Very handsome ute, and the interior looks miles better than before. GM has come a long way in its interior designs. But for truly 'premium', status, which the Denali aspires to be, give this thing a smoother V6, not a four pot!
We bought a 2023 Acadia with a V6 in Sept 2023. Dealer wanted us to come look at 2024 version. They were giving us less than half of what we paid for it a year before for trade. And they didn’t have any Acadias for under $60k, so the $43k for Elevation is not realistic without markdowns. And then to see the 4 cylinder engine gets less MPG than our V6 is pathetic. I like watching the retro videos and remember seeing the old GM trucks and Suburbans were almost matching these MPGs if not better over 30 years ago. A non turbo V6 in a truck was close to this and a late 80s diesel suburban was better than this. They need to figure this out. Folks seemed to do fine in the past with less than 300hp, but better mileage.
... Except lack of power was a major complaint about vehicles, even back then. Hence why power has gone up over the years. Now I would prefer an I6 over a turbo 4, and I did not care for the 3.6 V6 at all, but that's just me.
@@chrissullivan5752 I know that 1.2 l or the bad boy the 1.3 could really put off some midgets with hammers under the hood noises like music to our ears
I sat in one of these a few days ago and thought it looked great inside and out. I appreciate that it's more powerful than the old V6, but I have a bias against noisy engines and turbo fours in general, so it would not be for me. But for someone who isn't adverse to that, it seems like a really impressive vehicle overall.
Looking at the side profile, you would swear it's just a 2011 Traverse with a facelift. Rear quarter windows look the same, even the quad exhaust tips. Wouldn't touch non-V8 or non-3800 GM.
Front end styling was knocked out of the park on this design. If they would make the tail end favor the Yukon as much as they did the front clip there's no way dealers could keep these on the lots in my personal opinion. Simply scaling down the Yukon to exact styling specification would drive people crazy
Im glad to hear that GM stretched the wheelbase on this platform. The companies that modify these for wheelchair accessibility really need every spare inch they can get.
Feels like minivans make a lot more sense for wheelchair accessibility than SUVs. I've seen a lot of lifted Pacificas from BraunAbility around lately and they look like they offer a ton of interior room.
@theglowcloud2215 While you're not wrong, not everyone wants to be stuck driving a minivan. Also, I've been in both modified Pacific's and modified Traverse suv's and I can tell you the Pacifica is not that much bigger on the inside, space wise.
GM knows how to make SUVs and Trucks, I tell ya. Hopefully this 4 cylinder trend ends and automakers come to their senses and create 6 and 8 cylinder hybrids
well done GMC, now i like the new design, it's very TUFF, now i know it no longer has a V6. but i'm not upset about it, but someone just needs to add more trims to make this competitive, like Denali Ultimate, and Even AT4 Ultimate. but other than that, Well Done.
With the Gen 3 Acadia back to its original size albeit a tad longer, what will sit between it and the Terrain? A Hummer Hybrid, a Canyon-based SUV aimed after the Ford Everest (which would be renamed as the Explorer should the Ranger-based SUV come stateside) and the completely new Toyota 4Runner and could revive the Typhoon name that was used originally for a performance-oriented Jimmy from the 90s, or something?
I don't think we need turbo engines. They are not worth the trouble after they get miles on them. Plus why do we need 330hp daily driver vehicles. It's just a dumb idea. 200hp is plenty of current vehicle was made for giants that don't exist.
I remember how upset customers were when they downsized the second gen. What a stupid move on their part. Unfortunately, this gen is so generic on the side profile. Especially so for the Buick variant. The Buick always looked great from the side.
If that engine is noisy, and stressed with just the driver. Imagine how it’s going to struggle with six more people, luggage, and something attached to the tow hitch! The new Acadia/Enclave/Traverse, still also suffers from transmission failure, even with the new 8 speed automatic! Since 2007 GM cant seem to make a reliable transmission for these SUVs.
This would be a direct competitor the the Toyota Grand Highlander, the class sales leader It's about 1 second slower than the 362 HP Hybrid Max, and the fuel economy is way behind 27 combined It is much nicer looking, and Denalis have a much more upscale interior decor., for similar money. Seems like it will impress your friends. Will it impress its owners?
Please stick that pathetically small rear wiper under the top spoiler. Why use a 4 cylinder that has more power but not more efficient than the 6 cylinder. Otherwise, it’s a sharp looking vehicle.
