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GMC Terrain 2009 - Present
A new five-passenger crossover SUV made by GMC, the 2009 Terrain, made its debut at the New York International Auto Show. The 2009 Terrain goes on sale in late summer, with front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models, available in SLE or SLT version. Two new engines are offered on all Terrain models: a 2.4L DOHC unit (182 hp at 6200 rpm and 174 lb-ft at 4800 rpm of torque), and a 3.0 DOHC unit (264 hp at 6950 rpm and 222 lb-ft at 5100 rpm of torque). The 2009 Terrain is a direct competitor for ... >> Read more
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* Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags * Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover * Electronic stability control, includes roll stability control * Antilock brakes * Daytime running lights |
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| General evaluation: | Frontal impact: Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury. Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that lower leg injuries would be possible. Side impact: Injury measures: Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head protection: Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the seat. Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof. |
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