Good morning from Jackson Hole, WY! The 2020 Acadia AT4 was actually a nice surprise for us. We weren't that impressed with the new Acadia in 2017, but the styling changes that GMC has made for 2020 and this new AT4 trim has made this vehicle much more appealing and we'd argue that some buyers may think of this more as a reborn Chevrolet Blazer over the "actual" Blazer. Plus, it's built in the USA, which for some buyers is reason alone to choose it over the Chevrolet cousin. We're heading to Ojai, CA later this morning to drive the 2020 Subaru Legacy next!
Adrian de leon We saw it there but other journalists were driving it. We choose the AT4 because it’s a new trim for 2020. We only had the Acadia for about an hour to shoot it yesterday.
black wheels help alot in the trails. When i think about an off road package on a vehicle I think about blacking out the wheels. Doesnt it just scream, "Imma hit this near vertical hillclimb with my acadia" , or "Dam I think this river is only a foot and a half of water Im sure I can make it"
At least they put 17 inch wheels on it instead of 20 or 21 inch wheels. What's up with all these companies building off road vehicles with 20 inch wheels that will not survive a real off road trek!
The Telluride is in a different class................. so yes. It should be. The Tellurides competition is the chevy traverse. Not an Acadia. This cars competition is more of a Santa fea or kia sorento
Regarding the push button transmission selector, think about how easy it would be to accidentally push a button in that area of the dashboard. By requiring a pull action it makes it much more positive and much more likely that it will be an intended effort.
with the Rav4 getting the more offroad/truck design which turned out to be a homeriun for toyota, im glad other manufacturers are designing their SUV’s to have a more truck based look while offering more offroad features and less carlike. One thing i dont like is the taillights that look like a honda
You laid this out really well, Sofyan. Couldn't agree more about the push-button gear selector. If GMC is trying to move toward a pro-grade - what you described as masculine image, then scrapping a comfortable & intuitive console shift in favor of a convoluted button setup, is a craptastic way to get there. We shopped the previous gen Acadia Denali, "on paper" as a top choice. Once we drove it, we liked it. But it wasn't quite as stable feeling as our 2004 GMT-360 Bravada Final 500 that needed replacing (near perfect condition at 105K miles, broadsided & totaled by red light runner), and it definitely had less passion & personality in its feel & design. We didn't need a 3rd row, but were open to it. So we sat down to discuss, and we couldn't wrap our minds around over $50K being "a deal" for what it was. Long story short, we started over, shopped around & chose a Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate - out the door around $38K (roomier yet still a several $K less than GM's Terrain/Envision/Equinox triplets), and better handling with more features than the Acadia Denali offered, i.e. the 360 camera. The SF surprised us with more passenger space on all counts than our Bravada had, and just a little less cargo room. We'd purchased primarily GM product for the past couple decades, not out of patriotism or loyalty - we genuinely liked what we drove. But for the first time from our POV - especially in the past 4 years with both product & pricing - they've really lost their way.
@@EchoAccord True. GM has been using the same layout across the board for years. Its functional but they can do better than this . Just like Lincoln ,Kia and Hyundai. Coming up with something new and modern just like the European cars its always good to eyes and to the touch.
A couple of comments- if you park and shut-off a GMC vehicle with this AWD / FWD control in AWD, it will stay in AWD when the vehicle is re-started- (we have a Terrain with the same 9 speed transmission /AWD control ). You said this about the Terrain also... just sayin'. Also, the reason you have to Pull the D and R buttons on the trans is so that you, or a front passenger don't accidently press D or R while underway, parking, etc. After a brief time this shifter, it is very intuitive, and you can use it without having to look down. It helps free up a ton of space above and below the console for storage.
Santa Claus0001 prices will come down after they sit on the lot for a while. Otherwise, just wait and buy a used one. Also, try a lease.you should be able to buy a used one for 25%-35% discount off of original price. I’m sure you could buy even cheaper with some miles on them. However, get yourself a used car warranty to cover major expenses.
the interior has looked like this since 2017- how were you totally surprised by the design? And what comparable CUV is better inside? Have you ever seen the interior of the Pilot?
"Off-Road Ready"? I guess if you're going to the winery for the afternoon it could handle that gravel road ok. Pretty cool looking for a mini van though.
I have a '19 Acadia and really like it. I like the exterior changes in the front and headlights, but I dislike the change to the rear lights. The 9 speed transmission is important, but that push button selector would be annoying.
I test drove a blazer a few days ago and I actually like it and considering it for my next vehicle purchase, I don’t get why everyone’s shading it😂 but that’s just my opinion
I just can't get past that interior. For that price, I don't understand its appeal at all. It just feels like I've stepped into another generic american crossover from the mid 2000s. It even has that same old school chime from like 20 years ago as you start it up.
Sheth Jones theres plastic in all the competitors, but it’s of a much higher grade, the design is cleaner and more modern, the switchgear is much higher quality, screen sizes and resolution are far better, not to mention way more comfort/luxury features like adaptive cruise and cooled sears
Since the transmission selector is in an area you’d tend to reach for or place items a lot, I figured it’d be safer to pull drive gears rather than push to avoid accidental shifts.
