I have test driven a lot of 2020 SUVs and I think by far the acadia is one of the best, especially the drive (very smooth). It's unfortunate it really isn't on anyone's radar.
@Parker Gray I know how you feel, but I"ll tell you what. It could very well be worth the wait because GMC is probably taking extra time to make sure they really hit it out of the park with the next-generation GMC Yukon.
Awesome review guys! I love all the changes GMC has made, one of my favorite changes is the additional cupholders for the 2nd row seats, another is the full LED headlights. Keep it up guys. Your channel, and Saabkyle04 are my heroes in the automotive world. From 2001 to 2010, and again from 2012 to late 2017, my worked at Route 18 Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Starting in fall 2017 however, my dad got an even better job at Miller Buick GMC in Woodbridge, New Jersey, which is why he was able to get an employee discount on a 2018 GMC Acadia Denali. We got the car sometime in June 2018 to replace the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC that we owned previously. The reason we sold the S550 is because its engine started failing, and the repairs were way beyond our normal budget. With that said, I'm still really impressed with our GMC Acadia and I sure hope to get the refreshed model after our 3 year lease ends in 2021.
@@CarConfections I think you meant to say "hear from someone." Anyways, you're absolutely right, my experience with the Acadia was wonderful, love the dual sunroofs. No mechanical problems, just the usual maintenance stuff. I had to buy an aftermarket floor console with cupholders though because the cupholders on the rear door panels aren't ideal for Dukin Donuts coffee or any drink other than a bottle of water of course.
As I've come to expect, your reviews are some of the most thourough, thoughful and helpful I come across. I am retired. I plan a purchase in spring 2020. I am looking at several brands, trims, packages, categories. I value your reviews highly. Great service to all involved. Thx guys. Advanced placement!
A noticeable improvement and the Denali level just places it into the luxury segment! May have to bump myself up to this one from my Terrain Denali. Good review gents!
Car Confections are Drew and Mason important news I went on my local Mercedes dealer website and the new CLA and GLS is out I’m so happy both of you should check it out.
Now I’m torn I’ve always wanted a Yukon then the Sierra Denali came about I want that currently renting a Ford Edge and I like the style but seeing the GMC Acadia looks even better lol
Skyforce 213 Are you sure about that? I recall, the 2013 GMC Acadia had C shaped headlights before the redesign of the 2015 Dodge Charger. Here’s the proof 2013 GMC Acadia th-cam.com/video/PF_sx95BJRQ/w-d-xo.html 2015 Dodge Charger th-cam.com/video/Pm0OL8xL6B4/w-d-xo.html
Its nice. I can’t get my head around that shifter. Why can’t they just go ahead and put the shift buttons on the steering wheel? After all, it’s been done before: the 1958 Edsel. I think when you get passengers who love to push buttons (“Lets see what this does!”), the position of the shift buttons might cause issues. Unless GM intended to let the front passenger do the manual shifting, I see no reason for this design. Also don’t care for the steering wheel-looks like it came out of a Buick parts bin. Lower trim level prices seem competitive, and look like good value for money. Honestly, I think I would buy the Telluride or Palisade before the Acadia-never thought I would say or type that. Thanks for another great review.
damn, Im a lexus person but this is nice. My only issue is the 2 seats in the 3rd row, it could have been 3, that will be a game changer for many families and 1 reason it will not outsell competitors, GM always have that 1 flaw
I like these built in infotainment screens so much better than the ones that look like an iPad taped to the dash. I wonder why the luxury cars are not making the screens built in like these.
mascottie I agree with you. I dislike that style because sunlight usually glares on it. Plus, some floating screens block pedestrians when turning. For the floating screens, I guess it’s there way of modern design.
I can't believe they haven't gone with touch unlocking. My VW is three years old and has this technology! If the doors are locked, just grab and pull. They automatically unlock and open. And the stereo, golly even my "old" VW always reduces the volume to 0 after turning off the engine so it won't blow my eardrums out when starting it the next day!
Man I love that 2014-2018 gm full size truck and suv steering wheel. Smh. Come on gm do something cool with your steering wheels for once. Make every car have it's own apperance
You should do a comparison video with both 2O2O midsize SUVS; GMC Acadia vs Ford Explorer. And I’m used to both GMC and Ford. Favorite GMC Car (I mean truck), 2O2O Sierra 35OO Denali HD, And my favorite Ford vehicles; F-15O Raptor, (2O2O) F-45O Super Duty Limited, and the Expedition Limited Stealth (with regular wheel base because I do have a favorite Lincoln SUV which is the Navigator Reserve L for longer larger extended wheel base).
