2024 GMC Acadia Denali: I Was Sold Until I Saw This...

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[@shawndawson3678]

Love the reviews, but I'd like to see you physically drop the 2nd and 3rd rows for visual of the cargo space.

[@karlb8069]

Third row is a waste of space.

[@GRAFHC]

I think this one is a home run... beautiful car inside and out. I agree the 2.7 would be a significant upgrade over the 2.5, but I understand their powertrain platforms and it isn't as easy as plug and play. Thankfully the 2.5 is decent enough. The rest of the package more than makes up for it. Forget the Denali though, get the AT4 variant and save yourself ten grand.

[@Drg24800]

The reason they use the 2.5 instead of the 2.7 is because the 2.7 is for RWD based vehicles and the 2.5 is for front wheel drive based vehicles.

[@plmn93]

Right, the 2.7 is a oriented longitudinally with the transmission, the 2.5 transversely with a transaxle. Not an easy thing to change, if it's even possible at all.

[@allblackls]

​@@plmn93 Typically only the transmission changed depending on orientation. For example Ford 3.5 V6 is the same in the f150 as it is in the Taurus. Although in fwd orientation they put the water pump behind the timing chain, so when it leaks your motor basically is destroyed but that's another story. Other one isthe GM 5.3 in Grand Prix fwd as well as every suv/truck as rwd

[@dejonbuick6070]

This is a great looking SUV, however it probably needs a v6 turbo engine.😊😊😊.

[@romanharuk1011]

Totally agree. Took one out for a test drive, lacking power.

[@AntonLebedev]

Oh a turbo V6? Prepare to spend 80k USD. And that puts you into a Lexus or an Acura at the very least

[@tyalderdice4980]

I prefer the traverse RS myself

[@mickiemack2748]

Wow - another vehicle review - when do you sleep? Thanks for rolling out all these great reviews that give potential buyers something to ponder when in the market for a new car/truck. Hopefully your new Gernade you reviewed a few days ago is doing well. Thanks for all the content.

[@dtay8913]

Listen, i love GM, absolutely LOVE them but why are they so dead set on black interiors?

[@MrUser999999]

They offer other color ineriors, dont they? Ist black the defacto color interior for most brands?

[@hoganlegdrop2409]

I've wondered the same thing. I never see any other colors.

[@Michael-eg3hc]

You can get a white interior on the new Acadia

[@sray7798]

Black is were its at...

[@edaddyx2hansonjr436]

Said this before as well. Color is now meant as a luxury.

[@donaldhenderson3495]

Great review! The new GM SUVs, the Traverse, and Acadia, have a new feature where the tailgate opens when you get close to it.

[@chiggedycheckyoself]

Where did you get the mpg numbers from? I thought they’re not out yet. 19 city and 24 highway sounds worse than the previous 4 cylinder version.

[@brucesheehe6305]

Love the Grizzley Adams look! With ICE being more regulated and possible phase out in the future, engine choices will be severely limited and turbos. Power, but how reliable - for how long. Nice unit. Second row captain's chairs make access to third row seats easier. Engine is transversely mounted, not longitudinal.

[@jakes5530]

The old V6 was quicker. Shame bc everything else is a huge upgrade. Wish you could spec a 2nd row bench too.

[@plmn93]

This will be faster and feel much more tractable in most real world scenarios due to the big low-end torque increase. I've driven a 3.6 Traverse for over a year now and while it's fine, it has to rev to make power. Not ideal in a heavy family hauler.

[@G-Rated]

@@plmn93Exactly, this coming from someone who daily drove an Impala with the 3.6L V6. Great engine, couldn’t imagine the same setup in a larger vehicle. This 2.5t was the right move for sure imo.

[@yogotti1230]

I kinda feel like when you judge the 3 row SUV’s for 3rd row legroom, maybe it would be a good idea to adjust the 2nd row to a position where it’s comfortable for you & then sit in the 3rd row. Mostly any mid-size 3 row SUV with the 2nd row all the way back on its tracks is gonna make it seem like the 3rd row is super tight for adults. Just my opinion. Thanks for the video though.

[@plmn93]

Yep. This is actually one of the roomiest in class. The same amount of passenger volume as some minivans. Though a lot less cargo space since the seats don't fold into the floor.

