Should the new 2020 Acadia Denali be the 3-row SUV you BUY?

[@ThousanWhite]

I had this as a rental about a year ago and I loved it. I never thought I could see myself driving a 3 row SUV but maan, it felt so quick, nimble, well balanced, nice to look at, and smooth to drive.

[@matthewlocke9225]

Every time he said “I don’t like the color” the more I thought “that is a BEAUTIFUL color” 😂

[@arjelbrianagustin4482]

i feel like you are driving an oversize candy apple lol

[@NileshR12]

Arjel Brian Agustin Well the red exterior is one of the several color options available & they have a darker red which I think looks better

[@Graciesyaya]

I love the exterior color!

[@MrMagnasco]

1. I'm sorry but a Denali should be able to have push button to fold 3rd row. 2. GMC... PLEASE UPDATE YOUR INTERIORS!!! (Dashboard area)..Ugh!

[@georgecostanza2695]

Power third row is a cool touch but not a deal breaker... even Mercedes doesn't offer it in the GLE class.

[@daviddensmore2606]

Our 2015 Acadia has the same system for the rear seats folding. It’s very easy, very little effort, and fast. Power adds needless complexity. I don’t want to stand in the rain pushing a button waiting for the seat to fold. I’m not opposed to power, fold flat power 3rd row in our 02 Suburban would’ve been great.

[@miguelherrera6762]

GMC interiors are awful. They are being updated for the new Yukons & Escalade & allegedly for the Sierra's in the 2022 year.

[@matthewlocke9225]

Max M1976 no, I love their interiors. They’re different and squared off

[@matthewlocke9225]

Miguel Herrera I love them, they’re different and manly which is who GMC is made for

[@squidproquo2241]

Joe, after watching so many uploads and leaving few comments under your videos I decided to subscribe. Even though I disagree some of your remarks and criteria on evaluating cars and trucks, I appreciate your enthusiasm and ability to not to push one brand over the other as a reviewer. Your reviews are great for getting an initial idea about the cars and trucks to go ahead and do one's own personal testing and having an idea objectively. I hope you will be able to keep going on this pace and content to help individuals such as myself who are true car enthusiasts. Thank you for your efforts

[@azzammeeralam]

Is the car overheating little @12:00 or that’s the normal engine temperature

[@NuradinYasin]

It has been a minute since I watched a Raiti Rides video, great reviews as always keep up the work!

[@RaitisRides]

NS you are so awesome!

[@WorthyAutographs]

Same steering wheel buttons I had on my 16 Silverado 😕 For a Denali especially, they couldn't match the 19 Sierra wheel??

[@lyndahammel9502]

It's nice to see the 2020s rolling into the dealerships. Thankfully I don't need a SUV ----- Mustang all the way for my daily driver.

[@Boomtendo4tw]

great value and a sleek looking car. lots of utility. looks good to me

[@jonah5814]

Don’t pay MSRP for this car. Try to get at least 3k off the price then you have great deal!

[@jeffreyjacobs628]

I like the colors and the trim. I also wanted to say that I appreciate your video's. I live in PA and if you were closer to us you would have defiantly earned a customer with all of your informative videos. We may be moving down to Saint Johns county area in Florida in about 3 years. I don't know how far that is from you, but if its within an hour, you've earned a customer after we move. Thanks again for your informative videos.

[@danschubring7957]

The grey interior contrast is much better than black. Light interiors are fine as long as you don’t have messy passengers. I agree about the sunroof shade: cheap. I recently drove a ‘22 Denali and was very impressed. I hope GM has fixed the 9-speed transmission problems. Too many 6 passenger and the bench seats are very scarce. Not everyone who buys an SUV needs to be concerned about cargo: nicely featured, easy entrance/exit and higher ride height are good talking points for we older drivers.

[@ozgultekin6100]

JOE, please stop putting food in weird parts of the car... Thank you! LOL

[@RaitisRides]

LMAO!!!

