In a sea of cost-effective passenger cars, there are plenty of choices for a middle-class American. SUVs, hatchbacks, wagons, and even SUVs, you are simply spoilt for choice. Right now, we'll concern ourselves with that last category.

Affordable SUVs have captured the fancy of many families within the last decade, owing to their space, comfort, and practicality at a friendly price tag. The fact that they command better road presence than small SUVs is just a bonus. The GMC Acadia is a contender worth considering within the segment.

The 2019 GMC Acadia MSRP starts at about $30,195 and it offers a good appeal, a supple ride, comfortable interiors, and 2 engine options.

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The SLT-1 trim is the cheapest one with the option for the bigger V6 motor. That makes it the best value for money along with some additional features over the lower trim levels. The additional features you get are mostly driver aids like parking assist, lane change assist, and auto-dimming headlights.

2019 GMC Acadia SLE-1

SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 310 hp 6A)

Earlier Price: $16,230 (13 Nov 2024)

Vehicle History

No accident or damage reported to Carindigo
1st owner drove an estimated 25,653 miles/year
1st owner purchased on 05/02/19 and owned in NY until 05/07/20
Last serviced at 91,081 miles in Rocky Mount, VA on 01/21/22

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2018 GMC Acadia SLT-1

SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Earlier Price: $19,999 (5 Nov 2024)

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2018 GMC Acadia Denali

Denali 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Earlier Price: $17,875 (15 Nov 2024)

2018 GMC Acadia SLT-2

SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Earlier Price: $12,999 (10 Nov 2024)

2019 GMC Acadia SLE

SLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Earlier Price: $11,880 (8 Nov 2024)

2020 GMC Acadia Denali

Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

Earlier Price: $28,888 (14 Nov 2024)

2019 GMC Acadia User Reviews

Overall Rating: 3.0 (1 Reviews)

Alysa Wells

2019 GMC Acadia

••3.0

Posted On: February 9, 2024

Good family vehicle

Pros
Runs smoothly, Is great on gas despite being a bigger vehicle

Cons
The PRNDL stick, sticks sometimes and you have to force it into park, The slender ness doesn't give a ton of room for carseats

I do like this vehicle she runs smoothly, and does great on gas. But.... She pulls when she's getting close to needing an oil change so that's weird. Front seats are heated. They have anchor hooks on the back of all the seats that don't have the bottom anchor hooks for carseats so that is annoying. There's no good way to put in a car seat and we have 3 but we make it work. If you need the third r... Read more

2019 GMC Acadia Review

Pros

Good performance from the V6 motor
Comfortable ride quality
User-friendly cabin
The connected tech works flawlessly

Cons

The cabin isn't as luxurious as it rivals
Rivals offer more cargo and third-row space

Overview

The 2019 GMC Acadia MSRP starts at about $30,195 and it offers a good appeal, a supple ride, comfortable interiors, and 2 engine options.

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Pricing and Features
8.0/10

The GMC Acadia is offered in a total of five trim levels, with an additional version offered under the Denali trim. There are two engine options, a 2.5 liter inline-4, and a powerful 3.6-liter V6. You get front-wheel drive as standard, and All-wheel drive is an option for all sans the base SL trim.

Trim	SL	SLE-1	SLE-2	SLT-1	SLT-2	Denali
MSRP FWD	$30,195	$33,995	$36,395	$39,195	$43,095	$46,695
MSRP AWD	-	$35,590	$37,990	$41,190	$45,095	$48,695
Engine	2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine	Same as SL	Same as SL with an optional 3.6-liter V6 option	Same as SLE-2	3.6-liter V6	Same as SLT-2
Key Features	2.5L DOHC 4-Cylinder Engine with Start/Stop Technology	Same as SL with the following additions or replacements:	Same as SLE-1 with the following additions or replacements:	Same as SLE-2 with the following additions or replacements:	Same as SLT-1 with the following additions or replacements:	Same as SLT-2 with the following additions or replacements:
	Leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted audio and cruise controls	LED daytime running lamps	Programmable Power Liftgate	8-way power passenger seat with power lumbar	3.6L V-6 VVT Engine with Direct Injection	Signature Denali grille
	Seven passenger seating with second and third-row split-bench fold-flat seats	Front and second-row carpeted floor mats	Heated Driver and Front Passenger Seats	Perforated leather-appointed first and second-row seats	20" bright aluminum wheels	8" diagonal GMC Infotainment System with Navigation
	Keyless Open and Start	SiriusXM Radio	Fog Lamps	120V power outlet	Memory Package recalls 2 presets for power driver seat and outside mirrors	20" polished aluminum wheels
	Industry-First Front Center Airbag	Compact Spare Tire	8-way power driver's seat	Auto-dimming driver-side outside mirror	Heated second-row passenger seats (outboard only)	Bright roof rails
	A/C, Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control		Remote Start	Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror	Intellibeam Headlamps	Carpeted floor mats, first, second and third rows
	7-inch diagonal GMC Infotainment System		Silver roof rails	Bose premium 8-speaker system	Trailering Package with Active Tow	Hands-free power liftgate
	Apple CarPlay and Android Auto		18" aluminum wheels	Driver Alert Package I	Driver Alert Package II	Heated and ventilated front seats
	A Rear Vision Camera system		Standard 6-passenger seating	Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert	Front and Rear Park Assist	Automatic heated steering wheel with Denali logo
	Rear Seat Reminder			Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Front Pedestrian Braking	HID headlamps
	4G Wi-Fi hotspot			Rear Parking Assist	Following Distance Indicator	Power tilt/telescoping steering column

