The good news is that the shiny bits are designed to look more like polished aluminum than chrome. Remember when bling was a thing, and the more of it you had, the fancier you felt? Well, there’s no shortage of bling on a Terrain Denali. Regardless of how you judge pricing, GMC makes sure the Denali model stands apart from other versions of the Terrain. Does that mean the Terrain Denali is priced right? That’s up to you to decide. For comparison, a loaded Ford Edge or Nissan Murano costs more, but a Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Cherokee, Subaru Outback, or Volkswagen Tiguan with all the extras isn’t nearly this pricey. The starting price is more than $38,000, and my loaded example, equipped with a V-6 engine, all-wheel drive, a navigation system, a rear-seat entertainment system, trailering equipment, and a cargo package, came to $42,430. I examined the luxury-oriented Denali model, painted an unusual color called Iridium Metallic. You can get a 2015 GMC Terrain for as little as $27,485, including the $925 destination charge. The answer, as it turns out, is that the Denali model is a little of both. This year, I wanted to see if the Terrain Denali offered greater substance than the vehicle upon which it is based, or if this version amounted to no more than mere window dressing. Last year, I reviewed the popular Terrain SLT. Plus, in Terrain Denali trim, it offers a long list of upscale upgrades at a comparatively low price compared to similarly sized models from luxury marques. Straddling the line between what constitutes a compact and a midsize crossover, the 2015 Terrain supplies plenty of room for five people wrapped in a rugged-looking package. Unquestionably, the GMC Terrain has proven itself a hit with crossover SUV buyers. 2015 GMC Terrain Denali V6 AWD Iridium Metallic Front Quarter Right ・ Photo by Christian Wardlaw