Couple the ride to the already mentioned quiet interior and GM has a recipe for those that want a higher driving position, truck-like styling with a Buick (of old) ride quality. The 4-cylinder fits in nicely with these characteristics. Its lackadaisical performance does not promote spirited driving so it really works, if you are looking for this sort of thing. Both steering and brakes live up to expectations, which is to say that they are perfect for this vehicle.
It’s all about perceptions
At a starting price of $27,465, the Terrain goes head-to-head with the four aforementioned compact SUVs/CUVs. At a shade under $40,000 as tested, the Terrain loses some of its appeal, specifically compared to a fully-loaded Volkswagen Tiguan which retails for the same buck, and a 269-hp RAV4 Limited which rocks and has a lower MSRP by roughly $2,000.
If you like what the Terrain and Equinox deliver, there are no substitutes. For everything else, there are numerous alternatives in the same price range that may better suit the tiger in you...
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| At a starting price of $27,465, the Terrain goes head-to-head with the four aforementioned compact SUVs/CUVs. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
It’s all about perceptions
At a starting price of $27,465, the Terrain goes head-to-head with the four aforementioned compact SUVs/CUVs. At a shade under $40,000 as tested, the Terrain loses some of its appeal, specifically compared to a fully-loaded Volkswagen Tiguan which retails for the same buck, and a 269-hp RAV4 Limited which rocks and has a lower MSRP by roughly $2,000.
If you like what the Terrain and Equinox deliver, there are no substitutes. For everything else, there are numerous alternatives in the same price range that may better suit the tiger in you...
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