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GMC Terrain Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2027 GMC Terrain is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2027):

The GMC Terrain is offered in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.

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GMC Terrain Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2027Config 1 of 3Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 1.5L25
2027Config 2 of 3Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 1.5L26
2027Config 3 of 3Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 1.5L25
2026Config 1 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 1.5L27
2026Config 2 of 3Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 1.5L25
2026Config 3 of 3Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 1.5L25
2025Config 1 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 1.5L27
2025Config 2 of 2Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 1.5L25
2024Config 1 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 1.5L26
2024Config 2 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 1.5L25
2023Config 1 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 1.5L26
2023Config 2 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 1.5L26
2022Config 1 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 1.5L27
2022Config 2 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 1.5L26
2021Config 1 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 1.5L27
2021Config 2 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 1.5L26
2020Config 1 of 4Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 1.5L27
2020Config 2 of 4Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 1.5L26
2020Config 3 of 4Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.0L24
2020Config 4 of 4Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.0L23
2019Config 1 of 6Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 1.6L32
2019Config 2 of 6Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 1.6L32
2019Config 3 of 6Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 1.5L28
2019Config 4 of 6Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 1.5L26
2019Config 5 of 6Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.0L24
2019Config 6 of 6Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.0L23
2018Config 1 of 6Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 1.6L32
2018Config 2 of 6Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 1.6L32
2018Config 3 of 6Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 1.5L26
2018Config 4 of 6Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 1.5L28
2018Config 5 of 6Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.0L24
2018Config 6 of 6Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.0L23
2017Config 1 of 5Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L25
2017Config 2 of 5Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L23
2017Config 3 of 5Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L25
2017Config 4 of 5Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd6 3.6L20
2017Config 5 of 5Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd6 3.6L18
2016Config 1 of 5Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L26
2016Config 2 of 5Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L23
2016Config 3 of 5Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L26
2016Config 4 of 5Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd6 3.6L20
2016Config 5 of 5Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd6 3.6L18
2015Config 1 of 5Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L23
2015Config 2 of 5Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L26
2015Config 3 of 5Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L26
2015Config 4 of 5Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd6 3.6L19
2015Config 5 of 5Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd6 3.6L19

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

GMC Terrain data analysis

How to read this GMC Terrain data

This page lists every 2015 through 2027 GMC Terrain record we hold for this measurement — 47 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these GMC Terrain figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The GMC Terrain record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Terrain Drivetrain

Is the GMC Terrain front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The GMC Terrain is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the GMC Terrain come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the GMC Terrain. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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