Happy Friday guys! We missed the first drive event for the redesigned Acadia in June, but we got to spend a week with one last month and were blown away with the new design and technology. We also love how GMC went back to making the Acadia a larger 3-row SUV, compared to the previous model. It may just be our favorite of the big three compared to the new Traverse and Enclave, which one would you choose between the GMC, Chevy, and Buick?
I'd have to choose GMC, but I would also avoid buying a black one! If I'm correct 🤔, the little wheel only adjusts the brightness of the dash directly in front of the driver. The brightness controls for the infotainment center are under the "Settings" button on the big screen (although I'm curious to know if setting the iPhone to a brighter setting would translate, too).
You mention that you couldn’t find the exact curb weight. The exact curb weight can be calculated on any vehicle you are reviewing by taking the GVWR number and subtracting the payload number. Both of which can be found on stickers on the front driver’s side door jamb.
I've owned this exact model for the past three weeks. It's my first GMC, and I carry no bias. Many comments are spot-on-a V6 would be smoother and more refined. The Turbo 4 could benefit from reduced lag and a more subdued sound. True, it lacks key features you'd expect in a pricey vehicle, like rear shades and one-touch windows. However, for the right buyer, it represents the best on the market now (IMO). I needed a larger family vehicle in short order. We sought the closest thing to a minivan without actually being one and without stepping up to a full-size SUV like the Yukon, Suburban, or Expedition. Right off the bat, several competitors such as the TX, Atlas, and Explorer among others that have a 2 seat third row were non-starters. While a 2 seat third row may better for folks with kids who no longer require car seats, we have car seats in each of the 2nd row captains seats, and a three seat third row allows for one of us to sit safely in the middle of the third row with easy child access. With the 2nd row in a normal position that still provides fantastic leg room for full-size adults, the third row is a beautiful space to be. The Grand Highlander is the most comparable option as it's the only one with similar cargo space (although the under floor space in the Acadia is a massive addition). But, the Grand Highlander didn't excite me. For me, it's relatively pedestrian in appearance and doesn't give me the "feels" the Acadia Denali does. If you disagree or this doesn't matter, get the GH. Over the past few weeks, I've looked forward to driving the Acadia every day. I can easily find a comfortable seating position. The infotainment system is intuitive and the portrait setup is a refreshing departure from the large, wide screens seen in every new car. It feels like a premium space. Although it's missing some minor luxuries, to match the Acadia Denali's features, base models of luxury SUVs would also require significant upgrades. GMC is a unique brand serving both the average consumer and the affluent. The nameplate is seen in union lots and high-end country clubs. This doesn't matter to me, but, it matters to many. I agree that $65k is steep, but when fully equipped, competitors from Hyundai, Kia, Ford, Toyota, and others tickle the $60k mark, and since the GMC Denali nameplate seems to be in a league of its own, the price is more understandable. Thankfully, you can skip the Denali trim, save >10K, and have a well equipped Elevation trim. Regarding the engine, it's clear that if you're aggressive with the accelerator and enjoy overtaking folks at traffic lights, you will be disappointed. Sofyan is spot on, it sounds, but doesn't feel strained. Although the sound becomes less intrusive over time, especially with music, I'm still not fond of it. When you are up to speed, it's significantly less noticeable. But this is our family car. It's what we drive to the park, on road trips, and to school. I leisurely accelerate from 0 to 45, minimizing the noise, and relish the plush ride with my family in an SUV that offers nearly the same cargo space as a Tahoe or Yukon, but for $20k less. Add in a solid 16-speaker Bose audio system, Super Cruise wizardry, thoughtful storage solutions, and a cavernous panaromic roof and you have a package that is hard to beat - for now. If I could wait for the all-new Telluride/Palisade, I would. Thankfully, it's actually possible to get this beautiful interior, captivating presence, smooth ride, massive cargo space, all with a more refined engine, it's just called a Yukon.
I test drove one and yeah the engine sound is comically loud. It doesn't , though I really thought at the time they were pulling a BMW and playing an engine note through the speakers. In real life when listening to music though I doubt it matters. Really nice car though, even in the lower trim I drove.
I bet you can’t explain what makes a 2.5L 4 cylinder motor “puny”. Meanwhile, the much heavier full-size BOF $80,000 Ford Expedition and Toyota Sequoia have engines that are stressed in high rpms due to the weight while loaded or towing. People that complain about the Traverse & Acadia not having performance engine options are just confused imo.
@@ajf5745 neither does the Acadia which was the entire point these gaps look the same as what’s found in genesis and BMW. Also neither the X3 nor the GV70 are three-row luxury SUVs. Neither offers as much as the Acadia at any trim level.
I don't understand why they're cramming 4 cylinders into these huge SUV's when they're still getting the same MPG as a V6 engine would get in the same vehicle.
The 2024 GMC Acadia boasts a bold design with sleek LED headlights and a muscular stance. Inside, it’s spacious and refined, with high-end materials and advanced tech. A V6 engine is essential, providing the power needed for smooth, confident driving.
This vehicle is rated as a midsized SUV. Those of you who want full size amenities, consider upgrading to a Yukon, instead of constantly finding fault with what's available.
For all the government bureaucrats mandating smaller, cleaner more efficient engines, the sound of this powerplant should be piped into their offices at 110 decibels for 8 hours every day. .
@@G-Rated have you driven one? i rented one from enterprise. that engine is LOUD from the cabin. the 3 cyl in the CHEAP envista doesn’t even scream this loud in the acaidia. i love the interior though.
@@jiggyg2604 it’s a Traverse/Acadia. Lexus and Volvo has sold loud course sounding motors to customers for years and those are from luxury brands for products that costs thousands more. Y’all literally are complaining because a Traverse has a “course” *sounding* engine when you step on it? Y’all aren’t even complaining about the feel you’re complaining about the sound. GET REAL. Y’all literally are struggling to find any actual faults with these new triplets. It’s so hilarious to watch people try to pick them apart for the sound of the engine as if this is a $100,000 Mercedes Benz or Cadillac.
