3 WORST And 10 BEST Things About The 2024 GMC Acadia

[@dwnshft]

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[@stevetaibi320]

One thing you missed was that the driver memory seating is only offered on the Denali trim which is a HUGE miss by GM. I can almost understand leaving it off the base model but this thing is supposed to be a family vehicle so not including that on all trims vs a heads up display (which is available on all trims) is just crazy to me.

[@XxchickMagnetx]

Also the cooled seats should be mandatory, cuz no Acadia I believe comes with cloth seats. All leather from what I’ve seen at my dealer and looking on build gmc

[@CaptainBinks]

He said the AT4 has memory seating.

[@stevetaibi320]

@@CaptainBinks unless it's new for the 2025 the 2024 AT4 doesn't come with or have an option to add them. The Denali though does have memory seats.

[@albyboy24]

I got my elevation trim at 38k out the door after trade in, etc. I test drove it and it drives pretty good man. The only difference of the higher trims is the price and sunroof and stuff like that. But my trim is very nice and AWD. I also got a life time warranty for a load of covered things. I say i got a pretty good deal.

[@stevegray8574]

Lifetime warranty? On what? Where from? Dealership deal? What dealership?

[@socalistud3]

Seriously. For real? Where. I’ll fly there. Did you sign your contract with blood 🩸?

[@stevegray8574]

@@albyboy24 where did you buy it?

[@albyboy24]

Crestview Florida. GMC Buick dealership.

[@g2glas114]

Is it true that there is no option for a bench seat in second row on any trim???

[@johnmcmanus123]

maybe you can answer this question. with the super cruise , I was told you pay around $3400 for is and then after 3 years you have to pay for it monthly to use it and its features

[@deanreinke1148]

@@johnmcmanus123 That is correct. It’s $25 per month and I believe you have to also have Onstar. I always do a three year lease and that way I get a new vehicle every three years and a new super cruise contract.

[@annarakannan6620]

I thought aster 3 years it is pay as you use on a per month basis

[@JohnnyD4878]

I was told it would be $8/mo. I better check again!

[@HALWG51]

That is really messed up.

[@johnmcmanus123]

@@HALWG51 yes it is

[@E.M.J.]

no window shades for a 3rd row???? 1:05 wow!!!! gm messed that one up

[@shalevai]

Anyone willing to speak about fuel? how much range does it get when fully loaded?

[@TheAutomotiveReview]

I Totally Agree you Likes and Dislikes of the 2024 GMC Acadia. My Major Suggestion is for GMC to replace the 2.5 Turbo with the 2.7 Turbo found in the GMC Canyon.

[@XxchickMagnetx]

No. Trust me on this one when I say no. I work at a gmc Buick dealer. Just no. They should have kept the v6 and revamped it with fixing its issues. These new 4 cylinders will have major problems. Have already seen some outrageous and down right dumb with these, the canyons and envistas and encores

[@HALWG51]

I have the Traverse Z71. Really nice car, but the engine is rough sounding. Very responsive and smooth on the highway, but rough getting going. 27 mpg on the highway at 80 mph. However, I definitely like the screen on the Traverse, rather than the tabet on the Acadia.

[@ArchYeomans]

Over 320 horsepower and 320 ft lb torque for a 4-cylinder is pretty good. It will perform well at high altitudes with the twin turbochargers. Make an AT4X variant with more torque out of the engine and higher lift to 8.5 or over 9.0 to compete with the Outback Wilderness.