[@shanebrugler7068]

Just purchased the elevation to replace my 2014 buick enclave. As far as acceleration... this new 4 cylinder has way more power. Your test drive was in wet conditions so you couldn't really push the car. Take it to the track and see. IMO you will be surprised as to how quick it really is.

[@JBishop25]

Sixty.Three.Thousand.Dollars.

[@G-Rated]

GMC buyers aren’t the cheap crowd. You sound like a Chevy or Ford kinda guy.

[@JBishop25]

@@G-Rated is that your idea of an insult?

[@G-Rated]

@@JBishop25 lol wouldn’t that be like a Sierra guy trying to insult a Silverado guy? They’re way too much alike for any of that. So no I’m not trying to insult you. I’m saying ALL of GMC customers are fully aware that Chevrolet exists (a cheaper version of whatever they’re looking at). If saving a buck was their main concern they wouldn’t even be at a GMC/Buick dealership to begin with. This buyer will happily pay more for a “better” styled version of the Chevrolet if it’s more luxurious and just as tech forward.

[@JBishop25]

@@G-Rated Gotcha. I'm neither a Ford nor a Chevy guy. I'm a $63k is WAAAAYYYYYY to much for that car guy.

[@emaun5948]

$12k less that Grand Cherokee L Summit.

[@benlecluyse]

Insane GMC Ben !! ❤❤

[@SoupHysteria]

Can you review the lighter interior seats in, say, an Elevation trim?

[@thomasbordi8726]

You Ben Nardy this is the 2.7 l but the one they got rid of, this is pluse the same type of turbo charger that BMW uses. To get their power (spiral). I believe. 😅

[@JEHermit]

What are the purple lights on the steering wheel?

[@jd5179]

Turbo direct injection high output 4 cylinder with Active fuel management - complicated package but one thing for sure longevity is always a question. This 2.7l is always strained with high pressure from DI and turbo . Oil quality is very essential in this kind of setup because AFM depends on clean oil to operate properly. turbo and direct injection are notorious on fouling up oil life quickly. Ill probably wait 3-5 years to see how these GM TURBO 4 will hold up.

[@oliverramclam6009]

Gotta use a High Quality Synthetic oil and 89 Octane minimum for longevity.

[@nathanallison34]

Think the XT6 is being discontinued?

[@TwoPair72]

A couple of things bother me. GM likes to put the audio controls on the back of the steering wheel. If the 2.5 is the same as the 2.7, you got to have special tools to change the back two plugs. No clearance. Performance wise is about equal maybe a tick slower than the six.

[@matthewramella9893]

I have sticker shock at $63k. Quick pole: How much do you guys think the MSRP should for this Acadia Denali?

[@KenMcCune-wb3jp]

Gmc did a good job on there's suv

[@Whatisthis195]

Did they downgrade the highway mileage? Just took a 480 mile trip to Illinois, and got 29 MPG, 95% at 70-80 MPH. 23 Acadia with the 4 cyl. It’s the AWD one too

[@chiggedycheckyoself]

Are your 29mpg based on the info screen or actually measured? I agree, his stats seem bad for a new model.

[@Whatisthis195]

@@chiggedycheckyoself screen, it’s my wife’s car and we got back with a little under half so I didn’t fill up to manually check

[@MrRjsnowden]

19 City from a 2.5L 4 banger. Why not just put a V6 in it and get about the same. I don't get the turbo 4 craze.

[@henrygraterol]

For me the deal breaker is the white stitching. I would have been fine with a darker color stitch but the contrast is just too much. The VW Atlas SEL R-Line also comes with contrast stitching but because of the pattern it does look more tasteful. Other than that this new design looks great, but the price over $60k is going to deter some buyers.

[@shawnharris7747]

Can't wait too see the xt6 redesign

[@alexanderkajdi8117]

This Vehicle does not need paddle shifters. Why not a non-turbo straight line six cylinder. It does need a second row heated bench seating. It would be good for GMC to take Ben’s suggestion to put the 2.7 engine under the hood. Front side marker like the Yukon would be a great safety and styling improvement. Tan Colored interior would also be great.

