2025 GMC Terrain
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2025 GMC Terrain

8.3
/10
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$31,395–$33,395
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Features We Love

The 2025 Terrain is a completely different SUV compared to the 2024. GMC gave it a full redesign with a much boxier, truck-like look, way larger screens inside, updated technology, and a more rugged overall feel while still keeping the same family-friendly size and cargo space.

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Safety

The 2025 GMC Terrain Received Good Ratings In IIHS Front Crash Prevention Testing

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2025 GMC Terrain received a Good rating in the pedestrian front crash prevention evaluation equipped with Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking and Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking.

The Terrain Includes Front And Second-Row Seat Belt Pretensioners

The 2025 GMC Terrain includes seat belt pretensioners for the front row and second-row outboard occupants, according to the owner’s manual.

GMC Pro Safety Comes Standard Across The Terrain Lineup

The 2025 Terrain includes more than 15 standard safety and driver assistance features, including:

  • Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
  • Blind Zone Steering Assist
  • Rear Cross Traffic Braking
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • HD Rear Vision Camera
  • Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Reverse Automatic Braking
  • Side Bicyclist Alert

Available Technology Adds Additional Driver Assistance Features

Available safety and driver assistance features on the 2025 Terrain include:

  • HD Surround Vision
  • Rear Camera Mirror
  • Rear Pedestrian Alert
  • Traffic Sign Recognition
  • High Definition Surround Vision
  • GMC Pro Safety Plus
Car Seat Setup

The 2025 GMC Terrain has two full LATCH positions in the outboard second-row seats, and both also include top tether anchors. The middle seat does not have lower anchors, but it does include a top tether anchor for forward-facing installs using the seat belt method.

One thing to note is that the outboard headrests are non-removable, which may affect how certain forward-facing car seats fit flush against the seatback.

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3.9 / 5

32 Reviews

Exterior Styling
3.2
Performance
4.1
Technology
4.5
Interior Design
3.8
Second Row Comfort
4.5
Third Row Comfort
3.6
Reliability Score
4.6 /5
82%
Would
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12 Reviews with 3+ years of ownership
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2 Kids
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Year

Lauren Strecker

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2022 Ford Expedition MAX
September 10, 2026
4.3
stars
Test-Drove
2018
GMC
Terrain

I have always been a big fan of the terrain. I had one back in college and then purchased a new one once I graduated since I enjoyed the first one so much. This is such a great car that gets incredible gas mileage, but also feels spacious! It fit our hardest perfectly and was a great family car. We never had an issues the entire time we owned it. I would still be driving it if I didn't want something that sat a little higher up and had third row seating.

Exterior Styling
4.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
4.0
Interior Design
4.5
Second Row Comfort
4.0
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Amanda Porcher

Community Voice
Mom of
2
2
drives a
2018 Gmc Terrain
September 10, 2026
4.4
stars
Owned
2018
GMC
Terrain

Great for 2 kids in car seats. Comfortable drive and has the option for AWD so it does pretty good in snow. The heated seats/steering wheel, back up camera, lane alerts and infotainment systems are great! Good trunk size. Can fit a double stroller with no problem and there still room for a cooler, chair and some other random items.

Exterior Styling
4.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
5.0
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
4.0
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Hannah Gregg

Community Voice
Mom of
1
1
drives a
2018 Gmc Terrain
September 10, 2026
3.4
stars
Owned
2018
GMC
Terrain

I bought a terrain as my first big girl purchase in 2018. We now have had our first child and though it is a great car, it’s been challenging with an infant car seat, stroller, and all the other things with a newborn! I feel like my car is always full even with the most minimal things. It does fit an infant car seat but the front passenger seat isn’t as comfortable and I found myself sitting in the back just for more leg room.

Exterior Styling
3.5
Performance
2.5
Technology
4.0
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
3.0
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Andrea Lott

Mom of
3
3
drives a
2023 Honda Pilot
September 10, 2026
4.6
stars
Owned
2022
GMC
Terrain

Great car! Sporty and a smooth ride. Random but the turn radius felt like one you get in a truck (LOL) so not great! BUT great cameras, safety, comfort features! Perfect for small families with only 1 or 2 kiddos. Plenty of trunk space since it’s only a two-row vehicle. We miss this car but we upgraded to something bigger as our family was growing! Will definitely go back to the Chevy/GMC brand later in the future!

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
4.5
Interior Design
4.5
Second Row Comfort
4.0
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Amber Volpenhein

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2022 Volkswagen Atlas
September 10, 2026
3.9
stars
Passenger
2025
GMC
Terrain

My mom has a GMC Terrain and I have used it a few times. It’s a cute car and nice looking but very hard with two kids in car seats and in rear facing. Doesn’t give much room for any extra wiggle. There is a too tether on the back of the three seats in the second row but you can’t comfortably fit 3 across. Even just one in the middle seems like not a good car seat install. It’s a cute car though.

