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Episode 436: 2026 GMC Terrain Denali, 2026 Volvo XC60

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Super Cruise is missing from the Terrain Denali, along with a head-up display.

1. Unnamed Automotive Podcast Episode 436 centers on the 2026 GMC Terrain Denali and the 2026 Volvo XC60. 2. Sami Haj Asad hosts with Benjamin Hunting, both automotive journalists, and their back-and-forth drives the car-by-car comparisons. 3. The episode asks whether a compact crossover can justify a premium badge when the vehicle is already priced near the average new-car transaction. 4. Ben says the 2026 GMC Terrain Denali starts at $43,895 in the United States and around $50,000 in Canada. 5. He explains that Denali has historically worked best on larger GMCs like the Yukon and Sierra, where the trim feels more distinctive. 6. He argues that smaller luxury crossovers are harder to sell because buyers may feel they are only paying for a badge. 7. The Terrain Denali uses a 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder with 175 horsepower, and Ben says the powertrain is adequate rather than special. 8. Ben describes the Terrain as smooth-riding and notes that he could pass six slower cars without stress on a highway approach. 9. The GMC also gets a comfort-oriented suspension description, all-wheel-drive switching, and a leather interior in the Denali trim. 10. The Terrain segment becomes more critical when Ben lists missing equipment: no sunroof in his test vehicle, no Super Cruise, and no head-up display. 11. Ben says GMC’s own Canadian materials suggest a sunroof should be included, yet video reviews of 2026 Denali models show the same absence. 12. He adds that Super Cruise is GM’s killer feature and says it would have made the Terrain Denali a clear recommendation. 13. Sami’s XC60 segment shifts to Volvo’s B5 model with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 247 horsepower. 14. Sami says the XC60 felt quicker than expected and that the eight-speed automatic helped the car feel responsive. 15. The Volvo still uses Android Automotive, but this example required a USB-C cable for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay instead of wireless operation. 16. Sami and Ben compare that setup with wireless Android Auto problems, phone overheating on charging pads, and a reset-all-wireless-connections workaround on a Pixel 6. 17. Sami says the XC60’s infotainment was less annoying than Volvo’s electric models and did not suffer the shutdowns he had seen in an XC90. 18. Both hosts describe Volvo’s interior design positively, especially the wood trim, rear-seat room, and cargo space. 19. People comparing compact luxury crossovers with strong interior design and usable tech will get the most from this episode. 20. Listeners seeking a plot-driven show or deep off-road discussion can probably skip it.

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