We have a Terrain with the same AWD system. If you park it in AWD, it will stay in AWD when restarted. Does not go back to FWD as you said, every time.
David Stolarski For some reason, this car kept diverting back to 2WD after time we started it and shut it off. Even after we left it in AWD before shutting it off.
Not sure why you'd compare the third row accommodations to the VW Tiguan, a vehicle that's eight inches less in length than the Acadia. A more appropriate comparison is with the 189" long KIA Sorento with more legroom in the third row than the Acadia.
Stephen Hendricks agreed! I own a 2019 Tiguan and didn’t think it was a relevant comparison. The Tiguan 3rd row is great for small children just like this Acadia.
That transmission shift button setup should make this vehicle illegal to sell in America. I am not sure why we can’t have a lever but I guess it’s all about having cheap electronic buttons.
If you are looking for a man van to haul the family around in thats also good on snow and dirt roads, get a telluride. If you are looking for something that you can go exploring in and bring the family with you, get a jeep (name your model). The acadia is just a budget xt6. This at4 trim isnt anything special Also the FWD default is for EPA fuel economy reasons. There had to be a big enough difference with it engaged and disengaged to where in order to get the fuel economy numbers they did they had to reset it every power cycle, just like auto start stop. This is probably defeatable via hacks like auto start/stop
I am pretty sure, having the drive selector as a pull button ensures that you don't accidentally select a drive mode by bumping the button. Same reason as to why the window switches are safer when they are pull buttons instead of push buttons.
The Equinox 2.0T with the 9-speed takes considerably longer than I would like to downshift as well. It seems like you didn’t have an issue with the 9-speed in the blazer?
1. The alum is real and has been 2. You can get vented seats and power tilt telescope wheel in this model 3. adaptive cruise is available, just not on this trim 4. No mention of standard LED headlights when typically a big deal is made about cars that LACK LED headlights
I'm glad to see you doing the first review of the refreshed Acadia! I like the upright front end that's more squared off. GMC does use real aluminum trim in its vehicles, not faux aluminum or aluminized @ 5:44. That includes the Acadia and the Sierra for sure and it on the dash and the steering wheel. It even has the brushed texture and feels like the metal that it is. Chevy uses faux aluminum even on the High Country trim level. And it definitely looks fake.
TheTonytodd Thanks for clarifying that! GMC really didn’t have much about this vehicle during the presentation yesterday as they focused a lot on the Sierra HD. We almost didn’t get a chance to film this car and only had it for an hour yesterday to get this video done :)
@@theredline no problem. The difference GMC makes with the AT4 (previous All Terrain) trim is the the aluminum is darker like the dark chrome on the outside compared to other trim levels. I agree that the rear taillight treatment looks too much like the Explorer though.
I just watched another review by "alex norman" and he said the Acadia at4 does have adaptive cruise and even displayed it on screen. He even showed how to set the collision response.
I think the reason why you have to pull on the D and the R is for safety. If you just pushed them it will do just that (with foot on the break) but knowing both R and D is an actual gear, they want you to go one step further to put it in one of those gears so I do understand why you must pull on those 2. It’s for safety and that’s probably on their thinking also.
Great reviews as always and balanced. Ehhh I’ll stick with my Subaru more ground clearance and full time awd with better mpg. I HATE push button gear selection.
1/ There is adaptive cruise on the Denali trim. 2/ The mode selector does remember AWD mode even after you shut down and restart. It just won’t stay in tow, off road, or sport mode. 3/ Are you sure there isn’t an off road mode? On my Denali it’s indicated by a mountain road symbol.
I believe the push button transmission buttons are a safety feature, having to pull up on them are safer vs accidentally pushing them down and throwing the vehicle into a different gear, just my thought!
Because nobody is gonna top a Jeep. It's just not possible with the current following for them. Plus just the endless aftermarket parts and reputation of the Wrangler, I feel isn't worth competing against. The only way I could have seen them attempt to compete with the Wrangler is with the Blazer but we all know they absolutely fucked that up.
if it is an auto why bother have a shifter, it is not like you are physically changing any gears, instead that giant stick is flipping through switches, whilst taking unnecesary space
I hope you're joking about the price Sofyan! This isn't even half as nice as the Palisade or Telluride but it's same or more money?? Only a die hard GMC fan would buy this.
@@shethjones4494 Yes, as an option. But I was referring to this one. He suggested that it's already in the high 40's. THIS one isn't half as nice as the Korean twins, even though it's more expensive.
What damages this SUV are those gear shift controls. They seem abominable to work with. I expected it to be ready for extreme off road but looks like GM didn't have those intentions. Thanks for the review as always.
I can’t believe they put transmission shift buttons on the passenger side of the vehicle. Well...actually I can. Typical GM. Buttons on the steering wheel or paddles, or a proper gated shifter would all be an improvement and safer too. Ridiculous.
Bernard Newsome If your disappointed with that small change, you’ll probably won’t buy any vehicles in the near future. If car companies switch their vehicles to button transmissions now, they would be as reliable as today’s gear shifter in the future. We had decades perfecting the regular gear shifter. Why not perfect these types of shifters as well? Probably in another 50 plus years, someone will find an even better way to change gears quicker. Then people like you, would complain about that transmission again.
