Can the 2018 GMC Terrain Denali Take on the World's Toughest Towing Test?

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[@AD-sp5cv]

Do more crossover Ike gauntlet! These are the cars everyone’s buying and they wanna know if they can tow.

[@beowulfgrendel24]

I really like seeing this and would like to see more vehicles added to the test. Not everyone needs a truck with 10k towing capacity but most families will use vehicles to tow small boats and small trailers

[@garyburbank8895]

I have a GMC Envoy the GMC terrain is made from the GMC Envoy perfect trucks

[@andrewmoore4744]

@@garyburbank8895 no its not the Gmc envoy has a solid rear axle and is on more of a truck platform the GMC terrain is on a unibody car platform I own a GMC Terrain it is nothing like an envoy

[@revgordon91]

That's so good to see the performance of that 2 Liter turbo! I was worried for a minute! More please!

[@stevenquere8243]

It would be really cool to see more crossover tests on the Ike Gauntlet, especially now since the Terrain is set as a benchmark!

[@AgentSmith911]

Am happy to see any vehicle with a hitch try the mighty Ike

[@albertoperezvillena5397]

Am I the only one who was scared with Andre's face at 0:40? Hahaha great video guys!

[@JONNYGEEKMANG]

I'd say well done GM, a mid size to compact crossover that can tug around 3500 lbs without an issue. Impressive. They were smart not to try and rate 5k lbs. The vehicle seems very unstressed in all aspects at 2700lbs and I doubt another 700lbs back there would matter too much it's only another 80lbs tongue weight. Which I doubt would make it sag much more. With weight distributing hitches and brake controllers a small family will have no issues going cross country with a small trailer etc. There are some nice travel trailers in the sub 4000lb gvwr class. Perfect for a 3 or 4 person family that's outdoorsy.

[@DROIDX40]

Damn this video looks damn good on my Note 8.. That GMC looks hard asf.

[@CJIEngineering]

I have one of the new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox AWD with the 1.6l Diesel and the OEM 2" receiver hitch/wiring package, 4 pin connector only. It does a awesome job of towing even thought it is rated at 1500lb. I took a 5x10 u-haul trailer from Michigan to Pennsylvania ~500 miles at got 25mpg... Return trip without the trailer was 39mpg. I have also done several shorter trips with a 6x12 trailer and get about 20mpg. I would expect it to do great on your test but it might be hard to find one.

[@chrismann1621]

Any idea on the amount of weight you pulled. I'm going to be getting the same vehicle here in the near future. I live in Pennsylvania, how did yours handle the hills here?

[@glitterkittensreid5079]

Hello there. Just wanted to ask how your Chevrolet Equinox has held up for you? I am looking at purchasing an 18’ GMC Terrain with the 1.6 CDI. Been researching the GM-Astra which has a biturbo if the same block with 150bhp. Not sure if the torque. Mileage still going strong? Cheers.

[@CJIEngineering]

@@glitterkittensreid5079 So far so good. I have just over 35,500 miles on the Equinox and have not had any issues with the Motor, doesn't burn any oil and the distance between regens is 600-800+ miles telling me that everything is sealed up nicely. Once in a while when you start up the engine you will hear some timing chain slap but I'm not concerned about that. I expect to keep this vehicle for at least 4 more years but the number of miles I have been driving has dropped dramatically so it could last me a lot longer. I'm upset they stopped making them so I have to make sure I keep it as long as I can :). I hope this helps

[@andyharman3022]

It ran right up the hill in 8 minutes at max GTW. The engine was getting a nice, brisk workout at 3500 rpm and could have done it faster, or towed a lot more. GM has been making that 2.0L turbo LTG for years, so it should be pretty bulletproof.