I have a 22 Traverse 3LT and LOVE it. I will never understand why they put a 4 cylinder in the new models. Heck my 22 Traverse gets better gas milage than that with the V6
If they made a mini Yukon like this in rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive just smaller I swear they would sound like Crazy. Could you imagine this on a platform similar to the old trailblazer get from the early 2000s with the 5.3 l V8 being the top trim
Thank you for showing the practicality of the second and third row. A lot of car review videos will just be how nice the exterior is, how nice the stylish is yadiyada..
My dad bought a brand new Z71 Suburban in 2003. At that time, the Z71 was the most "high end" trim level for the Suburban. It was loaded except for two options...no touch screen stereo system and no satellite radio. It even had the second-row captain's chairs. It was less than forty grand. That was THE MOST EXPENSIVE SUBURBAN available at the time! Now the most expensive Suburban is MORE THAN TWICE that price! This thing is $65,000. Over $25,000 more than a brand-new, full-size, top-of-the-line V8 Suburban was back in 2003. That is insane.
Bought my Tahoe new in 2004 for $36K, and still use it as my daily. No way would I even consider trying to buy one these days for the prices they command.
I don't think you know how inflation works. The Suburban was incredibly expensive at the time back then, too. A loaded Suburban from 2003 adjusted for inflation would be $75,000. You get a lot more vehicle for that $75,000 in 2024 than you got for the deflated value back then. Money isn't what it used to be, and it's grossly unfair for you to even think of comparing them.
We test drove the 2024 GMC Acadia Denali. This is a beautiful vehicle with more bells and whistles than most foreign competitors. The ride is smooth and the interior is beautiful. There are two major shortfalls. 1. The engine has ample power but is loud when accelerating. 2. We would normally ride with the third seat down and put it up only when needed allowing the use of the exceptional cargo space. But with the seats down, the second row seats do not have adequate leg room. The second row seats cannot be moved back because of the headrests on the 3rd seat. The solution of course is to put the 3rd row seats up whenever you have riders in the second row. It likely isn’t an issue if you leave the 3rd row seats up all of the time.
Shit, never thought of that. I am thinking Acadia but that is an issue as I would use it most of the time with 3rd row down. Will keep that in mind. Thanks!
It is called Acadia and you can get a well-loaded Elevation FWD with base Bose audio for around 43k. Amazing deal considering competition comes without any options for more money.
I couldn't help notice that you repeated "should be included at this price point!" numerous times throughout the video so are you disappointed with this offering from GM?
I think they need to do an update to make it so it isn’t sluggish. Mine doesn’t have issues and is quite responsive. (I’ve also done the recent update.) The wood trim is also genuine wood. This is a very comfortable vehicle for roadtrips. I took my children on a cross country roadtrip this summer and it was amazing! And instead of having sunshades, we have tinted our windows, allowing the back passengers to have better visibility than if you were to have sunshades. I’ve also seen and compared this vehicle to the Toyota Grand Highlander and Honda Pilot and this has much more space and is wider than the other competitors. The Grand Highlander is much smaller than the backseats on the Acadia. I was disappointed with how small it was. Before taking his review of the Acadia Denali, I recommend comparing this and some of his other competitor vehicles that he is comparing to. Size, space, and comfort is much nicer than I get from this video. The Acadia was also delayed with its original planned early spring release. I was able to get mine in June and it had been hard to find, they didn’t stay on lots, if they made it to the lots. They were mostly sold before they even made it to the dealers. I looked.
No, bro, I saw it in person and thought it was the yukon denali. I was impressed, it's top quality all around with 24 inch wheels and a huge TV screen in the front. It's worth the price you have to see it to believe it. It looks like a mid-size yukon denali. It's top-notch, bro.
The TV screen looks like the screen in the yukon denali it doesn't look cheap at all. Real wood grain going around the doors. I'm telling you. The wheels are huge. It looks big boyish outside this video don't give it justice go see this in person. You will be impressed.
Get Acadia Elevation for 43k, comes well loaded. Easily the best value on the market besides Buick Enclave, which may be even better equipped in its base trim.
GM, PLEASE READ THIS: Your doors have a double thunk sound when they close. It sounds AWEFUL. My XT5 sounds just like this Acadia. Like a da-dunk sound when the front door is closed. I noticed on the 2023 Lyriq that I sat in last year too. YOU MUST FIX THIS ASAP. The sound of the door closing is a HUGE plus if done correctly and a HUGE minus if done poorly. It seems basic enough but for some reason your cars are engineered with a cheap double thunk sound. Just listen to a BMW or Honda to hear how it should sound. I'm actually shocked and disappointed that you guys can't get this right. I'm a fan and I root for all US car companies so this comes from a good place. FIX IT NOW.
Also, if we're talking directly to GM on things they need to fix immediately, get rid of the reverse lights coming on when you lock/unlock the doors. All GM vehicles have been doing this forever now, and it's literally the worst thing in the automotive world. It's really pointless when other lights are on (doesn't add any benefit). When in a parking lot, people think you're about to back out when you're not even in it. No one likes this!
@@jeffs6090 I love it. I annoy people with my rear lights every time I lock the car, but the best thing is they light the back of the car when I walk in the dark.
@@jeffs6090 lol that’s a safety feature. When you park in the dark the entire ground around your vehicle is illuminated. You can see anything/anyone walking up to you or your car. It was also designed to illuminate the front of your home or walkway to apt. door/stairway. It’s also true you can set which ever duration of time the lights are on or turn it off completely.