I used to own 2012 Tahoe and now I own a 2018 Tahoe and GM definitely needs to upgrade the way they use interior space. The way GM do it, third seat is for kids only. Also there is no enough storage places in the cabin compared to, for example, Ford Expedition.
GMs are not "unreliable". They are more sensitive to not being maintained than others. Many dont take care of their shit and if you buy a Toyota, they are not going to care too much but if you buy a GM they will care. Its all about maintinance, unless you drive a Ford or FCA or German vehicle, you just gotta take care of it.
I love this new refresh. It should've came out like this in 2017 to look more luxurious than the traverse. The interior is beauitful. Like the terrain I like the push button shifter. If you leave in a home with a driveway or garage (meaning you have to reverse before going in to drive) the reverse and drive being pulled back makes sense. Put your fingers in both and when you wanna switch from reverse to drive just pull back or vice versa instead of having to think pull or push. It's always pull.
I don't feel it looks dated on the exterior at all. GMC has never been about modern or cutting edge styling. I have been hoping they would restyle the Acadia to look more like their pick up trucks and thankfully that's what we got. Yes it resembles some Dodge cars, but it more so resembles GMC pick ups. I think it looks great on the exterior. I realize it's not for serious off-roading, I'm not going to be doing that anyway. After having a few cars for my wife (we currently have a Buick Enclave) I am looking for a family hauler that looks more masculine and rugged. I am considering the Explorer ST, but we don't need that power and firm ride. I'd rate the exterior of this AT4 a "10." I would go out and buy it today except there are a few nagging flaws which upsets me off and GM upsets me a lot lately. The shifter is ridiculous. I agree it looks good, but using it is extremely inconvenient. WHY NO PADDLES? Well I know why, cost cutting. I'm not going to sit and push buttons to change gears, how anti climatic and cumbersome! Also I had a rental car on a recent vacation that had adaptive cruise control and absolutely loved it! It's a huge shame this refreshed Acadia does not have it. I don't know if I can live without that for the types of driving we will use this vehicle for. Finally, I wish the infotainment screen was larger and I wish the interior was a lot nicer than it is. These things may keep me from buying this unfortunately. SO tired of GM cost cutting. As for the Telluride. I've loved the photos. However, upon seeing a few on the roads I do not like the looks of it in person as it goes down the street. Everyone seems to love it. I hate the square daytime running lights, I thought I would like them but I don't like them at all. The Telluride also seems to sit real low in the back they always look like they are carrying a lot of weight in the cargo area. I don't like it's stance at all. I agree 100% they are a great value, but I don't like the looks of the Telluride's exterior, imo. The interior looks amazing though and the Palisade is extremely over the top and gaudy in design. I'll be buying a car in the next few months, so far it looks like it's between the Explorer ST, Explorer Limited, 2020 Acadia or the soon to be released Highlander although not sure I like the exterior of the 2020 Highlander in pictures. I will have to see it in person, but I know it will have adaptive cruise and a traditional shifter and a nicer interior than the Acadia and get a lot better mpg than the Acadia or the Explorer. Just hoping it has a trim appearance that will look nice.
Yet one more reason why I would never buy a GM car. The design is clunky outside and just plain embarrassing inside. Off road with this?!? What's the approach angle on it, 12 degrees? Yeah... awkward. And who came up with that shifter design? Really, it is just absurd. In this day and age, GM should invest in a good group of designers.
what planet are you on? Digital gear selectors are EVERYWHERE regardless of what he says. Honda, Acura, Dodge, Ford, Lincoln and others are going all in on button or knob gear selectors. The new explorer has a dial selector. The shifter design actually makes a lot of sense in spite of the 10 second review he provided about that feature
@@shethjones4494 -- dude, i'm not referring to the form-factor of the gear selector. The "piano key" or push button gear selector is nothing new at all. I'm in the design industry (architecture/industrial) and follow all of these design trends that have been dug up from decades ago. This particular implementation is clunky, horribly designed, especially the (+) (-) buttons, and the location is not ergonomic. Implementations like the ones on Honda, Hyunday, Land Rover, Ford and Lincoln are good designs, not just visually but also ergonomically.
I think they make you pull up on drive/reverse. For safety reasons. So if there bumped by accident. From kids/pets moving around in the vehicle while it's running. It won't pop into a drive mod.🤔😊
I was sold until I saw that gear selector. Omg. Why is it a thing to get rid of the original? When did it become a problem being in the console? 🤷♂️ I never saw a GMC I liked until I saw this front end. It reminds me of the 2017 Silverado but smaller yet still bold looking. It was almost perfect. That damn gear selector. Ugh!!!
seems like it wouldve been a good idea to do an off road ready Blazer Z71, like what people associate w the name, and an Acadia Sport or something w some extra horses and random alcantara for a city commuter, like what people associate w the name.
Recently unsubscribed, this channel tends to nitpick the hell out of any American car and seems to base every car’s rating on its sportiness. Not every car is a sports car.
Giovanni Sosa You couldn’t be more wrong with your comment. We look at the segment every vehicle competes in and try to make criticisms based on competitors and how well a vehicle succeeds on what it was designed to do. We mentioned several times in this video that sportiness isn’t important for a vehicle like this Acadia AT4.
