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| The 2013 Denali Terrain-a small SUV that gets very good fuel economy. |
GMC debuted the 2013
Terrain Denali tonight at HighLine Studios in New York City. The luxury small Terrain is the seventh Denali model.
Sales for all Denali models increased 79 percent from 2010 to 2011.
More power, same efficiency
The Terrain Denali comes with GM's new
3.6-liter V-6 engine with direct injection and continuously variable
valve timing with 301 horsepower and 272 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is also expected to deliver the same fuel economy as the previous model and engine. The fuel economy is achieved through weight reductions in the new engine.
Terrain’s standard Ecotec 2.4-liter I-4 with direct injection and
continuously variable valve timing is also availabl delivering 32
highway mpg (2WD model). Front-wheel drive is standard on Terrain
Denali, with all-wheel drive available for both engines.
New dual-flow dampers are exclusive to the Terrain Denali’s
suspension system. This technology provides a smoother ride and improved
handling by controlling suspension dampening across a broader range of
driving conditions.
Design
Models with the 2.4L engine feature 18-inch wheels, while the V-6 engine
is paired with 19-inch wheels.
Inside and out, the 2013 Terrain Denali features high-end details.
Models with the 2.4L engine feature 18-inch wheels, while the V-6-equipped
model is paired with 19-inch wheels. Other Denali-specific exterior features
include: signature chrome grille, satin chrome accents,
body
color front and rear fascias, body color rocker panels with satin chrome
molding,
new headlamp
and taillamp designs, dual chrome finish exhaust outlets (single outlet on
2.4L).
Terrain Denali’s cabin updates are highlighted by Soft-touch Jet Black
leather lines the seats and door inserts and is accented with contrast
stitching and red accent lighting. Other Denali-exclusive interior details
include: Soft-touch instrument panel, a leather-wrapped steering wheel mahogany
wood trim accents, eight-way power driver and passenger seat
Technology
Many of GMC’s
technologies come standard with the Denali Terrain, including a color touch radio with IntelliLink. This new
infotainment system features a reconfigurable home screen; intuitive
voice commands; Bluetooth smartphone integration; control of streaming
internet radio apps such as
Pandora and
Stitcher; and iPod controls with Gracenote music database technology.
Forward collision alert and lane departure warning are standard on
Terrain Denali. They use the industry’s first single-camera
crash-avoidance system to visually and audibly warn drivers when a
collision is imminent or the vehicle crosses a lane marker.
In addition, side blind zone and rear cross traffic alert help avoid
collisions by using radar to watch spots the driver may not be able to
see – and provide visible and audible warnings.
Convenience features, such as a programmable power liftgate, are
standard on Terrain Denali. At the touch of a button, owners can access
the vehicle’s 63.9 cubic feet of cargo space (behind the first row),
while a memory function stops the liftgate at a chosen height to help
shorter drivers or accommodate low garage heights.
Available technologies include color touch navigation and a rear-seat entertainment system.
As with every new GMC, the Terrain Denali comes with six free months
of OnStar’s Directions and Connections plan. It includes Automatic Crash
Response, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, roadside assistance, emergency
services link, stolen vehicle assistance and remote door unlock.
Pricing and availability of the 2013 Terrain Denali and Terrain 3.6L
V-6 models will be announced closer to the on-sale date in the third
quarter of 2012.
