GMC Sports New Theme, Features Yukon-Like Front End

GMC Sports New Theme, Features Yukon-Like Front End


Based on the GMC Sierra 1500, the 2025 GMC Yukon will be revealed later this year with a selection of popular powertrains. The forward styling of the full-size family hauler carries over to the all-new Terrain, which – mechanically speaking – is joined by the all-new Equinox.

In the same fashion as the refreshed Yukon, the folks at GMC posted one photo of the 2025 model year Terrain. But unlike the Yukon, the New Land is considered a new generation. The third since 2009 for the 2010 model year, that is, and it looks bolder than its predecessor.

The front bumper on the driver’s side, the headlight, the hood, and the side view mirror largely conclude the aforementioned image, which also confirms the reduced level of off-road capability in the AT4 system. In the case of the second generation, the AT4 sits between the SLT and the fancier Denali. Unfortunately, the Denali and AT4 are the only trim levels that come standard with all-wheel drive. Regardless of grade, the Terrain has a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four engine mated to a GM-developed tranny.

Pricing starts at $30,095 for the SLE FWD, while all-wheel drive is listed by the GMC brand’s online configurator for $31,695 including a $1,395 freight charge. GMC also enhances the deal with a $750 purchase allowance and $1,500 bonus cash, resulting in a net price of $29,445.

To be revealed later in 2024, the next-generation crossover should mirror the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox in many respects. Consider a 1.5-liter turbo with 175 horsepower and 184 or 203 pound-feet (250 or 275 Nm) of torque, a continuously variable transmission with front-wheel drive or an eight-speed automatic with AWDand independent four-link rear suspension, regardless of trim and drivetrain.

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Chevy’s redesigned Equinox uses 17-inch wheels for the LT and ACTIV trim levels, 19s for the RS, and optional 20s for the RS. Tire options range from 235/65R17 all-season and all-season rubber to 235/50R20 all-season tires. Oddly enough, Chevrolet offers two different fuel tanks: 14.8 gallons (56 liters) with front-wheel drive or 15.6 gallons (59 liters) with all-wheel drive.

It goes without saying that the Equinox isn’t very good for towing. Up to 1,500 pounds (680 kg) with all-wheel drive puts it behind the Ford Escape, which offers no more than 3,500 pounds (1,588 kg). Based on an updated version of the previous generation Equinox platform, the 2025 model is manufactured in San Luis Potosi in los Estados Unidos Mexicanos.

The 2025 GMC Terrain should also be supported by the D2XX and come from the San Luis Potosi Assembly, which previously assembled the likes of the Chevy Trax, Aveo, and Onix. The Chevrolet brand has yet to confirm a starting price for the fifth-generation Equinox, though it should be closer to $30,000 than the outgoing model’s $26,600 suggested retail price for the front-wheel drive LS.

According to Q1 2024 numbers, the Chevy Equinox is more popular than its GMC sibling. General Motors reported 54,185 shipments in the first quarter in the United States of America as opposed to 21,864 units of the Terrain. In comparison, the competing Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V dominate the compact segment with 124,822 and 95,038 shipments, respectively, in the US market.