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The GMC Terrain in Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
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The GMC Terrain in Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
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The second generation Terrain has had some of the previous model’s external boxiness smoothed out. Reem Mohammed / The National
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The Denali model's interior in minimal black with wooden veneer trim. Reem Mohammed / The National
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The Terrain is distinguished by apostrophe-shaped headlights and the trademark big, brooding GMC grille. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Stereo controls on the back of the steering wheel are a thoughtful touch. Reem Mohammed / The National
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The Denali carries a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine. Reem Mohammed / The National
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It has 252hp and 353Nm of torque. Reem Mohammed / The National
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The GMC Terrain in Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
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The GMC Terrain in Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
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The second generation Terrain has had some of the previous model’s external boxiness smoothed out. Reem Mohammed / The National
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The Denali model's interior in minimal black with wooden veneer trim. Reem Mohammed / The National
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The Terrain is distinguished by apostrophe-shaped headlights and the trademark big, brooding GMC grille. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Stereo controls on the back of the steering wheel are a thoughtful touch. Reem Mohammed / The National
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The Denali carries a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine. Reem Mohammed / The National
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It has 252hp and 353Nm of torque. Reem Mohammed / The National
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The GMC Terrain in Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
Road test: 2018 GMC Terrain
The SUV has generous capacity, yet lacks an X factor
Adam Workman
26 May, 2018
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