The 2023 GMC Terrain and the 2023 Hyundai Kona are today's most popular cars. They're both compact SUVs with plenty of functionality for families, but some important differences can influence your purchasing decision.

In this article, we'll compare these two models in terms of style and performance so you can decide which one is right for you!

Design & Style

  • Exterior Design 

The 2023 GMC Terrain is a larger vehicle than the Hyundai Kona. It has a length of 182 inches, while the Kona's length is 165 inches. The Terrain also has an additional 8 inches in wheelbase and 4 inches in width.

The front grille on both vehicles is similar, but the GMC's headlights are more pronounced, and the LED strips in its bumper are more visible than those on Hyundai's car. The Terrain has a longer wheelbase than its competitor; this gives it more room for passengers and cargo alike-but it also makes it less maneuverable around tight corners or parking lots!

The Hyundai Kona has a few distinguishing features as well: Its headlights are slightly lower than on other compacts, giving its overall look an athletic appearance; they give off a strong horizontal line across each side of its face when viewed from above or below at night time; this gives it an edgy look compared to other vehicles in its segment (which tend toward rounder shapes).

  • Interior Design   

One of the biggest differences between these two vehicles is their interior design. Unlike what you'd find in other trucks today, the 2023 GMC Terrain has a more traditional interior with a dash. It's simple but works well and is easy to understand at first glance. The Kona has an unconventional layout inside its cab; while there are still two seats up front and one in back, they're arranged differently than what you'll find in most modern vehicles. There's also no center console because there isn't much room for one-it would get in your way anyway!

Technology & Safety  

The GMC Terrain has a standard rearview camera, while the Hyundai Kona does not. The GMC Terrain offers an optional blind spot monitoring system to help alert you to vehicles in your vehicle's blind spots. The Hyundai Kona doesn't offer a lane departure warning system or cross-traffic alert. Still, its available adaptive cruise control has a collision mitigation braking feature that can apply the brakes if it senses an impending crash with another vehicle.

Performance

The Terrain offers more power, with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine that produces 175 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the Kona's base engine is only 1.6 liters with 130 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque. However, it offers an optional upgrade to get more power from its electric motor (up to 200 combined horsepower).

The GMC also has an edge in fuel economy: It gets up to 32 mpg city/25 highway compared with 29/26 for the Hyundai (and 26/24 for front-wheel drive models).

The Bottom Line    

If you want a truck that can handle anything you throw at it while still being comfortable for daily use, go with the GMC Terrain. The Kona may have more room inside but won't provide as much protection if there's an accident or other issue on the road.

Ready to Schedule a 2023 GMC Terrain Van Test Drive Today?

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