2025 GMC Terrain Denali Pictures, Release Date, MPG

2025 GMC Terrain Denali Pictures, Release Date, MPG  –  Thanks to a styling refresh, the 2025 GMC Terrain Denali looks bolder and more truck-like than previous iterations of this popular crossover. It still uses the same powertrain as before, but with a redesigned grille, the tweaked Terrain Denali has a big-truck look that certainly has its appeal.

If you like small trucks that look like their bigger siblings, then you’ll welcome the 2025 Terrain Denali’s facelift. Designers overhauled the front end and added new taillights, while eye-pleasing interior materials have been added. An AT4 trim has been added to the Terrain Denali lineup for the first time. It includes standard all-wheel drive, along with a skid plate up front for improved protection – and looks – as well as black painted aluminum wheels and beefier tires.  2025 GMC Terrain Denali Pictures

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Exterior and Interior

The firm seats are supportive,and very comfortable, even on long trips. While the seats and steering wheel are supposed to be heated, certain units – including this tester – are missing the functionality due to the global microchip shortage that continues to impact the auto industry. Once the semiconductors are available, customers will be able to have them installed at their local dealers free of charge.

2025 GMC Terrain Denali Specs

The Terrain Denali comes with standard convenience items like set-it-and-forget-it automatic exterior lights, heated power-adjustable mirrors, a 12-volt outlet in the cargo area (great for plugging in a cooler for a road trip), USB charging ports front and back, remote start, and rear air vents (surprisingly rare in this and other segments).

This tester came equipped with an optional head-up display, which projects information onto a small screen that pops up from the dashboard. It’s not as fancy or sophisticated as technologies used on more luxurious vehicles that project directly onto the windshield, but it does a good job of keeping the driver’s eyes on the road. This unit was also fitted with an optional seven-speaker audio system, but it wasn’t especially impressive.

Engine and Performance

An identical 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine powers all Terrain Denali variants. When you need to pound the pedal to pass on the highway or when you’re starting from a dead stop, its 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque, which peaks at 2,000 rpm, are a pleasant boost. 2025 GMC Terrain Denali Pictures

Whether commuting to work, dropping the kids off at school, or hauling a load of goods to the cottage on the weekend, the Terrain Denali is up to the job. While it seats five, the middle seat in the back row is not as comfortable as the outboard seats, so long road trips for the middle passenger will be less than comfortable. While this is no off-roader, the Terrain Denali is perfectly suitable for romps to the cottage. No, it’s not built for serious rock-crawling, but the AT4 trim in particular can venture farther off-pavement than the average crossover like this. Regardless of trim, towing capacity is capped at 680 kg (1,500 lb).

2025 GMC Terrain Denali Fuel Economy

According to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), the all-wheel-drive Terrain Denali consumes 9.6 L/100 km in the city, 8.3 on the highway, and 9.0 combined. This tester did a bit better, burning an average of 8.8 L/100 km, although driving was done with the all-wheel drive system decoupled.  2025 GMC Terrain Denali Pictures

The Terrain Denali feels solid and steady. It’s easy to drive and maneuver. The nine-speed automatic transmission is exceptionally smooth and never seems confused about which gear it should pick. Most trims are equipped with all-wheel drive; only the entry-level SLE has standard front-wheel drive. The Terrain Denali is also unique in that its all-wheel drive system can be deactivated, while different drive modes can be selected to tailor the powertrain and various systems to conditions. That includes an off-road setting for the AT4 version, although it wasn’t used during this test.

2025 GMC Terrain Denali Safety Features

Although the top Denali trim level and several optional upgrades are the only ways to access some of the many useful safety features included throughout the Terrain Denali. The following features are standard: automatic high-beam headlamps, lane departure warning and keeping assistance, automated emergency braking with pedestrian recognition, front collision warning, and a follow distance indicator (though the latter is a little pointless without adaptive cruise control). 2025 GMC Terrain Denali Pictures

Also standard is a so-called teen driver mode that can be used to limit certain features, as well as turn on all safety systems the vehicle is equipped with. It even offers an in-vehicle report card on driving habits. Meanwhile, a rear seat reminder feature prompts the driver to check the back seat for children before leaving the vehicle. Other advanced safety features are only available as options, or come standard with the Denali, adaptive cruise control, and a unique driver’s seat that can vibrate to warn of a potential collision

2025 GMC Terrain Denali Price and Release Date

Compared to rivals like the Ford Escape or the Jeep Compass, the Terrain Denali doesn’t stand out in any particular way. Like the competition, it’s a practical vehicle with room for five, lots of space for cargo for its size, and modest towing abilities. It’s also priced competitively amongst its rivals. The entry-level SLE starts at $30,598 before tax but including a non-negotiable freight charge of $1,995. All-wheel drive adds another $2,400 to the asking price. Options and extras can, of course, push those prices higher, as was the case with this tester that rang in at nearly $43,000 before tax.  2025 GMC Terrain Denali Pictures

The 2025 GMC Terrain Denali’s facelift is a welcome upgrade in appearance, especially for those who like the big-truck look. The interior is eye-pleasing, and everything works the way it should. No, you won’t impress the neighbours with a new Terrain Denali parked in your driveway, but you will be able to take advantage of its ability to haul cargo and people with ease. Whether running errands or commuting to work, this crossover is handsome and handy.