[@dukelville]

Paddle shifters are only for L mode

[@plmn93]

2.7 is a longitudinal engine for rear wheel drive platforms. 2.5 is transverse for front wheel drive platforms.

[@mohamadmahboba2981]

It would be better with a mild hybrid system to raise the horsepower.

[@waynelion-cachet35]

GM offered an SUV in South Africa with a 2.8 turbo diesel. It had 200 hp and 368 ft lb of torque which would suit this vehicle. I used to get 32 miles per gallon with it in a truck this size.

[@michaels7984]

​@waynelion-cachet35 the diesel from the sierra would've been perfect for this.

[@waynelion-cachet35]

@michaels7984 probably reserved for the Yukon?

[@Solvet862]

I was sold until I heard about the under powered engine and transmission. I want a twin supercharged V6. For the price,I might as well buy a Yukon Denali for not much more percentage wise and get a vehicle that a 6' 6" man can be comfortable in and not have to stuff myself into driver compartment that is making a sacrifice. EFFFF EMISSISIONS AND EPA.

[@normanstock5851]

It's going to be a gamble with a four cylinder especially loaded with people and other things

[@G-Rated]

It’s more powerful than the 6 cylinder it replaces.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@G-Rated But it's going to work much harder

[@Quinton0520]

@@weirdshibainuyou can say the same for the grand highlander then!

[@plmn93]

@@weirdshibainu Yes , and it's designed for that, just as the 3.6 V6 was designed to work much harder than the old 5.0 V8 that my parents drove when I was a kid. That's how progress is made through engineering.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@plmn93 It's not progress when failure rates are high. Yes, we all know how "progress" is made.

[@cwyoming7004]

Looks great, but I'm with you on the engine. Imagine having it full of people and their luggage towing something. Yikes.

[@brfloyd10]

The lighter interior is the way to go. Interior styling inspired by frank lloyd wright, beautiful

[@perstrainerbrian]

So that fuel economy stinks…. They went through all that trouble to put a 4 cylinder in there for what? To basically get the same mpg as a v6 or worse?

[@wurly164]

We have a company truck which is a 24 gmc sierra, with the 2.7 turbo 4. It's powerful, but it jumps all over with the power, not smooth at all. Our company got a great deal because nobody wanted the 4 cylinder. We should have passed.

[@mkaczmarski]

nice crossover but why get rid of the V6. not just GM but 95% of everyone else. 4cyl will never be v6

[@JWJTRAINOR]

Why couldn’t they have just put the 2.7 L engine in this? Instead they had to make a new engine also the 3.6 L V6 had a nine speed so they dropped a gear?

[@EclipticKitten]

nice

[@JavierGarcia-hd7xm]

63k for this? Nah, that’s insane.

[@kendalllarkinsthornton1985]

328hp from the 2.5

[@johncarson9946]

Next time I look at a car, I'm going to ask the salesman to rev the nuts off it while I kneel in the rain behind the car to listen to the exhaust.

[@michaels7984]

That's a power move.

[@jayb7675]

Are you in sport mode? In sport mode it’s a rocket.

[@robertannable9584]

engine sounds anemic and unrefined for a bigger, luxury mid-size. Interior looks pretty premium. Reminds me of the Grand Cherokee with v6. That engine will be loud as hell and SLOW with a car full of kids and travel gear.

[@roger3786]

... like the dash & screen in the chevy much better ...

[@okienightstalker3145]

Smooth as silk....lol

[@d3m1g0d4]

GM rocking that Ford looking headlights

[@G-Rated]

Where does the “C” shape come from on a Ford?? GMC has been doing this since 2014.

[@d3m1g0d4]

@@G-Rated One of my guys literally called it a Ford before the car got enough for us to realise it wasn't one. Especially on their trucks, the headlights could deceive many from a distance to be a Ford.

[@G-Rated]

@@d3m1g0d4 not *gm’s* fault everyone wants to look like a GMC Sierra. Ford ought to get their own design language. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@matthewbodell3721]

Time to look at Honda Pilot. 53K for top of the line V6 SUV. Love your reviews, you get to the point quickly.

