NAIAS 2017: First look at the 2018 GMC Terrain

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Detroit - GMC unveiled its all-new 2018 GMC Terrain sports utility vehicle at a private event last night ahead of the North American International Auto Show, which kicks off today. 

Focusing in the design, luxury and choice of materials and finishes, the event turned the Museum of Contemporary Art into an exhibit of everything GMC. The 2018  Terrain shares a platform and many components from the Chevy Equinox. GMC is aiming for the Terrain to be a more luxurious option.

While redesigned from the ground up to look more luxurious and airy with a 'floating roof' design, the new Terrain also sheds 465 pounds from the previous model. The Terrain will come with three turbocharged engines mated to nine speed automatic gearboxes. 

All the tech expected of a modern GMC vehicle will be onboard with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, a 7-inch or 8-inch touchscreen console built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, surround vision cameras and the rear seat reminder plus the Teen Driver functionality are similarly onboard. Pricing is yet to be determined but shouldn't differ too much from the previous model.