We’re interested in the 2024 GMC Terrain; should we buy

“We’re paying attention GMC area mainly because we think it’s great, but we want to know what you think about it. This would be the car that would replace our 2016 Mazda CX-9 that we are having reliability issues with, and at the same time we hope to reduce our costs associated with our trips while having a reliable car, long term. »- Maxime

Answer

Hi Maxime

The GMC Terrain is not an unattractive vehicle. You mentioned that his style is successful, and you’re right. However, for the 2024 model year, and especially compared to other vehicles available in this category, it no longer holds up when considering other features.

For example, its only engine offered, with a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, gives only 175 horses. Of course, the 203 pound-feet of torque helps, but the engine is still sluggish. The quality of the interior finish is also disappointing, with hard plastic of average quality. Interior space isn’t improved, either. Finally, the car is the end of its career under its current generation, which means that the new generation of GMC Terrain will be revealed in the coming months. In short, there are better places elsewhere.

Other options

There is no shortage of viable options in this category. If you want to reduce the cost of ownership as much as possible, it is better to consider hybrid cars. Think Ford Escape hybrid, Honda CR-V hybrid, Kia Sportage hybrid, Hyundai Tucson hybrid or Toyota RAV4 hybrid. The Toyota RAV4 is more economical, but the uncertainty about the reliability of the high power cable of the rear electric drive leads me to recommend you avoid it.

The Ford Escape is fuel efficient, but its finish quality leaves something to be desired, and its long-term durability is questionable. On the other hand, the South Korean duo is attractive for its reliability, its fuel economy compared to gasoline and the quality of its cabin. On the other hand, it is the most energy efficient of the lot, even if it is a hybrid.

However, the Honda CR-V has more fuel-efficient and more refined engines, while offering a cabin of comparable quality. Its resale value will definitely be among the best in the group, too, considering it’s a Honda. But, the CR-V is also more expensive than all the others, and above all it is only available in expensive versions with a hybrid engine.

Despite everything, it would be my choice in this category, for its strong intellectual qualities. Its resale value will be excellent, its expected reliability is good, its interior space is generous. It may be more expensive, but overall, in the long run, it will be one of the cheapest to own, if you consider its resale value.

The hybrid option is rechargeable

Please note, however, that we should not ignore the plug-in hybrid versions of South Korean cars. The latter are certainly more expensive than the hybrid versions, but their eligibility for government loans will reduce their price to levels comparable to the standard hybrid version. In addition, 50 kilometers of electric range will allow you to do a good part, if not all of your daily trips, in completely electric mode. So this is another option that should not be ignored, if you have the possibility to connect your car at home.

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