Thats cause American cars havent been able to touch the Japanese cars for 30 years and have now also fallen behind the Koreans unfortunately. Thats not Redlines fault.
if you ever worked with machinery before, you would understand why you need to pull on the DRIVE button, rather then push. It eliminates accidental pushes. Dont confuse safety with convenience. I actually hate that layout all together though.
Nice looking truck but GMC needs to take a page from Lexus in interior quality and the Germans in exterior look. Bey is being nice with his review. Come on GMC get it together start getting with the times still the same old interior with chrome accents and charging out outrageous money.
Hi, regarding the transmission selector... their may be a reason why you need to pull the D & P instead of push for safety reason... you won’t accidentally push or hit the D while you’re at park or halt or when ur driving and suddenly hit the R then you know what’s next... thanks & more power! God bless
Good morning from Jackson Hole, WY! The 2020 Acadia AT4 was actually a nice surprise for us. We weren't that impressed with the new Acadia in 2017, but the styling changes that GMC has made for 2020 and this new AT4 trim has made this vehicle much more appealing and we'd argue that some buyers may think of this more as a reborn Chevrolet Blazer over the "actual" Blazer. Plus, it's built in the USA, which for some buyers is reason alone to choose it over the Chevrolet cousin. We're heading to Ojai, CA later this morning to drive the 2020 Subaru Legacy next!
Redline Reviews did you happen to see/review the denali version?
Adrian de leon We saw it there but other journalists were driving it. We choose the AT4 because it’s a new trim for 2020. We only had the Acadia for about an hour to shoot it yesterday.
You can get memory seats on non Denali models. Adaptive cruise is Denali only.
I love Jackson Hole
I hate the center transmission selector too
Do gm engineers know off road isnt about black wheels, it is about ground clearance, locking diff, suspension travel....
black wheels help alot in the trails. When i think about an off road package on a vehicle I think about blacking out the wheels. Doesnt it just scream, "Imma hit this near vertical hillclimb with my acadia" , or "Dam I think this river is only a foot and a half of water Im sure I can make it"
@@foxxrider250r made me laugh out loud at work, thank you sir lol
@@itachii267 that's what I'm here for
Bahaha this is hilarious and so true. Well said!
Blackout wheels = off road ready sir..
The reason drive and reverse are different movements is to prevent accidental shifts in to moving gears.
At least they put 17 inch wheels on it instead of 20 or 21 inch wheels. What's up with all these companies building off road vehicles with 20 inch wheels that will not survive a real off road trek!
Here's lookin at you Passport 👀
The telluride is like 14 years ahead of this car's time
That KIA just gonna be found in a shop most of its life being worked on.
The KIA has a 10 yr/100,000 mi powertrain warranty.
The Acadia has a 5 yr/60,000 mi powertrain warranty.
And plus that Telluride is built in Georgia NOT Korea and even it was Korean built, it'll run circles around this Government Motors POS
The Telluride is in a different class................. so yes. It should be. The Tellurides competition is the chevy traverse. Not an Acadia. This cars competition is more of a Santa fea or kia sorento
@@haze1123 the kia is gona need it
Dude you choose some of the best locations. I watch these vids as a nature lover
@@JhakaiNembhard my thoughts exactly! LMAO
GMC chose that dude
@@JhakaiNembhard these people are a bit scary
Regarding the push button transmission selector, think about how easy it would be to accidentally push a button in that area of the dashboard. By requiring a pull action it makes it much more positive and much more likely that it will be an intended effort.
That’s what I was thinking
I think this is the perfect size suv and even though people find it dated I think it looks great, especially the Denali
Are people really complaining about a door chime? The difference between car enthusiasts and car shoppers is insane.
They really need to get a new seatbelt chime I drove a 90ds Chevy lumina and I swear it has the same damn chime
It is man. My 2001 Olds Alero has the same chime.
i honestly liked the chimes for gm cars, way better than honda’s chime
Bernard Newsome My 1991 Buick Park Avenue has this chime!
My 1999 Tahoes chime is way different. Its a loud BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP
my sisters 2002 Buick Lesabre has the same DAMN Chime!!!
with the Rav4 getting the more offroad/truck design which turned out to be a homeriun for toyota, im glad other manufacturers are designing their SUV’s to have a more truck based look while offering more offroad features and less carlike.
One thing i dont like is the taillights that look like a honda
I'm seriously craving a boxy off-road looking Lexus SUV.
Toyota and FWD is making the worse AWD for offroad.
You laid this out really well, Sofyan. Couldn't agree more about the push-button gear selector. If GMC is trying to move toward a pro-grade - what you described as masculine image, then scrapping a comfortable & intuitive console shift in favor of a convoluted button setup, is a craptastic way to get there.
We shopped the previous gen Acadia Denali, "on paper" as a top choice. Once we drove it, we liked it. But it wasn't quite as stable feeling as our 2004 GMT-360 Bravada Final 500 that needed replacing (near perfect condition at 105K miles, broadsided & totaled by red light runner), and it definitely had less passion & personality in its feel & design. We didn't need a 3rd row, but were open to it. So we sat down to discuss, and we couldn't wrap our minds around over $50K being "a deal" for what it was.