The car wizard says the engine in the Acadia is absolute trash. At 100,000 miles you’ll need to replace the timing chains and that’s an engine out of car job for about $5000.
Very attractive front grille. I like it ! Vehicle not to big not to small. Looks good in white. The safety features could save your life. Inside is nice. Neat and spacious. Mixed emotions on push button drive modes, Park,Neutral, Drive. It does open up additional space. I like infotainment screens build-in. I don’t like it when the infotainment screens stick out high on dash. The dash looks simple and uncluttered. I really like the simplicity of knobs, etc. in. My in my opinion this could be a winner. Anybody know the reliability of these vehicles as compared to Toyota?
The car wizard says the engine in the Acadia is absolute trash. At 100,000 miles you’ll need to replace the timing chains and that’s an engine out of car job for about $5000.
This is higher quality The Ford has an optional 2.7 turbo engine that is awesome. Only buy the ford if you are getting that engine. The 2021 ford has a massive ugly screen in the center console
That poor fit and finish in the knee resting area is such an eye sore. That con alone is enough for me to put this car off my shopping list. 2020 Highlander, here I come
Amin Inshassi there are some changes inside, still looks extremely outdated compared to the competition, not bad looking just outdated, take for instance GM’s trucks interiors and compare them to the interiors of the new RAM and the upcoming F150.
@@galaman12001 I guess you have a good point. The 8 inch screen seems to modest, not only compared to the RAM and the 2021 Ford F-F150 with their massive 12 inch screens, but also the Kia Telluride and Hyumdai Palisade with 10.25 inch screens. I still wouldn't call the Acadia's interior outdated, especially with the infotainment software update for 2020, it's just conservative, at least 9n terms of design.
Dino You could go to a GMC dealership, to check it out for yourself. Instead of being a GM hater. Everything above the dashboard is soft touch. Also, can you give me an honest reason why you dislike this vehicle?
I like it. Exterior looks amazing. However.. for $55k... too pricey. For $45k I would get the Hyundai Pallisade fully loaded. The interior isn't mind blowing, especially the cheap materials they use. The manual opening of the sunroof?????? What genius decided that? GM's engineers are getting worse and worse. GM is overall disappointing me! But lets be real, $55k is overpriced. I have a XT5, and it even is disappointing.
matty1053 It’s sad that GM quality is going downhill. You would think they would try to be better ever since their bailout during the recession. Foreign car makers make better vehicles than American owned companies.
$50K for this thing? No way I'd take this over a lower priced, yet fully specc'd Telluride or Palisade. That screen at this price is a joke. Even the back windows aren't one touch power up/down. Also a lot of hard plastic.
The car wizard says the engine in the Acadia is absolute trash. At 100,000 miles you’ll need to replace the timing chains and that’s an engine out of car job for about $5000.
I’m really impressed. They took the great stuff from the pre-refresh Acadia, and made it even better. Wow.
Yup!
@@amininshassi6370 . Agreed
I have test driven a lot of 2020 SUVs and I think by far the acadia is one of the best, especially the drive (very smooth). It's unfortunate it really isn't on anyone's radar.
Can’t wait for the Yukon/ Tahoe/ Escalade redesign
Neither could I.
@Parker Gray Yup. That's correct. I wonder if there's a reason why the redesign was delayed for the 2021 model year.
@Parker Gray I know how you feel, but I"ll tell you what. It could very well be worth the wait because GMC is probably taking extra time to make sure they really hit it out of the park with the next-generation GMC Yukon.
Awesome review guys! I love all the changes GMC has made, one of my favorite changes is the additional cupholders for the 2nd row seats, another is the full LED headlights.
Keep it up guys. Your channel, and Saabkyle04 are my heroes in the automotive world.
From 2001 to 2010, and again from 2012 to late 2017, my worked at Route 18 Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Starting in fall 2017 however, my dad got an even better job at Miller Buick GMC in Woodbridge, New Jersey, which is why he was able to get an employee discount on a 2018 GMC Acadia Denali. We got the car sometime in June 2018 to replace the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC that we owned previously. The reason we sold the S550 is because its engine started failing, and the repairs were way beyond our normal budget.
