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DETROIT – At the core of the reinvention of General Motors is a promise to deliver customers greater value with strong new products. For the new 2010 GMC Terrain, that means taking the brand’s 100 year-plus tradition of engineering and capability and presenting it in a smaller, more fuel-efficient package for today’s buyers.

“Yukon, Acadia and now Terrain – we’re continuing to build on the successful formula of taking the bold styling, premium features and functionality our customers have come to expect from our full-size truck products and creating smaller vehicles to appeal to a broader audience,” said Susan Docherty, general manager of Buick GMC. “Although it’s smaller on the outside, Terrain offers more on the inside. We believe it will attract customers by giving them totally new choices without compromising what it means to own a GMC.”

The 2010 GMC Terrain is prepared to deliver for its owners in 10 notable ways:

Design – the bold, strong look of a GMC 1. Design: The Terrain has the bold design of a GMC SUV, with the commanding outward view that many customers appreciate. The Terrain’s front end, with squared-off edges and flared fenders, appeals to those who want something stronger looking than the typical “soft road” vehicle.

“We wanted to carve the GMC Terrain away from the pack and establish its identity as a powerful, fresh small SUV with a confident and strong stance,” said John Cafaro Jr., director of exterior design. “The Terrain has a look all its own that reflects GMC’s professional grade legacy and communicates a sense of tailored toughness and passionate craftsmanship.”

Terrain also has a GMC-signature three-element grille accented by a prominent chrome surround and projector-beam headlamps mounted in large, chrome-accented rectangular housings.

2. Fuel economy: When equipped with the new 2.4L direct injected Ecotec engine and six-speed automatic transmission, the Terrain is EPA-rated at 22 mpg in the city and a segment-leading 32 mpg on the highway (FWD model). That’s not just a little better than the competition … it’s a lot better.

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