2024 GMC Acadia Denali -- The BIG Family SUV that will SPOIL YOU!

Here's our Full Review and Test Drive of the 2024 GMC Acadia Denali!
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0:00 Intro
1:45 Detailed Exterior Walkaround
6:03 Interior Design & Technology
14:46 Rear Seats & Cargo
21:06 Test Drive & Impressions
27:33 Air Ball & Slam Dunk
28:40 Sound Level Reading (dB)
30:08 Pricing
31:02 Resale & Reliability
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[@CarConfections]

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[@sansin6250]

Can you please do the sound level reading of the Acadia AT4 with the Luxury Package, which comes with dual laminated windshield and windows.

[@Zeek509]

What's the point of making a big family vehicle without the option of a bench seat? Its stupid decisions like this that annoys me with a lot of modern vehicles. They focus more on luxury and gimmicky features than hauling actual people, lol.

[@kingjulien9525]

I can agree more with you. I'm aware that Captain seats are for a certain clientele, but I'd rather have my extra seat and not using it at all than not having it and needing it. I'm looking in the market for a family suv, this doesn't qualify already. Bummer!!

[@user-kq5rb6wg6i]

Bench Seat Option!!!… Bench Seat Option!!!!….P-L-E-A-S-E!!!😤

[@damastersly]

If you need 8 seats then you head over to Chevy and get yourself the traverse which does have the option of a bench seat

[@JAKtheRipper333]

The point is it gives you greater access to the third row and provides a more up scale ride for second row people. While it does make seating for small kids less accommodating. It makes seating children in the 3rd row much easier.

[@Zeek509]

@JAKtheRipper333 My point is thats stupid and less practical for this class of vehicle, especially considering they brought the Acadia back to its larger size but chose not to offer the same amount of seating as the original. 🤷🏾‍♂️ The fact that NO bench is offered on any trim is a step backwards imo.

[@HastyClip]

Too bad they removed the V6 from the Acadia. What a shame. What is the point of FOUR exhausts if you're not rocking a V6 engine?

[@ryanb8736]

I agree. The 4 cylinder ruins it.

[@desilvakts2071]

its not even quad , corner two are just for design

[@TCxfan]

I like that you guys spend time showing the headlights and taillights with the turn signals and brake lights. Incandescent bulbs are a deal breaker for me as they instantly feel outdated and entry level so it's great that you highlight the LED features!

[@whiz3528]

Was thinking about a new Acadia since our 2017 has been a good vehicle, but not buying a 4 cyl turbo Acadia.

[@desireemysinger6105]

Thank you for such a detailed review.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Nice job guys & I like the style on this vehicle.

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your video

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Great review guys & I'm ready to buy this SUV.

[@amandabranch2083]

I'm not. Period.

[@chadmark88]

It would be interesting if you did TWO "sound readings" on your next vehicle, one with the moonroof shade open AND another with it closed, to see the difference ( I know your camera would have to be "unstuck" from the bottom of the moonroof for that test ) I've had several GM vehicles over the years, and I've always noticed a difference with the shade closed - including my CT6, Enclave and current Envision. Great review, as usual - I've been thinking about a Yukon, but now that the Acadia is a little larger, I'm thinking more about buying one. ( I just wish GM wouldn't make these nice wheels ONLY available in a package - I like these new wheels, but I don't want to pay for super cruise, when I'd never use it ).

[@b1gted]

Best review I have seen yet on the 2024 Acadia Denali! Thanks!

[@CarConfections]

Terrific, thanks for watching!

[@darriontunstall3708]

It’s very nice! I like the new design!

[@MrPokemaster0324]

This was the review I was waiting for! You guys are always the most thorough. Are the interior materials significantly better than in the new Traverse? It sure looks it but I haven’t had the chance to see either yet because no dealers around here can keep them more than a day at this point

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! The difference in materials is quite significant

[@djplonghead5403]

12 way seats and 4 way lumbar is super nice. Real wood Real metal Leather- with unique stitching Very good job! Make a good and reasonably price sedan GM. You used to be so good at it!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review, and what an improvement!!