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
3.0
Interior Design
2.5
Second Row Comfort
4.0
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Morgan Rutledge

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2021 Gmc Terrain
September 10, 2026
2.6
stars
Owned
2021
GMC
Terrain

I wouldn’t recommend this car as a mom of 2 under 2. The backseat is so cramped with no room for a parent in between the car seats. The technology is really lacking. I’m not impressed and can feel an upgrade in my near future.

Exterior Styling
4.0
Performance
4.0
Technology
2.0
Interior Design
2.0
Second Row Comfort
1.0
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Grace Kraay

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2020 Gmc Acadia
September 10, 2026
4.5
stars
Passenger
2024
GMC
Terrain

This small SUV works great for my child in a high back booster and a forward facing convertible car seat. My MIL drive it, and my kids always fit comfortably and there is plenty of room in the trunk for a stroller and bags when my kids visit her.

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
3.5
Technology
5.0
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
5.0
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Destiny DiScipio

Mom of
1
1
drives a
2024 Gmc Terrain
September 8, 2026
4.1
stars
Owned
2024
GMC
Terrain

I absolutely love this car! I bought it brand new and am so happy with my purchase overall. I am a mom of 1 with a 6 year old, he was forward facing when I bought this car and is now in a high back booster. Occasionally, I have my niece with us, who has been both rear and forward facing. There is plenty of room when I have had 2 car seats in it. My car is the Denali trim which is so nice and chic! I love the look of the front grill and the nicer touches of the finishes in the car. And I absolutely adore the panoramic sunroof. I have heated and cooled seats, a heated steering wheel and rear heated seats. The tech is great, I mostly use Apple CarPlay but I have onstar and navigation built in, as well. The speakers are awesome (even if I’m only listening to ninja turtles or Mario theme music 50% of the time). And the safety features are incredible. There is lane assist, panoramic camera, assisted parking and tons of sensors all around. The trunk space can handle a pretty big Costco order and has extra storage in the bottom, too. I keep my son’s inflatable bed and a change of clothes (and my emergency roadside kit) in there in case we stay somewhere unexpectedly. This is a smaller SUV, obviously, and my husband is 6’2” and a former semi-professional football player so he is not a tiny man. He fits in the driver and passenger seat fine (even with car seats) but the backseat is not comfortable for him. There is no middle headrest in the back like most GMCs but it does not make a difference for my use, so far. I don’t frequently have more than 1-2 passengers. Overall, this is a great car for 1-2 kids, in my opinion!

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
4.0
Technology
5.0
Interior Design
3.0
Second Row Comfort
3.5
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Overall Rating
4.0
Exterior Styling
3.2
Performance
3.2
Technology
3.2
Interior Design
3.2
Second Row Comfort
3.2
Third Row Comfort
3.2
Kids
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2 Kids
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Year

Hannah Williams

Community Voice
Mom of
2
2
drives a
2024 Ford Expedition
September 11, 2026
4.4
stars
Owned
2018
GMC
Terrain

I loved my terrain while I just had 1 kiddo. It had just the right amount of space for the 3 of us to travel daily and take trips in! My only complaint was the cup holders- so many of my cups didn’t fit! Such a minimal thing, but I always had 2+ with me. 🤦🏽‍♀️ overall it is a nice looking car and it served our family well for 5 years! I only got rid of it to get something bigger before my 2nd arrived. My husband is over 6” so putting 2 car seats in there with him would’ve been more challenging for us and we always seem to have 1-2 extra people with us!

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
5.0
Interior Design
3.5
Second Row Comfort
3.5
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Alyssa Jacobs

Mom of
1
1
drives a
2022 Gmc Terrain
September 11, 2026
3.7
stars
Owned
2022
GMC
Terrain

A good first time mom car for one child. Decent trunk space (fits a full sized stroller well), and has AWD for great peace of mind. The car as a whole feels fancy and cool and has pretty good acceleration and it feels a little big on the road which was important to me as well. Driving is comfortable. My child is in the Evenflo Revolve 360 Slim car seat and is rear facing Pros: doors open well enough to fit at the door to get an infant seat in and out and access the convertible car seat well. Cons: space is fairly limited. You have to make sure the passenger seat isn’t reclined so you don’t touch the car seat. No ceiling vents and only 2 on the center console for the entire back half of the car.