Long story short, we started over, shopped around & chose a Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate - out the door around $38K (roomier yet still a several $K less than GM's Terrain/Envision/Equinox triplets), and better handling with more features than the Acadia Denali offered, i.e. the 360 camera. The SF surprised us with more passenger space on all counts than our Bravada had, and just a little less cargo room.
We'd purchased primarily GM product for the past couple decades, not out of patriotism or loyalty - we genuinely liked what we drove. But for the first time from our POV - especially in the past 4 years with both product & pricing - they've really lost their way.
Roman Seano
Pro grade? The term “professional grade” the GM uses actually means nothing.
@@tomdavis3038 Well it apparently means *something* - since someone needed to correct me on abbreviating it, lol...
Acadia in Denali form is really good looking i think.
I think the shift is pull so u don’t accidentally push it to reverse while driving maybe
Skip to 10:50 to see legendary GM quality. Got to love it.
Lol.
Professional grade :)
It's the receiver cover from the rear bumper...it's supposed to be removable. But keep trying.
GM really needs to step up their game with the interior design. It's so outdated and boring looking.
compared to what?
I agree, however for me its pretty decent.
I don’t see what’s wrong with the interior as long as it’s functional
@@EchoAccord True. GM has been using the same layout across the board for years. Its functional but they can do better than this . Just like Lincoln ,Kia and Hyundai. Coming up with something new and modern just like the European cars its always good to eyes and to the touch.
This interior is nice enough for me.kids just ruin it anyway
10:45 that GM quality tho, it's soo much better than German built quality.
😍😍😍😍 better looking than my 2012 Acadia Denali!! ♥️♥️♥️
The Blazer was a big disappointment. I was looking for a serious off-roader and got a soccer mom SUV.
The blazer isn’t for soccer moms
They should remake the GMC jimmy but actually make it good.
I agree. I own a 2004 trailblazer & these new blazers do not compare!!!!
@@lorenaramirezcastillo5058 Does the new Jeep Cherokee compare to the old? NO..........
Cool Kid yes it is
A couple of comments- if you park and shut-off a GMC vehicle with this AWD / FWD control in AWD, it will stay in AWD when the vehicle is re-started-
(we have a Terrain with the same 9 speed transmission /AWD control ). You said this about the Terrain also... just sayin'.
Also, the reason you have to Pull the D and R buttons on the trans is so that you, or a front passenger don't accidently press D or R while underway, parking, etc. After a brief time this shifter, it is very intuitive, and you can use it without having to look down. It helps free up a ton of space above and below the console for storage.
Bring the shift lever stick back😄
Love, love this Truck. Ordered one yesterday!
I'd buy a Mexican made Blazer if Chev passed on the savings but they don't. Should be about 11k since they don't pay anyone good money to make it.
Blazer is over $5,000 off MSRP.
Santa Claus0001 prices will come down after they sit on the lot for a while. Otherwise, just wait and buy a used one. Also, try a lease.you should be able to buy a used one for 25%-35% discount off of original price. I’m sure you could buy even cheaper with some miles on them. However, get yourself a used car warranty to cover major expenses.
I was feeling excitement from the exterior of this Acadia until I saw the interior.
the interior has looked like this since 2017- how were you totally surprised by the design? And what comparable CUV is better inside? Have you ever seen the interior of the Pilot?
Honestly I don't like the interior
@@shethjones4494 it Interior looks basic and un unappealing... it looks like it was made in 2010 🤣
My 64 Chrysler had a push button transmission ! They called it the type writer transmission .
Just 2 things needed, more ground clearance and a regular gear shifter
"Off-Road Ready"? I guess if you're going to the winery for the afternoon it could handle that gravel road ok. Pretty cool looking for a mini van though.
Man you are so witty and funny
@@ap1dot988 That's so nice of you to say -- thanks!!
Why do GM interiors look like trash? The buttons are just so bland and cheap looking...
The interior isn't that bad in my opinion, but they're saving on manufacturing costs with plastic and cheaper interiors.
Almost all Acadias i have seen 3-4 years old have their ac buttons faded due to daily use i believe. 🤦♂️
Cause you keep buying it
@@MoCityBeau you'd have to pay me to drive a GM...
Don't forget about those awful looking gauges.
I have a '19 Acadia and really like it. I like the exterior changes in the front and headlights, but I dislike the change to the rear lights. The 9 speed transmission is important, but that push button selector would be annoying.
this car needed better interior storage- the new shifter allows that
@@shethjones4494 It didn't *need* more storage. The benefit here certainly didn't outweigh the drawback.
I test drove a blazer a few days ago and I actually like it and considering it for my next vehicle purchase, I don’t get why everyone’s shading it😂 but that’s just my opinion
Hey actually liked the blazer
I think they did the gear selector like that because of just in case accidentall presses
Or the buttons don’t work unless your foot is on the brake, would be a better solution...
I would never by a vehicle with a push button transmission.Give me the good old stick shifter.
Looks like they are trying make it more like the 18 Traverse, more truck look versus standard SUV. This is one sharp looking vehicle!
