GMC 2011 terrain Brochure & Specs page 10

r I D e a N D H a N D l I N G
UNLIMITED RANGE OF MOTION.
terrain has the strength and flexibility to manage changing conditions with confidence.
When the road resists, it pushes back with suspension, braking and stability control
systems designed to provide excellent on-road feel and handling characteristics.
a f e e l f o r t H e r o a D
terrain's suspension system features a compact strut-type front suspension and an
independent, four-link design with coil springs in the rear. the suspension is tight and
offers a crisp response to give you a feel for the road, without all of the harshness.
I m P r e S S I V e t r a I l e r I N G c a P a b I l I t Y 2
With an available receiver hitch, terrain 2.4l I-4 engine models can trailer up to
1500 pounds. equipped with the 3.0l V-6 engine, terrain offers unsurpassed
maximum trailering capacity in its class—up to 3500 pounds. In practical terms,
the I-4 is great for trailering a pair of jet skis or motorcycle, while the V-6 can
handle most single-axle camping trailers.
S t a b I l I t Y c o N t r o l
the Stabilitrak stability control system helps you stay on the path you are steering
in bad weather or on uneven road surfaces. this system senses when your vehicle
is not responding to your steering inputs, then adjusts engine speed and braking
pressure to any individual wheel to help maintain directional control.
f I G U r e 6 : I N t e l l I G e N t a l l - W H e e l D r I V e ( a W D )
When you need extra traction, available aWD automatically adapts to changing
road conditions for improved handling. the system sends the maximum amount
of torque specific to each wheel when extra traction is needed, and adjusts as
needed to help you maintain control. thanks to direct-injection engine technology,
terrain features best-in-class aWD highway fuel economy and a best-in-class aWD
highway cruising range. 1
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H I l l H o l D
on a hill or a steep incline,
the moment you take
your foot off the gas, Hill
Hold takes over to prevent
terrain from rolling back-
wards. Sensing a potential
"rollback," Hill Hold uses
full brake pressure to hold
the vehicle in place during
the switch between brake
and accelerator pedals,
giving you time to apply
power and pull away.
r e a r V I e W P e r S P e c t I V e
every terrain is equipped
with a rearview camera
System to help you navigate
a driveway, parking space
or trailer hitch more effec-
tively. as soon as you shift
into reverse, a view of
what's behind you is dis-
played in a portion of the
rearview mirror. on select
models, when touch-Screen
Navigation is ordered, the
camera display is integrated
into the NaV screen.
Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated
1
assuming a base vehicle, except for any
option(s) necessary to achieve the rating,
plus driver. The weight of other optional
equipment, passengers and cargo will
reduce the maximum trailer weight your
vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for
additional details. 2 EPA-estimated 29
mpg hwy I-4 AWD. Based on 2010 GM Compact
SUV-Crossover segment.
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