The 2026 GMC Terrain vs. the Competition

Its legendary name speaks volumes about its heritage. However, the Ford Bronco Sport is made to combine utility with capability. It is only available with all-wheel drive, with a choice of a turbocharged three-cylinder or a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. There are four trim levels: Big Bend, Heritage, Outer Banks, and Badlands.

• In terms of fuel economy, the Terrain with all-wheel drive is better, with EPA ratings of 24 MPG in the city, 28 MPG on the highway, and 25 MPG combined. The 4X4 Bronco Sport can only achieve a rated 21 MPG in the city, 27 MPG on the highway, and 25 MPG combined. 
• The GMC Premium 15.0-inch infotainment screen is standard on all Terrain models. The Bronco Sport only offers a 13.2-inch system that is slower in processing. 
• Up front, the Terrain has more legroom (43.9 inches vs 42.4 inches), letting drivers stretch out on longer distances. 
• In turn, rear-seat passengers may have less legroom in the Bronco Sport. It has 36.9 inches of leg space compared to the Terrain’s 39.7 inches. 
• While Ford emphasizes a more rugged approach with their Bronco Sport, GMC offers a Terrain that fits everybody’s needs and wants. Take the Denali trim – our most luxurious offering – with a wider array of standard features and soft trim to coddle you.

The Toyota RAV4 is all-new for 2026, featuring a new design inside and out and an all-hybrid driveline lineup. The standard hybrid engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, while the plug-in hybrid is based on the same motor set. There are a total of nine trim levels in this year’s lineup, including the rugged Woodland and Woodland PHEV, along with a PHEV GR Sport.

• The Terrain’s 15.0-inch infotainment screen is standard on all models. The RAV4 only offers a standard 10.5-inch screen, with an available 12.9-inch version on higher models.  Plus, you get eight different camera views in the GMC. 
• Up front, the Terrain has more legroom (43.9 inches vs 41.0 inches), letting drivers stretch out on longer distances.
• The RAV4 Woodland is a way to attract adventure-seeking customers. However, the Terrain AT4 offers more to fill the needs of those who go deep into the woods. The AT4 is equipped with a front skid plate, off-road-tuned suspension, and a lifted ride height. 
• For the money, the Terrain Elevation offers more for less – $1,700 to be exact, compared to the RAV4 LE.
• Did you know there are more places to take your Terrain in for service than there are for the RAV4? There are more than 4,000 GM Certified Service Centers that welcome your GMC compared to over 1,250 Toyota dealers.

The Tucson is both stylish and efficient, while carrying up to five people inside its SUV shell. It is offered with three drivelines: a 2.5-liter gas engine, a hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid. You also have a choice of six gas, four hybrid, and two plug-in hybrid models. You can choose between front- or all-wheel drive.

• The Tucson’s standard gasoline engine cannot match the Terrain’s 203 pound-feet of torque with all-wheel drive. 
• The Terrain’s 15.0-inch infotainment screen is standard on all models. The Tucson only offers a standard 12.3-inch screen. Plus, you get eight different camera views in the GMC.
• Up front, the Terrain has more legroom (43.9 inches vs 41.4 inches), letting drivers stretch out on longer distances.
• The Tucson XRT is a way to attract adventure-seeking customers. However, the Terrain AT4 offers more to fill the needs of those who go deep into the woods. The AT4 is equipped with a front skid plate, off-road-tuned suspension, and a lifted ride height.
• To get service for your Terrain, there are more than 4,000 GM Certified Service Centers available to take care of your GMC than there are Hyundai dealers.

Honda’s popular SUV features a bold design, five-passenger seating, and expansive cargo space. Powered by either a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine or a 2.0-liter hybrid driveline, driving either the front- or all four wheels. There are eight trim levels available, including the rugged TrailSport Hybrid model.

• The CR-V’s standard turbocharged engine cannot match the Terrain’s 203 pound-feet of torque with all-wheel drive.
• The GMC Terrain comes standard with a 15.0-inch infotainment touchscreen display, which is larger than any of the displays on the CR-V. Plus, you get eight different camera views in the GMC.
• The CR-V comes standard with a continuously variable transmission. However, you get the smooth shifting of an eight-speed transmission on Terrain all-wheel drive models.
• Up front, the Terrain has more legroom (43.9 inches vs 41.3 inches), letting drivers stretch out on longer distances.
• For the money, the Terrain Elevation offers more for less – $720 to be exact, compared to the CR-V LX.