[@rickbullock4331]

Watching this in 2022. I bought a new 2020 Terrain SLT with that power train. I traded in a 2016 Terrain SLT with the 301 h.p. 3.6 litre V6 and was a little apprehensive about the 2.0 litre turbo powertrain but was pleasantly surprised. I live in Canada and I can get 7.6 litres/100 kms which is about 37 m.p.g. Imperial. That’s running at about 110 km/h which is 68 m.p.h. I like my car very much. I like your reviews very much. Keep up the great work.👍👍🇨🇦

[@hollowaang5284]

Great video guy's. I've never liked the last gen version of the Terrain and Equinox but these actually look like they're pretty decent. 👌

[@dtmbmw325i]

I asked for this a couple of months ago and now you guys delivered! I would love to see more of these and would also like to see your mpg towing loop included and a gold hitch award. Thanks guys, love the videos!

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

What a great video series idea since the midsize/compact CUVS segment is a rather large one and there are people that would like to be able to tow lighter loads like a small/medium trailer, a small/medium aluminum or fiberglass fishing boat, etc... so it would be good to know how each of these tow like the GMC Terrain Chevy Equinox, the new Jeep Cherokee, Subaru Forester/Outback, etc... and others whom have a rating between 2-5k lbs. I want a Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon so bad and to eventually get a 16-18 ft aluminum boat to tow behind and fish from, but the Chevy Equinox with the 2.0L Turbo I4 is such a great vehicle in it's own right and can tow decently well, and get pretty good fuel economy. I know different vehicles all together, but still capable of doing the task (The Colorado Z71/ZR2 is obviously better at the towing part, the CUV usually better fuel eco, comfort for the driver and passengers, and possibly driving dynamics). Good job once again I look forward to more vids like this and others. I do like the IKE series, it's a great measuring stick.

[@FoodyTunes]

More crossover towing tests for sure

[@SadStuart]

How is a button transmission an issue? Transmissions have been electronically controlled since the 90s , those positions on the shift lever are just "buttons" controlled with electricity the same as everything else..

[@houseofdiesel]

I was pissed after I bought mine and realized half way home I bought a diesel that was a 2018 with no tow haul, no trans braking, or air brake.

[@NickyTballer]

Would love to see ram promaster diesel vs sprinter vs transit diesel vs express/Savana 2.8 duramax passenger vans towing and hwy mpg

[@Travisdud]

NickyTballer yes 😎

[@NickyTballer]

the 6.6 duramax is no longer offered as of 2017 in the vans, they dropped the 2.8 from the colorado/canyon in it with an 8spd, sprinter has a 3.0 diesel V6 or a 2.1 twin turbo 4cyl diesel, transit has the 3.2l inline 5 diesel, and promaster has a 3.0 4ycl diesel

[@lonewanderer3603]

NickyTballer I'd like to see this too. My company is starting to replace our fleet trucks. A lot of us don't want the Express vans anymore. They aren't bad mechanically, but all the other models have much larger cargo areas.

[@johnmuller6192]

NickyTballer Allow me to save them the trouble. Tried them ALL for many years and stuck with the Transit. Amazingly, it is superior in almost every measurable way to the competition. Ford has owned the van market in Europe and North America for as long as I can remember. Heck, they call vans Transits in Europe for cryin' out loud. Ford has done their homework and it shows in the final product. Don't take my word for it though. Go rent a Transit, or take one for a test drive and see for yourself. P.S. Try doing a U-turn when you do :)

[@lonewanderer3603]

John Müller I am begging for a Transit. I just have too much equipment to fit into my current Express. I can't understand why Chevy won't upgrade the cargo box like every other company. I have used a Sprinter and a Nissan 2500 at my previous job. They both have so much more room than the Express.

[@MrKayakinglife]

Interesting video because my buddy just bought one of those vehicles. I highly recommend GMC, have a 2015 Canyon All-Terrian, it the best and the service department is wonderful. Take it up gold mine hill.

[@houseofdiesel]

Love our GMC Terrain beater. GM should have put their newer slightly larger diesel though.