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
3.5
Technology
3.5
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
2.5
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Rachel Wilke

Mom of
1
1
drives a
2021 Gmc Terrain
September 11, 2026
4.4
stars
Owned
2021
GMC
Terrain

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
3.5
Interior Design
3.5
Second Row Comfort
5.0
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Megan Van wart

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2024 Bmw X5
September 11, 2026
3.7
stars
Owned
2024
GMC
Terrain

Denali trim level was nice but not as nice as my Yukon. Backseat was spacious. It felt underpowered especially on the highway. Just an FYI, Transmission blew up in our driveway at just about a year old. Was replaced under warranty but we picked it up and traded it on a new car the same day.

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
1.5
Technology
4.0
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
4.0
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Lauren Riley

Community Voice
Mom of
2
2
drives a
2022 Gmc Terrain
September 10, 2026
4.1
stars
Owned
2022
GMC
Terrain

This car has been very reliable, great size for a small SUV. Ample trunk space and second row leg space. Flexible seatbelt buckles in the back seat. Currently have 2 kids (2 y/o RF Evenflo revolve slim, and 6m Nuna Pipa Aire RX) - both are easy to install and good clearance with door opening. Could likely fit 3 across with some different configurations, but this car has been great from 0 to 2 kids.

Exterior Styling
3.5
Performance
4.0
Technology
4.0
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
4.0
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Laura Wolfe

Community Voice
Mom of
1
1
drives a
2022 Gmc Terrain
September 10, 2026
4.1
stars
Owned
2022
GMC
Terrain

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
4.5
Technology
4.5
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
2.5
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Kayla Fulkerson

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2016 Gmc Acadia
September 10, 2026
2.6
stars
Owned
2018
GMC
Terrain

Could be a great starter car for a kid. Worked well with one kid. Didn’t have it for two. Great trunk space. Made engine/oil issues.

Exterior Styling
3.5
Performance
2.5
Technology
3.0
Interior Design
3.0
Second Row Comfort
1.0
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Brittany Brown

Mom of
1
1
drives a
2021 Gmc Terrain
September 10, 2026
4.0
stars
Test-Drove
2021
GMC
Terrain

I loved everything about this car prior to being a mom. It’s cute, large trunk space/hidden storage, and is comfortable to drive. Since having my child, I wish there were AC vents in the ceiling. I also wish the back doors opened more. When my son was in the doona, I felt like there could be more room getting in and out. Now that he’s in his “big boy car seat” it’s not as much of a problem. Besides not having ceiling vents, there’s nothing I dislike about my car. I have multiple friends with the same vehicle and we all love it. I will keep this car until I (hopefully) have a 3rd child.

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
4.0
Technology
3.5
Interior Design
3.5
Second Row Comfort
4.0
show more less

Lauren Strecker

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2022 Ford Expedition MAX
September 10, 2026
4.3
stars
Test-Drove
2018
GMC
Terrain

I have always been a big fan of the terrain. I had one back in college and then purchased a new one once I graduated since I enjoyed the first one so much. This is such a great car that gets incredible gas mileage, but also feels spacious! It fit our hardest perfectly and was a great family car. We never had an issues the entire time we owned it. I would still be driving it if I didn't want something that sat a little higher up and had third row seating.

Exterior Styling
4.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
4.0
Interior Design
4.5
Second Row Comfort
4.0
show more less

Amanda Porcher

Community Voice
Mom of
2
2
drives a
2018 Gmc Terrain
September 10, 2026
4.4
stars
Owned
2018
GMC
Terrain

Great for 2 kids in car seats. Comfortable drive and has the option for AWD so it does pretty good in snow. The heated seats/steering wheel, back up camera, lane alerts and infotainment systems are great! Good trunk size. Can fit a double stroller with no problem and there still room for a cooler, chair and some other random items.

Exterior Styling
4.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
5.0
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
4.0
show more less

Hannah Gregg

Community Voice
Mom of
1
1
drives a
2018 Gmc Terrain
September 10, 2026
3.4
stars
Owned
2018
GMC
Terrain

I bought a terrain as my first big girl purchase in 2018. We now have had our first child and though it is a great car, it’s been challenging with an infant car seat, stroller, and all the other things with a newborn! I feel like my car is always full even with the most minimal things. It does fit an infant car seat but the front passenger seat isn’t as comfortable and I found myself sitting in the back just for more leg room.

