Extra space, extra energy. What’s to not love?
Let’s start on the finish, or, at the least, behind the 2024 GMC Acadia. That’s the place a whole lot of the massive, and I do imply BIG, adjustments are available in. The 2024 mannequin is 10 inches longer than the 2023 mannequin, which interprets into an 80-percent improve in cargo quantity behind the third row, and a 3rd row that may now match adults.
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Moreover, there’s underfloor storage behind the third row that provides further stowage capability, and a pleasant little hidey gap for smaller merchandise. General cargo capability now rings in at 97.5 cubic toes.
Overview
All of that is essential as a result of the goal buyer for the brand new Acadia is searching for seating and cargo capability. Whereas they’re extra more likely to go for a “just-in-case” third row, they need it to be useful after they do use it.
Second-row captain’s chairs are normal on the brand new Acadia, and there’s no bench seat possibility. One of many very nice options for the captain’s chairs: If it’s essential to put a automotive seat in them, you may nonetheless tilt and slide the seats to offer entry to the third row–with out eradicating the automotive seat.
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Room and Consolation
We solely had entry to AT4 and Denali trim ranges for the 2024 GMC Acadia at this preview occasion, and each have been properly outfitted with second- and third-row facilities. I used to be significantly happy to see air vents within the headliner of the third row positioned straight above your face.
One in all my favourite adjustments of observe, nonetheless, needs to be seat consolation. Common Motors is well-known for having among the most uncomfortable seats within the business. They normally vary from overly agency within the entrance to cardboardlike within the caboose. However I used to be pleasantly shocked to seek out all of the seats have been comparatively soft–even that third row.
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Another observe in regards to the third row earlier than we go away the again of the bus: It has seating for 3. I hate it when automakers do that as a result of which means you’re usually squishing three folks again there like sardines. However the 2024 GMC Acadia does an honest job with hip and shoulder room–at the least for somebody who’s my dimension. Meaning you’ll be capable of match three youngsters no downside–however in all probability solely two adults comfortably.
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Transferring to the driving force’s seat, along with a properly padded, non-cardboard seat, you’re handled to a 15-inch infotainment display, well-styled digital gauge cluster. and (anticipate it) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You will have heard the hullabaloo about GM eradicating CarPlay and Auto from its EVs, however it’s nonetheless alive and nicely within the gasoline automobiles–and it appears actually good on the massive squarish display.
Engines and Transmissions
The 2023 Acadia was supplied with a 228-horsepower turbocharged 4, and a 310-horsepower V6. The 2024 Acadia comes solely with a 2.5-liter turbocharged 4, mated to an 8-speed automated. The all-new drivetrain delivers a stout 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet torque, which is actually sufficient energy for freeway merges and passing maneuvers, however I’ve to confess, it didn’t really feel as easy or as quiet because the outgoing V6.
I additionally thought the brand new Acadia was a bit heavy and had extra of a trucklike experience and dealing with demanor than that of an SUV–not that there’s something flawed with that. With only a couple hours behind the wheel, nonetheless, I by no means fairly obtained used to the dimensions or heft.
As a next-generation car, the 2024 GMC Acadia will get a major redesign, and the general impact–inside and outside–is good-looking. The nostril takes a cue from model’s Canyon pickup, and the upright stance, with extra angles and contours, appears extra aggressive.
GMC likes to name its model “premium” as an alternative of luxurious, and the cabin is punctuated by high-quality supplies and trimmings. From the real-wood accents and quilted patterns on the Denali to the coloured stitching on the AT4, there’s a excessive consideration to element contained in the cabin.
I like the brand new 15-inch infotainment display, and the way the app web page, Google map, and Apple CarPlay fill out the display. And, sure, there’s CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s been a whole lot of confusion about Common Motors’ cellphone mirroring technique, however within the easiest phrases new EVs don’t get it, however gasoline automobiles, just like the Acadia, nonetheless do. Older EVs produced in 2023 do have it, which is the reason for confusion. So, you’ll have some Chevy Blazer EVs and Silverado EVs which have CarPlay and a few that don’t–all based mostly on construct date.
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The GMC Acadia has an fascinating existence. It isn’t fairly luxurious, however it’s not completely mainstream both. Lots of people will cross-shop it with the brand new mechanically comparable Chevrolet Traverse, which, relying on trim stage, prices about $5000 much less. The oldsters at GMC declined to call Acadia’s aggressive set, however I’d in all probability put it up in opposition to the Jeep Grand Cherokee L as a result of it’s equally sized and priced. Plus, each SUVs have some premium (not luxurious) facilities in addition to some off-road chops when correctly outfitted.
Trim Ranges
Pricing for the 2024 GMC Acadia, together with the $1,395 vacation spot payment is as follows:
GMC Acadia Elevation: $43,995 (FWD) $45,995 (AWD)
GMC Acadia AT4: $51,395 (AWD)
GMC Acadia Denali: $55,695 (FWD) $57,695 (AWD)
Abstract
My first impressions of the 2024 GMC Acadia are typically favorable. Whereas I’m not a fan of the cup holders, or the truth that the wi-fi charger was inconsistent at charging, there’s a whole lot of great things right here. I just like the design and facilities, and I’m pleasantly shocked by the soft seat consolation. The third row is nicely accomplished, and I appreciated the intelligent rear cargo space. Mix that with the Acadia’s good-looking beauty, and it seems GMC has a winner on its arms.
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