2025 GMC Terrain
2025 GMC Terrain — The GMC Terrain is a crossover SUV by American manufacturer General Motors under its GMC marque.
Trim: Elevation
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 GMC Terrain snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 GMC Terrain typically asks about $25,400 versus a $31,800 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2025 GMC Terrain in our refresh, though owners have filed 12 complaints — check the component breakdown below. Versus 2024, watch city mpg (24 mpg → 26 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$25,400
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$31,800
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
12
Top: Electrical System
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 Terrain?
No recalls in our last refresh, but owners filed 12 complaints — review the top components below.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
12 complaints · 2 crash-related · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Electrical System3
- Power Train3
- Steering3
- Service Brakes1
- Structure1
- Visibility/Wiper1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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2025 GMC Terrain Elevation -- You Won't BELIEVE All You Get For $30,000! (All-New)
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Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is city mpg (24 mpg → 26 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2025.
- City MPG
- 24 mpg↑26 mpg
- Highway MPG
- 29 mpg↓28 mpg
- Length
- 183.1 in→181.1 in
- Width
- 72.4 in→74.4 in
- Height
- 65.4 in→65.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 107.5 in→107.1 in
- Curb weight
- 3622.2 lb→3597.9 lb
How much does a used 2025 Terrain cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $25,400 in typical used asking against a $31,800 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $31,800
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $25,400
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$6,400 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 Terrain?
The 2025 GMC Terrain sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 GMC Terrain continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The GMC Terrain is a crossover SUV by American manufacturer General Motors under its GMC marque. Sharing its platform with the Chevrolet Equinox, the first-generation Terrain was built on GM's Theta platform, while subsequent generations are built on the Delta platform. The Terrain is the smallest GMC vehicle, slotted below the Acadia. It also indirectly replaced the Pontiac Torrent which was typically sold via the same dealers prior to General Motors dropping the Pontiac brand. NHTSA lists 2025 configurations such as 2025 GMC Terrain SUV AWD. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 181.1 in, width 74.4 in, height 65.7 in, and wheelbase 107.1 in, with curb weight around 3597.9 lb. Rated configurations include: 2025 GMC Terrain SUV AWD; 2025 GMC Terrain SUV FWD.
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 107.1 in
- Curb weight about 3597.9 lb
- About 181.1 × 74.4 in (L×W)
- EPA combined 27 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 175 hp, 27 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
175 hp
Combined MPG
27 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (27 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,556
5-year energy
$7,778
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 27 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 181.1 in
- Width
- 74.4 in
- Height
- 65.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 107.1 in
- Curb weight
- 3597.9 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 28
- Combined MPG
- 27
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2025 GMC Terrain SUV AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Elevation | Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 175 hp |
| Combined MPG | 27 | — |
| Engine | 1.5L Turbo I4 | 1.5L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | — | — | 27 | AWD | |
| 175 | — | — | — | AWD |