GMC approached the new edition of its three-row Acadia SUV with a competitive hand. The 2024 Acadia weighs more, is several inches taller everywhere and tows more than the 2023 Acadia. The SUV has emerged in a new generation as if it is starting to move to the gym and replace its diet.
Powered by a turbocharged 2. 5-liter engine that makes 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque, the 2024 Acadia has ditched its 2. 0-liter four-cylinder engine with 228 horsepower and its 3. 6-liter V6 with 310 horsepower as an option. On paper, this vehicle will not be able to do more than before. But it is.
Built on the same platform as GMC’s Chevrolet Traverse companion, the 2024 Acadia is more productive in AT4 or Denali form. The AT4 edition (which stands for “4-wheel-drive off-roader”) launched in 2019 with the full-size Sierra 1500 pickup truck and was released in 2020 as an Acadia option. As land and off-road modes began to gain popularity, it made a lot of sense.
GMC’s proverbial golden goose of diversity is its Denali version. It’s so ubiquitous (and the trim designation so vital) that consumers routinely call their vehicle “Denali” instead of the style name. In the past, the Acadia Denali and AT4 versions were supplied with the V6 upgrade and a towing package of up to 4,000 pounds can be added. By 2024, all Acadias are powered by the same engine with increased towing power: a maximum of 5,000 pounds.
Now with more w8 due to its larger size, the Acadia can comfortably seat seven or eight more people in its three rows and feels like it hugs the road without being bulky. It’s 10. 6 inches longer and 3. 2 inches taller than before and offers more shipping space; GMC claims to show an improvement of almost 80 percent behind the third row alone and a further 36 percent behind the second row. And yet it feels smooth to ride, the transmission analyzing gears smoothly and efficiently. The Acadia has a bit noisy acceleration, but it has active noise cancellation and a premium audio formula from Bose that eliminates engine noise.
GMC is rarely the only company downsizing its engines. In an effort to increase power and reduce emissions, automakers are making changes. Toyota ditched its V6 in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder in the new Tacoma, and Bentley ditched its W12 in the future for a V8.
Inside the Acadia’s cabin, a built-in Google drive the infotainment formula and passengers use the 15-inch touchscreen. GMC calls the new touchscreen “portrait-oriented,” but it appears more square, which is another upgrade from the typical horizontal screen. orientation of its competition or the upright vertical style of Tesla.
More impressive are the power-assist generation aids, of which there are 15. Front and rear collision warning, rear cross-traffic braking, adaptive cruise control and other features are standard, adding two key aids intended to Save children’s lives: rear seat reminder and front braking. of pedestrians and bicycles. Parents of teens will appreciate the GMC software’s “Loop to Drive” feature, a component of the automaker’s teen driving coverage technologies. Adults can set a speed alert, speed limiter, and settings that prevent new drivers from abusing the volume button while driving.
Another vital protection feature of the Acadia is the camera setup. Seven camera perspectives are standard, and that increases to nine when you decide on the optional rear camera mirror and trailer to lend a hand. I tested this on a Sierra heavy duty truck for several years. makes and inspired with the number of camera angles available. Whether you’re towing or not, having additional electronic eyes around the SUV improves navigation on and off the road.
Finally, GM’s SuperCruise product (as it calls its semi-autonomous system) is now an option on each and every Acadia. Available on more than 400,000 miles of U. S. and Canadian highways, SuperCruise helps improve vehicle performance and reduce fatigue, even when towing. help. I was primarily inspired by automatic lane replacement features on the highways between Savannah, Georgia and Hilton Head, South Carolina, where two-lane roads lent themselves well to computer-controlled lane replacements.
The 2024 GMC Acadia starts at $42,995 with destination fees, however, the Denali drops that to approximately $56,000. That’s about $5,800 more than the last generation. However, I would say that you get a lot more for your money, and not just in terms of size.
Kristin Shaw is a freelance editor specializing in all things wheels, using her build experience for complex concepts. She currently lives in her sixth state (New Jersey, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia and now Texas), and makes the most of her paintings in coffee department stores around Austin.
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