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To have just one model named an Automotive Best Buy, by Consumers Digest is big. To have two named an Automotive Best Buy is huge. And it's an accomplishment GMC earned with its 2011 Acadia and 2011 Terrain. This certainly affirms that these two vehicles are truly special. But, it begs the question: What makes them special?

2011 GMC Terrain At a Glance

-    360 degrees of safety
-    Standard USB port
 -    Premium interior
-    Multi-flex seats…

The GMC Terrain small crossover build appeals to those looking for room and height on a sedan or wagon budget. Front-wheel drive on the Terrain is standard, four-wheel drive an option, and the Terrain offers best in class fuel economy, with EPA highway numbers up to 32 mpg.

The base four-cylinder engine is a 2.4-liter producing 182 horsepower, while a 264-hp, 3.0-liter direct-injected V-6 is also available. Push the accelerator and let the…