@@00_UU I’m not gonna lie, I love it too especially the fools who sit behind *gm* vehicles in parking lots because they think someone is backing out without ever seeing any brake lights. They’re either high, crazy, or just don’t pay much of attention. Most likely some combination of all three. 😅
I'm considering buying a GMC whenever I'm ready to change vehicle, but I really hate how they're removing hard buttons to put all controls in the touch screen. I much rather buttons than having to cycle through settings on a touch screen. Plus in a cold environment, touch screens aren't glove friendly
@johnkay4919 uh yeah? When it's below freezing temperatures and everything inside the vehicle is bitterly cold, yeah I keep my gloves on to keep my hands warm
GMC, or General Motors Company, is an American automobile manufacturer known for producing trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles. Some popular models include the GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon, and GMC Acadia. They are known for their durability, performance, and advanced technology features.
This Acadia is AWD. Every time I test drive SUV with FWD and AWD, FWD feels much easier to accelerate. I wish you could test both FWD and AWD back to back.
The rear windows have a deep tint. There's no need for $20 sun shades. Most car companies no longer have automatic up rear windows. Because of little kids and pets, it's a safety concern.
Looking for new vehicle and down to the Acadia Denali and 2025 Nissan Armada. No clue which one yet. Anyone have thoughts? My big concern is a 4 cyl in such a big SUV
My CT6 sedan has 100k miles and it is going strong. My other car is a Toyota Avalon and it is falling apart at 130k miles, literally the worst car I ever had and I also bought it brand new. I will be replacing the Avalon with another GM car.
@@naveenthemachine but if quality issues are on the seats, u cant really enjoy driving when hearing squeaks and rattles. Savagegeese pointed it out on the EQS SUV
It is shown that third row legroom is insufficient, unlike a Telluride and a Palisades. Why is that when stated legroom of an Acadia is 32.1” and the Telluride and Palisades are both 31.4”?
Everything. Palisade rides like a tin can, the engine rattles on brand new ones on every bump. Palisade is uncomfortable and its engine does not even move it, even when revved up to the max. This GMC rides refined, excellent suspension, excellent Bose Ultimate audio system, excellent super cruise, excellent ergonomics and excellent infotainment.
would have liked to have seen the other pages of the center screen, but you just kept swiping it back to the app screen before anything could load. wanted to see the layout of that screen on the page most would drive with it in.
Is it just me or is the rear third window not stretched out far enough? It just looks a little small 😢 I do appreciate though that this does look better from the side than the traverse. I don't know if it's just me again but I never liked the side profile of the traverse.
Oh they do. GM infotainment is best in class. Acura and Lexus SUVs still have a touchpad infotainment, they are 20 years behind. I traded my previous Acura for a GM car and never looked back.
Except Palisade drives way way worse than this Acadia. I tested the new Palisade and 6-cylinder does not move it at all, just makes a loud noise. Palisade also has a terrible rough suspension, while Acadia glides like a Cadillac.
I know it's the EPA forced trend but i can't see paying 65k for a large four cylinder vehicle...and it gets worse fuel mileage than the old pentastar V6.
Nah Caranddriver got 22mpg combined in their real world when they tested the Traverse. That's actually impressive since Caranddriver drives their cars hard and usually get lowered than the ratings. That's pretty good for a non hybrid engine and it still does 0-60 under 7.5 seconds. Also these cars sell for under MSRP after the first year
I want to like the Traverse, Enclave, Acadia, but that 2.5 reminds me of the old Quad 4. It sounds like a dishwasher and I don't think it will be long for the world in such a large vehicle.
I would rather skip on the options and get a Lincoln Aviator for this kind of money. 7.2 sec 0-60 is my deal breaker at this price point. I'm sure it'll also struggle to safely pass another car at highway speeds.
@@naveenthemachine Yeah the Genesis GV80 would be my top choice, although it probably has worst in class 3rd row space and the 3rd row isn't even available on the 4cyl models so it may not be comparable to this at all for most buyers, but MPG is the same as this Acadia, 0-60 is a full second quicker despite having 28 less HP on paper, even mid-trim models offer similar features to this top spec Denali, and the exterior/interior styling both look a class above this Denali (real world interior fit & finish I don't know personally but I can't imagine its even nearly as mediocre as this GMC).
The turbo engine is precisely best in those scenarios. Meaty mid range torque to give you good passing power. These kind of vehicles aren’t designed for 0-60. Go buy an X7 lol
@@frankiexv4533 Nah, that why I chose to go with a 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge. Can do 0-60 in around 4.5 seconds and has great passing power. Took a trip last month and ended up on a FM road. Passed two slow cars back to back like nothing. Absolutely a great vehicle while also getting good MPGs.
My experience brake torqueing is never faster on any car that doesn't have a built in launch control. Alos dont slam the gas to the floor. Feather it in aggressively is the best way to launch
i had one as a rental from enterprise. the engine is way too loud from inside. the interior is nice but i think the vents should’ve been on top of the screen
Treason! You guys are American born here???? You don't like the Expedition or GMC Arcadia? You don't like the Traverse????? They are capable beautiful vehicles!
Did you even watch the video? It was AWD. Most cars are commodity cars. Build quality is excellent. My GM car is built better than my previous Acura and I don't care about panel gaps.
I just made this long-winded comment about AFM and the full size Yukon as the video was playing and then realized this is not even the Yukon as he was talking. These GM vehicles are looking amazing. Crappie powertrain
So the vehicle would be better if you they didn't let the middle row slide so far back? cant really judge by that. If a 2nd row doesnt slide as far back but has less 2nd row space doesnt mean its a roomier car
From your review, you said 23 cubic ft storage when a third row is up. But you did not mention that not even kids can sit comfortably in the third row because there is no leg room at all. So technically to justify GMC has 2 cubic ft more storage in the trunk than Toyota Grand Highlander. They just squeeze the third row leg room and make it unpractical. From RUclips like you, when you used words this is best in segment, you should tell people what are the compromises. Do not mislead people. You are here to help people make good choices.