[@timcapell]

Lol i love when he said in one of them “oh look this holder is fabric coated so your peanut m&ms dont get scratched” LMAO this dude could be a comedian

[@wangchenguang3130]

which one is better in your mind traverse high country or Acadia denali

[@BeastMode-gg7pd]

The rear taillights look like they came off the 2020 Explorer.

[@HansDelbruck53]

As opposed to the front taillights?

[@mybro727]

BeastMode22 this looks nothing like the new Explorer in any way.

[@damitbobby6677]

Or did the 2020 explorer take them off this?

[@matthewlocke9225]

BeastMode22 I love GMC but not gonna lie I thought that same thing

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

I love the color of this SUV! Great job Joe.

[@wbwayne8887]

No, the Kia Tell U Ride, and Hyundai Palisade offer far more in comparison. I even think the Mazda CX9, although a little dated, is a better choice too.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

WB Wayne If I’m being honest, the Mazda CX9 is the same age as a Nissan Pathfinder. Those two need to do some work to keep up with the long term reliability of the Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer, and Honda Pilot. Even the Subaru Ascent, although it has a CVT, is of higher quality and a better value than the mazda and Nissan

[@wbwayne8887]

@@SilverScarletSpider The current generation Pathfinder was introduced as a 2013 model, the 2nd gen CX9 came out as a 2016 model. The CX9 is a consumer reports recommended best buy, and this includes reliability ratings. I am pretty sure the Highlander is still more reliable though. Mazda has made some really incredible strides in the last few years, since seperating from Ford. As a whole, Consumer Reports ranks Mazda 3rd in manufacturers reliability ratings for 2019.

[@ktpinnacle]

I think the interiors of the Kia and Hyundai are both better than this GMC, sadly. And you'll have to do your shopping to get a 2020 Denali at the same price point at a loaded Kia or Hyundai at MSRP.

[@nickpapagiorgio2253]

I like the redesign of the outside, but the interior is still clunky looking and the infotainment def needs updating. I feel for the money a Telluride or Palisade would be a better choice.

[@mybro727]

Nick Papagiorgio this information system works better than some in luxury vehicles. What needs to be updated about the system?

[@nickpapagiorgio2253]

@@mybro727 the looks of it feels outdated. Hell my 15" sonata looks better then that. Yes I know its what's on the inside that counts but when your spending that type of money you want the looks to match.

[@mybro727]

Nick Papagiorgio the looks do match. This infotainment was just recently updated and is equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The state looks just as good as it performs.

[@nickpapagiorgio2253]

@@mybro727 to each their own, to me it looks outdated but if you like that's cool.

[@mybro727]

Nick Papagiorgio you obviously don’t even know what outdated is.🤷🏽‍♂️

[@waguin7042]

It's a very beautiful car. I love it! The front grill is amazing.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@waguin7042]

@@RaitisRides Greetings from Brazil!

[@terrysinger7828]

Love the colors, inside and out. Does it have brake assist? Lane departure? Etc.

[@brooklynknightss]

They should hire someone from lincoln or Audi to do there interiors

[@jrs89]

Hyundai / Kia already took a lot of design talent from Audi.

[@akagreta67]

Drove one---very nice acceleration and braking, quiet cabin, leather is thick, sheet metal is thick---Honda Pilot/Passport is thin in both. Why keep going after the light color interior? Choose a different color. Dash is classier in person, by the way.

[@RaitisRides]

Very good inputs based off of yoru drive!

[@chadgilkison3340]

Is visibility better on the Acadia? In the Enclave and Traverse the front pillar is in the way when turning left. Also love that you can turn the stop/start off on the Acadia over the Buick and Chevy. Wish I could get the storage of the Enclave though with the look of the Acadia.

[@nektyeofficial]

Good vid. Went with the 2020 XT6 got sick of waiting for the Acadia to go online (you still can't build it online) . I'm confirmed after this vid the XT6 is worth the extra although the Acadia looks nice. I think the the AT4 will be killer.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one and congrats on your XT6.