Overall job nicely done. But applying liberal logic to the environment is clearly not working out and becoming a big failure overall. Lets see, we drop the v6 to put a turbo 4 banger which equals the combined and is 2 mpg lower on the highway then the outgoing V6. I see no logic or savings whatsoever. The only benefit it a little more power so its slightly quicker. HOWEVER the engine is noisy as they said so the benefit is not much of a benefit at all
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Love it, except for the 4 cylinder. I'd buy it if it had the v6.
Consumer Reports also said the engine sounded noisy and strained but sufficiently powerful.
Very handsome ute, and the interior looks miles better than before. GM has come a long way in its interior designs.
But for truly 'premium', status, which the Denali aspires to be, give this thing a smoother V6, not a four pot!
Very true! Needs a better power train under the hood to better separate it from the Traverse.
We bought a 2023 Acadia with a V6 in Sept 2023. Dealer wanted us to come look at 2024 version. They were giving us less than half of what we paid for it a year before for trade. And they didn’t have any Acadias for under $60k, so the $43k for Elevation is not realistic without markdowns. And then to see the 4 cylinder engine gets less MPG than our V6 is pathetic.
I like watching the retro videos and remember seeing the old GM trucks and Suburbans were almost matching these MPGs if not better over 30 years ago. A non turbo V6 in a truck was close to this and a late 80s diesel suburban was better than this. They need to figure this out. Folks seemed to do fine in the past with less than 300hp, but better mileage.
Hey at least your 23 didn't breakdown the day after we bought it. Literally had 79 miles on it.
... Except lack of power was a major complaint about vehicles, even back then. Hence why power has gone up over the years. Now I would prefer an I6 over a turbo 4, and I did not care for the 3.6 V6 at all, but that's just me.
so whats the point of the turbo 4 if it doesnt save gas?
I’m disappointed it doesn’t have a three cylinder. Maybe next year. Kool
@@chrissullivan5752 I know that 1.2 l or the bad boy the 1.3 could really put off some midgets with hammers under the hood noises like music to our ears
@@justinstiff5641with that gnarly oil soaked timing belt, and oil soaked oil pump belt.l those turds have in them, they’ll be broke down in no time!
Wet belt...nope
Why would you want a 3cyl in a vehicle this size?
@@allroadsawesome his comment is sarcasm
I’m a little confused. I thought the point of smaller engines was to improve fuel economy? Otherwise, what’s the point?
I sat in one of these a few days ago and thought it looked great inside and out. I appreciate that it's more powerful than the old V6, but I have a bias against noisy engines and turbo fours in general, so it would not be for me. But for someone who isn't adverse to that, it seems like a really impressive vehicle overall.
Since the mileage is actually less than the V6 last year, why the turbo 4? Ridiculous
It’s a larger and heavier vehicle with more power. You can’t defy physics.
@@jacobyo99 only 200 pounds 2025 vs 2024. But it’s over 6300 pounds! No wonder new cars get such dismal mileage.
@@mcar6592 Where did you get that information? With AWD, the 2023 weighs 4500 pounds while the new one is 4800 pounds.
Looking at the side profile, you would swear it's just a 2011 Traverse with a facelift. Rear quarter windows look the same, even the quad exhaust tips.
Wouldn't touch non-V8 or non-3800 GM.
Looks great
Front end styling was knocked out of the park on this design. If they would make the tail end favor the Yukon as much as they did the front clip there's no way dealers could keep these on the lots in my personal opinion. Simply scaling down the Yukon to exact styling specification would drive people crazy
I agree if they mirrored the rear styling too it'd be about perfect
Almost had me until you said inline 4...
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That’s a powerful 4 banger. They should put it in a sports car.
Needs the 1.2L 3 cylinder imo
Im glad to hear that GM stretched the wheelbase on this platform. The companies that modify these for wheelchair accessibility really need every spare inch they can get.
Feels like minivans make a lot more sense for wheelchair accessibility than SUVs. I've seen a lot of lifted Pacificas from BraunAbility around lately and they look like they offer a ton of interior room.
@theglowcloud2215 While you're not wrong, not everyone wants to be stuck driving a minivan. Also, I've been in both modified Pacific's and modified Traverse suv's and I can tell you the Pacifica is not that much bigger on the inside, space wise.
You opted? Get real, you reviewed what General Motors provided
GM lost me with only a noisy 4 banger.
After being a 4 cylinder owner, I can’t appreciate a 4 cylinder in this size of SUV.
That's what the Yukon is for
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4 banger and full size truck mileage
I was thinking the same thing. My 2022 F150 with the 5.0 v8 gets me 24mpg on the highway and 19mpg in daily city driving.
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Basically a minivan minus any practicality and the sliding doors.
