Used 2022 GMC Terrain for Sale nearHuntsville, AL

Compare 2022 GMC Terrain Trims

The 2022 GMC Terrain offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to more luxurious models, all featuring efficient engines and versatile drivetrains.

• Starting at $18,685
• Best MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 30 hwy
• Most Popular: SLT AWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

SLE FWD — "Who It's For"

The SLE FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly option without sacrificing essential features.

• Avg. market price: $18,685 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 1,466 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View SLE FWD listings

SLE AWD — "Who It's For"

The SLE AWD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive without a hefty price tag, offering great features at a competitive price.

• Avg. market price: $19,317 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 1,734 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View SLE AWD listings

SLT FWD — "Who It's For"

The SLT FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a standard trim with added comforts and features without going over budget.

• Avg. market price: $20,193 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 792 listings
• View SLT FWD listings

SLT AWD — "Who It's For"

The SLT AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty trim with all-wheel drive and a host of premium features.

• Avg. market price: $20,964 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 1,828 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View SLT AWD listings

AT4 AWD — "Who It's For"

The AT4 AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty trim with off-road capability and advanced features.

• Avg. market price: $22,595 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 668 listings
• View AT4 AWD listings

Denali AWD — "Who It's For"

The Denali AWD is the pick for shoppers who want luxury features and a premium driving experience in a compact SUV.

• Avg. market price: $24,222 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 1,076 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View Denali AWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — SLT AWD

With 1,828 active listings, the SLT AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — SLE FWD

At $18,685 avg market price — below the lineup median of $20,578 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse SLE FWD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — SLE FWD

The SLE FWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup at 25/30 MPG/MPGe.

Browse SLE FWD listings

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 12, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2022 GMC Terrain cost?

Prices have softened 9.57% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,890 listings available, which suggests a healthy amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2022 GMC Terrain a good car?

Yes — the 2022 GMC Terrain earns a 4.8/5 user rating and a 6.7/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Form and function at 9/10.

Drivers consistently praise the comfort, smooth driving experience, and snowy-weather confidence, and they also like the safety features and easy-to-live-with tech. The Terrain’s comfort-focused setup and useful feature set fit you well if you want a compact crossover that feels relaxed and straightforward in daily use.

The trade-offs are clear: it is described as sluggish, and the interior materials can feel cheap. It also does not deliver strong value for the money, even though the feature content is appealing. Good and great deals account for 34.5% of listings, which gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2022 GMC Terrain reliable?

Owners rate it 4.8/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

User feedback points to a reliable, dependable, and trouble-free ownership experience, especially for drivers who value comfort and confidence in snowy conditions. The expert testing also describes the powertrain as manageable once you stay in the torque band, and the transmission does a decent job of keeping the SUV in its sweet spot once it is rolling.

If you are buying used, the main long-term ownership risk is that the Terrain’s value proposition depends heavily on condition and equipment, so a well-kept example matters more than a bargain that needs work.

What should I look for when buying a used 2022 GMC Terrain?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 80.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still run a vehicle history report on any candidate and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the listing price is near the top of the range. Focus on overall condition, signs of prior damage, and whether the equipment on the vehicle matches what you expect from the trim and option package.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The SLE and SLT are more affordable and come with standard front-wheel drive, while the AT4 adds a bolder grille, black 17-inch alloy wheels, sport-terrain tires, and a steel front skid plate. The Denali adds a layer of luxury, but the base setup is still where you will see the biggest feature gaps.
• Powertrain: Every 2022 Terrain uses a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 170 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic. The engine is tuned for usable torque rather than quick acceleration, and the AT4 can switch between FWD and AWD modes.
• Safety package: Every model includes GMC Pro Safety with forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and a following distance indicator. GMC Pro Safety Plus adds adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-change assist, rear parking sensors, and a Safety Alert Seat; it is standard on Denali and optional on SLE, SLT, and AT4. A lane-centering function is not available.
• Infotainment: SLE gets a 7-inch touchscreen, while SLT, AT4, and Denali get an 8-inch touchscreen. Both systems include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, SiriusXM, and OnStar-connected services with a Wi-Fi hotspot. The larger screen can add connected navigation, natural voice recognition, and a Bose premium sound system.
• Fuel efficiency: The official EPA rating is 26 mpg, and the evaluation loop returned 26.2 mpg.

Which 2022 GMC Terrain trim should I buy?

The 2022 GMC Terrain is offered in 4 trim levels: SLE, SLT, AT4, Denali.

Here's the short version:

• SLE: This is the value-oriented starting point, and it gives you the core Terrain experience with the standard 7-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, and the full base safety package. It makes the most sense if you want the lowest entry price and do not need the extra equipment found higher up.
• SLT: This is the best-value trim if you want a more polished daily driver, because it upgrades you to the larger 8-inch touchscreen and opens the door to more available convenience and safety equipment. It is the sweet spot for shoppers who want more comfort and tech without jumping all the way to luxury pricing.
• AT4: This trim is for you if you want the rugged look and the standard all-wheel-drive setup, plus the blacked-out styling, sport-terrain tires, and skid plate. Just keep in mind that the testing summary says the appearance is more convincing than the actual off-road capability.
• Denali: This is the luxury-leaning choice, and it comes standard with the more advanced safety package. Choose it if you want the most upscale Terrain, but it is also the trim where value becomes harder to justify.

The standard safety package is on every trim, while the more advanced safety package is standard on Denali and optional on SLE, SLT, and AT4.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2022 GMC Terrain?

This is a moderate, selective-buyer market, so you can shop patiently but should move quickly on the right listing.

• Deal availability: 34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,890 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.57% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 80.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $20,875, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2022 GMC Terrain's resale value?

The current average of $20,875 sits slightly below last year's $23,083.

That softer pricing suggests the Terrain has become more accessible to used buyers, which can help demand in the near term. For a future seller, that means your resale outcome will depend heavily on how well your vehicle stands out on condition, mileage, and equipment.

Because the market has already adjusted downward, a clean, well-equipped example may hold up better than one that needs reconditioning or lacks desirable features. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.8/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 GMC Terrain safe?

The 2022 Terrain earns mostly Good crash-test scores from IIHS, but it receives a Marginal rating in the new side-impact test.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Every 2022 GMC Terrain has GMC Pro Safety as standard equipment, with forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and a following distance indicator. GMC Pro Safety Plus adds adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-change assist, rear parking sensors, and a Safety Alert Seat, and it is standard on Denali but optional on SLE, SLT, and AT4.

The main caveat is the Marginal side-impact result, and a lane-centering function is not available.

Should I buy a 2022 GMC Terrain or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2022 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2022 if:

• 34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 80.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.57% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.8/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2022 model adds the AT4 trim, which gives the Terrain a more rugged look and standard all-wheel drive.

The bottom line: If you want the 2022 Terrain’s comfort, easy-to-use tech, and improved rugged styling, it is a sensible year to target. If you are especially price-sensitive, you should still compare nearby model years, but the 2022 offers a good mix of softened pricing and solid inventory.

How does the 2022 GMC Terrain compare to the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2022 GMC Terrain:

• Pros: Comfortable, Easy-to-use technology, Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
• Cons: Sluggish performance, Interior materials feel cheap, Poor value for money.

2022 Chevrolet Equinox:

• Pros: Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance, Irritating transmission, Not much cargo space.

Our experts score the 2022 GMC Terrain 6.7/10 and the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox 6.8/10. The two SUVs are very close on paper, but the Equinox edges ahead slightly in expert scoring. The Terrain leans more into comfort and a more upscale-feeling presentation, while the Equinox is the more affordable option and has a slight advantage in fuel economy and used-price value.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.