[@eddydirtville]

I would like to see a comparison video with Acadia vs Traverse but the highest trim level, I'm interested in both thanks keep up the great videos, I don't like the off white color it clashes...

[@markcoleman8568]

Love the color of sitting areas

[@NileshR12]

I actually like the beige interior because the black leather makes it too dark on the inside

[@leviticuscornwall8991]

I had to get the beige because I live in NC and the black interior traps the heat in the summer but it also looks better too

[@td67gto18]

Gotta 2019 Denali Red/ Baieg interior, no problem with stains or dirt. However, 32000 miles and trans had to be rebuilt. Now looks like thermostat needs replacing. Oh yeah , already had Shift to Park problem

[@Chas1160]

Not to big, not to small. Outside looks good. Like the infortainment screen is builtin rather than sticking on the front of dash like most vehicles. Inside could use more updating but not a deal breaker for me. Glad they left the headlights up above rather than some vehicles lowering them. The third row good for families although one can drop them for additional storage for empty nesters. Twin tailpipes nice! Will a turbo four give you better gas mileage?

[@Brownnproud91]

I dont even like GM vehicles.. but going to give you a watch and a like for the great reviews!!

[@IamJay02]

I don't like gm vehicles either because of their declining quality control but if Joe reviews one, you're damn right im gonna tune in for his amazing reviews.

[@haroldfiallo9835]

I have the 2017 with the same interior. My only complaint is the dash board has a really bad glare that reflects off the window and is very distracting.

[@dommy456]

Outside looks good but wish it had a better screen

[@luisescobedo790]

Professional grade

[@jeffreyjacobs628]

I have a question? Are the AC systems in cars that are built for Florida in new cars different (more powerful) than the AC systems in cars that are built for the north eastern part of the US?

[@landon613]

Sticking with my 15 Yukon Denali 👌🏼

[@RaitisRides]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@michaelbrown3423]

Love our 16 Yuk Denali baby.

[@tu6198]

Once you started pushing buttons for the gears I lost interest. I prefer some type of lever.

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

Awesome review Joe another banger. Very nice looking 2020 GMC Acadia Denali. Would love to see a 2019 or 2020 Chevy Tahoe RST 1 day.

[@PRO4XKEV]

The passenger side dash vent trim is shaped like the tail lights.

[@alansteffen1991]

Joe, I just watched your video on this Acadia Denali. I don't understand the logic GM has for offering a Dark Grey Dash / Light Shale Beige combo on the Denali and offering the Coco Brown / Light Grey combo on the lesser SLE & SLT models. Would you not think that logically the Coco Brown would look better with the Light Shale Grey and the Dark Grey would contrast better with the Light Grey?

[@RaitisRides]

That is a very good question. It does not make sense to me!

[@gingerl4084]

The redesign exterior looks awesome, I personally am not a big fan of all that chrome, the light interior, even without kids causes some anxiety here, lol. I own a 2019 Terrain SLT black edition, the interior is surprisingly very similar. I personally prefer one colour for a clean sleek look. Curios to see what different trim levels they will offer, for example, a black edition maybe 🙃 I love my terrain, 25,000 km and has been awesome to own so far. Great review, I really like how detailed you are.

[@RaitisRides]

Great input Ginger! Thanks for letting me share this Denali with you! I really appreciate your kind words.

[@miguelircontar]

Rather have an Aviator GM interiors are cheap no matter what price point and I get tired of the 90’s GM start up chime

[@normt5463]

You can get a Acafia Denali for low $40's with discounting. No discounts on Lincoln's new SUVs.

[@IamJay02]

@@normt5463 why would you tho?

[@landon613]

They are both great cars. Don’t say anything if you have nothing nice to say.

[@normt5463]

@@IamJay02 the Acadia is similar size but XT6 has taller roof area in 3rd compared to just about all of them.