I'm the 2nd owner of a 2012 GMC Acadia. After purchasing I found out and unfortunately am experiencing all the issues with it.
Why I4? It coulda stayed as a V6 or change it to Inline6
GM knows how to make SUVs and Trucks, I tell ya. Hopefully this 4 cylinder trend ends and automakers come to their senses and create 6 and 8 cylinder hybrids
Agreed. I’ve owned plenty of 6 cylinder engines. I had a 4 cylinder and wasn’t impressed (even though it was reasonably reliable).
Or America stops using oversized cars compared to everyone else. Absolutely unnecessary to have a V8 for an average car
Yeah, soccer moms do need a V8 to hit 35 mph in bumper to bumper traffic
@@zt5547 that’s where the hybrid system takes over genius
could not agree more. this liberal logic is not working out. They THINK they are saving gas but in reality they are NOT
Great job
Keep it up
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Its a good looking suv but im weary of the engine especially for the Acadia’s size. This is a lease car
Sorry, just not buying these small turbocharged engines. I sat in one last week and it still has that GM cheap plasticky interior.
A little more performance would be nice.
well done GMC, now i like the new design, it's very TUFF, now i know it no longer has a V6. but i'm not upset about it, but someone just needs to add more trims to make this competitive, like Denali Ultimate, and Even AT4 Ultimate. but other than that, Well Done.
Needs a 5.3 option
With the Gen 3 Acadia back to its original size albeit a tad longer, what will sit between it and the Terrain? A Hummer Hybrid, a Canyon-based SUV aimed after the Ford Everest (which would be renamed as the Explorer should the Ranger-based SUV come stateside) and the completely new Toyota 4Runner and could revive the Typhoon name that was used originally for a performance-oriented Jimmy from the 90s, or something?
How about a premium version called the 'Arcadia'.
Turbo or V6, if it can perform like, let’s say, a Camaro, then I’ll vouch for it.
Correction: all 2024 Acadia will have 2nd row captain’s seat and bench seat is not an option.
I miss the SLE I had on a 2002 it was nice and roomy 😢
I don't think we need turbo engines. They are not worth the trouble after they get miles on them. Plus why do we need 330hp daily driver vehicles. It's just a dumb idea. 200hp is plenty of current vehicle was made for giants that don't exist.
What's next, GM?
a rubber band?
The XT6 is now irrelevant!
I remember how upset customers were when they downsized the second gen. What a stupid move on their part. Unfortunately, this gen is so generic on the side profile. Especially so for the Buick variant. The Buick always looked great from the side.
Downsized model sold far better than the original one.
@@zt5547it was also cheaper and they simplified configurations
If that engine is noisy, and stressed with just the driver. Imagine how it’s going to struggle with six more people, luggage, and something attached to the tow hitch! The new Acadia/Enclave/Traverse, still also suffers from transmission failure, even with the new 8 speed automatic! Since 2007 GM cant seem to make a reliable transmission for these SUVs.
Who said it’s stressed? He just said it’s loud and it picks up speed progressively. Not once did he say the engine was overworked or strained.
This would be a direct competitor the the Toyota Grand Highlander, the class sales leader
It's about 1 second slower than the 362 HP Hybrid Max, and the fuel economy is way behind 27 combined
It is much nicer looking, and Denalis have a much more upscale interior decor., for similar money.
Seems like it will impress your friends. Will it impress its owners?
You had me until you said 4 cylinder.
BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, WE WILL HAVE 2 CYLINDER ENGINES.. COME ON, BRING BACK THE V8 MAN..
GM still offers a V8 in their FULLSIZE body on frame SUVs/Trucks/Vans. Never was an option on the front wheel drive unibody SUVs like the Acadia.
Yeah, bring us back the 454 with 150 hp lol
@@zt5547 lol, RIGHT..
Get a Yukon, although a 5.3 or a performance hybrid could get it right...
Please stick that pathetically small rear wiper under the top spoiler. Why use a 4 cylinder that has more power but not more efficient than the 6 cylinder. Otherwise, it’s a sharp looking vehicle.
Total Burger-Kart
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Cars big but not Hi enough from the ground
How its 4WD
Overall job nicely done. But applying liberal logic to the environment is clearly not working out and becoming a big failure overall. Lets see, we drop the v6 to put a turbo 4 banger which equals the combined and is 2 mpg lower on the highway then the outgoing V6. I see no logic or savings whatsoever. The only benefit it a little more power so its slightly quicker. HOWEVER the engine is noisy as they said so the benefit is not much of a benefit at all
Much better than a Honda Pilot
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