GMC Acadia 2016–2020 car dimensions: 4917 mm long, 1915 mm wide and 1676 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,794 kg. Braked towing is 1,814 kg.
The cabin seats five to seven with Smart Slide second-row access to the third row. A 7-inch touchscreen is standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. an 8-inch screen is available higher up. Tri-zone automatic climate control is standard. Cruise control is standard, with adaptive cruise available on Denali. Rear parking sensors are available or standard on mid and upper trims, with front sensors on higher ones. Automatic emergency braking is standard on SLT-2 and Denali and available elsewhere. Blind-spot warning is standard from SLT-1 up. Lane keep assist is available or standard on upper trims. A reversing camera is standard, with surround vision optional on Denali.
Cargo space measures 362 litres behind the third row. Folding the third row yields 1181 litres behind the second row. Maximum space with second and third rows folded is 2237 litres. The third-row seats fold flat, and release levers ease folding from the rear.
Maximum braked towing is 1814 kg with the available 3.6-litre V6 and trailering package, which adds a hitch, wiring and Active Tow System. Base unbraked rating is 454 kg with the four-cylinder. Tow/Haul mode is available to raise shift points when loaded. Trailer sway control is included.
All Terrain models add twin-clutch AWD and underfloor storage bins for gear. Continuously variable ride control is available on SLT-2 and Denali for adjusted damping.
The cabin uses soft-touch surfaces, available leather with French seams, and wood or aluminum accents on higher trims for a refined feel. Newly designed seats offer strong support for long drives, with available power adjustments, lumbar, heating, and ventilation on front seats plus heated second-row options. Tri-zone climate keeps all rows comfortable. Smart Slide second-row seats make third-row access easy even with child seats installed. The interior stays quiet thanks to sound-deadening materials and refined aerodynamics, with an airy feel from the low beltline and good storage cubbies plus USB ports throughout.
EPA fuel economy 21 city/26 hwy mpg with 2.5L FWD. 18 city/25 hwy with 3.6L
Oil and filter change when oil life system indicates, at least once a year
Tire rotation and required services every 7,500 miles
NHTSA overall 5-star crash rating. IIHS Top Safety Pick
Standard rearview camera, multiple airbags including front center, ESC, ABS, OnStar, Rear Seat Reminder
The 2017 Acadia offers a 2.5L four-cylinder or available 3.6L V6, both with six-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel drive available. Fuel economy reaches 21/26 mpg city/highway on the four-cylinder FWD models and 18/25 on V6 versions.
Servicing follows the oil life monitoring system for oil and filter changes, which must occur at least yearly. Tire rotations and inspections of brakes, fluids, filters, and components are recommended every 7,500 miles. Cabin and engine air filters plus other items follow the additional required services schedule based on normal or severe use.
Safety ratings include a five-star overall from NHTSA with five stars in frontal and side tests plus four in rollover. IIHS awards Top Safety Pick status with Good ratings in moderate overlap, small overlap, side, roof strength, and head restraints when equipped with optional front crash prevention. Standard equipment covers a rearview camera, full airbag suite with front-center airbag, stability and traction control, antilock brakes, and Rear Seat Reminder. Higher trims or packages add forward collision alert with automatic braking, pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Safety Alert Driver Seat.
Keep the Acadia in good shape by responding promptly to the oil life message, rotating tires on schedule, and checking tire pressures monthly. Regular multi-point inspections help maintain reliability for family use and available towing up to 4,000 pounds on V6 models.
Length 4917 mm, Width 1915 mm, Height 1676 mm, Wheelbase 2858 mm (Acadia 2016–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, gmauthority.com.