GMC Acadia and Terrain Named to US News’ List of the Best New SUVs Under $30,000 in 2020
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If you’re looking for a well-equipped SUV with a budget-friendly price tag, GMC has two models worth considering. Named to U.S. News & World Report’s list of the Best New SUVs Under $30,000 in 2020, the GMC Acadia and GMC Terrain offer impressive powertrains, well-appointed cabins, and advanced tech.
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2020 GMC Acadia
The 2020 GMC Acadia has plenty of seating thanks to three rows and a long list of standard features. These include connectivity tech like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, comfort amenities like tri-zone automatic climate control, and tech options like satellite radio.
U.S. News and World Report writers Jaclyn Trop and Adrian Taylor point out that the Acadia offers even more standard safety tech in the 2020 model:
- Rearview camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Blind Spot Monitoring with Lane Change Alert
- Teen Driver system
2020 GMC Terrain
Just like its sibling, the GMC Terrain also offers additional driver-assist technologies as standard features in the 2020 model. These include forward collision warning, front pedestrian braking, and forward automatic emergency braking. Also standard are the Teen Driver system and a rearview camera.
“The 2020 GMC Terrain features comfortable seating in both rows, a ton of standard safety features, and a classy cabin,” according to Trop and Taylor.
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The standard 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission is rated at 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. For more power, opt for the available 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine (also paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission) for ratings of 252 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
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Staying connected and entertained is easy in the 2020 Terrain thanks to 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability and the GMC Infotainment System. It is also equipped with either a 7-inch or 8-inch diagonal touch screen and smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
DeAnn Owens is a Dayton transplant by way of the Windy City, yet considers herself to be a California girl at heart even though she’s only visited there once. To get through the dreaded allergy season unique to the Miami Valley, she reads, writes, complains about the weather, and enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and their newest addition, a Boston terrier puppy that is now in charge of all their lives. In the future, she hopes to write a novel and travel through time. See more articles by DeAnn.