Exclusive! New Super 2024 GMC Acadia Review

2024 GMC Acadia GM Authority spy photographer has captured new photos from testing the next-generation GMC Acadia, with our gallery confirming that General Motors has decided to reinvent the crossover as a larger full-size offering.

This GMC Acadia prototype has a longer wheelbase than the current second-generation model, which was introduced for the 2017 model year. This provides room for more spacious third-row seating, along with additional rear cargo space.

While this early prototype was shrouded in a large amount of camouflage, hiding most of its exterior styling, it’s clear the future GMC Acadia will take on a slightly more boxy, upright form inspired by the GMC Yukon.

With a longer wheelbase and more space for the third row, the GMC Acadia will be set to compete with popular offerings like the Hyundai Palisade.

The prototype also features a new set of directional alloy wheels and dual, single outlet exhausts.

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2024 GMC Acadia Review

The GMC Acadia 2024 has been a rather odd General Motors product for its two generations.

The first-generation model was launched for the 2007 model year as a full-size three-row crossover, but GM overhauled the Acadia as a midsize crossover for the second generation, reducing its length by 7.2 inches and width by 3.5 inches.

The new model looks set to grow in size once again, taking advantage of GM’s new VSS-F platform (vehicle set), introduced with the 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevy Trailblazer.

In fact, all future GM vehicles built with a front-drive, transverse engine layout will use this variant of the modular and scalable VSS-F architecture.

Under the hood, we expect this redesigned GMC Acadia to use GM 3.6L LGXV6 petrol with an automatic engine stop/start function.

GM’s 9-speed automatic transmission will likely send power to the front wheels as standard or all four wheels with optional all-wheel-drive.

An optional more economical four-cylinder engine could also be offered, possibly a 2.0L I-4 LSY turbocharged GM engine.

The 2024 Acadia is built alongside the Cadillac XT5 and Cadillac XT6 at GM’s Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee.

We expect the factory to continue producing the Acadia nameplate once the extended third-generation model seen here arrives for the 2024 model year.

2024 GMC Acadia Redesign

Our GMC Acadia Redesign got information from gm-truck that they have caught the new GMC Acadia 2024 undergoing testing and from what we can see big changes are ahead for the popular crossover.

Our spy photographers recently captured a test prototype of the next-generation Acadia on a public road and reported back on what they saw and what we could determine from looking at the stealth-taken photos.

Acadia Redesign The prototype for the next-generation GMC Acadia has already begun to be tested, and our first photo confirms that GM has repositioned the crossover back into a massive full-size offering.

Back in 2017, GMC transformed the Acadia from a large minivan alternative to a smaller midsize crossover.

While its sibling Chevy Traverse maintains its massive footprint, GMC reduced the Acadia’s length by 7.2 inches, and its width by 3.5 inches, separating the overall model in GM’s lineup.

Those downsizing experiments will soon be a thing of the past, judging by this new prototype.

The new Acadia prototype features a long wheelbase and a wide rear for a comfortable third row and ample cargo capacity.

Styling details are completely covered in camouflage, but the early placeholder lighting of the Acadia prototype is consistent with GMC’s latest design conventions, suggesting a design influenced by the body-on-frame Yukon SUV.

The current Acadia 2024 uses a shortened version of GM’s relatively new Chi platform, while the Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave use the Chi architecture with a long wheelbase.

It’s unclear if this larger Acadia adopts the LWB Chi platform, or if it uses the rumored new modular SUV platform for GM’s future product line.

Despite the basics, it’s clear that Acadia will soon be back shopping in the Big Size department.

2024 Acadia Denali – 2024 GMC Acadia Denali

2024 GMC Acadia Release Date

The larger Acadia is expected to hit the market next year, debuting for the 2024 model year.

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The breakthrough of a 2024 GMC Acadia product planning this time will be highly considered. GM will make a breakthrough for the next generation of 2024 GMC Acadia.

We hope that it will be much better than last year’s generation, in 2024 GM considers it will provide a more comfortable driving experience because the size of the car is larger than the previous generation.

This step was taken to give the impression of the latest innovations that are comfortable in driving. And the vehicle will be roughly as spacious as the current Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave.

The breakthrough providing updates in the 2024 GMC Acadia is a strategy to reposition the model in the crossover segment as mainstream to catch up with other car offerings but GM will continue to innovate to provide the best for its customers and expect strong sales.

In 2017 Acadia sales reached 111,276 units. That figure was artificially boosted by sales of the all-new model launch along with sales of the last-generation Acadia which was sold alongside the all-new model as the Acadia Limited at a discount, mostly to the fleet.

In 2018 sales of GMC Acadia fell to 88,621 units, increasing to 99,429 units in 2019. Putting those numbers into context, Acadia sales totaled 96,393 shipments in the calendar year 2015 before the exponential growth in crossover demand.

2024 GMC Acadia Preview

Driving quality provides a pleasant experience
Acceleration on a very fast engine V6 becomes optional
The cabin layout is simple and very easy to use the
The technology provided is very modern and keeps you even more connected.