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Engine and Performance
8.5/10

The 2019 GMC Acadia gets the same engine options as the previous year's model, a 2.5 liter 193 horsepower inline-4 motor, and a 3.6-liter 310 horsepower V6. Both the powertrains are available with a front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions barring the base trim. The V6 is clearly a better engine among the two since the smaller 2.5-liter unit feels quite underpowered. It is good for gas mileage though, and if you're looking to save big on gas bills, the inline-4 it is.

The power from both the motors is handled by a 6-speed automatic unit, which comes standard. It isn't exactly athletic, but it makes up for it with its seamless and jerk-free shifts. The GMC Acadia can also be used to haul quite a lot around. The SUV can tow a maximum of 4,000lbs with the V6 motor which is quite impressive given its crossover SUV image.

Models	GMC Acadia	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Honda Pilot	Ford Explorer	Subaru Ascent
MSRP	$32,800	$31,695	$31,450	$32,365	$31,995
Engine	3.6 Liter V6	3.6 Liter V6	3.5-liter V6	3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6	2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer 4-cylinder
Transmission	6-speed automatic	8-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	CVT
Horsepower	310 @ 6600	295 @ 6400	280hp @ 6000	288 @ 6500	260 hp @ 5,600
Torque	271 @ 5000	260 @ 4000	262 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm	254 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm	277 lb.-ft. @ 2,000 rpm
Towing Capacity	4,000	3,500	3,500	5,000	5,000

With its V6 motor under the hood, the Acadia is the most powerful SUV among the rivals on the list. It is closely followed by the Jeep Grand Cherokee which houses a motor of similar displacement. The Ford Explorer takes third place in terms of power output but the Subaru Ascent triumphs in terms of torque output owing to its unique boxer-4 motor. But the Ascent falls short in terms of power output and takes the bottom place among the rivals on the list. The Honda Pilot has decent power and torque output but it feels underpowered sometimes given its heft.

How fast is the 2019 GMC Acadia?

Since the 2019 GMC Acadia comes mechanically unchanged, its acceleration times are also the same as the last year's model. The Acadia can sprint from 0-60 MPH in a gentle 7 seconds.

The V6 posts a time of 6.2 seconds for the same, while the quarter-mile run takes a respectable 15 seconds. The times are decent enough for a mid-size crossover SUV and helps it to zip through the city traffic effortlessly as well as merge into high-paced highway traffic easily.

Models	GMC Acadia	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Honda Pilot	Ford Explorer	Subaru Ascent
0-60 MPH	6.2	6.7	6.2 sec	8.2 sec	6.9 sec
Quarter mile	15	15.2	14.8 sec	16.3 sec	15.5 sec
Engine	3.6 Liter V6	3.6 Liter V6	3.5 Liter V6	3.5 Liter V6	2.4 Liter Boxer-4
Emission (Tons/yr. of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	8.4	7.7	-	-	-

The Honda Pilot and the GMC Acadia have the same 0-60mph sprint time. The Ford Explorer has a disappointing 8.2 second time of 0-60mph sprint. The Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Subaru Ascent has decent times of 6.7 second and 6.9 seconds respectively.

Ride and Handling

There is a popular proverb about having a cake and eating it. It goes like this- If your car has a great ride quality, it will have a pronounced body-roll under cornering and laid-back handling. People familiar with this know what to expect from comfy, soft-sprung vehicles. That said, the Acadia isn't a slouch either. You can take a corner if you wish to, but you'd have to fight the inertia with proper assumption.

Over bad patches of road, the SUV remains settled without too much vertical movement. The All-Terrain Package is optional and further adds hill descent control and a brilliant AWD system. But the paltry 7.2-inches of ground clearance is more suited for snowy roads rather than rugged terrains.

