Specifications
2027 GMC Terrain Specs Hot Springs AR
Every published figure for the 2027 Terrain: dimensions, curb weight, GVWR, payload, cargo, fuel capacity and EPA mileage, by trim and by drivetrain.
This page carries the hard numbers for the 2027 GMC Terrain, sourced and scoped by configuration rather than averaged into one figure. Allen Tillery Buick GMC keeps the lineup on the ground for buyers across Benton, Bryant, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Hope and Little Rock, and gravel county roads out toward Diamondhead and Highway 270 are the reason so many of them leave in an all-wheel-drive one. If you want the trim walk instead, that is the Terrain trims comparison; if you want the buying overview, start at the Terrain overview.
Key Numbers
- Terrain body dimensions: 181.0 inches long, 74.5 wide excluding mirrors, 66.1 tall, on a 107.5-inch wheelbase.
- Ground clearance measures 7.7 inches on Elevation and Denali and 7.9 inches on AT4.
- Kerb mass ranges from 3,446 pounds (Elevation front-drive) to 3,728 pounds (Denali).
- Gross vehicle weight rating is 4,630 pounds front-drive and 4,850 pounds all-wheel drive.
- Turning diameter is 37.1 feet curb to curb at every published wheel size.
Engine Specifications
One engine and one transmission across the whole 2027 lineup. Nothing on this page varies by trim except drivetrain, wheels and mass.
1.5L Turbo four-cylinder
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Displacement and layout | 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder, direct injection |
| Horsepower | 175 hp |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic, standard on Elevation, AT4 and Denali |
| Fuel | Regular unleaded |
Exterior Dimensions
| Specification | Elevation | AT4 | Denali |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 107.5 in | 107.5 in |
| Overall length | 181.0 in | 181.0 in | 181.0 in |
| Overall width, excluding mirrors | 74.5 in | 74.5 in | 74.5 in |
| Overall height | 66.1 in | 66.5 in | 66.1 in |
| Ground clearance, minimum | 7.7 in | 7.9 in | 7.7 in |
| Turning circle, curb to curb | 37.1 ft | 37.1 ft | 37.1 ft |
| Curb weight, front-wheel drive | 3,446 pounds | Not offered | Not offered |
| Curb weight, all-wheel drive | 3,598 pounds | 3,687 pounds | 3,728 pounds |
The AT4 stands 0.4 inches taller than the Elevation and Denali and sits 0.2 inches higher off the ground, which is its lifted ride height showing up in the dimension table.
Interior Dimensions
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Seating capacity | 5, two rows |
| Front head room | 40.6 in |
| Front leg room | 44.0 in |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in |
| Second-row head room | 39.2 in |
| Second-row leg room | 39.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.7 in |
| Second-row hip room | 50.8 in |
| Cargo volume behind the second row | 29.8 cu ft |
| Cargo volume, second row folded | 63.5 cu ft |
The Terrain cargo and interior guide carries the what-fits deep dive; this table is the reference set.
Capacity and Capability
| Specification | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 4,630 pounds | 4,850 pounds |
| Curb weight, lightest configuration | 3,446 pounds | 3,598 pounds |
| Maximum payload, derived | about 1,184 pounds | about 1,252 pounds on Elevation, about 1,163 pounds on AT4, about 1,122 pounds on Denali |
| Maximum trailering | 1,500 lbs, conventional ball hitch, properly equipped with the available Trailering Package | 1,500 lbs, conventional ball hitch, properly equipped with the available Trailering Package |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gallons | 15.6 gallons |
Payload here is curb weight subtracted from GVWR at each configuration. Payload and trailer weight share the same margin: passengers and cargo reduce what you can tow.
Wheels, Tires and Brakes
| Specification | Elevation | AT4 | Denali |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard wheels | 17-inch Grazen Metallic machined aluminum | 17-inch Dark Machined aluminum | 19-inch Midnight Silver machined-face aluminum |
| Available wheels | 19-inch Technical Gray with the Elevation Premium edition, 19-inch gloss-black with the Black Edition | Not published separately | 20-inch After Midnight |
| Tires | All-season | All-terrain | All-season |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc with E-boost ABS and ESC | Four-wheel disc with E-boost ABS and ESC | Four-wheel disc with E-boost ABS and ESC |
| Front suspension | McPherson strut | McPherson strut with hydraulic rebound stops | McPherson strut with Smart Frequency Damper technology |
| Rear suspension | Four-link independent | Four-link independent | Four-link independent |
| Steering | Dual pinion rack electric power steering | Dual pinion rack electric power steering | Dual pinion rack electric power steering |
Fuel Economy by Drivetrain
| Configuration | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG | 28 MPG | 26 MPG |
| All-wheel drive, Elevation | 24 MPG | 28 MPG | 25 MPG |
| All-wheel drive, AT4 and Denali | 24 MPG | 26 MPG | 25 MPG |
EPA estimates, published at fueleconomy.gov. Your mileage will vary.