[@codiak656]

To get a pilot with similar features you’d pay 10k more to be completely fair about price. To consider to Kia or Hyandai I’d say I’d just not park in a garage

[@scottcameron3783]

Your comments about the gruff engine sound during acceleration are rather interesting if not passe'. Recent surveys among drivers show that due to the increasing prices of fuel and societal norms, although they like to have the capability, very few drivers feel the need to drive aggressively and rapidly accelerate anymore - where the turbo would kick in, suck higher rates of fuel and cause excessive engine noise. Adaptive Cruise Control and Super Cruise are proof drivers that would rather sit back, enjoy the ride and sip fuel rather than stomp on the gas and make a lot of noise and stress; and society prefers drivers that don't either. Those segments of drivers that still felt a common need to rapidly accelerate are generally limited to: those towing and occasionally need to accelerate up hills; those passing vehicles on highways that are traveling slower than the speed limit; and the teen/twenties drivers who feel the occasional need for speed and to make a lot of noise as a right of passage. Either way, the Acadia's engine configuration and sound temperament meets all of these requirements - quiet when driving normally, and powerful and aggressive sounding when needed.

[@iffy5841]

Car isnt a performance car its a fam car if u want boost n sound get a corvette

[@bethanymariah4699]

THIS! People want too much. It’s beautiful!

[@deanreinke1148]

Get a v6 in that vehicle

[@scottcameron3783]

V6s are going the way of the dodo...

[@sbond1963]

Can somebody tell me if the differentials are serviceable?

[@XxchickMagnetx]

I believe so. I’ve yet have one come back in for anything as I don’t really do much oil changes anymore at my dealer.

[@jmn3]

I know there are critics but I really liked the 3.6 V6 and the change to the turbo 4 was a huge reason I didn’t wait to go to the new generation from my 2017. Captains chairs only in the back is a total miss. Signed - every dog who loves riding in the car! I love everything else about this refresh though!

[@dwnshft]

yeah the no-bench seat thing was a weird call to me too

[@Border-iq7we]

100% spot on with the captain chairs comment. My wife loves the look of the Acadia but the lack of a rear bench seat immediately disqualifies the Acadia for us and our dogs.

[@brotherdaveseattle2791]

Yuck.

[@emmanuelbois4459]

Head rest are way way way too tilted forward. The company bought 3 and i have to drive laying down so my neck doesn't get fucked up.

[@wadestewart5504]

I hate the sound and feel of these 4 bangers companies are putting out. They sound harsh. And reliability of the turbos is suspect too. Stick with what works. 3.5L V6's and even a light turbo for the Denali. 350 to 370 hp is ideal. For the top trim. I mean a Kia stinger had nearly 400hp.. also agreed they need a bench for 2nd row for sure. Make it a legit 8 seater for families...

[@XxchickMagnetx]

Yes especially the 2.7. If you don’t let them idle down they will take you for a ride at just idle speed 😂. Not only I would like to know why these 2.5 have a weird idle smell from under the hood. Not saying it’s caused by idle but it’s noticeable just after a few minutes of idling. Maybe a coating burning off?

[@scottpearce7466]

The 3.6L V6 was only 288hp the 2.5L turbo is 328hp. No room for a mid bench. If that's what you want upgrade to a Tahoe or Suburban.

[@zenosamafuturo6651]

Kia stinger cannot compare to a acadia. Try mustang camaro or other sport car.

[@garyjustgary5059]

GM should bring back the bullet proof 3.8 super charged engine and offer it in the Acadia.

[@topdawg78]

57k for the Denali? SHEESH

[@Gregory.allo77]

The worst thing is losing 2cylinders and making it look lik a Honda

[@jd5179]

Gm nailed this one- great inside and out- questionable power train tho- gm is not known to have reliable power train.

[@dwnshft]

yeah this 2.5 engine is a derivative of the 2.7 in the trucks so it's been getting better and better for the last couple years. should be reasonably reliable from what ive heard

[@brotherdaveseattle2791]

No. GM makes great engines

[@brotherdaveseattle2791]

Not a trunk. Rear cargo area...

[@jd5179]

@@brotherdaveseattle2791 name 1 small engine that GM made that was reliable

[@lnugent1000]

@@jd5179350…. probably the best engine ever built….. It was a small block.

[@Lamartian]

LOL.... the Mercedes GLC exists to get you to buy the GLE, where the lack of a butt mustache is sold as a luxury upgrade, and even then the dirty secret is that even the GLE is a bit of an underpowered turkey.