Braking performance

If you remember that the Acadia is a near 2-ton car, the 172 feet braking distance from 70 to 0 isn't too bad. It could certainly have been better though, and with a little brake fade under stressful driving, you are bound to add a few more feet to that figure. The pedal feel deserves a special mention, as it is quite solid with great feedback and less pedal travel.

Model	GMC Acadia	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Honda Pilot	Ford Explorer	Subaru Ascent
Brake Front (in.)	12.6	13	12.6	12.8	13.1
Brake Rear (in.)	12.4	13	13	12.8	13
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3956	4513	4036	4458	4430
60-0 MPH (ft.)	172 (70 to 0)	125	117	108 (With optional tires)	119

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the heaviest vehicle on the list and comes with a set of sizable brake rotors of 13-inches both at the front and the rear. Despite that, it manages to come to a complete stop within 125 feet which is impressive. The Honda Pilot manages the same feat within 117 feet which is one of the best among the rivals here and in the segment as well. The Ford Explorer with its optional tires comes to a halt under 108 feet which is in the sedan territory. The Subaru Ascent doesn't disappoint though and has a decent stopping distance of 119 feet using its 13.1-inch and 13-inch front and great brakes.

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Fuel Economy
8.0/10

The 2019 Acadia mpg stats are great with the 2.5 inline-4 engine and return decent numbers with its V6 powertrain. You could easily stretch a gallon for 21 miles in the city and 26 on the highway with the former. The latter drops the figures down to 17/25 for city/highway.

Model	GMC Acadia	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Honda Pilot	Ford Explorer	Subaru Ascent
MPG (city)	17	19	19	17	21
MPG (highway)	25	26	27	24	27
MPG (combined)	20	21	22	20	23
Fuel Tank (gallons)	19	24.6	19.5	18.6	19.3

Both the GMC Acadia and the Ford Explorer are on the lower side of the fuel economy index while the Subaru Ascent takes the crown for being the most fuel-efficient one. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has the biggest gas tank among the three on the list and offers an excellent overall driving range followed by the Honda Pilot.

Interior
7.0/10

The interiors of the Acadia are on the simpler side as compared to some of its rivals, but considering the budget, and the practicality it offers, most of the buyers won't have much to complain about. The brand officially lists the Acadia as a 7-seater, but seating even 6 adults with reasonable comfort is a bit of a stretch. The first and second rows are decent, but the third row is quite cramped for full-grown adults making them useful for kids or extra luggage items.

SUVs have always held a natural advantage in terms of space, over other car types. This figure is usually the most apparent in trunk volume. Even with seats occupying a lot of the rear area, there is enough room for 2 small briefcases. If the need for more space arises, you can simply fold down as many seats as you don't need.

Model	GMC Acadia	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Honda Pilot	Ford Explorer	Subaru Ascent
Passenger Capacity	7	5	8	7	8
Front Row (cu. ft) Headroom	40.3	39.9	40.1	41.4	41.3
Front Row (cu. ft) Shoulder room	59.4	58.7	62	61.5	61.1
Front Row (cu. ft) Legroom	41	40.3	40.9	42.9	42.2
Second Row (cu. ft) Headroom	39.6	39.2	40.2	40.6	40
Second Row (cu. ft) Shoulder room	58.7	58	62	61	60.3
Second Row (cu. ft) Legroom	39.7	38.6	38.4	39.5	38.6
Third Row (cu. ft) Headroom	37.5	-	38.9	37.8	36.3
Third Row (cu. ft) Shoulder room	54.3	-	57.6	50.8	57.2
Third Row (cu. ft) Legroom	31.1	-	31.9	32	31.7
Cargo Volume (cu. ft)	12.8	36.3	16.5	21	17.8

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the only one here with a maximum seating capacity of 5 passengers hence it offers the best trunk capacity with all the seats upright. With all the seats upright, the Acadia's trunk space is rather on the lower side but folding the third-row seats frees up enough space. The Honda Pilot is the most spacious SUV on the list with acres of space inside the cabin closely followed by the Ford Explorer. The Subaru Ascent is also quite spacious with a maximum seating capacity of 8 passengers.

What's there to keep you entertained?

The 2019 GMC Acadia comes standard with a 7-inch diagonal screen with GMC's IntelliLink infotainment system. The user interface is smooth and intuitive but accessing it might be distracting while driving. In its standard form, the system is equipped with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, five USB ports, Bluetooth, a six-speaker stereo, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. The available features include a better and bigger 8-inch touchscreen panel, navigation, an eight-speaker premium stereo, and a rear-seat entertainment system with two 8-inch monitors which offer great media consumption.