[@normt5463]

@@landon613 all depends on th costs. The Lincoln is $10,000 more at their lowest discounted prices.

[@LS1007]

I like the Acadia but don’t need a three row SUV and I wouldn’t get the light interior. Why is there tape on the side of the passenger door armrest ? Nice review Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@james2042]

I think having the 9 speed transmission is the much more important new feature than it being push button rather than lever

[@tutigseg]

I am not even interested in this car but I love watching your videos you have the best car reviewing channel ever it’s so entertaining and interesting to watch Keep it up 👌💙

[@jeffreyjacobs628]

I know they are 2 different types of vehicles but as a family vehicle, how do you feel the Acadia stacks up against the Pacifica. I have seen your video on both so your opinion matters.

[@someperson9938]

no spare tire?

[@devonclarke4226]

I like the dash no screen poking out clean finish

[@johngray1370]

Bro me again , question . Why is there tape on the passenger door armrest . what's beneath the tape . Peace ✌

[@hook2233]

Had the 2016 GMC denali. This one smaller. No automatic folding mirrors, no HUD. Much less room for people and materials. I went with a Buick enclave.

[@brookeyoung3623]

Can it come with TVs like Yukon ?

[@MrMagnasco]

Do I see those square cupholders in the back? Perfect for those square cups that are everywhere now. lol. If they're the same as the ones on the Yukon, they're horrible. Come on GMC!!!! Get it together!

[@toufiklebciralgeria1541]

Nice design GMC Acadia 2020

[@ashiqur2023]

Hi. Really like your videos. Very detail with lots of positive vibes. Please do one for 2020 4Runner. Thanks.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that! Any particular trim level?

[@ashiqur2023]

TRD Pro

[@Olph1]

They went super cheap on that sunroof shade. Not a fan of the shifter buttons. What’s the fail rate on these non traditional shutters? Good review!

[@RaitisRides]

AGRRED! Thanks for the compliment Zachary!

[@smoove121]

What class is this truck with the Ford Explorer??? Are the sizes the same

[@robertbrandywine]

From Autotrader: On the outside, the Explorer is 198.3 inches long, 78.9 inches wide and 70.0 inches tall. The Acadia is a bit more compact, coming in at 193.6 inches long, 75.4 inches wide and 66.0 inches tall. The Explorer offers 7.8 inches of ground clearance, while the Acadia offers 7.2 inches.

[@zeroproblemsbigfella]

Is it possible that you can start setting the second row seats to a comfortable position and then getting in the third row and seeing if you fit when your review SUV’s. It doesn’t really let us know if an adult can fit back there if you don’t let the seat up when you hop back there.

[@RaitisRides]

That is a great idea! I will put that together for you!

[@zeroproblemsbigfella]

Raiti's Rides thanks bro...love the reviews especially since you’re right around my height it gives me great perspective.

[@waseemullahkhan]

Great review, any design change in 2021? from 2020?

[@hook2233]

your reviews are very informative. Just add the cargo capacity. Thanks for honest info

[@SilverScarletSpider]

No sir. I don’t like this gm car at all, but your channel is worth watching.

[@MinhTran-ut8xk]

totally agreed

[@FlimsTV]

Please review the 2021 GMC Canyon Dinali! It’s new for 2021

[@hideaway9686]

The interior with GMC is always a deal breaker for me. I just can't understand the dated interior! UGH!

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@matthewlocke9225]

Hideaway buddy, not everyone wants a curvaceous interior. I personally love GMC’s interiors, they are classy and original, and very different from every other car on the road.

[@joedif7215]

i struggle to see how this is a dated interior lol

[@NileshR12]

Hideaway It's not even that it's dated, it just looks very similar to the Traverse interior which probably doesn't help. It makes it almost seems like it's a victim of badge engineering 😂

[@NileshR12]

Matthew Locke Yeah I actually like it because it's functional & practical

[@AlanLJones]

Can you do a comparison between: gmc acadia denali vs ford explorer st. Thank you

[@RaitisRides]

I will try to get that together!