[@davewhite113]

Bummer that the 3.6 is not offered.

[@deanreinke1148]

Engine is way too loud on acceleration. This will change my decision.

[@JamesCDavis-dn2qb]

It is a little louder than I like when I have the pedal to the floor. During normal driving it’s fine. But the power is there! I put out AT4 in sport mode and it spin the front tires loose. Not enough to lay down rubber lol! But it was able to brake traction which is impressive for such a heavy vehicle with a 4 cylinder motor. The insulated windows and noise cancellation make a huge difference in engine noise.

[@975warman]

I personally love it. It's louder than my current 2012 Acadia, but the 2023 Acadia was silent and I hated that. I decided to wait until the 2024 came out, test drove it and loved it. Only thing that stopped me was the pricing and just waiting to see the overall reliability of it.

[@brotherdaveseattle2791]

"Legit" one cliche after another

[@user_uif_ghg_wer_das]

My zonk is the overall length of the vehicle(204"?), if it were 5" shorter it would be great.

[@dwnshft]

zonk?! is this a Raiti's ride enthusiast on a Downshift video?! Here we call them DINGS, my friend hahaha

[@user_uif_ghg_wer_das]

@@dwnshft Yes, I have to admit I watched a lot of Raiti's videos.

[@AHungryHunky]

This might sound weird, but I am actually with you there. I bought the previous gen specifically because it was so small compared to other 3 rows.

[@brotherdaveseattle2791]

Very "lux?" Huh?

[@Em_Dee_Aitch]

For 60 grand, I’ll buy a Q7! Dumb.

[@lnugent1000]

Why not a turbo charged V6 with 400 horse ….a turbo charged four cylinder for that big car is going to have to overwork.

[@scottpearce7466]

The 3.6L V6 that it's replacing was only 288hp this 2.5L turbo is 328hp. 40hp more & the car weighs less.

[@Scar_Face-78]

@@scottpearce7466 False, my 2019 with a 3.6L as 310HP, this 3.6 as evolve pretty quickly in just a few years and your probably talking about the first gen Acadia 3.6 V6's...Just tried this 2.5L and personally didn't see much difference excepted that it must run in higher RPM's. But i would like to see how a load up new 2.5L model with a 1000$ grocery as we often do or loaded for camping trips and see if it keeps up with the V6...kinda have my doubts on that.

[@whiz3528]

Engine is way too small, and the price is way too high. Our 2017 v-6 Acadia gets 34 mpg.

[@dwnshft]

wait it gets WHAT?!

[@matthart4465]

BS

[@ZeeMan84]

No way that’s possible

[@ZeeMan84]

Maybe you meant to say 24 mpg

[@scottpearce7466]

New engine has 40hp more than the old V6.

[@stevehirjak7824]

Do not buy. They ALL are coming off the line with third row that can’t fold and no ETA on replacement parts. Had mine a month. Google “2024 Acadia Third Row Headrests” had mine a month, no ETA repair, can’t put my dogs in the back

[@albyboy24]

Sounds like you shoukdve gotten a truck… people complain about everything.

[@stevefrederick1298]

Our Acadia came broken. I missed it on the inspection. 4 hours later I figured it out and dealer said they would repair. I said I’m bringing it back. He said I couldn’t because we had a deal. 5 weeks later they tell me today that they have no fix. I’m beyond frustrated! I’ve called GM. Feeling stuck and let down…

[@xila8861]

4 cylinder GMC, what a joke.

[@brotherdaveseattle2791]

You're hysterical, pull your skirt down from over your head

[@scottpearce7466]

It's all manufacturers. The 2.5L has 40hp more than the 3.6L It's replacing.

[@xila8861]

@scottpearce7466 What do you the cost of a small engine doing more pressure than a larger one ?

[@nikiharris6010]

It have off road and terrain mode which it can climb. Also it hauls 5k pounds.