[@alexandercura1523]

Looks nice but too expensive for the class and no V6 is a deal breaker

[@tony4God]

do you guys golf? oh btw this report was awesome, I'm kinda digging the new Acadia, tony

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Mason golfs from time-to-time

[@TEJASCHWOLURU]

THANKSSSSSS

[@banko222000]

Great video. Are you guys going to have a bit for the AT4? At least for the ride portion.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Yessir, a dedicated AT 4 review will come to the channel in a couple weeks 👍

[@nathanandkategarcia1804]

Been waiting for your review on this one. I had almost purchased a lexus tx350 but waited to drive the acadia denali first. I ended up ordering the same car in your video just in steerling gray. I felt the lexus rode a bit smoother but overall liked the acadia better. The power as compared to the lexus turbo 4 cyl the acadia felt better. The interior of the acadia just has more usable space and works better with a family that has small children and car seats. Very hard thing to know without trying it yourself but numbers aside a rear facing carseat fits better in the acadia than a tx, leaving more leg room in the front seats. This is mostly due to the front seat back design/curvature that does not really affect the leg room but rear facing car seats. I also feel that if you are a larger person the seats in the acadia are roomier and more comfortable. Aside from styling preferences the only place I think the TX has the acadia beat on the interior is the third row which is the best one that Ive seen in its segmant by far but just not the most important thing to my family. Your guys reviews definitely played a big part in my vehicle choice. Thank you for all your videos!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks for the kind words and we are happy that would help with this decision! Sounds like you picked out a beautiful new Acadia Denali!

[@ryanb8736]

If it didn’t have this awful 4 cylinder, I would be interested in it. GM has never built a good 4 cylinder. This won’t be any different. Unfortunately. The rest of the vehicle I love though.

[@davis6123]

Looks like a very airy cabin. Nice interior

[@gilbertocolorni]

Nice Luxury Traverse!

[@tomtalker2000]

I'm sorry but for such a large vehicle now. They should have definitely kept the V6. I'm also not a fan of the column shifter stalk. That went away in the mid to late 90's. Why bring it back again after folks have gotten used to console shifters and dials. A console dial would have been a lot more classy and less cluttered looking. And much less confusing for folks to use. Otherwise, it's a beautiful SUV but the engine is the deal breaker for me.

[@kovalm3]

Me too.

[@ryanb8736]

Engine makes it a no go for me. I hated driving this engine. Sounds horrible when pushed.

[@JAKtheRipper333]

Ya a lever that moves up and down is real confusing,,,

[@adamton7274]

I like the resale and reliable adds

[@CarConfections]

Great, thank you!

[@Slimeydodles]

keep up the good work love you guys🫶🏻❤

[@raym9364]

Very nice. Palisade has Ventilated second row and heated third row though.

[@bernaridho]

(32 + 40) / 2 -> 36 inch leg room for 2nd and 3rd row. That equal leg room is great. Give 4 inch from 2nd row

[@michaels5886]

GM give your customers different engine options not just one.They could have used the 3.0 L Duramax Diesel Turbo as a engine option if they were worried about gas mileage, let the customer choose if the want V-6 and V-8 engine.Save those weak 4 banger engines for the compact cars and compact suvs,and even then still give the customer the option for more powerful engines,one size engine doesn't fit all.🤦‍♂️

[@MarkBBlue]

It looks like a nice upgrade over the past generation both inside and outside

[@serignesaliouthiam3914]

Very good car 💯✅💪🏿🇺🇸❤️

[@sheilamunyer]

This is it❤

[@johnstewart6920]

The standard headlight assembly sounds expensive to replace as opposed to $22 bulbs

[@G-Rated]

Absolutely massive improvement over the outgoing model. Love GMC’s quality and material choices.

[@colechapman6976]

It is nice looking and I appreciate it is not a total Walmart dumpster pile for the interior. It does feel like the most appliance NPC car ever made, but the interior is decent. I like how they used other materials besides piano black plastic which is the worst material car manufacturers can put in their cars.

[@DESTRIAZ]

Man i really hope the quality and reliability of these vehicles go up. For far too long they’ve been looked down on and now it seems Gm in general across all their lines and brands are actually trying to make something note worthy.

[@ZeeMan84]

Great review. I see that AWD models have AWD button to turn it on. So when AWD is deactivated then does AWD model get FWD equivalent mpg?

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! No one's tested that to see if it's exactly the same but it should be close at least

[@shashankshekhar2611]

Bench seats would be a great fit for big families :)

[@jM-oq9iq]

In your opinion if was buying a vehicle tomorrow would you go with the acadia denali or the acura mdx advance package? I would love if you could do the comparison of the two especially since you referenced the mdx a couple of times in the video.