Exterior Styling
3.5
Performance
2.5
Technology
4.0
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
3.0
show more less

Andrea Lott

Mom of
3
3
drives a
2023 Honda Pilot
September 10, 2026
4.6
stars
Owned
2022
GMC
Terrain

Great car! Sporty and a smooth ride. Random but the turn radius felt like one you get in a truck (LOL) so not great! BUT great cameras, safety, comfort features! Perfect for small families with only 1 or 2 kiddos. Plenty of trunk space since it’s only a two-row vehicle. We miss this car but we upgraded to something bigger as our family was growing! Will definitely go back to the Chevy/GMC brand later in the future!

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
4.5
Interior Design
4.5
Second Row Comfort
4.0
show more less

Amber Volpenhein

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2022 Volkswagen Atlas
September 10, 2026
3.9
stars
Passenger
2025
GMC
Terrain

My mom has a GMC Terrain and I have used it a few times. It’s a cute car and nice looking but very hard with two kids in car seats and in rear facing. Doesn’t give much room for any extra wiggle. There is a too tether on the back of the three seats in the second row but you can’t comfortably fit 3 across. Even just one in the middle seems like not a good car seat install. It’s a cute car though.

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
3.0
Interior Design
2.5
Second Row Comfort
4.0
show more less

Morgan Rutledge

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2021 Gmc Terrain
September 10, 2026
2.6
stars
Owned
2021
GMC
Terrain

I wouldn’t recommend this car as a mom of 2 under 2. The backseat is so cramped with no room for a parent in between the car seats. The technology is really lacking. I’m not impressed and can feel an upgrade in my near future.

Exterior Styling
4.0
Performance
4.0
Technology
2.0
Interior Design
2.0
Second Row Comfort
1.0
show more less

Grace Kraay

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2020 Gmc Acadia
September 10, 2026
4.5
stars
Passenger
2024
GMC
Terrain

This small SUV works great for my child in a high back booster and a forward facing convertible car seat. My MIL drive it, and my kids always fit comfortably and there is plenty of room in the trunk for a stroller and bags when my kids visit her.

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
3.5
Technology
5.0
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
5.0
show more less

Destiny DiScipio

Mom of
1
1
drives a
2024 Gmc Terrain
September 8, 2026
4.1
stars
Owned
2024
GMC
Terrain

I absolutely love this car! I bought it brand new and am so happy with my purchase overall. I am a mom of 1 with a 6 year old, he was forward facing when I bought this car and is now in a high back booster. Occasionally, I have my niece with us, who has been both rear and forward facing. There is plenty of room when I have had 2 car seats in it. My car is the Denali trim which is so nice and chic! I love the look of the front grill and the nicer touches of the finishes in the car. And I absolutely adore the panoramic sunroof. I have heated and cooled seats, a heated steering wheel and rear heated seats. The tech is great, I mostly use Apple CarPlay but I have onstar and navigation built in, as well. The speakers are awesome (even if I’m only listening to ninja turtles or Mario theme music 50% of the time). And the safety features are incredible. There is lane assist, panoramic camera, assisted parking and tons of sensors all around. The trunk space can handle a pretty big Costco order and has extra storage in the bottom, too. I keep my son’s inflatable bed and a change of clothes (and my emergency roadside kit) in there in case we stay somewhere unexpectedly. This is a smaller SUV, obviously, and my husband is 6’2” and a former semi-professional football player so he is not a tiny man. He fits in the driver and passenger seat fine (even with car seats) but the backseat is not comfortable for him. There is no middle headrest in the back like most GMCs but it does not make a difference for my use, so far. I don’t frequently have more than 1-2 passengers. Overall, this is a great car for 1-2 kids, in my opinion!

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
4.0
Technology
5.0
Interior Design
3.0
Second Row Comfort
3.5
show more less

Brea Rollins

Mom of
2
2
July 15, 2026
3.3
stars
Owned
2022
GMC
Terrain

First of all, I love my car. It’s so easy to drive, I like the size of it, and I love my trunk space. I can fit a double stroller so easy in it. No ceiling vents though is a bummer. The radio/heat/A/C is mostly buttons which I appreciate. I like Apple car play but I know having knobs and buttons so I can adjust settings without looking at a screen. However I’ve had some maintenance issues. My A/C went out around 90,000 miles. Then the fuel pump went out at 112,00 miles. I’ve been the only owner so we know it’s been taken care of as far as maintenance. If you are tall though and max out rear facing, it gets tight. I’ve had to move my seat forward as my kids get taller. My son is almost 4 and the passenger seat feels like your knees are shoved into the dash with the car seat behind. We do Evenflo revolve 360 slim and my son is 35 pounds rear facing. Overall I still love my car, and I will pay the repair bill over getting a new car. But my husband and I are starting to question the reliability.

Exterior Styling
4.0
Performance
2.0
Technology
3.5
Interior Design
3.5
Second Row Comfort
4.0
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