What in the hell possessed GMC to put a 2.5 Turbo Charged 4 banger in the largest Acadia to date? What about towing now?it’s already working hard to move the truck add a trailer and then what?
Sorry haters I've been the Traverse in mall parking lots driving around and they look NICE!!!!! You hater will be surrounded by new GMC vehicles. And those buyers will look wayyyy more cooler and premium than your Hyundai and kias lllol
@@normanli7085 like what? Real wood trim? Stitching on the dash? Super cruise? Bigger screens than Lexus has? Those things you won’t find at any price on an RX tx or GX or even LX
@naveenthemachine Well, funny enough, LX and RX have real wood. But there isn't enough of it inside. GM has Supercruise, but Lexus has advanced park and driver assist features, too, even if supercruise is objectively better. U mention bigger screens. But it's literally only an inch bigger than the biggest Lexus screen, and the gauge cluster is an inch smaller than the lexus versions now that the LX is finally digital. The Lexus digital gauge cluster is better than GMC.
My current GM car does 0 to 60 in 6 seconds and I never ever floor it. Outside of merging on the interstate I don't know where else do I need to accelerate that fast? 7 seconds acceleration was sports car fast 20 years ago.
Happy Friday guys! We missed the first drive event for the redesigned Acadia in June, but we got to spend a week with one last month and were blown away with the new design and technology. We also love how GMC went back to making the Acadia a larger 3-row SUV, compared to the previous model. It may just be our favorite of the big three compared to the new Traverse and Enclave, which one would you choose between the GMC, Chevy, and Buick?
Better than a Ford 😂
I like the interior and rear styling of the enclave but want the front end styling of the traverse.
I'd have to choose GMC, but I would also avoid buying a black one!
If I'm correct 🤔, the little wheel only adjusts the brightness of the dash directly in front of the driver. The brightness controls for the infotainment center are under the "Settings" button on the big screen (although I'm curious to know if setting the iPhone to a brighter setting would translate, too).
It’s because of emissions not MPG. Thank the EPA for all these turbo fours
You mention that you couldn’t find the exact curb weight. The exact curb weight can be calculated on any vehicle you are reviewing by taking the GVWR number and subtracting the payload number. Both of which can be found on stickers on the front driver’s side door jamb.
I've owned this exact model for the past three weeks. It's my first GMC, and I carry no bias. Many comments are spot-on-a V6 would be smoother and more refined. The Turbo 4 could benefit from reduced lag and a more subdued sound. True, it lacks key features you'd expect in a pricey vehicle, like rear shades and one-touch windows. However, for the right buyer, it represents the best on the market now (IMO).
I needed a larger family vehicle in short order. We sought the closest thing to a minivan without actually being one and without stepping up to a full-size SUV like the Yukon, Suburban, or Expedition. Right off the bat, several competitors such as the TX, Atlas, and Explorer among others that have a 2 seat third row were non-starters. While a 2 seat third row may better for folks with kids who no longer require car seats, we have car seats in each of the 2nd row captains seats, and a three seat third row allows for one of us to sit safely in the middle of the third row with easy child access. With the 2nd row in a normal position that still provides fantastic leg room for full-size adults, the third row is a beautiful space to be. The Grand Highlander is the most comparable option as it's the only one with similar cargo space (although the under floor space in the Acadia is a massive addition). But, the Grand Highlander didn't excite me. For me, it's relatively pedestrian in appearance and doesn't give me the "feels" the Acadia Denali does. If you disagree or this doesn't matter, get the GH.
Over the past few weeks, I've looked forward to driving the Acadia every day. I can easily find a comfortable seating position. The infotainment system is intuitive and the portrait setup is a refreshing departure from the large, wide screens seen in every new car. It feels like a premium space. Although it's missing some minor luxuries, to match the Acadia Denali's features, base models of luxury SUVs would also require significant upgrades. GMC is a unique brand serving both the average consumer and the affluent. The nameplate is seen in union lots and high-end country clubs. This doesn't matter to me, but, it matters to many. I agree that $65k is steep, but when fully equipped, competitors from Hyundai, Kia, Ford, Toyota, and others tickle the $60k mark, and since the GMC Denali nameplate seems to be in a league of its own, the price is more understandable. Thankfully, you can skip the Denali trim, save >10K, and have a well equipped Elevation trim.
Regarding the engine, it's clear that if you're aggressive with the accelerator and enjoy overtaking folks at traffic lights, you will be disappointed. Sofyan is spot on, it sounds, but doesn't feel strained. Although the sound becomes less intrusive over time, especially with music, I'm still not fond of it. When you are up to speed, it's significantly less noticeable. But this is our family car. It's what we drive to the park, on road trips, and to school. I leisurely accelerate from 0 to 45, minimizing the noise, and relish the plush ride with my family in an SUV that offers nearly the same cargo space as a Tahoe or Yukon, but for $20k less. Add in a solid 16-speaker Bose audio system, Super Cruise wizardry, thoughtful storage solutions, and a cavernous panaromic roof and you have a package that is hard to beat - for now. If I could wait for the all-new Telluride/Palisade, I would.
Thankfully, it's actually possible to get this beautiful interior, captivating presence, smooth ride, massive cargo space, all with a more refined engine, it's just called a Yukon.
@@Rocky-f2f you ever think about doing sales? Because you just sold me on GMC. .
I test drove one and yeah the engine sound is comically loud. It doesn't , though I really thought at the time they were pulling a BMW and playing an engine note through the speakers. In real life when listening to music though I doubt it matters. Really nice car though, even in the lower trim I drove.
