2024 GMC Acadia Review, Pricing, and Specs (2024)

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Overview

A new GMC Acadia reclaims its stake in the three-row mid-size SUV segment, along the likes of the Ford Explorer, the Kia Telluride, and the Volkswagen Atlas. This third-generation Acadia, which once again shares its platform with the Chevy Traverse, is taller, longer, and wider than before, now comes exclusively with a turbocharged 328-hp inline-four engine, and is front-wheel drive with all-wheel drive as an option. An eight-speed automatic transmission handles shifting. The Acadia's interior is also updated for the better. The quality and tech inside are an obvious upgrade from the previous plastic container passengers rode in, and the Acadia’s increase in size has resulted in far more cargo space, including a large storage area under the floor behind the third-row seats. The rugged-looking AT4 model remains part of the revised Acadia lineup, catering to more rugged lifestyles with an additional inch of ride height and underbody skid plates.

What's New for 2024?

The Acadia is new for 2024 as it enters its third generation. The V-6 has been dropped this year, replaced by a turbocharged 328-hp 2.5-liter inline-four with an eight-speed automatic and available all-wheel drive. The Acadia has grown in this redesign, riding on a 10.6-inch-longer wheelbase; it's also taller by 3.2 inches.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

We'd stick with the entry-level Elevation model, which is a solid offering for the price. All Acadias come with the same powertrain and standard all-wheel drive, plus the Elevation offers all the expected infotainment and driver-assistance tech as standard. Other standard equipment includes 18-inch wheels, a power rear liftgate, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and heated front seats. A panoramic sunroof is optional if you prefer such a feature.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Every Acadia is powered by a 328-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four engine with 326 pound-feet of torque and an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is optional on most trims (standard on AT4), but front-wheel drive is standard. The last-generation Acadia's chassis worked from a platform shared by the Cadillac XT5, Buick Envision, and Chevrolet Blazer, but this new generation shares much of its bones with the new Chevy Traverse. In our drive of the new Acadia, we found it to offer sure-footed cornering for its size, but didn't feel that the turbocharged four-cylinder was as responsive as we expected given its power output. The off-road-inspired AT4 trim level adds GMC's Active Torque Control all-wheel-drive system as well as a taller ride, a suspension tuned for unpaved adventures, and skid plates. The AT4 also features a Terrain drive mode and hill descent control.

0-60–MPH Times

We estimate that the 2024 Acadia will get to 60 mph in between 6.5 and 6.7 seconds. We'll update this section with test results once we get the new model to our test track.

Towing and Payload Capacity

Every GMC Acadia can trailer up to 5000 pounds when equipped with the optional towing package. That's as much as the maximum towing capacity of Toyota Grand Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Kia Telluride. The Acadia also pulls as much as the Traverse with which it shares its platform.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

EPA ratings for the Acadia range from 19 to 20 mpg city, 24 to 27 mpg highway, and 21 to 23 mpg combined, depending on which powertrain and trim level you choose. We'll update this information once we collect real-world data from our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test. For more information about the Acadia's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The new Acadia's interior is a cut above the previous model’s. GMC has fitted better materials and made an obvious effort to improve tech. Thanks to its larger size, additional cubby storage, and a shifter button panel that's been replaced by a column-mounted shifter, cargo and passenger space are greatly improved. The Acadia comes standard with seating for seven, with a three-across bench in the third row and captain's chairs in the second. There's more space for groceries behind the third row and even a helpful storage space under the floor of that area.

Infotainment and Connectivity

GMC puts an 11.0-inch digital gauge cluster in every Acadia along with a large vertically oriented 15.0-inch infotainment touchscreen. The infotainment display is customizable and uses Google built-in software with voice activation. A 12-speaker Bose stereo system is standard, but an optional 16-speaker theater system is available.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The Acadia offers several standard driver-assistance technologies such as automated emergency braking, automatic high-beam headlamps, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assist. GM's Super Cruise hands-free driving system is also available as an option. For more information about the Acadia's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
• Standard adaptive cruise control

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

The Acadia comes with a comprehensive warranty and maintenance coverage package as standard. Hyundai offers longer limited and powertrain warranties, but GMC does cover the Acadia's first maintenance visit within the first year of ownership.

• Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
• Complimentary maintenance is covered for the first visit

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