[@KT-iu2ov]

Hey guys, this was a great video! I am in the market for a crossover and towing capacity is something important to me. This video was very clarifying and I would like to see more of these. You guys rock!

[@kodiakattack1]

Do a full size cargo van comparison. Towing , features, ect.

[@afshinazadeh2034]

YES YES YES.....Finally you guys are towing with crossovers, i'm in the market to see which ones can 'reliably' tow ~4500lbs PLEASE also Test: Jeep Cherooke 3.2L AND 2.0 Turbo / Toyota 4Runner / Nissan Murano / Mazda CX9 / Honda Pilot / BMW X3 / Hyundai SantaFe / Kia Sorento / VW Atlas

[@aj06bolt12r]

Cherokee and 4 runner. Pass on the rest

[@kristiang3881]

I like this crossover towing test

[@setht.1181]

I always love all the guys here. All of them are funs to watch.

[@mr.bigevil4042]

What ever happened to all the Chevy Tahoe RST videos you guys were going to come out with?

[@samuelhitchcock8547]

Yes I want to see more crossovers!! I love this channel

[@kirbygoodwin7133]

I would be curious to see the rest of the crossover line up run the ike

[@DanielTojcic]

I want to see a towing test with the Acadia slt-1 All Terrain

[@rdefender2685]

I live in Colorado and my 2018 Denali Terrain kicks ass up and down all over the Rockies.

[@RemykhTV]

You should definitely do more crossover videos

[@EGGINFOOLS]

I love the crossover segment on the ike. Keep it coming.

[@nlpnt]

Why not? People used to tow with GM A-body wagons all the time, that's what this basically is in terms of market position.

[@rivlesbeware]

My mom just got one and with the 1.5 turbo. I'd love to see how well it's off road mode works.. she won't let me test it myself lol

[@supporterofsanity]

Love any towing video.

[@johnkolbjr8375]

Good Job love it need to test the 1.6L Diesel

[@smithjones1906]

I wonder if you can tow with the Lincoln MKC 2.3T. Would be cool to see the comparison.

[@Brownnproud91]

smith jones lincoln mkc is based off the escape platform i believe. FORD HAS it pretty downpacked when it comes to utility or towing cargo capacity and all that. Dont forget their roots derive from Trucks

[@multivisao]

Let’s see the Escape going up that hill next...

[@jeepluv76]

Like your videos but the format needs to be more consistent. With some of the runs you guys show the dash view the entire time and other's you don't there are random clips of pictures of the car and it goes back to the interior I personally can look at pics myself I wants to see the driving dynamics watch the RPM gage to see how many times the transmission has shifted. If you guys work on consistency across all your videos that would really help. Otherwise good video since you guys are doing small I would like to see the Jeep Cherokee, Ford Escape, and the Honda CR-V take this test on since they all come with turbo 2.0 I-4 would be interesting to see.

[@manveerbajwa2206]

Can u guys tow with a Toyota 4 runner

[@AlexKolipinski]

Next time going down, try cruise control. I have had automatic transmissions downshift if the speed goes 5 mph above set speed.

[@skipsamples2647]

I am very glad I found this video as I own a GMC Terrain and travel out West from Florida to go fly fishing and camping. It does great traveling but looking to upgrade to a micro trailer instead of sleeping on the ground. BTW, I did see your review of Hiker Trailers. :) I was thinking I need to upgrade but after seeing this I think I will just get another Terrain. This is the best information on the web. Thank you.

[@juanitofootball94]

when are you guys going to do a test on a 2017 or 18 4 cylinder Colorado or canyon?

[@TheDragonDelasangre]

I'd love to see a 4 runner

[@stevesanford4978]

Try it with the new Subaru Ascent and VW Atlas

[@tritchie6272]

I think tow test everything that's rated for towing and has a hitch.

[@purplejwhayes]

Thanks guys. I’m interested in this smaller vehicle towing.

[@kristianmurin3696]

More Crossover towing videos!!!