I just can't get past that interior. For that price, I don't understand its appeal at all. It just feels like I've stepped into another generic american crossover from the mid 2000s. It even has that same old school chime from like 20 years ago as you start it up.
but you do understand all the plastic in a $49k pilot? Of course you do
Sheth Jones theres plastic in all the competitors, but it’s of a much higher grade, the design is cleaner and more modern, the switchgear is much higher quality, screen sizes and resolution are far better, not to mention way more comfort/luxury features like adaptive cruise and cooled sears
Can’t wait for the 2020 Avalon TRD
I think this vehicle looks great inside and out. V6 engine, no turbo, and perfect for me.
Why is so low? If is supposed to be a off-road vehicle
Since the transmission selector is in an area you’d tend to reach for or place items a lot, I figured it’d be safer to pull drive gears rather than push to avoid accidental shifts.
it seems every thinking person figured this out quickly
This 2020 Acadia looks like an outdated interior with an attractive car profile, but that interior is worse than the 2019 Acura ILX
Hold on there Jethro
I really like the interior, especially on denali
Consumer Reports would disagree that ILX is one of the worse today.
@@normt5463 it is. I was shocked how bad it was.. because the car itself handled and performed so well.
@@CvmmanderCvdy Acura is MIA today!
We have a Terrain with the same AWD system. If you park it in AWD, it will stay in AWD when restarted. Does not go back to FWD as you said, every time.
David Stolarski For some reason, this car kept diverting back to 2WD after time we started it and shut it off. Even after we left it in AWD before shutting it off.
Not sure why you'd compare the third row accommodations to the VW Tiguan, a vehicle that's eight inches less in length than the Acadia. A more appropriate comparison is with the 189" long KIA Sorento with more legroom in the third row than the Acadia.
Stephen Hendricks agreed! I own a 2019 Tiguan and didn’t think it was a relevant comparison. The Tiguan 3rd row is great for small children just like this Acadia.
That transmission shift button setup should make this vehicle illegal to sell in America. I am not sure why we can’t have a lever but I guess it’s all about having cheap electronic buttons.
Acadia- straight to the rental car fleet for you.
Only things good about this suv is the exterior look !!
If you are looking for a man van to haul the family around in thats also good on snow and dirt roads, get a telluride. If you are looking for something that you can go exploring in and bring the family with you, get a jeep (name your model). The acadia is just a budget xt6. This at4 trim isnt anything special
Also the FWD default is for EPA fuel economy reasons. There had to be a big enough difference with it engaged and disengaged to where in order to get the fuel economy numbers they did they had to reset it every power cycle, just like auto start stop. This is probably defeatable via hacks like auto start/stop
I am pretty sure, having the drive selector as a pull button ensures that you don't accidentally select a drive mode by bumping the button. Same reason as to why the window switches are safer when they are pull buttons instead of push buttons.
great logic.
Push for Drive and Reverse is to protect against accidental pushing of the button, especially Reverse
The Equinox 2.0T with the 9-speed takes considerably longer than I would like to downshift as well. It seems like you didn’t have an issue with the 9-speed in the blazer?
Lemme just change the fan direction real quick, fuck why am I in park now?
1. The alum is real and has been
2. You can get vented seats and power tilt telescope wheel in this model
3. adaptive cruise is available, just not on this trim
4. No mention of standard LED headlights when typically a big deal is made about cars that LACK LED headlights
Man, GMC makes amazing cars nowadays
I like the telluride better!
I'm glad to see you doing the first review of the refreshed Acadia! I like the upright front end that's more squared off.
GMC does use real aluminum trim in its vehicles, not faux aluminum or aluminized @ 5:44. That includes the Acadia and the Sierra for sure and it on the dash and the steering wheel. It even has the brushed texture and feels like the metal that it is. Chevy uses faux aluminum even on the High Country trim level. And it definitely looks fake.
TheTonytodd Thanks for clarifying that! GMC really didn’t have much about this vehicle during the presentation yesterday as they focused a lot on the Sierra HD. We almost didn’t get a chance to film this car and only had it for an hour yesterday to get this video done :)
@@theredline no problem. The difference GMC makes with the AT4 (previous All Terrain) trim is the the aluminum is darker like the dark chrome on the outside compared to other trim levels. I agree that the rear taillight treatment looks too much like the Explorer though.
GM quality at 10:45 lol
I just watched another review by "alex norman" and he said the Acadia at4 does have adaptive cruise and even displayed it on screen. He even showed how to set the collision response.
They have been offering adaptive cruise for 3 years on a Denali
You go over vehicles incredibly thoroughly 👌
I have always been a japanese user and biased for japanese but this GMC is great! I LOVE THAT SIMPLISTIC DASHBOARD DESIGN.... LOOKS SO ELEGANT!!
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Now this is a Mans SUV....thank you GMC😎👌...I saw this in person and was like😯🙃👏
I think the reason why you have to pull on the D and the R is for safety. If you just pushed them it will do just that (with foot on the break) but knowing both R and D is an actual gear, they want you to go one step further to put it in one of those gears so I do understand why you must pull on those 2. It’s for safety and that’s probably on their thinking also.
