New this year, the GMC Landscape comes back for the 2012 design year with small changes, mostly to its infotainment techniques.
The Landscape is the younger associate of the GMC household, the lesser of its two crossovers (the Acadia is the other). A close family associate of the Chevy Equinox, the Landscape stocks most of the Chevy's fantastic details, such as clean size, a relatively large inside, and a list of careful features for people and freight. Front-wheel travel is normal, with all-wheel travel an option, and the Landscape gets up to 32 mpg on the EPA freeway never-ending cycle, generating it your best option in a area that features the Honda Side, the Kia CR-V and the Toyota Venza.
The Terrain's a talked about in appearance, but it could switch down its extremely competitive look. Large, large bumpers size out in an extremely understand that way around the rim water wells, and they give the Landscape a look that's piece Tonka, piece unique. The straight position and the large, large grill are more typically GMC, and probably enough of a difference by themselves, from the softer-looking Equinox. The Terrain's cottage is much more typically styled--it's more smooth and carlike, with just the right amount of blocky aspect and metal reduce, more in track with the classy cottage of the more substantial Acadia.
Both powertrains available in the Landscape are told the Equinox, right down to their fantastic gas-mileage reviews. On platform automobiles, there's a 2.4-liter four-cylinder powerplant with immediate treatment, generating 182 hp. Enhanced editions have a 264-hp, 3.0-liter direct-injected V-6. Both are joined to six-speed automated, which in our experience could use some more accomplishment in its switch details and in the products trades themselves. Dig deeply into the four-cylinder, and you'll probably find it has a lot of energy for almost every need; we think the V-6 is only necessary if you're always completing all the Terrain's seating, or maxing out the six-cylinder's 3500-pound pulling potential.
Without a third-row carry, the Landscape might reach some household people as less useful, but we've found the Landscape quite relaxed, even for four parents. GM has created out fantastic space inside a clean offer, and installed the Landscape with very relaxed entrance container seating and a back common with enough assistance.The back carry glides over an eight-inch period so travelers or freight can get higher goal, and the seating flip to increase storage space up to 31.6 cubic legs. However, the Terrain's freight floorboards is high for its training, and the seating don't flip completely smooth. All editions have a big, deeply baseball glove box, a storage space bin over the middle bunch of handles, and an armrest storage space bin deeply enough to carry a small computer. Wind turbine and powertrain disturbance are admirably low in the six-cylinder designs, but four-cylinders have recognizable drivetrain whirs and ticks--one of the vintage soundtracks to the current direct-injection machines is a ticking as energy is provided, and it's very clear here, though the four-cylinder gets a noise-cancellation program that's used to cut down on recognized cottage disturbance.
Excellent protection lots are piece of the Landscape account. The NHTSA gives it four actors overall, while the IIHS calling it a Top Safety Select. Along with layer safety bags and steadiness management, a rearview photographic camera is standard--and necessary, since the Terrain's appearance brings about big shades areas.
Terrain’s audio system is upgraded to a seven-inch touch screen with a simplified display for easy operation. The screen layout is similar to that of a smartphone with easily identifiable application buttons. This standard touch screen also allows the standard rear camera image to be displayed on the larger screen for enhanced visibility when backing up.
New for 2012:
Available E85 FlexFuel capability on Ecotec 2.4L four-cylinder engine with federal emissions
Standard touch screen audio system featuring a seven-inch, high-definition, full-color display to control the AM/FM/XM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback capability.
Available GMC IntelliLink (interim availability) allows smartphone integration with the audio system through Bluetooth and USB for hands-free control via voice activation and steering wheel-mounted controls, and streaming stereo audio from the phone through services like PANDORA® internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio®.
Available audio system with navigation
Standard rearview camera now uses audio system display, eliminating inside rearview mirror display
Lane departure warning and forward collision alert (available only on SLT-2 with V-6)
18-inch chrome clad aluminum wheels available on SLE2 and SLT1; standard on SLT2
For late 2012 model year introduction, GMC will make IntelliLink available to Terrain buyers. It helps them customize their in-vehicle entertainment while still keeping their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. IntelliLink uses Bluetooth and USB to allow smart phone control via voice activation and steering wheel-mounted controls, and streaming stereo audio from the phone through services like PANDORA® Internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio®.