[@luisbarraza9709]

Smart move, crossovers are red hot sellers right now.

[@rdefendr1737]

Awesome video I live in Colorado and own a 2018 Terrain Denali.

[@Badassbowtie75]

Do more cuvs! Everyone is buying these. Let's see if they can tow what they say they can. Let's see some subarus as well.

[@amelmaheyx]

Really good vid guys! I'd like to see the 2019 Jeep Cherokee in action too if you could or a Terrain vs. Cherokee vid to get a grasp on which is a better vehicle. Thanks

[@marcogallo7031]

Loved this video can you do more videos like this would be awesome with a bunch of other what’s over it’s you please have a good weekend guys

[@Computerskid3]

How about trying out the new Enclave? Maybe have a luxury crossovers segment.

[@nd4spd325]

Would love to see vehicles like the explorer and pathfinder tested. Especially a pathfinder with a CVT to see how it compares to others during the long uphill pull. My pathfinder although sluggish to get started as most CVT it seems to do decent when fully loaded with passengers up a steep grade. CVT seems to keep engine in peak torque and it's a smooth ride up.

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

Please take the 2019 Jeep Cherokee up Ike Gauntlet. .

[@gmcsierra-te5oz]

Do more

[@RemyKulickHart]

You should do more videos like this if crossovers

[@ScotWalt858]

Nicely done. Thanks

[@fishingthewoods2824]

id like to see more with crossovers

[@timmypstyle]

I am watching this now and would definitely like to see more crossover tests.

[@tacooffroadforlife6533]

That is true , but hopefully their will be Manuel transmissions and I will just get a 3500, for me that would work but to each their own.

[@StangBang35]

Awesome! Would love to see the Mazda CX-9 do some towing

[@Brownnproud91]

@tfltruck i love your videos and channel. You guys should do ike gauntlet test with older 1st gen vehicles like the 97-02 expedition. Or f150.. or the older explorers, trail blazers ect.. I would love to see how they put up

[@XtremeDomination12]

Agreed!

[@superdave103harley]

Great review, same platform as the new Chevrolet Eqinox. We towed with our 2011 traverse for over 80,000 miles. Crossovers do great. Chevrolet has defined the new 3.6 though. Ours has the highest tow capacity.

[@zachl5504]

So even with a 2.0L tubro-charged 4 cylinder engine with a 9-speed transmission it still is only rated at 21 mpg city and 26 mpg hwy. That's very similar to what many AWD 3.5L V6 engines get. If it could get another 3-4 mpg I think it'd be a much easier sell. I really don't see any benefit that's gained.

[@zachl5504]

You are right. So I guess that would result in cheaper manufacturing costs and possibly slightly lower retail prices. But then the longevity comes into play with turbos versus naturally aspirated 6 cylinder engines.

[@normt5463]

This is equipped like our 2016 Envision 2.0T and sees 32 mpg at 65 mph or 30 mpg loaded. Keep thr speeds down and it'll be one of the most efficient 2.0T in the segment.

[@zachl5504]

That's very good fuel economy at that speed for a mid-size SUV. I'll also have to add that I'm not sold on the Envision and the Terrain in large part because they're both made internationally. I'd love to see GM make both vehicles in America. Bring the jobs back to America.

[@jmknbsc]

Don't forget, with this particular package you have the ability to choose front 2 wheel drive, & likely find your missing MPG there. We just bought ours, & even for someone whose second car is a 2016 Infinity twin turbo Q50, I'm pretty damn impressed with it so far.

[@terrencejones9817]

I've put about 1k miles on a 2.0L turbo equinox. It gets better than rated. Around 33mpg highway

[@borgermann1069]

I love these types of videos.

[@thenerfman]

do a 2018 traverse towing video plz

[@creigmacc]

At that altitude 91 octane is plenty, there's a reason they don't sell 93 at 6500 ft elev.

