The 2025 GMC Terrain is poised to introduce a brand-new third generation for the crossover nameplate, bringing with it a long list of changes and updates. Now, GM Authority spy photographers have caught the upcoming 2025 GMC Terrain testing on public roads as a camouflaged prototype, giving us an early look at what’s to come in terms of exterior styling.
Although this 2025 GMC Terrain prototype is draped in heavy vinyl covers, there’s still quite a few interesting design elements to pick out.
The front end, for example, shows a new front fascia with revised lighting. Unlike the two-tiered lighting seen on the 2025 Chevy Equinox, this 2025 GMC Terrain prototype appears to incorporate a new version of GMC’s signature C-shaped headlamps, including a singular lighting cluster around the upper corners of the fascia. The grille was also updated, sticking to the broad design seen on other GMC products, while around the upper section of the grille, there’s a rectangular section that likely accommodates the requisite GMC badge.
The side view looks as though it’s somewhat similar to that of the next-gen 2025 Chevy Equinox, with a tall, utility vehicle design and flat roofline. Under the heavy black camo in the rear, the 2025 GMC Terrain is expected to incorporate a flying-buttress design for the C-pillar. In the corners, we spot a set of thin-spoked wheels.
The rear end is also draped in black vinyl camo, but we can expect to see revamped tail light clusters, the shape of which is hinted at by placeholder units on this prototype. The taillights will likely incorporate further C-shaped housings to bookend with the headlights, as well as additional lighting on the tailgate. Twin exhaust outlets are seen under the rear bumper.
The overall appearance will be more rugged and truck-like than that of the current model, as confirmed by GM President Mark Reuss. Under the hood, the third-gen 2025 GMC Terrain is expected to cradle a new small-displacement turbocharged engine. Check out our previous coverage for more information, and remember to subscribe to GM Authority for more GMC Terrain news, GMC news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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Neat. I’m never good at discerning the shape and style with those covers, but it looks nice from my viewpoint. I wish there were clearer interior shots to see the dash. At least other specs are likely known given the close relationship that it shares with the Equinox. It will likely receive the same 220ish hp 2.0t.
And so, the long striptease begins. I like the Chevy version, so hopefully this will look good as well. Hopefully it will have a real quarter window this time around, instead of a mail slot that when viewed from the inside out is only like 3 inches tall, rendering it useless for visibility. I see hints that they may be returning to some of the character of the first-gen. I’ve heard a lot of ppl say they still prefer the first-gen Terrain to the current model. Just like they say about the Acadia.
I agree 100%. Every time I see a current one, I wonder if they bought it sight unseen online. They’d better fix the mail slot rear side windows. Who approved that?
I have heard no such thing. The first gen is dated, the current one actually has a nice look to it. Not that I ask many peoples opinion on a compact CUV, still, the current one (Acadia as well) is a much better improvement all around.
They’re both pretty meh, you must not really care that much about having a good design / inside and out. GMC insists on “we’re a chevy but more weird”. mentality. Sometimes it works, often it doesn’t.
So, China rips the scab off of every new gm vehicle right away, except for GMC, which is not sold there, so we have to wait a long time to see a full reveal.
Ah you notice! Its like as if its a CCP mandate for them to do so.
I was hoping that they actually separated the Terrain from the Equinox a bit more this time around. Hopefully, GMC will treat the Terrain to the Denali Ultimate trim, so it feels far more premium.
Wouldn’t this be the fourth generation? Or does the 2010ish Middle Eastern Opel Antera/Saturn Vue rebadge not count as a generation?
3rd gen refers to the actual Terrain nameplate in the US. (1st) 2010-2017 (2nd) 2018-2024 (3rd) 2025+
The prior Equinox Twin ( first Generation ) was a Pontiac Torrent.
Giti tires? I hope *that* doesn’t become a thing at GM. VW uses Giti tires as OEM on the Tiguan, and friends of mine with Tiguans hate the tires.
The rear door looks exactly like the ’25 Equinox, with that tiny stationary glass and uptick in the beltline. Interesting regression to the days of more blatant rebadges among gm divisions. Hopefully the skins will be different, and the GMC doesn’t have a “disconnected” C-pillar. It appears they’re moving the GMC badge to the upper portion of the grille, instead of smack-dab in the middle.
I like the 25 Nox , and will wait a few months and get an Activ model if there is decent power and the 9 speed.
I am very satisfied with my 2020 2.0l with the 9 speed and AWD, hopefully this new model will be as good as it looks.
Kirk, I have an 18 Equinox and will probably get a 24 Terrain. My question concerns the AWD. How has this, and the 9 speed, performed for you? Happy with them? Has the AWD hurt mileage much?
I hope it’s nothing like the 25 Nox. Keep the truck styled front end, larger screens and new software and features that are in the trucks, or even the Canyon. The 2.0 is a large improvement over the 1.5, but the 2.7 would be perfect.
If there is a secondary large 4 cylinder it’ll be the new 2.5L.
I wonder if this next gen Terrain will equip the Denali version with an exclusive powerplant or GM will dump the same anemic engine as the lesser models, but still charge Denali prices. Starting in 2021, GM did just this. Embarrassing. 🙁
I hope that is not the case and they offer a bigger engine for the Denali, I currently am driving the 2010 Terrain with the 4-cyl engine, and I am looking to upgrade next year. I don’t want to “downgrade” in 2025.
Even the 1.5 is an upgrade from the 2.0 you have, there is no downgrade…
Any rumor on the 2025 Terrain getting Super Cruise?