[@jmn3]

That 4 cylinder noise on a $60k vehicle is just disappointing. I have driven 3 of the 3.6’s with no issues. I traded in my 2017 on a 2024 Sierra Denali Ultimate so a little different of a world but one of the driving forces in that was the lack of an engine option that wasn’t a 4 cylinder in the new Acadia/Traverse. I think they’re making a mistake moving the Acadia and all of its cousins to this engine. The gas mileage simply isn’t that much better.

[@plmn93]

Do you think the 3.6 sounds good? As a Traverse owner myself, I sure don't. It's much less polished than the 3.6 in the Town & Country it replaced or the 2.7 in my F-150. It's not always about economy. This engine has a lot more torque which should make for a better overall driving experience in this heavy SUV.

[@rich4860]

A 4 cylinder in a vehicle this size/heavy???? NAH!!! & FOR $60+----- AGAIN NAH!!!!

[@Thisiscrazy2023]

63k😂

[@rich4860]

Hahahahahahahahahaha.... CRAZY, HUH???

[@frankfrank9437]

I seen one too as it just came off the truck. It is beautiful until I seen the price tag of over 68k without the dealer markup. It will be over 69k with the dealer markup. It is not worth it. I would take a Yukon SLT for the same price!! Sorry GM, you are off the mark. No ventilated seats in the back. You are so far behind....the steering wheel also sucks 😕

[@YOUSEF.M.H]

🌸 💖 ‏Nice Video 💖 🌺 🌺 💖 ‏Nice Video 💖 🌸

[@carlson2012abqb]

Why is this more than a full size truck 😂

[@surfsideken9887]

Looks great. 4 cyl ?? Seriously?? Pass.

[@louisturner5141]

They will give you more engine for more 💰💰

[@devonp5079]

Needs a V8

[@G-Rated]

No, the F-150 and RAM HRO need V8s. This family hauler is just fine with its 2.5t 4 cylinder. Y’all are truly delusional. 😂

[@trumpisastump9382]

A comment from the 1950's.

[@stephenjones62]

You drive over some 1" bumps at 30 mph and conclude "smooth as butter" or something like that. That is not how you determine a vehicle's ride. Try some real potholes and vertical bumps and then say something believable. The 2.7 vs the 2.5 is not the reason for reduced torque. The reduced displacement improves refinement. As is the 326 ft lbs of torque is best in class with 5000 lbs of towing. GM could get more torque with software and turbo settings but not necessary for most. Everything is a trade off and more torque would be lower mpg. As is, the new engine is barely more frugal than the old 3.6

[@G-Rated]

Fortunately *gm* is smart enough to listen to their customers instead of reviewers. Too many people have had reliability issues with the 3.6L V6 and it’s great to see *gm* finally address that and the increase of power without decreasing fuel economy. Everything doesn’t need to spend its budget on high performance, some families just want a comfortable and luxurious place to spend time. Very one sided review! 😬

[@plmn93]

I think the new engine is fine but the 3.6 was fixed in 2012.

[@raymondaparris5140]

The GM marketing propaganda will no doubt work on a group of buyers willing to pay more for less and assume the risk associated with a new highly stressed turbo four engine.

[@G-Rated]

@@raymondaparris5140 and by “highly stressed” you mean? 🤡

[@romanharuk1011]

Personally, I prefer the 3.6L V6. The 4 cyl turbo just doesn’t do it for me.

[@Conz1331]

GMC ranks almost last in reliability.

[@ktpinnacle]

They were creative with the interior, but that side profile is so bland. No characteristics at all. Looks like a previous model Honda Pilot.

[@morg4620]

Having the controls for headlights in the screen is the dumbest thing ever. Leave it to to GM to a simpler thing so over complicated. Hope that screen doesn't break down when you have to drive at night.

[@G-Rated]

If the screen suddenly broke down at night, the lights would still work like normal because they’re automatic. Literally *nothing* over complicated about the light control button in the display. Move on!

[@michaels7984]

Lcd screens have been around for decades and have an extremely low failure rate, plus the lights will default to auto, they will work without the screen

[@grizzlyman329]

Even Denali doesn't have all 4 one touch up and down windows? SMDH

[@thelastcopier]

It's a unibody, not a full frame suv. That's where I lose interest.

[@trumpisastump9382]

Then get a body on frame Yukon for $20,000-$25,000 more. No worries.