[@CarConfections]

That would be an interesting comparison... Maybe we will do that soon! The main consideration would be how much space you need and if you want a V-6 or not.

[@jM-oq9iq]

@@CarConfections ok sounds good! For you which one would you pick?

[@CarConfections]

@@jM-oq9iq for someone who doesn't need the space, the MDX would be our choices

[@lartstnc]

The MDX will be bigger and the drive is more "fun" with the 6cyl. I'd join the MDX page however because there are some known issues like the white paint chipping😢 and it will not be as roomy as this GMC ​@@jM-oq9iq

[@mikeworkman1759]

Fully loaded Acadia Denali or the fully loaded Chevy Traverse RS, for your money what would you choose? Only differences I could see was the HUD and higher quality interior but is that worth the $7k price difference for the GMC?

[@braxtonpoole614]

The red plastic trim in the traverse ruins it for me.

[@dailycruise8550]

All the dark leather in the Chevy sucks too. No lighter colors.

[@mikeworkman1759]

@@braxtonpoole614 agreed, but is it worth the extra $7k that's what I'm battling with...and honestly the exterior of the RS is WAAAY better looking to my eye, and the screens being horizontal vs vertical I like a lot more too. Looking across the market everyone is going to big horizontal screens, it's the future for sure and that'll only date the GMC that much more down the road I feel like.

[@elgatosamurai9517]

I’d go with the RS over the Acadia.

[@chevyfan8428]

The Acadia overall is more of a premium car as is GMC as a whole. Things like ride quality, noise insulation and use of materials is where the difference is.

[@weirdshibainu]

No v6 is a huge miss. If they were going a 4cyl, they should have used a hybrid system

[@ryanb8736]

65k. This makes the X5 look like a steal.

[@tonypieper6398]

I can't believe it's 2024 and folks still don't understand trim-level pricing on vehicle tiers. I just popped onto the BMW website and built an X5 with all-wheel drive, leather interior, and the executive package and it quoted me $78,225. Sure, if you want an entry-level X5 that is NOT all-wheel drive, DOESN'T have leather, and DOESN'T have the majority of tech this Denali trim Acadia has, you can get it for $65K, but then it becomes about badge loyalty more than vehicle value. If at the end of the day you just have to have the BMW, then I get it, but to toss your comment on here as if a similarly spec'd X5 is only $65K is misleading and a laughably poor argument as to why not to purchase this vehicle.

[@WesBlackman]

Is this is available without the third seat?

[@petersuarez651]

Great review as always. Second row Captains chair only is a deal breaker for me. I need & like a second row bench.

[@reneserna5862]

Hi, does the Denali come with a massaging seat option for the front?

[@CarConfections]

No

[@jruffin1161]

Looks nice but not feeling the big black berry screen

[@jiggity76]

Always enjoy your videos! Those headlights look weird though. I will say...I do appreciate GM putting the headlights in the correct place. Most of their vehicles of late...isn't the case and looks idiotic.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@davelindgren5245]

Last year I was very excited that the Acadia was going to get bigger again. I think the placement of the center display is awkward. And the black and white stitching on the seats looks like someone said "we need to do something fancy, lets throw a lot of stitching on the seats". Overall, I went from waiting to buy it to not interested at all. Good review of all the features. Besides some of the styling, it has everything that a person would need or want.

[@chadmark88]

I don't care for that stitching either !!! The pattern of it makes it look like some of the seats the American Motors cars had back in the 70's.

[@tatersquad2000]

My wife saw the stitching and wanted to buy it based on that alone. Everyone has different tastes I guess.

[@chadmark88]

@@tatersquad2000 My sister would LOVE it too, I'm sure LOL . . if we all liked the same thing, we'd all be riding around in SUV's instead of cars . . OH WAIT, we ARE !!!

[@975warman]

​@@tatersquad2000I personally didn't like the dark interior with stitching. Feels like they did it to give an option. The light interior with stitching looks natural.

[@askiani]

Is the rear cubby cover removable?

[@bostonaviation2010]

yes

[@askiani]

@@bostonaviation2010 cool. I was wondering if I could stand a wheelchair in it.

[@bostonaviation2010]

@@askiani maybe. I don’t know the exact dimensions but it looks like it might be able to.

