Car leasing: silver 2020 GMC Terrain SLE in Java

Car leasing: the 2020 GMC Terrain SLE

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2020 GMC Terrain SLE for sale by us right now. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. This page puts the 2020 GMC Terrain SLE in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

Recalls and complaints

There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 197 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, engine and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.

Under the hood

Power: the 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo; drive: front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

Plan on about 26 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 8.6 L/100 km. At our price setting, it costs about $13.33 to drive 100 km. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles.

A good match for

It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

Inside and out

The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic. For luggage, 368 litres means about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

A longer test drive

Try the Terrain on your commute, then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Terrain for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

Which one to look for

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Compare the SLE with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

Money matters

Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Java and the Terrain

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Java is about 1,639 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

When you know your dates

Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.