Terrain is offered in front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models, in SLE and SLT trim levels. All models include four-wheel disc brakes with StabiliTrak electronic stability control and traction control, as well as six standard air bags: dual frontal air bags; head curtain side air bags and pelvic/thorax seat-mounted side air bags. Customers may choose a 3.0L V-6 engine – also FlexFuel-capable on engines with federal emissions – that achieves an EPA-estimated 24 mpg on the highway.
Terrain design
Balanced, athletic stance characterized by bold, muscular fender flares offering a commanding view of the road.
Surfacing is angular yet refined, with a strong front-end appearance that features precise, squared-off edges.
Three-element grille, with a prominent chrome surround and projector-beam headlamps mounted in large, rectangular housings with chrome accents.
Premium interior is influenced by industrial sculpture, with contrasting stitching and fine materials that create a structured look throughout the cabin.
“Floating” center stack, highlighted by warm, ambient lighting, houses ergonomic comfort and convenience controls.
Standard, segment-exclusive MultiFlex sliding rear seat can be moved fore or aft nearly eight inches (200 mm), providing increased passenger comfort or greater rear cargo capacity.
The 60/40-split rear seatback offers additional configurations for passengers and cargo. The rear cargo area offers 31.6 cubic feet (894 liters) of storage, as well as one of the Terrain’s four auxiliary power outlets.
Terrain interior – standard and available features
The introduction of GMC IntelliLink combines with OnStar to bring segment-exclusive infotainment technology to Terrain at a time more and more consumers are buying smart phones. IntelliLink extends the OnStar experience from safety and security to information and entertainment by seamlessly integrating the capability of a smart phone into the vehicle so that hand-held phones may be safely stowed while driving. IntelliLink features:
Enhanced hands-free voice control system powered by Nuance®, which allows simple voice commands to initiate phone calls and select radio stations or media from portable MP3 players and smart phones.
PANDORA Internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio allow users to create personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres. IntelliLink integrates control of both of these apps for a driver-directed listening experience.
Gracenote® identifies the music collection on the driver’s USB device, MP3 player or smart phone and presents information such as artist name, genres and album cover art on the IntelliLink screen.
Upgraded USB connectivity adds the ability to play music files directly from flash memory devices, and gives the customer the ability to update IntelliLink with future feature enhancements.
IntelliLink joins standard and available features on the Terrain such as
New-for-2012 AM/FM/XM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback capability and seven-inch, touch screen, high definition, full-color display.
Standard rear-vision camera that provides a view of objects or people directly behind the vehicle.
Standard USB audio connectivity and MP3 playback for your portable music player – plug it in and control the features right from the radio or the optional steering wheel controls and USB thumb drives or (say USB enabled storage devices).
Standard SiriusXM Satellite Radio, which provides coast-to-coast tunes .
Available programmable power liftgate that can be set to open to a lower height, clearing garage obstructions or making it easier to reach for those of shorter stature.
Available remote vehicle start that can be used to automatically heat up a cold Terrain on a January morning or cool it down on a hot August afternoon.
Chassis and suspension
Terrain is built on a body-integral structure with single-piece body side stampings and targeted applications of high-strength steel. These elements create a solid, quiet driving experience.
Long, 112.5-inch (2,857 mm) wheelbase and wide front and rear tracks that support car-like ride and handling traits. The long wheelbase and wide tracks reduce body roll for a more stable driving experience.
Strong structure with four-wheel independent suspension system for greater control and driver feedback.
Rack-mounted electronic power steering on 2.4L-equipped models; hydraulic power rack-and-pinion steering on 3.0L V-6-equipped models.
Available all-wheel drive.
Standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control helps keeps the vehicle in its intended path in the event of an emergency maneuver.
Standard four-wheel anti-lock brakes with traction control.
Family of large wheels, including 17-inch and 18-inch aluminum and chrome-clad aluminum, with available 19-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels.