Did you get AWD? Most likely. FWD actually accelerates with much less effort.
I want the Denali Ultimate trim on all other GMCs. The darker chrome and beautiful brown seats would be great with the Acadia!
This is the first time I've seriously considered the Acadia. My biggest issue is the puny powertrain. Everything else is perfect in my opinion.
It's a deal breaker for me
I bet you can’t explain what makes a 2.5L 4 cylinder motor “puny”. Meanwhile, the much heavier full-size BOF $80,000 Ford Expedition and Toyota Sequoia have engines that are stressed in high rpms due to the weight while loaded or towing. People that complain about the Traverse & Acadia not having performance engine options are just confused imo.
@@G-Rated would much rather have an x3 or gv70. At least they don't have horrendous panel gaps
@@ajf5745 neither does the Acadia which was the entire point these gaps look the same as what’s found in genesis and BMW. Also neither the X3 nor the GV70 are three-row luxury SUVs. Neither offers as much as the Acadia at any trim level.
@@G-Rated A 70K SUV which only sits 2 in the back. I wouldn't even put a dog in the 3rd row.
Saturn Outlook was so cool back then. Best looking out of them all. And that Saturn Aura with morocco leather 🤩
Right the Aura XR with 19’s, Pano and brown leather with the baseball stitching. A.k.a. Morocco so nice.
I don't understand why they're cramming 4 cylinders into these huge SUV's when they're still getting the same MPG as a V6 engine would get in the same vehicle.
Because they're democrat, green peace tree hugging hippies!! 🙄
all about new emission BS that is being forced on makers.
The 2024 GMC Acadia boasts a bold design with sleek LED headlights and a muscular stance. Inside, it’s spacious and refined, with high-end materials and advanced tech. A V6 engine is essential, providing the power needed for smooth, confident driving.
This vehicle is rated as a midsized SUV. Those of you who want full size amenities, consider upgrading to a Yukon, instead of constantly finding fault with what's available.
When I test drove the 24 Chevy Traverse I heard that "screaming" engine, I passed on it immediately.
For all the government bureaucrats mandating smaller, cleaner more efficient engines, the sound of this powerplant should be piped into their offices at 110 decibels for 8 hours every day. .
@@johnJohn-dz4ex so overly dramatic. Would love to know which vehicle you went with instead because the theatrics in the comments is hilarious.
@@G-Rated have you driven one? i rented one from enterprise. that engine is LOUD from the cabin. the 3 cyl in the CHEAP envista doesn’t even scream this loud in the acaidia. i love the interior though.
@@jiggyg2604 it’s a Traverse/Acadia. Lexus and Volvo has sold loud course sounding motors to customers for years and those are from luxury brands for products that costs thousands more. Y’all literally are complaining because a Traverse has a “course” *sounding* engine when you step on it? Y’all aren’t even complaining about the feel you’re complaining about the sound. GET REAL. Y’all literally are struggling to find any actual faults with these new triplets. It’s so hilarious to watch people try to pick them apart for the sound of the engine as if this is a $100,000 Mercedes Benz or Cadillac.
I have a 22 Traverse 3LT and LOVE it. I will never understand why they put a 4 cylinder in the new models. Heck my 22 Traverse gets better gas milage than that with the V6
If they made a mini Yukon like this in rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive just smaller I swear they would sound like Crazy. Could you imagine this on a platform similar to the old trailblazer get from the early 2000s with the 5.3 l V8 being the top trim
Thank you for showing the practicality of the second and third row. A lot of car review videos will just be how nice the exterior is, how nice the stylish is yadiyada..
Saturn outlook is such a blast from the past😭
My dad bought a brand new Z71 Suburban in 2003. At that time, the Z71 was the most "high end" trim level for the Suburban. It was loaded except for two options...no touch screen stereo system and no satellite radio. It even had the second-row captain's chairs. It was less than forty grand. That was THE MOST EXPENSIVE SUBURBAN available at the time! Now the most expensive Suburban is MORE THAN TWICE that price! This thing is $65,000. Over $25,000 more than a brand-new, full-size, top-of-the-line V8 Suburban was back in 2003. That is insane.
Bought my Tahoe new in 2004 for $36K, and still use it as my daily. No way would I even consider trying to buy one these days for the prices they command.
A z71 Tahoe in 2003 was 42k… adjusted for inflation it would be 70k+…
And $30,000 a year was a great salary back then too. Inflation, my friend.
Somebody clearly doesn’t understand inflation.
Why dont you compare that 2003 vehicle to a 1973 and loose your mind some more?
I don't think you know how inflation works. The Suburban was incredibly expensive at the time back then, too. A loaded Suburban from 2003 adjusted for inflation would be $75,000. You get a lot more vehicle for that $75,000 in 2024 than you got for the deflated value back then. Money isn't what it used to be, and it's grossly unfair for you to even think of comparing them.
70k for an Acadia, insanity
No one needs the Denali. Acadia Elevation comes well loaded with stock Bose audio for 43k at my local dealer.
We test drove the 2024 GMC Acadia Denali. This is a beautiful vehicle with more bells and whistles than most foreign competitors. The ride is smooth and the interior is beautiful. There are two major shortfalls. 1. The engine has ample power but is loud when accelerating. 2. We would normally ride with the third seat down and put it up only when needed allowing the use of the exceptional cargo space. But with the seats down, the second row seats do not have adequate leg room. The second row seats cannot be moved back because of the headrests on the 3rd seat. The solution of course is to put the 3rd row seats up whenever you have riders in the second row. It likely isn’t an issue if you leave the 3rd row seats up all of the time.
Shit, never thought of that. I am thinking Acadia but that is an issue as I would use it most of the time with 3rd row down. Will keep that in mind. Thanks!
$65k for this vehicle, also about the average American income for A YEAR.
