GM has spun a number of vehicles off its large crossover platform, including the Acadia and the two-row Chevrolet Blazer. The Acadia’s cabin is attractive and well constructed. Cabin space is similar to that offered by major competitors like the Toyota Highlander, right in the mainstream mid-size CUV market. GM’s 3.6L-V6 powers most Acadias but a 2L turbo four is offered. All-wheel drive is standard.
Driven briefly, the Acadia Denali, with a punchy, silky V6, slick shifting nine-speed automatic transmission, nicely weighted, precise steering, firm brakes and a very well judged ride-handling compromise for a family bus. With clear gauges and logical controls, comfortable seats and attractive components, the Acadia’s cabin is a pleasant place to spend time in. Despite its smaller size than its XXL predecessor, the Acadia is roomy in the first two rows of seats and offers competitive space for those in the third-row seat. Cargo space is typical for this class.

All-wheel drive is standard on all trims for 2023. The 2L turbo is standard on the SLE, SLT and Denali trims, with the V6, standard on the AT4, priced at $545 on the others. Standard active safety equipment includes blind spot and rear cross traffic monitors. Moving up from the SLE to the SLT adds a Bose audio system, leather seating, an auto dim rearview mirror, fog lights, garage door opener and a safety alert seat, but is overpriced. The range-topping Denali, which includes equipment such as auto-dim door mirrors, a power passenger seat, ventilated front seats, a power-adjustable steering wheel, heated steering wheel and wireless cellphone charging, but is extravagantly priced. Le AT4, with a more complex all-wheel drive system as well as a hill-descent control system, is offered at a fair price. The active cruise control sytem is only offered on the Denali, where it is part of the Denali Ultimate package, that is priced at $3995.

Insufficient data on this generation of this. Three year/100,000 kilometres warranty, with five years/100,000 kilometre powertrain warranty. A GM extended warranty recommended if you plan to keep these vehicles past the warranty period.