2008 GMC Acadia SLT AWD Review

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These days big gas wheeling family hallers are often replaced by smaller 7-passenger crossovers like this GMC Acadia. Like in this truck convince families to overlook this segment-leading Mazda CX-9. It so strange but the Acadia's rear sitting arrangement helps to handle both large and small families better than the Mazda CX-9. Families with only two children can tell that second row captain's chairs like this keep kids are good measures of autonomy. And that helps to prevent fighting. The space the captain's chair means that kids don't have to pull down the second row seats to get back here to the third. And on honesty the Acadia's third row seats three more comfortably than the CX-9 can seats just two. The Acadia's interior is more conservative less traumatic than the CX-9s. So where accident draw attention away from disappointing dash and door panel textures. The Acadia does have nap lights for every seat that can be controlled by a central dimmer switch. The CX-9 can't do that. I talked before about how much I love the GM Black Tie head unit. And this is the navigation equipped version of the system. It has the same intuitive interface that allows you to set into bands preset in a system of favorite pages. The high resolution touch screen LCD panel displays hands and bands in extreme clarity. Navigation maps are easy to read and the screen can be switch to display either upcoming exits or radio data. Heads up display is a system inspired by military aircraft that projects important vehicle data such as speed engine RPM radio data vehicle messages and even navigation commands onto the windshield to help driver keep their eyes on the road. The power lift gate opens to reveal 25.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row drop it for a 68.9 cubic feet of space. Folding all rear seats creates 116.9 cubic feet of space at every layout the Acadia can hold a little more than the CX-9. That's because the Acadia's bulky rear styling allows for a taller roof line. The back end is a strange contrast to the rounded front but styling is subjective. If you like it I love it. The 3.6 L Double Overhead CAM V6 with variable valve timing delivers 275 horse power and 251 pound feet of torque. A 6-feat automatic transmission increases smoothness and fuel efficiency. The Acadia will handle most roads just fine but lacks the CX-9's genuine enthusiasm for twisty road. All wheel drive obtains this drizzly down town drive. When a market segments becomes fiercely competitive buyers win in the end. The Acadia and CX-9 are both so good that your final decision will be influenced by personal taste. My pick is still the Mazda CX-9 on the basis of interior appointments in driving dynamics. But I'd missed the Acadia's heads up display. The Black Tie head unit and the arm-style system. Those are GM exclusives as it's the 10-year 100 000 mile power trim warranty. It's a tough decision. When you make yours come back to expotv.com and share your experience with the world. I'm Atom you know me as High Mileage on expotv.