[@michaelzabik2627]

Looking to trade in my GV80 😔 for a 3 row and can’t quite afford a fully loaded Yukon Denali (nor can I wait for the 2025 refresh). Seriously considering this. Do we know if this has ambient lighting? I think I saw a USB-C port up front but not sure. And I know GM has air suspension but did they only put the dampers on here instead?

[@alexandercura1523]

What’s wrong with the GV80?? And yes it has ambient lighting but no air suspension.

[@solarflare1008]

That huge SUV with 4 cylinder?

[@jorchmixx1554]

Any undercarriage review or video??

[@cole864]

This or the cx90?

[@chrissmith1246]

Nope, something that big needs a v6.

[@Thadiusofx3]

Yeah twin turbo not as reliable either.

[@josemanuelruiz2036]

That vehicle is 2024 so it should have been available late 2023. Is beautiful, though.

[@chuckback73]

2024 TRAVERSE RS looks way better. This car reminds me of something I would see in a Statefarm commercial

[@ag4eng]

The interior could have been really nice, but the vertical placement of the center is incongruous to the wide layout. Also, the engine sounds really anemic.

[@Andrico77]

Leathertte. Geezus man it’s vinyl.

[@michaeljames9488]

This or the 2024 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy?? PLEASE HELP!!!!!

[@KhrissyDaDon]

The side profile is ungainly to look at because of how long the body is 😅!

[@chevyfan8428]

At the rate with Toyotas new engines literally blowing themselves up and the grand highlander having electrical issues this GMC is the way to go. Uses the new highly marked 2.5L and a bulletproof 8 speed wrapped with a nice design and interior not made of plastic makes this great.

[@joshobrien7513]

Kap

[@Zeek509]

Which Toyota engines are blowing up?

[@chevyfan8428]

@@Zeek509the V6Force and 2.5

[@ryanb8736]

GM will be worse.

[@harbinger6562]

Be back ❤️🇺🇲🦾😇😊

[@mikemalone007]

I'm so disappointed in GM for the engine they put in the new Acadia & Traverse. My wife and I test drove one 2 days ago for her next SUV. We were so unhappy. It's very underpowered and works way to hard going up just slight hills. Should have stuck with the naturally aspirated V6. I mean, the Yukon, which is not much bigger now, has a V8! The interior is nice and we were pleased with everything except the engine. Shame!

[@tengoken4313]

Until it breaks 6 mo after you buy it

[@michaels5886]

For that size and price of vehicle it should have a Rwd platform with Awd 330hp and up 400 or more hp naturally aspirated V-6 and V-8 and then also have a Twin-Turbo V-6 and Twin-Turbo V-8 option for a refined driving experience, not a whiny sounding 4 banger that will only sound worse as the vehicle ages.

[@skcal]

looks nice, but i'm not sure about quality...

[@Bri1220]

Ive heard soooo many bad things about this vehicles…

[@chevyfan8428]

@@Bri1220the old ones had minor issues. But this new engine is the proven one from the Colorado and it’s finally using the bulletproof 8 speed

[@djplonghead5403]

I know someone who has a 2019 or something. They said they put 4 grand into it being it was t-boned. They have had replacement vehicles while it has been in the garage. They have had a lot of transmission problems.

[@DudeBoss-gn5pq]

@@chevyfan8428not the turbo 4 but the inline 6 is average

[@michaeljames9488]

Shift to park issue on our 2019. HATE it!!!! Looking to upgrade.

[@ryanb8736]

I drive the new Colorado Trail Boss with same 4 cylinder and I hated the engine. It sounds awful. Its power was just ok. Nothing great.

[@DonnJames81]

Chevy killed the High Country Traverse to up the sales for this.. I don't like this truck.. The Buick Enclave is slotted above this and I believe it's the best of the trifecta.

[@djplonghead5403]

The new enclave has a very rich and upscale feeling. They are aiming for moms. Most of their buyer base are females.

[@DonnJames81]

@@djplonghead5403 When I was growing up, Buicks required a cane or a walker to be a driver...lol Times have changed!

[@djplonghead5403]

@@DonnJames81 my grandma drives a 16 LaCrosse and I understand why. It is easy to get in and out of. Incredibly comfortable. Good v6 with good power. Quiet interior.