[@laurenb6160]

I have a 2013 Denali and I get compliments on my interior all the time when I do Lyft🤷🏽‍♀️. But the new model should have automatic lift 3rd row.

[@RaitisRides]

Very good points Lauren!

[@timka018]

Everything in this vehicle is amazing, the only thing is..meh...that transition buttons. Don't know why you did not like the interior colors, for me its just look fantastic :) As usual awesome review.

[@meghanenright4186]

For a few extra thousand, curious would you go with Cadillac XT6 or is it worth the money when this is basically the same car?

[@RaitisRides]

Tat is a great question!

[@tsungyuchiou3461]

Hi Joe, Thank you for bringing us excellent car reviews. I have been watching your videos for months. Since I am not a native English speaker, I couldn’t totally understand some of your closing words at the end of each video. What is Big Guns McGee? Thank you very much.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you so much for being so dedicated to the channel! My camera man Tom works out a lot and had big biceps, so his nick nick name is big guns McGee.

[@tsungyuchiou3461]

Raiti's Rides I got it. Thank you for the prompt response. I will be in Miami next week, flying from Taiwan. I am not sure if it is close to routes where you usually test the cars. If I see you, I definitely will give you and big guns McGee a big applause.

[@meghanenright4186]

Love your reviews! Back and forth between this and the XT6. Is the light interior on this the exact same as the XT6? Is the XT6 just as light? I really wish was a better interior color. Not a fan of black but love a tan, brown, or beige. This is way too light.

[@RaitisRides]

It is exactly the same Meghan. I totally agree with you! Thanks for your support and for watching!

[@mohameddilshad739]

Um there is a new 2.0l engine equipped on the denali and slt but you chose the 3.6l on the denali and on the highway it gets 25 mpg Instead

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

[@MCGaar]

Acadias are smooth and comfortable rides. Love mine

[@Aloosh-gt4oi]

I wish they can redesign the gauges and the dash including the screen transmission style buttons for gear really they should have made it like Yukon style, white colour not great Idea, sun roof bad Idea, and mirror great Idea

[@uptownsfinest1598]

Hope they fixed the waterpump issue

[@RaitisRides]

I believe so!

[@LB-hu6fs]

Hate the flip sunroof. Come on, can thry have added an electric button on this. It was like the sunroof was an afterthought.

[@SirSpec007]

Does he rear lights remind of a Ford Explorer ?

[@georgepantoja8576]

Outside looks better, specifically those headlights, with the refresh but that infotainment...come on...at least make it bigger Like always...great job...great review

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you! Thanks for your kind words Jorge!

[@standlyua3608]

18:05 that's was impressive! Nice car!

[@RaitisRides]

I ams so glad tat you like this one!

[@MCGaar]

Sweet LEDs and bold body style

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one.

[@nadrachwad4805]

Est ce que c'est diesel ??

[@krismi1755]

Is there possibly seeing more reviews on hybrid and EV cars ?

[@mystictk4149]

Excited to watch this

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that!

[@vl_actual5590]

Can you do a GMC Acadia 2015

[@MrHitthespot]

I dont know why but I don't like the way they mount the infotainment screen. Just looks cheap to me with all the gray plastic and with it set so far back in the plastic. Terrain is the same way.

[@RaitisRides]

Trust me I know how you feel!

[@ClassicGamingLives]

I have to give it a zonk for that screen size, some cheaper SUVs have bigger screens, why y y y y

[@Mixwell1983]

My 2012 kia optima is at the dealership for new engine due to a recall and my motor seizing. I got hooked up with a 2020 acadia denali and its nice. Kia can take their time fixing my optima as my rental is covered on Kia's dime. Wouldnt buy GM products myself but I am enjoying the cooled seats in this hot ass summer.