Great reviews as always and balanced. Ehhh I’ll stick with my Subaru more ground clearance and full time awd with better mpg. I HATE push button gear selection.
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There is adaptive cruise on the Denali trim.
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The mode selector does remember AWD mode even after you shut down and restart. It just won’t stay in tow, off road, or sport mode.
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Are you sure there isn’t an off road mode? On my Denali it’s indicated by a mountain road symbol.
looks good but I'll always choose a Durango for my suv choice.
It sounds like they need to offer an AT4 Pro model with selectable at turn-on 4wd and skid plates.
The best review for this car. You have earned a sub. First one i watched was your Lightning review. Good shit.
I believe the push button transmission buttons are a safety feature, having to pull up on them are safer vs accidentally pushing them down and throwing the vehicle into a different gear, just my thought!
Every thing is good except gearbox transmission selector switch button 🤦🤔
i lost interest in the suv when you had to push to select gear
2020 Acadia vs 2010 Acadia which is bigger in size?
In 2017 GMC sold both sizes. The early o e is much bigger.
I'm pretty sure it's a safety mechanism for the transmission shifter, that's why you have to pull it outward instead of pushing it!
Oh come on already with the third row nonsense. That thing has got to go away.
Why the hell does GM not build something that competes with the Wrangler and 4Runner? Boggles my mind.
Because nobody is gonna top a Jeep. It's just not possible with the current following for them. Plus just the endless aftermarket parts and reputation of the Wrangler, I feel isn't worth competing against. The only way I could have seen them attempt to compete with the Wrangler is with the Blazer but we all know they absolutely fucked that up.
I don’t mind Push to start, but wtf is up with killing the shifters... ?
if it is an auto why bother have a shifter, it is not like you are physically changing any gears, instead that giant stick is flipping through switches, whilst taking unnecesary space
I hope you're joking about the price Sofyan! This isn't even half as nice as the Palisade or Telluride but it's same or more money?? Only a die hard GMC fan would buy this.
you might want to sit in a palisade before making that statement. You can get real alum and wood in this- you cant get either in the hyundai
@@shethjones4494 Yes, as an option. But I was referring to this one. He suggested that it's already in the high 40's. THIS one isn't half as nice as the Korean twins, even though it's more expensive.
D and R buttons aren't push for more safety to avoid accidental or kids touch. I guess it's a smart design
What damages this SUV are those gear shift controls. They seem abominable to work with. I expected it to be ready for extreme off road but looks like GM didn't have those intentions. Thanks for the review as always.
Good god that push button shifter though. What the hell was gmc thinking 🤮
JTL2017 ikr it’s annoying why can’t they just keep the mechanical gearshift and call it a day
Acura and Honda are all in on their push button shifters too
I can’t believe they put transmission shift buttons on the passenger side of the vehicle. Well...actually I can. Typical GM. Buttons on the steering wheel or paddles, or a proper gated shifter would all be an improvement and safer too. Ridiculous.
Everyone is moving to that. This is the future
Bernard Newsome If your disappointed with that small change, you’ll probably won’t buy any vehicles in the near future. If car companies switch their vehicles to button transmissions now, they would be as reliable as today’s gear shifter in the future.
We had decades perfecting the regular gear shifter. Why not perfect these types of shifters as well? Probably in another 50 plus years, someone will find an even better way to change gears quicker. Then people like you, would complain about that transmission again.
i love gmc im 12 but still love it it look so good
I used to own 2012 Tahoe and now I own a 2018 Tahoe and GM definitely needs to upgrade the way they use interior space. The way GM do it, third seat is for kids only. Also there is no enough storage places in the cabin compared to, for example, Ford Expedition.
I cant wait for the Canyon AT4 !!!
Just bring back the column shifter. The best shifter ever
I’d rather have a GMC Typhoon, better looking, faster, and waaaaaaay cheaper
Good luck with your time machine which you will need to find a new GMC Typhoon.
GMs are not "unreliable". They are more sensitive to not being maintained than others. Many dont take care of their shit and if you buy a Toyota, they are not going to care too much but if you buy a GM they will care. Its all about maintinance, unless you drive a Ford or FCA or German vehicle, you just gotta take care of it.
Awesome Review Of 2020 GMC Acadia. 😀
I love this new refresh. It should've came out like this in 2017 to look more luxurious than the traverse. The interior is beauitful. Like the terrain I like the push button shifter. If you leave in a home with a driveway or garage (meaning you have to reverse before going in to drive) the reverse and drive being pulled back makes sense. Put your fingers in both and when you wanna switch from reverse to drive just pull back or vice versa instead of having to think pull or push. It's always pull.