With that said, I'm still really impressed with our GMC Acadia and I sure hope to get the refreshed model after our 3 year lease ends in 2021.
Thanks! Nice to head from someone with first hand experience living with the Acadia
@@CarConfections I think you meant to say "hear from someone."
Anyways, you're absolutely right, my experience with the Acadia was wonderful, love the dual sunroofs. No mechanical problems, just the usual maintenance stuff. I had to buy an aftermarket floor console with cupholders though because the cupholders on the rear door panels aren't ideal for Dukin Donuts coffee or any drink other than a bottle of water of course.
@@amininshassi6370 I believe that the sun roof over the back seat doze not open it is a fix pice of glass.
@@patrickjohnson7801 I know, but thanks anyway.
@@amininshassi6370 does your dad still work for GMC
That looks absolutely SICK from the front end. It’s a wonderful car definitely. #carconfections #generalmotors #100k
As I've come to expect, your reviews are some of the most thourough, thoughful and helpful I come across. I am retired. I plan a purchase in spring 2020. I am looking at several brands, trims, packages, categories. I value your reviews highly. Great service to all involved. Thx guys. Advanced placement!
We really appreciate that kind comment! Good luck with your future purchase 😀
A noticeable improvement and the Denali level just places it into the luxury segment! May have to bump myself up to this one from my Terrain Denali. Good review gents!
One thing you didn't mention is if the Acadia is in gear and you open the door it will automatically go into park.
Thanks guys you are getting better and better at these videos!
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I had one of these as a rental last week and I loved it. I have no need for a 3 row SUV---however, if I did, this would be near the top of my list.
Love GMC Denalis
First time I've ever seen a 16 MPH sign
Hahaha we laugh at that Everytime we drive past it 😂
dean gordon what time
How does the Acadia compare to the Telluride and Palisade in terms of ride quality, smoothness and quietness?
When are u doing to Yukon and other SUV's also great music👍
I’m starting to think gmc is a luxury brand
Skyforce 213 that’s because it is a luxury brand and it has been for the longest time
It’s like a cheap but very nice luxury brand
It really is
Nice redesign: thanks for you reviews I am shopping for suv .
Ann Lapadula I got a Acadia last year and love it. Zero issues in the first year ownership
Car Confections are Drew and Mason important news I went on my local Mercedes dealer website and the new CLA and GLS is out I’m so happy both of you should check it out.
Yes we are keeping a close eye out to see when we can review those models 👍
Love that blocky classic body style. 👍
Great review. Good job
Thank you!
So close to 100k! Good work boys!!
We know! So close! 😮 Thanks for the support!
GM truly did a great job!
The new exterior looks so good while the interior is still crap....this is Very GM
Now I’m torn I’ve always wanted a Yukon then the Sierra Denali came about I want that currently renting a Ford Edge and I like the style but seeing the GMC Acadia looks even better lol
Is it only me that thinks the front lights kinda look like the Dodge charger lights?
InfiniteNick it’s General Motors at its cheapness 🙄
Skyforce 213 Are you sure about that? I recall, the 2013 GMC Acadia had C shaped headlights before the redesign of the 2015 Dodge Charger.
Here’s the proof
2013 GMC Acadia
th-cam.com/video/PF_sx95BJRQ/w-d-xo.html
2015 Dodge Charger
th-cam.com/video/Pm0OL8xL6B4/w-d-xo.html
Mmm don't see it
Its nice. I can’t get my head around that shifter. Why can’t they just go ahead and put the shift buttons on the steering wheel? After all, it’s been done before: the 1958 Edsel. I think when you get passengers who love to push buttons (“Lets see what this does!”), the position of the shift buttons might cause issues. Unless GM intended to let the front passenger do the manual shifting, I see no reason for this design. Also don’t care for the steering wheel-looks like it came out of a Buick parts bin. Lower trim level prices seem competitive, and look like good value for money. Honestly, I think I would buy the Telluride or Palisade before the Acadia-never thought I would say or type that. Thanks for another great review.
I like the leather seats and the color
damn, Im a lexus person but this is nice. My only issue is the 2 seats in the 3rd row, it could have been 3, that will be a game changer for many families and 1 reason it will not outsell competitors, GM always have that 1 flaw
The lareger (before 2017) have the 8 seat capacity with 2nd row bench.
I like these built in infotainment screens so much better than the ones that look like an iPad taped to the dash. I wonder why the luxury cars are not making the screens built in like these.
mascottie I agree with you. I dislike that style because sunlight usually glares on it. Plus, some floating screens block pedestrians when turning.