[@shaunbowman8036]

EISENHOWER! i've been up and down that hill about a thousand times - once had an engine let go at the top & limped it over the service road above the tunnel & coasted back to Dillon

[@crackdownex]

The Fast Lane Truck It would be great to see the ford escape do the ike challenge I have seen many of these vehicles on the roads now and just wanting to see a real world test of how it does thank you TFL Team for giving use these videos.

[@jacobsteele5543]

You should put the equinox to the test on the Ike guantlet.

[@EGGINFOOLS]

People in this comment section act like turbocharging is new technology just being applied to cars.

[@mattstuart7297]

Can you guys test the diesel version soon.

[@mobgma]

Great series guys!

[@garysessoms8764]

NICE TRUCK

[@Akaya3511]

I would love you to do some soft of off road challenge with these new awd SUVs that are coming out. Nothing crazy just reasonable. Thanks guys

[@Mr1985ns]

Great video guys. Let’s see a Honda Pilot Ike Gauntlet video please!

[@NukePooch1]

I agree. I'd love to see the Pilot towing, as well as other mid/large crossovers like the Traverse, Explorer, etc.

[@normt5463]

Honda Pilot towing would not be a problem, but if it didn't have trailer braking on a hot day and you needed to stop or slow you'd only get one chance as HMC really is under braked in cars and suvs.

[@MDHenry4]

45k is a typical high number that has proven that the price it high and hope it will fly. If not give out the end of year discounts and get rid of them for at or below what the market will bare

[@pernell4351]

Bring a lot of them

[@philcharkavi9748]

Please try this with a 2020 or 2021 Traverse !

[@chrismcfee6785]

I'd like to see more reviews like this. 3500lb to 5000lb suv and v6 truck type stuff

[@Carramrod4158]

Is that the max weight you would tow with the Terrain?

[@klr10410]

How does a front wheel drive do a towing?

[@JRs-guitars]

How about a GMC Terrain and Acadia off road test!?!?

[@garyburbank8895]

The Fast Lane Truck can you do a GMC Envoy / Chevy Trailblazer towing test or has anyone done a towing video with the GMC Envoy / Chevy Trailblazer

[@ignaciogonzalez7109]

Great review

[@MrBugguy44]

How is setting the transmission in the gear you want letting the vehicle do what it wants? You should have counted brake applications like every other vehicle.

[@scottlarson2865]

So the only way to tow the full 3500 pounds without exceeding max combined gross weight is with no passengers and no driver?

[@carlsmedberg9408]

Would you get similar performance and ability from the FWD version of the Terrain?

[@m7machines738]

You should compare a new Silverado with a 6.0 and an old one with a 8.1

[@Mathicuss]

A 0-60 time while towing would be awesome, anyone agree?

[@kordoch911]

Test a forester XT!!

[@kevins718]

Please do a crossover section Ike

[@Gwinchiatos67]

If you do this crossover, does that mean you will add crossovers like the Jeep Cherokee and the Ford Escape?

[@TheDaltonmichaels]

you're telling me the suv can supposedly tow another 1000 pounds , check out the rear suspension sag at 2:48 , needs auto level or something.

[@michaelboese6679]

Check the Chevy Eqionoix the same way and compare with the terrain Denali.

[@bkpugsley]

It would be identical...at least it should be.

[@robwatt7001]

Just set your cruise control and it will hold the speed, it will down shift on its own.

[@BenKempa]

You should take the new ford ecosport up the ike gauntlet lol

[@bena1549]

Ben Kempa we don’t have the ecosport in the U.S. do you guys have escapes?

[@BenKempa]

Ben A I am in the United States. The Eco sport just came to the us for 2018. My ford dealer has one on the lot right now.

[@normt5463]

Ecosport came to US in Feburary in my area.

[@adithyaramachandran7427]

Nice to see a 2L 4 cyl turbo can make it up the Ike gauntlet just as fast as the V8's.

[@michaelshone2465]

I say do more crossovers etc. I mean why not?