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2020Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDPremium

2020 GMC Terrain FWD

EPA ID: 41753

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City MPG

Combined MPG

24MPG· Average

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2020 GMC Terrain FWD achieves an EPA-estimated 24 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 22 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 2L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic 9-spd, this small sport utility vehicle 2wd features Front-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2020 Terrain FWD produces approximately 350 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Terrain FWD performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,900, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $3,750 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Fuel TypePremium

Engine2L 4-cyl

AspirationTurbocharged

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions350 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemEquipped

GHG Score5/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$2,900

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $3,750

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

24.3

Impact vs EPA

$-31

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$544/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$13,860

42.4%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$10,938

33.5%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$7,459

22.8%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.2%

Total 5-Year Cost$32,656

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #23V339000·2023-06-02

critical

Component: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.

Campaign #20V668000·2020-12-15

critical

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

70.0 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 87 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 5.8 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.