Why are so many Dubuque new GMC Terrain owners in love with their vehicles?  When you start to examine all the features and benefits of this mid-size SUV, it becomes clear that this stylish set of wheels is a winner from bumper to bumper.  Runde GMC near Dubuque normally stocks a good selection of new Terrains for sale that you can check out 24/7 on their website.

The various trim levels that Dubuque new GMC Terrain shoppers can choose from include:  SLE, SLT, and Denali. Each of these is available in either a front-wheel-drive or an all-wheel-drive configuration.  

All-Wheel-Drive is the Way to Go

Most drivers in Dubuque will opt for the AWD version due to the steep hills and treacherous winters because let’s face it, there are some hills in Dubuque and East Dubuque that a FWD vehicle just isn’t going to go up when there is fresh snow on the road.  If you live in the local area, you know the feeling of going halfway up a steep, snow-covered street and then having to swing a 3-point turn and head back down … it’s not fun.  So even though it’s a little more costly, the AWD is the safest choice in this region and you’ll have the peace of mind that you’ll more than likely make that money back when you eventually go to trade-in or sell your Terrain.

Plenty of Get-Up-And-Go Under the Hood 

If you’re looking for a nice family vehicle that’s going to get you where you want to go fast and efficiently, then the Terrain is a really smart choice.   The standard engine in the Terrain is a 1.5 liter turbocharged four-cylinder that’s rated at 170 hp and 203 pound-feet of torque, but there is also an optional 2.0 liter turbocharged 4-banger that puts out an impressive 252 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.  To put that in perspective, Honda came out with the S2000 sports car back at the onset of the millennium and at that time, the S2000’s 2.0 liter with 240 horsepower put out the most horsepower per square inch of displacement for any mass-produced naturally aspirated vehicle engine.   If you’re familiar with the performance of the S2000 at all, you can imagine how much zip the new Terrain has with the optional 2.0L engine with 252hp … that’s some serious acceleration.

Check Your Vehicle’s Status from Anywhere with the MyGMC App

The Terrain comes with standard remote start on the vehicle’s fob, but a longer distance remote start is available through the MyGMC app and you’ll be able to start your vehicle from anywhere with this app.  You may have seen the GM commercial where someone on an airplane starts their vehicle via the app from their phone.  The plane lands a few minutes later and by the time the person is dropped off by a shuttle in the airport parking lot, their car is already warmed up.  (We should note that the MyGMC app comes with a one-month free trial when you purchase a new Terrain and then you can purchase additional months for a monthly fee if you choose to).  Besides starting the vehicle, the MyGMC app also provides you with a lot of real-time helpful information.  For instance you can view your fuel level, your exact tire pressure for each tire, your car’s remaining oil life, fuel efficiency, and your current odometer reading.  So you can pretty much keep tabs on your vehicle from your phone no matter where you are.

That’s not all …

There’s definitely a lot of room for passengers in the back seat of the GMC Terrain … and it’s actually roomier than you’d expect.  There’s also the option of folding the rear seats into a flat position so if you have something like a shelf unit, a dresser, or another medium-sized piece of furniture, you’ll be able to haul it without any trouble.  We should point out that the front passenger seat also folds flat so that gives you to ability to haul an 8-foot ladder or anything else up to eight feet in length.   The fact is, you’ll be hard pressed to find another vehicle in this price range that’s as versatile as the GMC Terrain.

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Overall, the Terrain is a nice and comfortable vehicle.  With an excellent safety rating, it would be a great choice for a small family or for a single person.  Dubuque new GMC Terrain shoppers can check out their vehicle of choice in person at Runde Auto Group.  We are are open 6 days a week and Runde’s has been serving the Tri-State area since 1927 in terms of both sales and service.  So give our GMC sales staff a call at 866-576-0797.  Dubuque new GMC Terrain customers are usually pretty particular and know exactly what they want.  Once they’ve done their research and decided that a Terrain will be their next vehicle, there’s usually nothing that will stop them from purchasing or leasing a vehicle.  However if a new Terrain just isn’t in your budget, you can always consider a used GMC Terrain.  Runde GMC near Dubuque puts all of our late-model used inventory through a thorough used vehicle inspection. This is part of the attention to detail that Runde Auto Group is known for by their long-time customers.  Here at Runde’s, certified eligible pre-owned vehicles are put through an even more rigorous inspection process … one that’s drawn out step-by-step by General Motors.  Since GMC Certified vehicles have a warranty that’s backed by GM, their inspection guidelines are quite stringent.  

Service with a Smile at Runde GMC

In addition to top-notch sales, the Runde GMC service department is the best around.  Scott Kramer and his team work tirelessly to ensure that your entire ownership experience is a smooth one.  You can schedule service with our GMC service department either by calling or by using our online scheduler.  Whether you’re in need of a tire rotation, a wheel balancing or even something as simple as a routine oil change, we want to be the service place you think of first. So please contact us with any questions you may have about Runde Auto Group or any of the services we offer. We are here to help.