2027 GMC Terrain · Trim vs trim

2027 GMC Terrain Elevation vs AT4: what's the difference?

The AT4 costs $8,700 more. It starts at $39,400, and the Elevation at $30,700. The AT4 adds , factory trailering equipment, an , and exterior trim. It also changes the , , wheels, tires, headlamps and seats. It gets 25 , 1 less than the Elevation's 26.

Our Terrain data has all three US 2027 retail , Elevation /AWD, AT4/Denali AWD, factory equipment , combined Elevation equipment packages, , Denali 20-inch wheels and block heater. It doesn't have paint and two-tone roof colors, interior colors, LPO/dealer , fleet/subscription/emissions/ship-through options and previous-year ; closed-order PCH accessory trailering package yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Elevation, as it comes
Elevation$30,700
AT4, as it comes
AT4$39,400

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatElevationAT4
Combined mpgElevation26 mpgAT425 mpg
City mpgElevation25 mpgAT424 mpg
Highway mpgElevation28 mpgAT426 mpg
Ground clearanceElevation5.8″AT46.5″
Parts
WhatElevationAT4
Rear axleElevationFront-wheel drive · unpowered rear axleAT4Selectable mechanical all-wheel drive
SuspensionElevationStandard MacPherson strut / rear 4-linkAT4AT4 off-road tuned suspension
WheelsElevation17-inch Grazen Metallic machined aluminum wheelsAT417-inch Dark Machined aluminum wheels
TiresElevation235/65R17 all-seasonAT4235/65R17 all-terrain
Skid platesElevationNoneAT4AT4 steel front skid plate and underbody shield
HeadlampsElevationLED headlamps and taillampsAT4Animated walk-up / departure headlamps and taillamps
SeatsElevationPremium clothAT4Forest Storm cloth / CoreTec
Exterior trimElevationNoneAT4Brushed aluminum roof rails
Equipment
WhatElevationAT4
AutoSense hands-free power liftgateElevationNot includedAT4Yes
Wireless phone chargingElevationNot includedAT4Yes
Dual-zone automatic climate controlElevationNot includedAT4Yes
8-way power driver seat with lumbarElevationNot includedAT4Yes
RainSense wipers and heated wiper parkElevationNot includedAT4Yes
Universal Home Remote and overhead sunglass storageElevationNot includedAT4Yes
LED front fog lampsElevationNot includedAT4Yes
Factory trailering package and hitchElevationNot includedAT4Yes
AT4-exclusive Terrain ModeElevationNot includedAT4Yes

The same on both: horsepower (175 hp) and cargo behind the rear seats (29.8 cu ft).

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The AT4, as it comes

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AT4

$39,400

 

2027 AT46.52″ CLEARANCE107.48″ WHEELBASE17″ WHEELS
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Power
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Cargo
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Packages & options

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What your options change

This is a stock AT4. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.

  • Has AWD
  • No Panoramic roof
  • Has Heated seats
  • Has Heated wheel
  • No Ventilated seats
  • No Surround camera
Drive
Selectable all-wheel drive
Engine
1.5L Turbo DOHC four · 175 hp / 203 lb-ft
Transmission
8-speed automatic · all 2027 builds
City / hwy
24 / 26 mpg
Cargo, folded
63.5 cu ft · row 2 folded
Seats
5 · Forest Storm cloth / CoreTec
Tires
235/65R17 all-terrain
Screens
15″ center · 11″ driver display
Headroom front / rear
40.58″ / 39.18″
Rear legroom
39.7″
Climate
Dual-zone automatic
Liftgate
AutoSense hands-free power
Cameras
HD rear camera
Audio
Six speakers · no premium audio option in this scope
Towing
Up to 1,500 lb · factory trailering package
Length / height
181″ / 66.16″ · height excludes luggage rack

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Lower starting price than the Terrain

2027 Terrain: $30,700

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Terrain: Elevation · 5-seat SUV.

Higher available horsepower than the Terrain

2027 Terrain: 175 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the Terrain

2027 Terrain: 26 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.