Key Features by Trim
The decision grid. S = standard, O = available, and Not std records that the feature is not standard equipment on that trim.
| Feature | Elevation | AT4 | Denali |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-inch Premium GMC Infotainment System | S | S | S |
| Google built-in | S | S | S |
| 11-inch Driver Information Center | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S |
| Heated rear outboard seats | Not std | Not std | S |
| Ventilated front seats | Not std | Not std | S |
| Leather-appointed seating | Not std | Not std | S |
| HD Surround Vision | O | O | S |
| Rear Camera Mirror | O | O | S |
| Wireless smartphone charging | O | Not std | Not std |
| Panoramic sunroof | O | O | O |
| AutoSense power liftgate | O | Not std | Not std |
| All-wheel drive | O | S | S |
| All-terrain tires | Not std | S | Not std |
| Front skid plate with steel underbody shield | Not std | S | Not std |
| Hill Descent Control | Not std | S | Not std |
Not std records that the feature is not standard equipment on that trim, not that it cannot be had. Full per-trim detail is on the Terrain trims page.
Safety and Compliance
Over 16 safety and driver assistance features are standard on every 2027 Terrain: Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, IntelliBeam and an HD Rear Vision Camera among them. Available equipment adds HD Surround Vision, the Rear Camera Mirror, a Cabin Glance interior camera, Rear Pedestrian Alert and Traffic Sign Recognition through Technology Package II. What the rating bodies publish is set out on the technology and safety page.
Warranty Coverage
| Coverage | Term |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper limited warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles, whichever comes first |
| Powertrain limited warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles, whichever comes first |
| Corrosion protection | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Rust-through protection | 6 years / 100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | Included; towing, unlock, flat tire change, jump-start and fuel delivery, 24/7 |
| First maintenance visit | 1 covered visit in the first 12 months: oil change, multi-point inspection and a 4-tire rotation |
Intervals and long-term ownership costs live on the Terrain maintenance schedule.
What These 2027 Terrain Numbers Mean in Practice
Translating the tables into decisions you actually make.
| The number | What it decides |
|---|---|
| 74.5 in wide, excluding mirrors | Fits a standard single garage bay with room to open a door, and a two-car bay without a second thought. Mirrors add width when you are threading a narrow opening; fold them. |
| 181.0 in long | Just over fifteen feet, which is short enough for a standard downtown parallel space and a 20-foot bay with a workbench at the end of it. |
| 37.1 ft turning circle | One movement in a school pickup loop and at most a three-point turn on a two-lane county road. This is the figure that decides whether a boat-ramp turnaround is easy. |
| 44.0 in front leg room | Comfortable for a six-foot-plus driver on a two-hour drive without pushing the seat into the second row. |
| 39.2 in second-row leg room | Two adults behind two adults works. Three across the back is a school run rather than a road trip. |
| 29.8 cu ft behind the second row | A week of groceries for four, or two large suitcases plus carry-ons, with the seats up. |
| About 1,184 to 1,252 pounds of payload | Five adults and their luggage, with margin. Load the cargo bay heavily and tow at the same time and this is what runs out first. |
If those thresholds fit, the Terrain is the right size. If any of them do not, the Terrain versus Acadia comparison covers the next size up.
Specifications FAQs
How long is a 2027 GMC Terrain?
181.0 inches, just over fifteen feet, on a 107.5-inch wheelbase. It is 74.5 inches wide excluding mirrors and 66.1 inches tall, or 66.5 inches on the AT4.
What is the curb weight of a 2027 Terrain?
3,446 pounds for a front-wheel-drive Elevation, 3,598 pounds with all-wheel drive, 3,687 pounds for the AT4 and 3,728 pounds for the Denali.
What is the payload capacity of a 2027 Terrain?
GMC publishes GVWR rather than payload. Subtracting curb weight from a 4,630-pound front-wheel-drive GVWR gives about 1,184 pounds, and from the 4,850-pound all-wheel-drive GVWR about 1,252 pounds on the Elevation, 1,163 on the AT4 and 1,122 on the Denali.
How big is the fuel tank in a 2027 Terrain?
14.8 gallons with front-wheel drive and 15.6 gallons with all-wheel drive. It takes regular unleaded.
What is the turning circle of a 2027 Terrain?
37.1 feet curb to curb, and it does not change with wheel size across the published 17-inch, 19-inch and 20-inch fitments.
See the numbers in person
Bring a tape measure if you like. We will pull the trim you want out front and you can check the garage clearance yourself.
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