The GMC Acadia is an SUV with a three-row mid-range model between the smaller mid-position Terrain and the larger Yukon. Acadia Offers 4 trim levels with lots of options to choose from, the SL trim and the 193 horsepower 4 cylinders can deliver impressive performance coupled with advanced driver aid features as standard equipment new wheel sizes and new colors Expect to be a good first impression.

Driving the 2024 GMC Acadia is a very comfortable experience as it is equipped with a proven V6 engine and superior technological features that are easy to use. The interior design is expected to be better and does not disappoint. The three basic lines of the interior of this car are expected to give the impression of relief in driving comfort.

2024 GMC Acadia Interior and Exterior

The design inside is very compact and elegant as well as spacious most of the controls are intuitive and within reach of the driver nice and pleasing to the eye. A black-and-white gauge cluster with red needles provides information at a glance. Denali models feature a reconfigurable center screen that provides a wealth of additional vehicle information depending on driver settings.

The tilting and telescopic steering wheel could use more reach to provide a comfortable position for very tall or very short drivers but it works for most people.

The leather-wrapped steering wheel features a very classy aluminum trim and some interior materials have a cheap look and feel. With the third row used the Dodge Durango has four boxes behind the third row and 30 with the rear row seats folded so this might be a better choice if you often transport people and cargo at the same time.

2024 Acadia Specs

Model 2024 GMC Acadia has several variants, there are four main ones if there are no changes, namely SLE, SLT, AT4, and Denali with a choice of several engines. Some trims use the front wheels and all wheels as the main drive.

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The SLE Was reasonably well equipped from the start, with:

The 228-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine
18-inch wheels
Keyless and entry ignition
Three-zone automatic climate control
8-inch infotainment touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android smartphone integration Wireless Auto
Six-speaker sound system
Noise cancellation Active
Five USB ports
OnStar connected service with onboard Wi-Fi hotspot
GM Pro Safety Plus

Full range of advanced driver assistance standards across all Acadia:

Automatic emergency braking (warning if a collision ahead is imminent and braking if you don’t respond in time)
Parking sensor front and rear (warns you of obstacles that may not be visible in front or behind the vehicle when parked)
Lane guard assistance (directs the Acadia back into its lane if it starts drifting past lane markers)
Lane departure warning (warning you if the vehicle starts to deviate from its lane)
Blindspot monitor with pe Rear traffic alerts (warning you if the vehicle is in your blind spot during lane changes or when reversing)

SLT Trim The midrange SLT receives a host of additional features such as:

Roof rails
Hands-free lift doors
Fog lights
Remote starting
Leather upholstery
Heated front
seats Driver’s seat eight-way power-adjustable
Rearview mirrors auto-dimming
Household-style power outlet for the center row
Navigation
system Bose eight-speaker audio system with HD radio

AT4 Trim The AT4 is similar to the SLT but has a few additional features that enhance its off-road capabilities. These additional features include:

310-hp V6 engine
17-inch dedicated wheels with all-terrain
tires Standard all-wheel drive with AT4-specific components for greater traction
Hill drop control Hill
holding assistance
Black exterior trim

Denali Top-of-the-line Denali ignores the off-road features of the AT4 but sticks to the V6 engine. Additions to standard features include:

unique grille
20-inch wheels
Adaptive suspension
Power folding, heated mirrors
Digital instrument panel
Head-up display (displays important information in your line of sight on the windshield)
Ventilated front
seats Heated second-row
seats Driver seat memory function
adjustable eight-way passenger seat
Power-wireless charging pad

Denali also qualifies for two exclusive package options:

Technology package

Surround-view camera system (gives you top-down views of Acadia and surroundings for tight parking situations)
Adaptive cruise control ( maintains the driver’s set distance between the Acadia and the vehicle in front)
Improved automatic braking for forwarding collision mitigation system
Digital mirrors (allows you to look back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
Denali Ultimate Package (requires Technology pack)

Panoramic sunroof

Adaptive suspension damper (improves Kenya ride safety and handling stability)
Crane package

Many of the features found on the upper trim levels are available on the auxiliary trim as an option. Other optional features include a rear entertainment system, second-row seats (for seating seven passengers), and the Elevation Edition package which adds black exterior styling accents and 20-inch alloy wheels.

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2024 Acadia Engine, Transmission, and Performance

As the base engine foregoing a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder good for 228 horsepower and an optional 3.6-liter V-6 producing 310 horsepower is equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive is standard with both engines, and all-wheel drive is optional.

We firmly believe the GMC Acadia is a competent and fairly quiet car, turning and cornering will feel heavy at high speeds but when driven in a less aggressive manner (as most people drive most of the time) the ride is easy and stable.

The adaptive suspension package standard on the Denali and optional on the all-wheel-drive SLT trim will adjust the dampers every two milliseconds to help smooth the ride over bumps or to tighten things up if the driver starts to feel agile.

2024 Acadia MPG

For the GMC Acadia MPG will produce a front-drive version with a turbo four-cylinder engine that will produce 22 mpg city and 29 roads. The front-wheel-drive V-6 has an estimated 19 mpg city and 27 highway.