That's why you get that 9-year loan on this GMC, and you gotta get that AT4 edition to look masculine, too.
65k for an Arcadia? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Correct because now the Mercedes GLE with a third row and any sort of options is $90,000 so this makes sense at 65
It is called Acadia and you can get a well-loaded Elevation FWD with base Bose audio for around 43k. Amazing deal considering competition comes without any options for more money.
@@nickle479 meanwhile a plastic filled Grand Highlander ain’t far behind in price, built by Toyota.
My mom LOVED her Outlook, for comfort, but so many problems, they never did figure out why the sunroof constantly leaked.
Love the front and interior. Back and sides give me minivan vibes, Chrysler Pacifica et al
Atleast this sized SUV need a V8 not puny 4 cylinders
Wow my 2021 Atlas has power 4 windows, sunshades in the back, and no gaps in the finish and more rear leg room.
You cannot be serious? Atlas interior is the cheapest in class. Also upgraded 16-speaker Bose is heavenly good, VW has absolutely nothing similar
I couldn't help notice that you repeated "should be included at this price point!" numerous times throughout the video so are you disappointed with this offering from GM?
He’s not entirely wrong but on the other hand there are luxury SUVs that don’t even have those features
This is actually pretty nice (other than the lackluster powertrain), but at nearly $65k it's started to compete with luxury options.
@@vinyfiny but it puts some luxury SUVs to shame
Not sure how reliable but it’s gorgeous
I think they need to do an update to make it so it isn’t sluggish. Mine doesn’t have issues and is quite responsive. (I’ve also done the recent update.) The wood trim is also genuine wood.
This is a very comfortable vehicle for roadtrips. I took my children on a cross country roadtrip this summer and it was amazing! And instead of having sunshades, we have tinted our windows, allowing the back passengers to have better visibility than if you were to have sunshades.
I’ve also seen and compared this vehicle to the Toyota Grand Highlander and Honda Pilot and this has much more space and is wider than the other competitors. The Grand Highlander is much smaller than the backseats on the Acadia. I was disappointed with how small it was.
Before taking his review of the Acadia Denali, I recommend comparing this and some of his other competitor vehicles that he is comparing to. Size, space, and comfort is much nicer than I get from this video.
The Acadia was also delayed with its original planned early spring release. I was able to get mine in June and it had been hard to find, they didn’t stay on lots, if they made it to the lots. They were mostly sold before they even made it to the dealers. I looked.
Wondering how is cabin noise on the highway?
I’ve been waiting for you to review this!
$65,000 is absolutely criminal
No, bro, I saw it in person and thought it was the yukon denali. I was impressed, it's top quality all around with 24 inch wheels and a huge TV screen in the front. It's worth the price you have to see it to believe it. It looks like a mid-size yukon denali. It's top-notch, bro.
The TV screen looks like the screen in the yukon denali it doesn't look cheap at all. Real wood grain going around the doors. I'm telling you. The wheels are huge. It looks big boyish outside this video don't give it justice go see this in person. You will be impressed.
Put it this way: it's a big midsized yukon denali.
Get Acadia Elevation for 43k, comes well loaded. Easily the best value on the market besides Buick Enclave, which may be even better equipped in its base trim.
Great review & I am considering buying this.
GM, PLEASE READ THIS: Your doors have a double thunk sound when they close. It sounds AWEFUL. My XT5 sounds just like this Acadia. Like a da-dunk sound when the front door is closed. I noticed on the 2023 Lyriq that I sat in last year too. YOU MUST FIX THIS ASAP. The sound of the door closing is a HUGE plus if done correctly and a HUGE minus if done poorly. It seems basic enough but for some reason your cars are engineered with a cheap double thunk sound. Just listen to a BMW or Honda to hear how it should sound. I'm actually shocked and disappointed that you guys can't get this right. I'm a fan and I root for all US car companies so this comes from a good place. FIX IT NOW.
Also, if we're talking directly to GM on things they need to fix immediately, get rid of the reverse lights coming on when you lock/unlock the doors. All GM vehicles have been doing this forever now, and it's literally the worst thing in the automotive world. It's really pointless when other lights are on (doesn't add any benefit). When in a parking lot, people think you're about to back out when you're not even in it. No one likes this!
@jeffs6090 the reverse lights are a setting that is easily disabled in the vehicle menu. Has been that way since 2013.
@@jeffs6090 I love it. I annoy people with my rear lights every time I lock the car, but the best thing is they light the back of the car when I walk in the dark.
@@jeffs6090 lol that’s a safety feature. When you park in the dark the entire ground around your vehicle is illuminated. You can see anything/anyone walking up to you or your car. It was also designed to illuminate the front of your home or walkway to apt. door/stairway. It’s also true you can set which ever duration of time the lights are on or turn it off completely.
@@00_UU I’m not gonna lie, I love it too especially the fools who sit behind *gm* vehicles in parking lots because they think someone is backing out without ever seeing any brake lights. They’re either high, crazy, or just don’t pay much of attention. Most likely some combination of all three. 😅
I'm considering buying a GMC whenever I'm ready to change vehicle, but I really hate how they're removing hard buttons to put all controls in the touch screen. I much rather buttons than having to cycle through settings on a touch screen. Plus in a cold environment, touch screens aren't glove friendly
You wear gloves INSIDE your vehicle?!
@johnkay4919 uh yeah? When it's below freezing temperatures and everything inside the vehicle is bitterly cold, yeah I keep my gloves on to keep my hands warm
@Lav_s92 That's a rough life.
@@johnkay4919 it's just your daily life during winter in a northern climate. You get cold, snow, and ice
@Lav_s92 how far North?! Alaska?!
This is a good looking vehicle
GMC, or General Motors Company, is an American automobile manufacturer known for producing trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles. Some popular models include the GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon, and GMC Acadia. They are known for their durability, performance, and advanced technology features.
