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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:

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.

Discussion

Discuss the 2022 GMC Terrain in our GMC forum.

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