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. The SLE is the base trim, sitting below the SLT and the Denali, and it keeps things simple without the luxury extras of its siblings. Its 1.5L I4 makes 170 horsepower paired with a nine-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, which moves it with adequate confidence around town and on the highway, and returns 26 mpg combined. Standard Hill Descent Control helps on loose grades, and the leather-wrapped steering wheel feels nicer than you'd expect at this price point.