[@MrsCourt]

I think engine noise is cool and al UNTIL you have a kid in the backseat who only wants to whisper and wanting to carry on a conversation with your passengers OR talking on the phone. Nothing worse than having to ask people to speak up or repeat themselves. I really don’t think “engine noise” should be as big a factor as you make it out to be.

[@CarsandTechInfo]

For its price, this really should ventilated second row seats

[@carlos8040ca]

I don’t like the turbo engine, prefer the natural V6

[@user-gw5xr9nq3e]

60 plus stacks for a FWD 4cyl. You gonna sound like a gas powered riding lawn mower trying to past a pedestrian crossing the street.

[@kiaraherrera1860]

Is this bigger than the Grand Cherokee L?

[@CarConfections]

Yes

[@michaelwilkins668]

Sounds like it's straining when you punch it!

[@hopebrowning6300]

4 banger ?? Keep it! Same with the Colorado, and sales has dropped ! Many polls prove most folks want v6 in mid size trucks and SUV and v8 in full size .no matter how good the turbo 4 bangers look on paper or they tell you , there junk! Remember ev?? They tried there best to pull the wool over folks eyes and ram it down folks throat, folks didn't spend there $$ on the junk , and they dropped it.same with this or any issues, dont buy it and they'll do what the paying customers want

[@isimonsez]

I knew the “oh no not a 4cyl” crowd would be hear whining. They act as if most people today keep their vehicles 15yrs 😂 and think the 4cyl of today are the same as the 4cyl of the 1990s

[@Giggy7023]

I keep my cars until the wheels fall off. I had an Enclave - excellent SUV when it worked. But far too many reliability problems so I had to get rid of it after only 13 years. I wanted to keep it longer.

[@ampo326]

idk man, a 2.5L 4cyl seems underpowered. swap it with a 6.7L Cummins, that'll be enough

[@tatersquad2000]

😂

[@meatyeye]

💀

[@ryanb8736]

GM has the 3.0 diesel that’s good.

[@versari5922]

The interior just looks like slapped on instead of all in one flow. Looks like the gauge cluster just got stolen and someone replaced it from TEMU.

[@frankfrank9437]

No ventilated seats on the Elevation model? Give me a break 😡. No ventilated seats on the second row either? Unbelievable

[@philpernice4722]

Looks nice but dont see the need for the whole gmc lineup its just a chevy -cadillac clone

[@djplonghead5403]

And the Buick enclave.

[@tamimtamim9744]

Good car, dont you ever buy it with 4 cylinder, this suppose to be v6 all day

[@mojorisin7317]

Nice vehicle but again GM redundancy. The Buick Enclave is the better choice. The GMC or Chevrolet brands shouldn't even exist. Either the aforementioned and Cadillac are the only brands needed from GM. Buick is just a base Cadillac. GM shouldn't have got rid of the 3.6 V6. This 2.5 I4 sounds very loud for a modern day vehicle. Non the less another great offering from GM for larger families or people and cargo movers ✌🏽♥️

[@robertannable9584]

Good luck pushing this anemic engine down the road with a car full of kids and all their gear

[@ryanb8736]

Common in GMs.

[@kailnjenine]

The engine is very underwhelming.

[@JC-vh4jj]

Too bad it’s a 4 cylinder

[@Quinton0520]

No adaptive headlights, ventilated rear seats shouldve been on here. And why are automakers not making bench seats anymore? They need to make that an option.

[@djplonghead5403]

Vented rear seats can be reserved for Cadillac. By adaptive headlights do you means ones that turn and go up/down?

[@Quinton0520]

@@djplonghead5403 correct! I just feel like for the price and it’s 2024! Adaptive headlights should be standard!

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

Gorgeous junk

[@jpmackin]

A four banger…….

[@sleepercell45]

At this point its a GMC product so if you decide to get into bed with GMC that’s on you

[@0riginal_panda_child249]

Overpriced, overpressured engine, underwhelming quality, and unacceptable poor reliability

[@garybaumann5637]

Nope. Its not that good.

[@EdEdd-li7pd]

Another Chevy in disguise 😂

[@witekp2302]

Bigger vehicle and smaller engine.... with turbo... Way to go (NOT)

[@srtxxx4661]

4cyl GM Product Spells TROUBLE 😱

[@ryanb8736]

I know. GM has never built a good 4 cylinder. This won’t be any different.