2019 GMC Terrain SLE

The 2019 Terrain is GMC's compact SUV, a more upscale take on the Chevrolet Equinox with a focus on comfort and tech. It drives smoothly and quietly, with a ride that soaks up bumps well, though the start-stop system can hesitate when pulling away. The cabin feels upscale for the class, and the rear seats fold flat for extra cargo room when you need it. Standard tech includes a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus available 4G Wi-Fi for passengers. Standard cloth seats and manual climate control set the SLE apart from the plusher SLT and Denali above it. It uses a 1.5L I4 making 170 horsepower, paired with a nine-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, good for 28 mpg combined. The SLE does without the SLT's or Denali's higher-output engine options, so it's the choice for buyers focused on fuel economy over power.