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Old 04-06-2009, 07:02 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I'm a regular commenter on Jalopnik - or was until our IT guy figured out how to add filters to the new server, fortunately it hasn't latched onto this site yet - and one thing I've come to realize, everyone seems to revile the SUV but that hasn't stopped people buying them.

So if it gets 30mpg, good. At least then the fools who buy SUVs that don't need them may do somewhat less harm than otherwise.
I'll agree to that, but I thought there was more under the hood :

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The base model engine is also the fuel economy leader, a direct injection 2.4L four-cylinder engine with 182 HP mated to a six speed auto delivering 30 MPG in front-wheel-drive only trim.
I was hoping for a more techy hybrid design. Sounds like a tuned 6-speed. I wonder what the 6th gear ratio is? I think I'll call this a "GMC Terrain XFE".

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