![]() Sport mode firmed up the suspension nicely, making for a planted feel and little lean in cornering while still offering a good ride. The handling standout of the versions I drove was the Denali, which included an adaptive suspension (a $1,200 option on AWD versions). The change is akin to a pair of NFL tackles climbing out the back of the Acadia, and you feel it when driving the 2017 is car-like and surprisingly agile. An even lighter version can be had thanks to the new four-cylinder base engine, which makes for a vehicle that’s more than 700 pounds lighter than the lightest 2016. Comparing V-6 versions, the 2017 Acadia is down nearly 600 pounds versus the 2016, one GMC engineer said, thanks to its new size and a mix of lighter materials and new assembly techniques. But neither will you mistake it for the old Acadia, which had nearly minivan manners. This is still a tall SUV you won’t mistake it for a sport sedan. It has a sportier look, with a body-colored grille surround, blackened trim and its own darkened 20-inch wheels. While the Denali and SLT-1 give off an upscale vibe, to me the looker of the Acadia lineup is the one with the $1,800 All Terrain Package. The 2017 is, however, more rounded and sculpted than the boxy 2016. There’s a family resemblance to the previous version in the 2017’s traditional, sit-up-straight SUV profile and conservative styling it will not be mistaken for a new Nissan Murano. With the new Acadia, GMC shows again that it’s not afraid of chrome. Deviation from class-average dimensions by any of them is usually only about a half-inch, and at most it’s about 3 inches. Parked in a row with its competitors, the slimmed-down Acadia fits right in. Overall, the new Acadia is 7.2 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the 2016. Compare the 2017 Acadia to its 2016 predecessor here. Exterior & Stylingįormerly a sibling of the Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse, the new Acadia rides a version of the new 2017 Cadillac XT5’s platform. Hedging its bets a little, GMC will continue to sell a previous-generation Acadia Limited through early 2017. I drove a well-optioned Acadia Denali trim, an SLT-1 with the All Terrain Package, and an SLT-1 with the new four-cylinder. It aims to peel off some sales from Jeep’s successful two-row Grand Cherokee. Branded an Acadia SLT with All Terrain Package, the five-seat version has a more aggressive look and an upgraded all-wheel-drive system. To cover another base, GMC also offers a two-row, five-seat Acadia. ![]() The 2017 Acadia will go on sale later this spring with six trim levels four- and six-cylinder engines a six-speed automatic transmission and front- or all-wheel drive in all trims except the base SL trim, which is only available with front-wheel drive. The new GMC Acadia has a superior driving experience, upgraded available safety and multimedia technology, a classier interior - and a slightly lower price. See how the Acadia’s features and specs compare with the Highlander’s, Pilot’s and Explorer’s here. ![]() Compare the 2017 Acadia with its 2016 predecessor here. It hasn’t lost its third row, but that row now seats just two, so seating capacity is seven instead of eight. GMC downsized its Acadia for 2017 from full-size to midsize. The Acadia is a solid contender in terms of utility and value, and it rivals the Explorer in being nicer to drive than most in the segment. The Acadia’s new size, price and features are aimed to compete head-on with the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer and others in the competitive field of three-row midsize SUVs - where GM has not had an entry. The redesigned 2017 GMC Acadia is a minivan substitute no more it’s smaller, lighter and a lot more fun to drive than the old version, yet it retains most of its family practicality. ![]()
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