For the floating screens, I guess it’s there way of modern design.
My favorite company GMC....
I can't believe they haven't gone with touch unlocking. My VW is three years old and has this technology! If the doors are locked, just grab and pull. They automatically unlock and open.
And the stereo, golly even my "old" VW always reduces the volume to 0 after turning off the engine so it won't blow my eardrums out when starting it the next day!
You don't need ro use a 🔑, the key has to be on you then just pull and open the door. This has noise cancelling too
Gmc hit a homerun!
Lol the carpet on the back of third row left seat doesn’t even come close to matching the rest of the vehicle smh good ole GM build quality.
This looks sweet
Great reviews Guys. I’m just biased against American cars 🚗 Like the Denali. I prefer German engineering👌
Thanks Mike! Have a great weekend!
@@CarConfections can I buy one from you
Man I love that 2014-2018 gm full size truck and suv steering wheel. Smh. Come on gm do something cool with your steering wheels for once. Make every car have it's own apperance
"Refresh" nowadays just means "Grille Enlargement"
Lol you nailed it
My 1st-class Luxury SUV' 👌✅☝️
I love the 2020 GMC Acadia it’s very sexy and sexy with a good price!! My grandma has a 2003 gmc envoy, I don’t think the envoy sales was good!
Howdy, awesome video as always! Sorry I’m late.😸😸
Great Review love that suv
This vehicle is really nice. Except I don't think I'm liking the shifter!
You should do a comparison video with both 2O2O midsize SUVS; GMC Acadia vs Ford Explorer.
And I’m used to both GMC and Ford. Favorite GMC Car (I mean truck), 2O2O Sierra 35OO Denali HD,
And my favorite Ford vehicles; F-15O Raptor, (2O2O) F-45O Super Duty Limited, and the Expedition Limited Stealth (with regular wheel base because I do have a favorite Lincoln SUV which is the Navigator Reserve L for longer larger extended wheel base).
Sorry, I just have to change some things and switch them around.
Can you do a comparison between: gmc acadia denali vs ford explorer st. Thank you
We might be able to in the coming months! Thanks for watching!
I think I may have become a fan of GMC cars
Did I miss it or the decibel level reading regarding noise level was not done?
GM doesn’t do HUT displays well
I like the one on the RAV4 prime
No fan of CUVs but I enjoy watching you video review
Giving me Dodge durango vibes from the front
This or the new Acura MDX
U need to put shocks on
The GMC Denali to make
It better than Durango.
I love mine!
Thats a great vehicle for the money
The jeep grand Cherokee is like a noisy golf cart compared to this silent ride 👍
The car wizard says the engine in the Acadia is absolute trash. At 100,000 miles you’ll need to replace the timing chains and that’s an engine out of car job for about $5000.
The placement of the transition shifter is really uncomfortable. Also the +/- for L position is ridiculous..
Who designed this ?
Basim Razzo that’s a feature I definitely would stay away from.
It's just a matter of getting used to.
@@trevorbrown4605 No reason to avoid that feature, there's a learning curve for everything in life.
Does it have the auto hold option?
GMC.. you make me laugh! 🤣🤣 55k. For that? lol Seriously GMC... you need to learn how to do Interiors. 🤣🤣🤣😂
Sincerely... Hyundai Palisade owner.
Max M1976 it’s really General Motors ruining these American companies
Very attractive front grille. I like it ! Vehicle not to big not to small. Looks good in white. The safety features could save your life. Inside is nice. Neat and spacious. Mixed emotions on push button drive modes, Park,Neutral, Drive. It does open up additional space. I like infotainment screens build-in. I don’t like it when the infotainment screens stick out high on dash. The dash looks simple and uncluttered. I really like the simplicity of knobs, etc. in. My in my opinion this could be a winner. Anybody know the reliability of these vehicles as compared to Toyota?
The car wizard says the engine in the Acadia is absolute trash. At 100,000 miles you’ll need to replace the timing chains and that’s an engine out of car job for about $5000.
aye, I got family in Kentucky! Actually heading into Kentucky in 2 days.
Nice 👍
A Denali with no power fold seats🙀😾a deal breaker for me 😼😾
Is that the summit white or the frost white
1 day, I buy used 2020 GMC Acadia Denali.
Just got this car as a rental today...can u show me where the windshield wipers are?
