So you’re thinking about a compact crossover but you’re also thinking diesel. Well, the all-new GMC Terrain is offering just that. The Terrain has been a huge hit for GMC since it debuted in 2009 and now, almost a decade later; it’s been reborn as a smaller version of itself. Much like the Acadia before it, GMC has downsized the Terrain to better slot it against other small SUVs like …
So the question is: why the diesel? Its upfront cost adds about $3,000 to the base price, it’s not the torquiest of the Terrain’s 3 engine offerings but it is the heaviest and loudest, and it can’t tow as much as the 2.0-liter motor. Perhaps you’re intrigued by its supposed bullet-proof reliability or most likely its 32 miles per gallon and 500 mile driving range. And if you do a …