The 2020 GMC Terrain is in a class of its own, with an exterior that features a refined grille and signature C-shape lighting, catching your attention with every detail. Each model offers a comfortable ride and a long list of standard features. Let’s compare it to the 2020 Toyota RAV4 and you will see for yourself. Reliable Buick GMC is here to help you make your decision about your next compact SUV. Stop by and take a look at the GMC today.
Design
The GMC Terrain is a two-row compact SUV, with comfortable seating for five and a generous amount of rear-seat legroom. The Terrain blends contemporary styling and premium soft-touch materials to make your trip feel first class, with upgraded power seating adjustments, heated seats, leather upholstery, and a heated steering wheel. The Terrain utilizes every inch of space so you can transport cargo with 29.6 cubic feet of space behind the rear seat and 63.3 cubic feet with the rear seat folded down. You get the added room for hauling items up to eight feet long with the front passenger seat that can fold flat. The Terrain comes in four trims: SL, SLE, SLT, and Denali. All-wheel drive is available in every trim but the base trim.
The Toyota RAV4 seats five people on its cloth upholstery. Taller passengers may wish for a little more headroom, and front passengers could benefit from more seat adjustments for support on longer trips. It offers quality cabin materials and a six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, and a four-way manually adjustable passenger seat. You can upgrade to additional features, including an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, synthetic leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The RAV4 gets 37.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat and 69.8 cubic feet with its back seats folded down. It comes in six trims: LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, Limited and a new TRD Off-Road model.
Safety and Tech Features
The GMC Terrain has numerous standard advanced safety features for 2020. In addition to forward automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, a following distance indicator, front pedestrian braking, and automatic high-beam headlights, every model comes with a rearview camera and a Teen Driver system. Its GMC infotainment system is straightforward and user-friendly; and it comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A standard 7-inch touch screen, four USB ports, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hotspot and six speakers is included. An impressive seven-speaker Bose sound system is available, and for your convenience, a proximity keyless entry and push-button start are also standard.
Standard safety features on all RAV4 models feature a rearview camera and Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 bundle of technologies. Included in this bundle are pre-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and lane departure warning. A 7-inch touch-screen infotainment system comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Amazon Alexa integration, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Satellite radio, a USB port, Bluetooth and voice recognition are also standard. You can also upgrade to a 9-inch screen, four additional USB ports, an 11-speaker JBL premium stereo and navigation.
Power/Fuel and Price
The Terrain’s base engine is a 170-horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder, but an optional efficient, powerful, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 252 horsepower is available. Both are turbocharged with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0-liter engine provides quick acceleration and higher towing capabilities. When properly equipped, you can to tow up to 3,500 pounds. Its base engine offers 26/30 mpg in the city and on the highway, while the 2.0-liter engine offers 22/28 mpg city and highway. Starting prices for the base SL trim is $25,000 and ranges to the Denali’s starting price at $38,300.
The Toyota RAV4 comes standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 203 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque. This comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This transmission delivers well-balanced handling with smooth and timely shifts, but the engine lacks enough torque to get you going quickly and can be loud under heavy throttle. Front-wheel drive is standard, with two optional all-wheel-drive systems. Its base engine provides the RAV4 with the ability to tow 1,500 lbs. Its estimated fuel economy is 28/35 mpg in the city and on the highway. Pricing for the RAV4 starts at $25,850 for the RAV4 LE and ranges to $35,180 for the RAV4 TRD Off-Road.
Overview
From its long list of standard features and impressive towing capabilities to its refined exterior; there’s a lot to like about the 2020 GMC Terrain that ranks it just above the 2020 Toyota RAV4. Come see for yourself at Reliable Buick GMC.