too. It look much the same just with a slight change in base coat.
Generally it is enough to force a new touch up paint and a new name.
Available colors are in any shade you want as long as it’s rental car white, black or 50 shades of boring grey.
Actually I like the shades of Gray- it’s white, black & silver that tires me out. White, black, silver, white, black, silver… & an on any lot you chose & any make- we have White, Bl…… well you get the idea…