Elevation Edition AWD
What the Elevation Edition adds over the SLE
| Spec | SLE | Elevation Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.9 gal | 15.6 gal |
| Tire size | P225/65R17 | P235/50R19 |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.7 ft | 20.8 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: All Wheel Drive (AWD), Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert (GMC Pro Safety Plus), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (GMC Pro Safety Plus), Rear Park Assist (GMC Pro Safety Plus / Tech Package), Rear Vision Camera (standard); HD Rear Vision Camera (standard on SLT and AT4, available on SLE)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 300 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 288 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 63.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 29.6 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 65.4 in |
| Overall length | 182.3 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1500 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.5L turbo DOHC DI VVT with automatic stop/start |
| Valve configuration | Dual overhead camshafts; four valves per cylinder |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 175 hp |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.6 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.7 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 20.8 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Four-link independent rear suspension |
Tires
| Tire size | P235/50R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety16 std · 0 opt
- Front Pedestrian Braking (GMC Pro Safety standard)
- Forward Collision Alert (GMC Pro Safety standard)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (GMC Pro Safety Plus)
- Dual-stage frontal airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (GMC Pro Safety standard)
- Lane Keep Assist (GMC Pro Safety standard)
- Roof-rail side-impact for front and rear outboard seating positions
- Thorax side-impact for driver and front passenger
- Rear Park Assist (GMC Pro Safety Plus / Tech Package)
- Following Distance Indicator (GMC Pro Safety standard)
- Four-wheel disc with ABS and ESC; Duralife™ rotors with low-drag calipers
- IntelliBeam automatic high beams (GMC Pro Safety standard)
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert (GMC Pro Safety Plus)
- Passenger Sensing System (airbag)
- Rear Vision Camera (standard); HD Rear Vision Camera (standard on SLT and AT4, available on SLE)
- Tire Pressure Monitor System with Tire Fill Alert
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- All Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Automatic Stop/Start (1.5L turbo engine)
- Electronic Precision Shift (Hydra-Matic 9T45 nine-speed automatic)
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Terrain. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Elevation Edition
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 GMC Terrain Elevation Edition add over the SLE?
Against the SLE, 5 features become standard that the SLE does not and 4 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.