2022 GMC Terrain

The GMC Terrain was scheduled to receive a refresh for the 2021 model year. However, due to complications caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, the updates were pushed back to the 2022 model year.

The Terrain receives a mid-cycle enhancement (MCE), otherwise known as an update or refresh, for the 2022 model year, representing the fifth model year of the second-generation Terrain.

2022 GMC Terrain Quick Facts
Assembly location	GM San Luis Potosi Plant, Mexico
Layout	Front-Engined, Transverse
Engine	1.5L LYX I4
Transmission	9-Speed Auto
Drive wheels	Front-Wheel-Drive, All-Wheel-Drive
Availability	U.S.A., Canada, Middle East
Predecessor	–
Successor	–

Changes, Updates, New Features

Model Line

Deletion of the base SL trim level (TXL26 SL FWD), making the SLE the new entry-level Terrain model
Addition of new AT4 (TXC26 AT4 AWD 4SC) model
Denali models will have late availability for the 2022 model year

Exterior

New front end styling
Deletion of High intensity discharge headlamps with C-shaped lighting
Addition of LED signature Daytime Running Lamps, which are standard all equipment groups
Deletion of three-bar grille (LPO-level item)
New rear end styling
Deletion of Black rear license plate applique (LPO-level item)
Deletion of front and rear black fascia inserts (LPO-level item)
Deletion of four exterior colors:
- Blue Emerald Metallic
- Graphite Gray Metallic
- Satin Steel Metallic
- Red Quartz Tintcoat
Addition of three exterior colors:
- Desert Sand Metallic
  - Exclusive to AT4 models
- Marine Metallic
- Cayenne Red Metallic
Deletion of outside heated power-adjustable mirrors, manual-folding, LED turn signal indicators and auto-dimming
Deletion of Chrome mirror caps
Deletion of LED fog lamp kit (LPO-level item)
Deletion of Black painted mirror caps (LPO-level item)
Deletion of 18-inch x 7-inch machined aluminum wheels with Gray painted accents (RPO code: RV6)
18-inch x 7-inch Silver painted aluminum wheel (RSX) is no longer available on SLE models and is now standard on SLT models
P225/60R18 all-season blackwall tires (RUB) are no longer available on SLE models
Addition of 17-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels (PJE) with 17-inch all-season tires (QEN), which are exclusive to AT4 models

Interior

Small revisions to interior styling and materials, including all-new interior trims
Addition of new Head Up Display (HUD) feature, available of SLT and AT4 models
Deletion of Brandy with Jet Black interior color combination
Driver seatback map pocket is no longer standard on SLE models, and remains standard on SLT and AT4 models
Deletion of single-zone manual air conditioning
Addition of single-zone automatic air conditioning, which is standard on SLE
Addition of urethane steering wheel, which is standard on SLE models
Addition of Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto, which is standard on all models
Deletion of 8-inch diagonal GMC Infotainment System with Navigation
Deletion of SiriusXM Radio delete

Mechanical

Addition of engine auto stop-start defeat switch

Packages

Deletion of Elevation Edition
Deletion of Dark Accent Package (LPO-level item), which was exclusive to SLT models
Addition of Driver Tech Package
Front Park Assist is now included and only available with (BGP) Tech Package on SLT and AT4

See detailed 2022 GMC Terrain changes, updates and new features here: 2022 GMC Terrain change log.

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

Body Styles

The 2022 GMC Terrain continues to be offered as a compact five-door crossover utility vehicle (CUV).

Powertrain

The 2022 GMC Terrain offers a single gasoline engine choice:

Engine	Fuel	Aspiration	Transmission	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ RPM	Axle
1.5L LYX I4	Gasoline	Turbocharged	9-Speed Automatic MNH	170 @ 5600	203 @ 2000-4000	3.50, 3.87

An engine auto stop-start defeat switch was introduced for the 2022 model year.

Incidentally, the up-level 2.0 turbo engine will not be returning.

Platform

Like all second-generation units of the GMC Terrain, the 2022 Terrain rides on the GM D2 platform shared with the following vehicles:

Chevrolet Cruze (second-generation)
Chevrolet Equinox (third-generation)
Buick Envision (first-generation)
Buick Excelle (second-generation)
Buick Verano (second-generation)

Production

The 2022 GMC Terrain continues to be assembled at the GM San Luis Potosi factory by GM Mexico.

Availability

The 2022 GMC Terrain follows the regular GM model year rollover sequence and launch in or before the third quarter of the 2020 calendar year.

Beyond 2022

We expect that the current, second-generation GMC Terrain will remain in production for at least the 2022 and 2022 model years, and that an all-new, future GMC Terrain will launch on or after the 2023 model year.