The left hand stalk, doubles as turn signal
@@CarConfections thanks....nicely done on the car review!!!🙂👍🧡
How do you move the driver seat forward...there are no knobs on the side of the seat or the front?
Grab the bar under the front of the seat to slide manually
@@CarConfections 👍
I wonder how long my wife is going to take to go from reveris to drive with the push pull buttons.
Looking forward to Yukon now
Very Nice!
What a great design! Unfortunately, its waisted on a GM Product.
Cole Chapman exactly
My nxt vehicle will be a gmc
Except this weird toggle gear shifter kinda throws me of a little bit.
Is there no stepney in these cars these Days?
Is the 2020 blazer will look like this?
Nah fam
Good job!
i hope v8 come on chevy equinox the equinox need to be this big and huge widebody real nice 3rd row seats
Where is the spar tire?
With God's help iam goona have one like this one ...
Where is the CD player ?
Automakers are trying to make CD players obsolete just like cassette tape players, which was years ago
Lol who still uses cd when you have sirus and pandora. This is 2020 dude
How do you feel this compares to the Ford Edge ST in quality and performance?
Interior quality is very similar. Performance wise, the ST is quite a bit sportier feeling since the Acadia is tuned for luxury as the priority
This is higher quality
The Ford has an optional 2.7 turbo engine that is awesome. Only buy the ford if you are getting that engine. The 2021 ford has a massive ugly screen in the center console
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The interior looks the same as my moms its the 2018 GMC Arcadia
Yea they haven’t changed much
Especially the shifter location! 😞👿
I see the XT5 right under this lol or I guess now I should say I see this right under the XT5
Those fucking sunglasses and that little trimmed beard. Sick look bro.
I'm thinking seriously about one for my wife?
made it too small compared to the 2016
That poor fit and finish in the knee resting area is such an eye sore. That con alone is enough for me to put this car off my shopping list.
2020 Highlander, here I come
It's not that bad.
No power rear moonroof??? Come on, man!
Looks very good on the outside but very outdated on the inside, same as the New Sierra, GM needs to step up it’s interior game.
They did. It not outdated you silly goose.
Amin Inshassi there are some changes inside, still looks extremely outdated compared to the competition, not bad looking just outdated, take for instance GM’s trucks interiors and compare them to the interiors of the new RAM and the upcoming F150.
@@galaman12001 I guess you have a good point. The 8 inch screen seems to modest, not only compared to the RAM and the 2021 Ford F-F150 with their massive 12 inch screens, but also the Kia Telluride and Hyumdai Palisade with 10.25 inch screens. I still wouldn't call the Acadia's interior outdated, especially with the infotainment software update for 2020, it's just conservative, at least 9n terms of design.
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very nice PLASTIC STITCHED...ohh im very impressed with the plastic.
Dino You could go to a GMC dealership, to check it out for yourself. Instead of being a GM hater. Everything above the dashboard is soft touch.
Also, can you give me an honest reason why you dislike this vehicle?
@@theswagateer2806 i did. Plastic stiching is not something that you will look at 5 years from now as refined taste.
I like it. Exterior looks amazing.
However.. for $55k... too pricey. For $45k I would get the Hyundai Pallisade fully loaded.
The interior isn't mind blowing, especially the cheap materials they use. The manual opening of the sunroof?????? What genius decided that? GM's engineers are getting worse and worse. GM is overall disappointing me!
But lets be real, $55k is overpriced. I have a XT5, and it even is disappointing.
matty1053 It’s sad that GM quality is going downhill. You would think they would try to be better ever since their bailout during the recession. Foreign car makers make better vehicles than American owned companies.
#acadia vs #explorer
$50K for this thing? No way I'd take this over a lower priced, yet fully specc'd Telluride or Palisade. That screen at this price is a joke. Even the back windows aren't one touch power up/down. Also a lot of hard plastic.
There''s lots of soft material on the dash and door panels.
The car wizard says the engine in the Acadia is absolute trash. At 100,000 miles you’ll need to replace the timing chains and that’s an engine out of car job for about $5000.
Id much rather have thr pilot
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This car doesn’t look great for the price. My Equinox is a lot nicer
Exterior 👍
Interior 👎
OUTSIDE LOOKS GOOD BUT THE INSIDE LOOKS DATED,.....
Too much chrome. AT4 for me
Хорошая машина!)
looks plasticky inside the cabin