Our Opinion - 2025 GMC Acadia Review After getting a makeover last year, the GMC Acadia is now one of the biggest mid-size SUVs again. It changed from a medium-large three-row SUV to a medium-small three-row SUV. The third row is good for adults because it has enough room for luggage and is comfortable for them. The Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse, which share the same chassis, have the same new, bigger sizes as the Acadia. Like theirs, the only engine choice for the Acadia is a four-cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 328 horsepower. The engine is noisy and doesn’t have the pleasing power of the optional V-6 engine that was in the previous generation model. It also sounds better. The new, bigger Acadia is nice to look at inside and out, even though it’s not as graceful or lively as the smaller one that came before it. What's New? The base Elevation trim no longer has captain’s chairs in the second row. Instead, it has a bench seat. Twenty-inch wheels and a few other small changes can be part of a new Premium package. New 18-inch dark gray wheels have also been added to the Elevation. All of the models now come with the Trailering and OnStar Basics packages as normal options. Pros and Cons Pros Yukon styling in a compact, midsize package. Super Cruise available for an enhanced driving experience. A wealth of standard tech features for your convenience. Cons The Chevrolet versions work just as well. Expensive trimmings on top. The steering doesn’t feel linked. Engine, Transmission, and Performance Each Acadia is powered by an eight-speed automatic transmission and a 2.5-liter inline-four turbocharged engine producing 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque. It also has an eight-speed automatic gearbox. All-wheel drive can be added as an extra, but most trims come with front-wheel drive as standard. The Cadillac XT5, the Buick Envision, and the Chevrolet Blazer all shared a frame with the previous generation of Acadia. The new Chevy Traverse, on the other hand, has a lot of the same parts. Our test drive of the 2017 Acadia showed that it moved well for its size, but the turbocharged four-cylinder engine didn’t seem as fast as we had hoped for its power. The AT4 trim level is designed for off-road use and comes with extra ground clearance, an off-road suspension, protected underbody skid plates, and GMC’s Active Torque Control all-wheel-drive system. In addition, the AT4 has a terrain drive mode and hill descent control. All trim levels come with Super Cruise, GM’s very useful hands-free driving aid for people who often drive long highway routes. Safety Some of the driver-assistance technologies that come standard with the Acadia are blind-spot monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driving technology is another choice. It’s one of the best in the game. The following are important safety features: Most automatic emergency brakes can tell the difference between a biker and a walker. Lane-keeping assistance and standards lane departure warning. It comes with adaptive speed control. Internal and External Cargo Capacity The Acadia from GMC has the latest technology and high-quality materials inside. Plenty of room for people to move around in the cabin, and the big center console has enough storage space in the form of cubbies. The Acadia comes with eight seats, with bench seats set up three across in the second and third rows. The AT4 and Denali, on the other hand, have seven seats, with captain’s chairs in the second row. The third row of seats in the Denali can be folded down in half, 60/40. It can hold 23 cubic feet of goods when all seats are in use, which is more than most mid-size three-row SUVs can hold. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG Depending on the engine and model level, the Acadia gets between 19 and 20 mpg in the city and 24 to 27 mpg on the highway. We’ll update this information once we have real data from our 75 mph highway fuel economy test. Infotainment and Connectivity GMC gives each Acadia a big 15.0-inch touchscreen for entertainment systems that is positioned vertically. It also comes with an 11.0-inch digital instrument cluster. The infotainment screen has Google software built in that can be activated by mouth. This software can be customized. Most things can be charged remotely. You can buy a theater-style system with 16 speakers, but the Acadia comes with a Bose audio system with 12 speakers. Range, Charging, and Battery Life We think the Acadia will take 6.5 to 6.7 seconds to reach 60 mph. As soon as we have a test track, we’ll add the results to this area. Towing and Payload Capacity You can pull up to 5,000 pounds behind any GMC Acadia. That’s how much the Honda Pilot, Kia Telluride, and Toyota Grand Highlander can pull. A Class III hitch, heavy-duty cooling, a hitch view on the video system, and a seven-pin electrical connector are the main things you need to tow a trailer. Price and How to Choose Because it’s a good deal for the money, we would keep using the base Elevation model. One of the most popular technologies used for entertainment and driver assistance is a surround-view camera system. 18-inch metal wheels, motorized front seats, a hands-free power rear liftgate, a heated steering wheel, and heated front seats are some of the other standard features. A head-up display, heated back seats, and other features can be added as options to the Elevation.
