The Terrain is roughly Explorer-sized-and-shaped, but has a smoother ride (at least, in the front wheel drive version we drove), quieter interior, and more responsive powertrain. The six-speed automatic transmission deserves the credit for that, because the little engine must find it hard to propel the 3,800 pound truck with its 182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque — which, to be fair, is more than six-cylinder engines produced back when the Explorer was in its prime. The engines are loud (though sound insulation makes them seem quiet when you're in the cab) due to the direct injection system.
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