[@kromahj]

That what you get when you buy cheap stuff 😁😁😁😁

[@GerardPedrico]

It looks really very nice ... It looks very very classy, upscale ... Classy in a sense in that you feel comfortable driving cool through Bel Air Beverly Hills as well as you feel comfortable driving up Alaskan roads way up North and driving through the winding roads in Texas. It feels sociable. Sociable-feel image are the key words.

[@GerardPedrico]

The Lamborghini Urus SUV is just way too elitist ... but the Denali is more sociable.

[@RaitisRides]

I think you hit the nail on the head!

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED!

[@coreypatterson1386]

Why didn't you pull pack the seat while you were sitting in the 3rd row to really show the true leg room??....

[@RaitisRides]

That is a good question. I just forgot. I am sorry about that Corey!

[@coreypatterson1386]

@@RaitisRides No big deal sir...I just noticed that you said your knees were not crowded and were pretty comfortable for the most part.....but that could have all changed once the seat was pulled back up!....just my little and only minor complaint....other than that it was a good review!

[@kennycasillas901]

Just got this for the wife. I'm 6 feet tall 200lbs. Sat in the back. I fit.

[@chadgilkison3340]

Do you think $42k is too much to pay for a used 2020 Acadia Denali with 10k miles?

[@mikehicks8064]

I have a 2015 that I'm reasonably happy with, but when the time comes, I won't be replacing it with another Acadia. There comes a point where the continued insistence of manufacturers to shrink every single vehicle they produce gets tiresome.

[@MrRonaldoreyes]

2020 civic si please

[@Fony_turgeson]

Hes a beast. He already dropped

[@ktpinnacle]

Why complain about colors. Just indicate what the interior options are and what you might prefer. I'm sure one of the options is to your liking.

[@spongebob2731]

Not even a Top 3 three row SuV.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

1st Highlander and Pilot Tie 3rd Palisade/Telluride Twins 4th Ascent 5th Explorer 6th Pathfinder (with dealer discounts)

[@spongebob2731]

As of right now my top 10... non Luxury Middle Size Three Row 1st or 2nd Palisade/Teluride 3rd Explorer 4th Ascent 5th Pilot 6th CX9 7th Highlander 8th Atlas 9th Acadia 10th Pathfinder

[@joreyasmus7676]

My mom has a 2017 model I think this looks really good hers was the brand new design denali

[@aby3549]

@@SilverScarletSpider Explorer? The unfinished 2020 explorer? How can that come at no.5? Agree about the Highlander. What about Mazda cx9?

[@chiemekaa]

11:50 170MPH top speed indicator? Not 140 or 160. I hope I'm not the only one that finds that off-putting.

[@RaitisRides]

That is ridiculous. People want to see big numbers I guess!

[@thebeans7590]

It would be nice if they added a turbo, love the Acadia

[@jrighteous1984]

Yep ! Agree on the sunroof not being able to leave it half way ! Zonk , my wife has this and I don't like that , also child locks are on the doors ! Wtf! ? No button for it ? . And u can't adjust the seatbelt height !.. a few things that I didn't like , for $50k that should have been included

[@Shane23Armada]

I was expecting more mpg

[@colinarnold1248]

have you ever ask GMC why the cup holders are not backlit like the Dodge or others that have it, interior lighting is very important, as for the buttons on the steering wheel, that is so bad, my zonk on this is 10

[@LeadfootLou]

I’m not sure if I like the beige and gray interior colors. It’s ok I guess. I like the exterior of this vehicle a lot. The interior was a bit disappointing. Great job young man great job 👍

[@RaitisRides]

I can totally understand your decision. Thanks for always watching!

[@mclarenlover7438]

I like the off white .

[@barbaraalveris5036]

Love it and the color

[@Joemnc]

They need to update that infotainment system; it looks so cheap. But, I like the colors.

[@MJax53]

The interior really isnt that much different than my 2017 Acadia...

[@haroldfiallo9835]

It's exactly the same except for the drive buttons

[@khalitooi]

Is it good car

[@bludreamz2544]

You should do a silverado high country