When looking at the GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox, what makes them different? They're both compact crossovers offering many of the same features and similar pricing. But they do have some key differences in terms of how they look and how they drive. In this article, we'll look at these differences so you can decide which one is right for you!

Design & Style

  • Exterior Design

 Regarding exterior Design, the 2023 GMC Terrain and 2023 Chevrolet Equinox are both winners. These vehicles have a sleek look that makes them stand out from other cars on the road.

The GMC Terrain has a more rounded shape than its competitor and sharp headlights that give it an elegant look. The Equinox has sharper lines around its grille and headlights, giving it a sporty appearance that makes you want to take this car out for a drive in no time flat!

  • Interior Design   

The interior of the GMC Terrain is much more spacious than that of the Chevrolet Equinox, but it doesn't feel like you're driving around in an SUV. It's comfortable and easy to use, with plenty of room for five passengers (or six if you fold down the back seat). The front seats are supportive and offer excellent lumbar support, making them suitable for long drives. The rear seat offers ample legroom, so even tall passengers won't feel cramped on long trips.

The Chevy's interior has slightly less legroom in both rows-it feels cramped compared with its competitor-and there isn't as much storage space throughout the cabin either. The front seats are comfortable and offer plenty of support for those long commutes or road trips through the mountains (or traffic jams). However, taller passengers might find their knees hitting against the dashboard-but this isn't uncommon among crossovers with sloping roof lines.

Technology & Safety  

Both vehicles come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, which allows you to connect your smartphone for hands-free calling, texting, music streaming, and more. The Terrain also offers an optional 4G LTE WiFi hotspot that helps keep your passengers connected while on the road.

The Terrain offers more advanced safety features than its counterpart, including forward collision warning with automatic braking and pedestrian detection capability; lane keeping assist; rear cross-traffic alert; blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert system (Lane Change Alert).

Performance

The GMC Terrain is available with either a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a 3.6-liter V6, while the Chevrolet Equinox offers only one option: a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The base model of both vehicles comes with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission; however, you can choose the all-wheel drive on either model if you want more traction in inclement weather or off-road situations.

The V6 option for the Terrain gives it better acceleration than its competitor, but it costs more money at purchase time, and fuel economy isn't as good (but still better than average).

The Bottom Line    

In the end, we have to give the win to GMC. The Terrain has everything you need in a small SUV-a stylish exterior, a spacious interior, and great safety features-and it's built by one of America's most trusted automakers.

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