Thx Ai
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I feel like this might steal sales from the Yukon since it looks so much better despite the powertrain of all these new GMs
This Acadia is AWD. Every time I test drive SUV with FWD and AWD, FWD feels much easier to accelerate. I wish you could test both FWD and AWD back to back.
Does it have a brake auto hold button?
The rear windows have a deep tint. There's no need for $20 sun shades. Most car companies no longer have automatic up rear windows. Because of little kids and pets, it's a safety concern.
haha. Amazing and I bet you worked really hard on this funny video!
Only the drivers window is auto up and down🤣🤣 how pathetic
Wow your passenger has to hold a button oh the horror..... people are way too coddled
First world problem
Yeah that is offensive, not even fully auto for both front windows AT LEAST smh.
@@truckercowboyed2638I mean for a car that costs 60k, you’d expect that.
@@truckercowboyed2638they are struggling to find faults with *gm’s* updated triplets so that’s the sorta thing they complain about and highlight. 😂
You're right the door didn't slam well.
Ive never been this early happy Friday everyone
Looking for new vehicle and down to the Acadia Denali and 2025 Nissan Armada. No clue which one yet. Anyone have thoughts? My big concern is a 4 cyl in such a big SUV
Transmission died around 85k miles on my 2013 Acadia. Fool me once GMC … can’t get fooled again 😉. For $65k just buy a Toyota.
My CT6 sedan has 100k miles and it is going strong. My other car is a Toyota Avalon and it is falling apart at 130k miles, literally the worst car I ever had and I also bought it brand new. I will be replacing the Avalon with another GM car.
Those fit and finish issues are ALARMING!!! Especially for a $70k vehicle once you add destination and tax.
Even Toyota has fit finish issues yet they too can get expensive
Honestly some of the panel gaps he pointed out are the same stuff you see in some Mercedes models nowadays. I’m not really concerned about them
@@davis6123 but that’s less of a problem once you drive a Mercedes especially the AMG ones
@@naveenthemachine but if quality issues are on the seats, u cant really enjoy driving when hearing squeaks and rattles. Savagegeese pointed it out on the EQS SUV
Just get Acadia Elevation model for 43k. It is already well loaded.
It is shown that third row legroom is insufficient, unlike a Telluride and a Palisades. Why is that when stated legroom of an Acadia is 32.1” and the Telluride and Palisades are both 31.4”?
They really need a hybrid or plugin hybrid of this...
Thats atleast is 10$k more than the palisade
what does it have over it tp validate the price?
Everything. Palisade rides like a tin can, the engine rattles on brand new ones on every bump. Palisade is uncomfortable and its engine does not even move it, even when revved up to the max. This GMC rides refined, excellent suspension, excellent Bose Ultimate audio system, excellent super cruise, excellent ergonomics and excellent infotainment.
Add an ultimate package, more sound deadening in the fire wall and that should take care of the issues.
Id take the Acadia Denali or enclave.
would have liked to have seen the other pages of the center screen, but you just kept swiping it back to the app screen before anything could load. wanted to see the layout of that screen on the page most would drive with it in.
Is it just me or is the rear third window not stretched out far enough? It just looks a little small 😢 I do appreciate though that this does look better from the side than the traverse. I don't know if it's just me again but I never liked the side profile of the traverse.
Love it but wow interesting price for top version
$60,000 price, $6,000 build! Jesus GM can yall try? 😭 how tf the Cruze get better fit and finish?
😂 😅
This is a very nice suv
The only one more substantially upgraded than the 2024 GMC Arcadia Denali is Sofyan!
It all seriousness, no one touch up on a luxury SUV. This expensive is absolutely absurd.
GM doesn’t knock anything out of the park !!!
Oh they do. GM infotainment is best in class. Acura and Lexus SUVs still have a touchpad infotainment, they are 20 years behind. I traded my previous Acura for a GM car and never looked back.
They should have put the 3.6 thats in the XT5 in this...
Very nice, as a family man, I would like it. But...4 banger and $65k, is no go for me. Love the review tho.
Go for Hyundai Palisade!! You will pay much cheaper and will be happier!! 4 cylinder engine for me is a deal breaker!!
Except Palisade drives way way worse than this Acadia. I tested the new Palisade and 6-cylinder does not move it at all, just makes a loud noise. Palisade also has a terrible rough suspension, while Acadia glides like a Cadillac.
@@00_UU next gen Pal will be turbo 4, no question. 6 cyl is a thing of the past unfortunately.
Why you never mention the Volkswagen Atlas? R-line
When you spec both the Grand Highlander and this Acadia at similar price points, the GH interior just looks antiquated.
What sunglasses are those Sofyan Bei?
I know it's the EPA forced trend but i can't see paying 65k for a large four cylinder vehicle...and it gets worse fuel mileage than the old pentastar V6.
Nah Caranddriver got 22mpg combined in their real world when they tested the Traverse. That's actually impressive since Caranddriver drives their cars hard and usually get lowered than the ratings. That's pretty good for a non hybrid engine and it still does 0-60 under 7.5 seconds. Also these cars sell for under MSRP after the first year
I want to like the Traverse, Enclave, Acadia, but that 2.5 reminds me of the old Quad 4. It sounds like a dishwasher and I don't think it will be long for the world in such a large vehicle.
Lost me at the "... turbo charged 4 cy.."
I would rather skip on the options and get a Lincoln Aviator for this kind of money. 7.2 sec 0-60 is my deal breaker at this price point. I'm sure it'll also struggle to safely pass another car at highway speeds.
I would too. Even a cx90 or gv80 are a good choice too.
