
The base four-cylinder’s lack of turbocharging saddles that engine with a significant power disadvantage, and the peppy V-6 engine’s power can be difficult to modulate. A six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive are standard with either engine all-wheel drive is optional. The Acadia’s base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder good for 193 horsepower, but a 310-hp 3.6-liter V-6 is a stronger choice. GMC has modernized the blocky exterior with some softer edges the cabin received a reworking that adds a much-improved infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, somewhat improved interior materials, and a classier design. It’s lighter, too, by about 700 pounds, which helps with both efficiency and drivability. While there are three rows of seats, the new model is substantially smaller than its predecessor and now offers less room, especially in the third row.Īll new for 2017, the Acadia is now more compact than before-its wheelbase is shorter by 6.4 inches, its overall length shrinks by 7.2 inches, and it’s 3.5 inches narrower. Acadia buyers will have to choose between maximizing cargo-hauling or people-hauling, though, as its trimmer dimensions have reduced interior spaciousness. A V-6 engine is optional and provides decent hustle, while the standard four-cylinder engine is the choice for buyers mindful of fuel economy. GMC’s mid-size crossover sports a more compact body and a host of modernized features that make it leaps and bounds better than the larger, more old-school SUV it replaced. Handsome styling, a well-connected infotainment system, and room for up to seven passengers make the all-new Acadia an easy family favorite.
