GMC Terrain vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
Years produced2010-Present | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$28,150 | MSRP$24,490 |
Listings9489 | Listings9564 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary“Terrain” is a misnomer as applied to this compact crossover SUV from GMC. The name suggests far more off-roading capability than is available from this restyled Chevy Equinox, and the new AT4 trim level, which equips the 2022 GMC Terrain with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), “sport-terrain” tires, and a steel front skid plate, ought to come with a disclaimer. Based on our testing, the new 2022 Terrain AT4 is all show and no go, as in: “No, you can’t go there in this small SUV.” Not without damaging it, anyway. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small-crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavor to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 170 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower170 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 170 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower170 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space29.6 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3449 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height65.4 in | Height63.4 in |
Length182.3 in | Length172.6 in |
Width72.4 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase107.3 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1015 lbs | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2010-Present | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $28,150 | $24,490 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | “Terrain” is a misnomer as applied to this compact crossover SUV from GMC. The name suggests far more off-roading capability than is available from this restyled Chevy Equinox, and the new AT4 trim level, which equips the 2022 GMC Terrain with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), “sport-terrain” tires, and a steel front skid plate, ought to come with a disclaimer. Based on our testing, the new 2022 Terrain AT4 is all show and no go, as in: “No, you can’t go there in this small SUV.” Not without damaging it, anyway. | The Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small-crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavor to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 170 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 5600 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 170 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 5600 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 29.6 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3449 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 65.4 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1015 lbs | 1104 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |

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