Standard features are listed below:

Multi-touch display
AM/FM stereo with SiriusXM
Bluetooth streaming audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Voice commands
Multi-touch display
AM/FM stereo with SiriusXM
Bluetooth streaming audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Voice command

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Exterior
8.5/10

Maneuverability is one of the biggest advantages of Acadia owing to its beefy yet compact dimensions. Although it weighs nearly 2 tons, it can easily be flicked around tight spaces. There isn't much to distinguish it from the rest of the segment though. Owing to its 7+ inches of ground clearance, you get limited off-roading ability only.

Model	GMC Acadia	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Honda Pilot	Ford Explorer	Subaru Ascent
Curb weight (lbs.)	3956	4513	4036	4458	4430
Length(in)	193.6	189.8	196.5	198.3	196.8
Width(in)	75.4	63.9	78.6	78.9	76
Height(in)	66	69.3	70.6	70	71.6
Ground clearance (in)	7.2	8.6	7.3	7.8	8.7
Wheelbase (in)	112.5	114.8	111	112.8	113.8
Track width (in) F/R	64.5/64.5	64.1/63.9	66.3/66.3	67/67	64.4/ 64.2

The Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Subaru Ascent have the best ground clearance among the rivals on the list while the Honda Pilot, the Ford Explorer, and the Acadia don't even cross the 8-inch ground clearance mark.

It is safe to say that the Acadia won't be turning any heads at traffic lights. That doesn't mean it isn't elegant, it actually is. The headlights are quite uniquely designed, and the tail section complements it quite well. Overall, the design is quite soothing, but it also is quite indistinct. The design isn't memorable, and you wouldn't really swoon if you spotted one basking in the sun. If you're looking for a laidback, understated design, this car will definitely suit you.

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Safety
8.4/10

The GMC Acadia has not yet been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. But the SUV scored the highest rating of "Good" on a maximum of the parameters under IIHS which proves that its safety aspect is among the best in the segment. The safety systems are quite strong and can be comparable to some Japanese rivals such as the Honda Pilot's safety aspect.

Safety features in the 2019 GMC Acadia include the following:

StabiliTrak electronic stability control system.
OnStar Basic Plan for 5 years
OnStar Guidance Plan Limited-Service Trial
Child security rear door locks
Rear seat reminder
Teen Driver
Rear Vision Camera
Passenger Sensing System
Rear seat reminder
LATCH System
Teen Driver mode
Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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Competition
6.0/10

GMC Acadia vs Subaru Ascent

The Subaru Ascent might not be as powerful as the 2019 Acadia when it is equipped with the V6, but it beats almost all the rivals in the segment with its fantastic torque output resulting in a better overall performance within the city limits. The Ascent also comes with a standard AWD layout, so very Subaru, and can tow as much as 5,000lbs when properly equipped. The off-roading capabilities are also great with the AWD layout but the vehicle's slightly longer wheelbase might make things more restricted. The SUV comes in extremely handy in snowy and muddy tarmacs though. The interior is the sole area where the SUV falls short in front of the entire segment with its rather bland and straightforward interior design.

GMC Acadia vs Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot is the fresher car here, having received major updates and equipment upgrades for 2019. On the other hand, GMC Acadia was last refreshed in 2017 and has received only minor updates since. In terms of practicality, the Honda inches ahead, and its lower pricing makes it a much more lucrative deal too. In terms of gas mileage, the GMC is the better choice though.

GMC Acadia vs Ford Explorer

The Acadia offers better fuel efficiency and upmarket interiors, although the Ford Explorer is better at everything other aspects. The Explorer has more passenger space, better cargo capacity, a choice of three powertrains including the fantastic EcoBoost V6 unit.

GMC Acadia vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the more muscular one here as compared to the Acadia. It has an overall better towing capacity as well as off-roading capability as well. On the interior though, it is more stylish than the Acadia. But the latter beats it in terms of comfort and cabin features.

Final Verdict

The 2019 GMC Acadia is quite a versatile SUV, but in these competitive times, being versatile isn't good enough. Other manufacturers offer a lot more than what this GMC does. You might find better engines, better interior space from some of its rivals but it is quite hard to beat it in terms of towing prowess. The SUV has an elegant appeal to itself and will attract the right set of buyers looking for a stylish and practical crossover that is also easy to drive in the city.

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Good family vehicle

ProsRuns smoothly, Is great on gas despite being a bigger vehicle

Cons The PRNDL stick, sticks sometimes and you have to force it into park, The slender ness doesn't give a ton of room for carseats

2019 GMC Acadia Review

Pros

Cons

Overview

Pricing and Features8.0/10

How fast is the 2019 GMC Acadia?

Ride and Handling

Braking performance

What's there to keep you entertained?

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Pros
Runs smoothly, Is great on gas despite being a bigger vehicle

Cons
The PRNDL stick, sticks sometimes and you have to force it into park, The slender ness doesn't give a ton of room for carseats

Pricing and Features
8.0/10