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2021 GMC Terrain Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2021 GMC Terrain receives the following changes and updates:

Model Line

  • Denali models will have late availability for the 2021 model year
    • Includes FWD Denali (TXN26) and AWD Denali (TXD26)

Exterior

  • Deletion of Smokey Quartz Metallic exterior color option

Mechanical

  • Deletion of turbocharged 2.0-liter LTG 4-cylinder engine, which also results in the deletion of the following equipment:
    • 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (M3H)
    • Trailering equipment (V92)
    • Factory-installed trailer hitch (VR2)
    • 17-inch front and 16-inch rear 4-wheel antilock disc brakes (J17)
    • 3.17 axle ratio (FXP)
    • Dual-outlet stainless-steel exhaust (NWO)
    • 17-inch steel spare wheel (4GO)
    • 17-inch compact spare tire (QCL)

Packages

  • Driver Alert Package I (B26) has been renamed to GMC Pro Safety Plus (PED) and no longer requires the Convenience Package
    • GMC Pro Safety Plus contents
      • Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
      • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
      • Rear Park Assist
      • GMC Pro Safety
      • SLE models also include
        • Adaptive Cruise Control
        • Safety Alert Seat
        • Outside heated power-adjustable manual-folding body-color mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
      • SLT models require Preferred Package, which also includes
        • Adaptive Cruise Control
        • Safety Alert Seat
  • Deletion of Chrome Package, which was only available for SLT models and included:
    • 19-inch machined aluminum wheels with Gray painted accents (PJH)
    • Unique chrome grille with chrome surround
    • Chrome mirror caps
    • Body-color door handles with chrome surround and Bright Chrome side rails
    • Was only available with the following exterior colors:
      • Graphite Gray Metallic
      • Satin Steel Metallic
      • Ebony Twilight Metallic
      • Summit White
      • Red Quartz Metallic
    • Was not available with the following:
      • Elevation Edition
      • Bright Accent Package (LPO-level item)
      • Dark Accent Package (LPO-level item)

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

Discussion

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