Compare 2021 GMC Terrain vs. 2021 Chevrolet Equinox

Serving Pensacola, FL

If you are looking for a standout small SUV, the 2021 GMC Terrain makes a fine choice. The 2021 Terrain is a compact SUV, which is one of the most competitive categories for an SUV. The Terrain manages to stand out from the pack, which is impressive considering how much competition it has. The GMC Terrain has many unique and notable features from the inside out. It has a roomy cabin despite its smaller size, and it has a generous volume of cargo space in the trunk. The GMC Terrain has premium technology and a number of standard safety aids as well, which add to its appeal, practicality, and overall value. The Terrain competes against the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, which is another small crossover SUV. However, you’ll find that the Terrain is more fun and powerful to drive than the Equinox. It also has a higher-quality cabin with more space, and you will get more value from one trim level to the next.

Interior and Design

The 2021 GMC Terrain has a roomy cabin filled with many desirable amenities. The Terrain starts off with a seven-inch touchscreen interface, which is upgraded to an eight-inch display if you choose a higher-end trim level. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard features. You’ll get a push-button start and keyless entry mechanism at the base level, which also has a six-speaker audio system. Lane-keep assist, forward collision alert, and automatic emergency braking are standard safety aids with the Terrain. Heated front seats and a power-adjustable seat for the driver are added to the higher-end trims. You can also get more USB ports with an available package and a household-style charging outlet in the console. A push-button ignition and keyless entry are not standard with the Chevy Equinox. Additionally, storage space is more generous with the GMC Terrain, and the Terrain has more upscale interior components across the lineup compared with the Chevy Equinox.

Performance

A nine-speed automatic transmission is standard with the 2021 GMC Terrain. You have the option of getting one of two engines for just the right amount of power and performance. At a minimum, the standard engine with the Terrain provides 170 HP. The stronger engine also uses the same nine-speed transmission. It is turbo-charged to provide up to 252 HP for power. The Equinox only has a six-speed automatic for its transmission, and it only provides one engine from the entire lineup, which is a 1.5L with four cylinders that has a top power rating of 170 HP.

Value

On a trim-by-trim basis, the GMC Terrain provides more value compared to the Chevy Equinox. Additionally, the base trim of the Equinox is only available through a special order, while you can readily access all trim levels of the GMC Terrain. The Terrain also has an extensive list of add-on features and amenities.

With the unique option of an online test drive 2021 GMC Terrain, you now have the opportunity to try out the Terrain without even leaving your home. From the comfort of your couch, you now have the opportunity to drive around in the Terrain through the exclusive online test drive 2021 GMC Terrain offered by Step One Automotive Group. All you need to do is click a button on our website to start your online test drive, which you can do through either your phone or computer. You can try out one or more trim levels of the Terrain, which provide varying levels of standard amenities and add-on options. The staff at Buick GMC Pensacola will ride along during your test drive to point out the SUV’s top features and answer any questions that you have about the car.

Contact the friendly associates at Buick GMC Pensacola today to get more details on the GMC Terrain and set up an online test drive of the 2021 GMC Terrain at a time and location that is most convenient.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.