it makes sense to anyone who tries to actually think about it. Having D and R be buttons that could be accidentally pushed down would be a mistake
I don't feel it looks dated on the exterior at all. GMC has never been about modern or cutting edge styling. I have been hoping they would restyle the Acadia to look more like their pick up trucks and thankfully that's what we got. Yes it resembles some Dodge cars, but it more so resembles GMC pick ups. I think it looks great on the exterior. I realize it's not for serious off-roading, I'm not going to be doing that anyway. After having a few cars for my wife (we currently have a Buick Enclave) I am looking for a family hauler that looks more masculine and rugged. I am considering the Explorer ST, but we don't need that power and firm ride. I'd rate the exterior of this AT4 a "10." I would go out and buy it today except there are a few nagging flaws which upsets me off and GM upsets me a lot lately. The shifter is ridiculous. I agree it looks good, but using it is extremely inconvenient. WHY NO PADDLES? Well I know why, cost cutting. I'm not going to sit and push buttons to change gears, how anti climatic and cumbersome! Also I had a rental car on a recent vacation that had adaptive cruise control and absolutely loved it! It's a huge shame this refreshed Acadia does not have it. I don't know if I can live without that for the types of driving we will use this vehicle for. Finally, I wish the infotainment screen was larger and I wish the interior was a lot nicer than it is. These things may keep me from buying this unfortunately. SO tired of GM cost cutting. As for the Telluride. I've loved the photos. However, upon seeing a few on the roads I do not like the looks of it in person as it goes down the street. Everyone seems to love it. I hate the square daytime running lights, I thought I would like them but I don't like them at all. The Telluride also seems to sit real low in the back they always look like they are carrying a lot of weight in the cargo area. I don't like it's stance at all. I agree 100% they are a great value, but I don't like the looks of the Telluride's exterior, imo. The interior looks amazing though and the Palisade is extremely over the top and gaudy in design. I'll be buying a car in the next few months, so far it looks like it's between the Explorer ST, Explorer Limited, 2020 Acadia or the soon to be released Highlander although not sure I like the exterior of the 2020 Highlander in pictures. I will have to see it in person, but I know it will have adaptive cruise and a traditional shifter and a nicer interior than the Acadia and get a lot better mpg than the Acadia or the Explorer. Just hoping it has a trim appearance that will look nice.
Yet one more reason why I would never buy a GM car. The design is clunky outside and just plain embarrassing inside. Off road with this?!? What's the approach angle on it, 12 degrees? Yeah... awkward. And who came up with that shifter design? Really, it is just absurd. In this day and age, GM should invest in a good group of designers.
what planet are you on? Digital gear selectors are EVERYWHERE regardless of what he says. Honda, Acura, Dodge, Ford, Lincoln and others are going all in on button or knob gear selectors. The new explorer has a dial selector. The shifter design actually makes a lot of sense in spite of the 10 second review he provided about that feature
@@shethjones4494 -- dude, i'm not referring to the form-factor of the gear selector. The "piano key" or push button gear selector is nothing new at all. I'm in the design industry (architecture/industrial) and follow all of these design trends that have been dug up from decades ago.
This particular implementation is clunky, horribly designed, especially the (+) (-) buttons, and the location is not ergonomic. Implementations like the ones on Honda, Hyunday, Land Rover, Ford and Lincoln are good designs, not just visually but also ergonomically.
I think they make you pull up on drive/reverse. For safety reasons. So if there bumped by accident. From kids/pets moving around in the vehicle while it's running. It won't pop into a drive mod.🤔😊
I was sold until I saw that gear selector. Omg. Why is it a thing to get rid of the original? When did it become a problem being in the console? 🤷♂️ I never saw a GMC I liked until I saw this front end. It reminds me of the 2017 Silverado but smaller yet still bold looking. It was almost perfect. That damn gear selector. Ugh!!!
The Acadia AT4 does have afront skid plate, BTW. You had mentioned that it has none...
The Acadia looks better than the Blazer (the Blazer looks like a caricature of an SUV), however, I wouldn't buy either b/c they're GM products.
seems like it wouldve been a good idea to do an off road ready Blazer Z71, like what people associate w the name, and an Acadia Sport or something w some extra horses and random alcantara for a city commuter, like what people associate w the name.
All of the aluminum trim is real and the stitching on the dash is real
Read tail light = Honda pilot + Ford explorer ! Nicely done
Recently unsubscribed, this channel tends to nitpick the hell out of any American car and seems to base every car’s rating on its sportiness. Not every car is a sports car.
Giovanni Sosa You couldn’t be more wrong with your comment. We look at the segment every vehicle competes in and try to make criticisms based on competitors and how well a vehicle succeeds on what it was designed to do. We mentioned several times in this video that sportiness isn’t important for a vehicle like this Acadia AT4.
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Thats cause American cars havent been able to touch the Japanese cars for 30 years and have now also fallen behind the Koreans unfortunately. Thats not Redlines fault.
I love this design. so nice!!!!
if you ever worked with machinery before, you would understand why you need to pull on the DRIVE button, rather then push. It eliminates accidental pushes. Dont confuse safety with convenience. I actually hate that layout all together though.
Nice looking truck but GMC needs to take a page from Lexus in interior quality and the Germans in exterior look. Bey is being nice with his review. Come on GMC get it together start getting with the times still the same old interior with chrome accents and charging out outrageous money.
does this cost as much as an RX-L? There is your answer.
Hi, regarding the transmission selector... their may be a reason why you need to pull the D & P instead of push for safety reason... you won’t accidentally push or hit the D while you’re at park or halt or when ur driving and suddenly hit the R then you know what’s next... thanks & more power! God bless
you are correct
One day Susan Soutsatterfield might get it.