@@naveenthemachine Yeah the Genesis GV80 would be my top choice, although it probably has worst in class 3rd row space and the 3rd row isn't even available on the 4cyl models so it may not be comparable to this at all for most buyers, but MPG is the same as this Acadia, 0-60 is a full second quicker despite having 28 less HP on paper, even mid-trim models offer similar features to this top spec Denali, and the exterior/interior styling both look a class above this Denali (real world interior fit & finish I don't know personally but I can't imagine its even nearly as mediocre as this GMC).
Not 7.3?
The turbo engine is precisely best in those scenarios. Meaty mid range torque to give you good passing power. These kind of vehicles aren’t designed for 0-60. Go buy an X7 lol
@@frankiexv4533 Nah, that why I chose to go with a 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge. Can do 0-60 in around 4.5 seconds and has great passing power. Took a trip last month and ended up on a FM road. Passed two slow cars back to back like nothing. Absolutely a great vehicle while also getting good MPGs.
Hopefully GM updates the Cadillac XT6 to be more like this but I’m not so sure they’ll do it without hurting Escalade sales.
The XT6 would be amazing if they made it identical to the Escalade on the INT
My experience brake torqueing is never faster on any car that doesn't have a built in launch control.
Alos dont slam the gas to the floor. Feather it in aggressively is the best way to launch
That screen is way too big and distracting
i had one as a rental from enterprise. the engine is way too loud from inside. the interior is nice but i think the vents should’ve been on top of the screen
Treason! You guys are American born here???? You don't like the Expedition or GMC Arcadia? You don't like the Traverse????? They are capable beautiful vehicles!
lol this is the first time I hear you say “the door DOESNT have the solid sounding thunk” ….
damn .. didn’t pass the thunk test
🤣🤣
One of the worst SUVs to exist, I can’t name a single good thing about it aside from the large center touchscreen
60k for a slow fwd commodity car with that build quality , no thanks
Did you even watch the video? It was AWD. Most cars are commodity cars. Build quality is excellent. My GM car is built better than my previous Acura and I don't care about panel gaps.
7.2 secs is pretty slow for this suv! And they could’ve added a mild hybrid or make it a hybrid or plug in for better MPG.
I just made this long-winded comment about AFM and the full size Yukon as the video was playing and then realized this is not even the Yukon as he was talking. These GM vehicles are looking amazing. Crappie powertrain
So the vehicle would be better if you they didn't let the middle row slide so far back? cant really judge by that. If a 2nd row doesnt slide as far back but has less 2nd row space doesnt mean its a roomier car
They need to offer 2.7 turbo diesel
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Metallic Fleck
🤔 Hmmm 😊
Am I the only one thinking about this
From your review, you said 23 cubic ft storage when a third row is up. But you did not mention that not even kids can sit comfortably in the third row because there is no leg room at all. So technically to justify GMC has 2 cubic ft more storage in the trunk than Toyota Grand Highlander. They just squeeze the third row leg room and make it unpractical. From RUclips like you, when you used words this is best in segment, you should tell people what are the compromises. Do not mislead people. You are here to help people make good choices.
No Ultimate?!?!😡 All that chrome kills me!!
A 2022 Honda Pilot SE which is nowhere near a luxury car or trim has rear sunshades. These automakers cost-cutting everywhere they can.
I would take the exterior of the 2017 Denali over this one and the v6
Mazda CX90 Turbo S premium plus is less.
What in the hell possessed GMC to put a 2.5 Turbo Charged 4 banger in the largest Acadia to date? What about towing now?it’s already working hard to move the truck add a trailer and then what?
I’m tired of extra charge paint colors. Feels like a tax.
Sorry haters I've been the Traverse in mall parking lots driving around and they look NICE!!!!! You hater will be surrounded by new GMC vehicles. And those buyers will look wayyyy more cooler and premium than your Hyundai and kias lllol
Wish the rear wiper was tucked away
The only thing that bothers me nowadays they want to give you a 4-cylinder engine at v8 engine prices, trick no good 😢
It always seemed to use a little person to make the vehicle appear to be much bigger than it truly is.
Wish they tucked the rear wiper
Nice car ❤❤❤❤
This thing is going to have an "RX syndrome". Nobody who can pay $60K will want to listen to the buzz of tiny 4 banger.
But at least it has a far nicer interior than any RX or GX or TX or even the LX
@@naveenthemachine still missing features in that Denali trim compared to those lexus suvs u listed
@@normanli7085 like what?
Real wood trim? Stitching on the dash? Super cruise? Bigger screens than Lexus has? Those things you won’t find at any price on an RX tx or GX or even LX
@naveenthemachine Well, funny enough, LX and RX have real wood. But there isn't enough of it inside. GM has Supercruise, but Lexus has advanced park and driver assist features, too, even if supercruise is objectively better. U mention bigger screens. But it's literally only an inch bigger than the biggest Lexus screen, and the gauge cluster is an inch smaller than the lexus versions now that the LX is finally digital. The Lexus digital gauge cluster is better than GMC.
@@normanli7085 the wood trim in the RX is apparently fake from what I hear. And the lx barely has any.
Make the V-6 comeback….
A Denali with a Turbo 4 lol 😂 Man, dark times. 7 second 0 to 60 and worst MPGs. And it kind of looks odd. I guess people just buy whatever now.
Too bad it's a 4 cylinder. Thumbs down 👎 7.2 seconds to 60.... slow
My current GM car does 0 to 60 in 6 seconds and I never ever floor it. Outside of merging on the interstate I don't know where else do I need to accelerate that fast? 7 seconds acceleration was sports car fast 20 years ago.
They stretched that wheelbase a little too much. It looks weird
And who actually thinks this age well? 10 years from now, unlike the old school v6, doubt that 4cyl will be doing well
That white door panel will look atrocious after very limited use. Light interiors on cars are the worst idea, they only look good for a week.