![]() No matter how you configure an Acadia, the fuel-economy numbers are only average. We Test the 2017 GMC Acadia (The Sensical Version).GMC Acadia Looks Blockier, Now Has Turbo Engine.An adaptive suspension-standard on the Denali and optional on SLT-2 trims with all-wheel drive-adjusts the dampers every two milliseconds to help smooth out the ride over bumps or to tighten things up if the driver starts feeling frisky. The Acadia feels ponderous during high-speed cornering, but when driven in a less aggressive manner (as most people drive most of the time), the ride is forgiving and stable. While you'll never forget that you're driving an SUV, the Acadia is competent and reasonably composed. The 2.5-liter is good for maximizing fuel efficiency, but not much else-it has a measly 1000-pound towing capacity whereas the V-6 can tow up to 4000 pounds. 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 the optional 3.6-liter V-6 makes 310 horsepower and hustled our Denali test vehicle from zero to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. Dislikes: Weak base four-cylinder engine, unenthusiastic during cornering, pronounced body roll in high-speed maneuvers. Likes: Brisk acceleration from V-6 model, relaxed ride, available adaptive suspension. We'd order the strong 310-hp 3.6-liter V-6 engine, but we would stick with the front-wheel-drive Acadia since all-wheel drive adds $2000 to the bottom line. We'd also upgrade to the 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display, which adds an eight-speaker Bose sound system and a multicolored driver-information center. We'd go with the mid-range SLE-2 model, as it adds heated front seats, an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, fog lamps, 18-inch wheels, remote start, a power liftgate, and second-row captain's chairs. The price of the 2019 GMC Acadia starts at $30,195 and goes up to $46,695 depending on the trim and options. Otherwise, changes are minor: A new 17-inch wheel design comes with the All Terrain package and four new colors join the palette: Dark Sky Metallic, Pepperdust Metallic, Red Quartz Metallic, and Smokey Quartz Metallic. It adds 20-inch wheels with black accents and other black exterior trim. GMC has launched the Acadia Black Edition package on the SLT model for 2019. ![]() Acadia buyers will have to choose between maximizing cargo hauling or people hauling, however, as its trimmer dimensions have less interior room. 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 was all new for 2017 and 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 Acadia an easy family favorite. ![]()
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