[@jayczyzyk9707]

nice refeiw major lawsuit waterpump failure

[@IrishNew]

The grizzly adams look doesn’t suit you bro.

[@speederz1]

drive that in 5 yrs from now and see how a turbo from GM will hold up in reliability

[@G-Rated]

So many GM trolls following Ben

[@oliverramclam6009]

This new 2.5 Turbo should hold up well better than Toyota’s 2.4 turbo . GM built this thing to last

[@speederz1]

@@oliverramclam6009 does anybody build things to last anymore?

[@TheBjjones]

Another biased clown video from BH disparaging GM's new 4-cylinder turbo powertrains in the Traverse/Acadia while completely ignoring the Grand Highlander's raspy, anemic 4-cylinder turbo engine with less HP/Torque in his previous Grand Highlander review.

[@BenHardyCars]

Nice novel you’ve got in the works here

[@TheBjjones]

@@BenHardyCars A Non-Fiction "novel" is always better than a semi-fictional review.

[@trumpisastump9382]

@@BenHardyCars A bit defensive???

[@CARMENCHIQUINQUIRATORREALBA]

And your wife?

[@gregoryunderwood4121]

4 cylinder 😂

[@royalgreenlantern]

they need to stop making chrome for the Denali that's so played out. At least make a Chrome delete

[@dallasfrost1996]

The Denali trim has always been known for the chrome.

[@waynelion-cachet35]

It needs a blackout package

[@roger3786]

... is it an option like on the Traverse ? ...

[@edaddyx2hansonjr436]

Boring. Every car the last 12 years has had a "black out" package.

[@waynelion-cachet35]

@@edaddyx2hansonjr436 you're entitled to your opinion.

[@waynelion-cachet35]

@@roger3786 not on their website.

[@tgilldesign]

That 'stitching pattetn' is the ugliest interior treatment I have ever seen in a modern automobile. GM always finds a way to Eff something up.

[@cubfan23100]

Looking a bit homeless bro. Shave it

[@geeeee8268]

2.5, 2.7 who cares.. I can't stand lawnmower sound from $63K vehicle. Same as with Lexus RX. And I can only imagine what resale value is going to be. People not going to want to buy these out of warranty.

[@3811eric]

Why would you want to buy these heavy trucks? Gas guzzlers and can't fit the garage!

[@landsealifestyle3403]

What garage are you going into?

[@Mike060504]

The back is so ugly! Looks like a Chrysler minivan

[@raymondaparris5140]

It’s just GM continuing to market less for more $$$$$ and trying to convince all the car buyer dummies to take the risk. The resale on these will be terrible because the engine reliability is so iffy. The foreign manufacturers offer more features and better reliability plus higher resale. Pay attention and buy smart…!

[@G-Rated]

You don’t know anything about this engine’s reliability or the resale value, nor that it matters because people will keep these vehicles since they’re actually luxurious unlike the even more expensive Lexus TX with an interior full of plastic which most will lease. How much are the Japanese paying you to push these outdated perceptions on KZbin to help their sales? You sound absolutely ridiculous.

[@rich4860]

Nah! The Japanese are doing the same. Toyota at least--- Taco-ma dropped the V-6 , & now has a 4cyl turbo as base engine. Adding a hybrid later.....------ Nissan kept the Frontier V-6 for 2024... THE ONLY ONE!!!

[@raymondaparris5140]

@@G-Rated clueless

[@derekgilbert2884]

So you said 2.5 turbo engine suck just like the 2.7 turbo engine suck both are garbage engines that American people don't want. GM should keep both garbage engines 2.5 turbo and 2.7 turbo engines put in a junkyard where they belong 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅. Middle screen flash back they use back 1986,1987 with Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronto, and Cadillac sedan everything didn't work again image that 😅😅😅😅😅😅.

[@kxngearner698]

I hate the fact that most of the large SUVs in this segment nowadays have 4cyls I don't care if they are turbocharged they still struggle to move the vehicle the only thing I need a 4cyl in is a compact vehicle that's mainly used just to save gas and that dash GMC could have designed it better I mean come on man the designers had a chance to design interior better especially at that price point GM needs to stop cutting corners and stop trying to save money and build vehicles that people WANT

[@farkbodark7462]

63k. Hehe.