GMC Acadia

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 75% Detailed ratings

Price $54,399 – $75,399 Payments

Fuel consumption 10.1 – 12.1 L/100km

The GMC Canyon steps in to support the full-size pickups from the American giant. However, unlike a traditional work-oriented truck, the GMC Canyon is more geared toward adventurous use. With its crew cab (the only configuration offered) and its sole powertrain—the 2.7-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder—the Canyon remains a highly capable tool when road conditions deteriorate, especially in the AT4 and AT4X trims.

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Have you seen the latest rankings of the best auto brands and models for predicted reliability according to U.S. magazine Consumer Reports ? Toyota , Subaru and Lexus make up the top 3. In fact, seven of the 10 most reliable brands are either Japanese or Korean. But what about …December 5, 2025

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June 1, 2020

2020 GMC Acadia AT4: The Proper Uniform

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GMC is in the midst of a transformation. The GMC Sierra and GMC Sierra HD pickups are all-new, the AT4 sub-brand is about to expand to the entire lineup and the Acadia midsize crossover sits pretty thanks to a makeover for the 2020 model year. This story is about the …August 26, 2019

2017 GMC Acadia: Unique, For Now

First Drives

You might not know it, but Canada is a big market for the GMC division of General Motors. While buyers in the United States generally prefer Chevrolet’s truck lineup, we are more inclined to choose the GMC brand’s more posh versions. European style, brand image; we can speculate on the …September 1, 2016

In Whistler to Drive the new 2017 GMC Acadia

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General Motors offers quite a few options for those in need of a vehicle capable of carrying seven passengers over three rows of seats. For those in the market for a big, powerful and off-road capable vehicle, there’s the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and the GMC Yukon, two models with a long …August 24, 2016

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2026 GMC Acadia Gets Denali Ultimate Treatment For Maximum Luxury

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The highest level of luxury at GMC is no longer achieved by Denali models. A few years ago, the brand added a new upper echelon called Denali Ultimate, which you can now find in the Sierra and Yukon lineups. For 2026, the Acadia will expand the offering. According to global …July 17, 2025

Undisclosed Quality Issue Forces GM to Halt Sales of Three SUVs

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General Motors has temporarily halted sales of three midsize SUVs due to a quality problem of an unspecified nature. We're talking about some 2026 Buick Enclave , Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models. The news was first reported by GM Authority , citing a service bulletin sent to dealers on …July 14, 2025

The Most Dependable Used Vehicles in 2025 According to J.D. Power

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Looking for a reliable used car, truck or SUV? J.D. Power has just published its 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study, which is based on responses from more than 34,000 original owners of 2022 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership. The study covers more than 180 specific problem areas across nine …February 13, 2025

All-New 2024 GMC Acadia Seats Up to Eight, Settles for Four Cylinders

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The GMC Acadia is far from the first name that comes to mind when shopping for a midsize SUV—be it with two or three rows of seats. The current generation dates back to 2017 and was updated for 2020. Four years later, an all-new Acadia is ready to take over. September 13, 2023

GM Recalls 42,000 SUVs With Potentially Deadly Airbags in Canada

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General Motors is recalling more than one million vehicles in North America, including just over 42,000 in Canada, due to defective driver-front airbag inflators that could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash and injure occupants. Sounds familiar? Of course it does. In late 2020, GM announced a similar …May 15, 2023

Airbag Failures Lead to Class Action Lawsuit Against GM Canada

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A class action lawsuit against General Motors of Canada has been filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia by Garcha & Company on behalf of William Arthur Baldridge, who purchased a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 in April 2005. The class action, which includes all consumers in Canada except the Province …September 24, 2021

Over 20 Makes Affected by Continental-made Tires That May Explode

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Continental Tire has issued a recall covering approximately 100,000 Continental, General and Barum tires in North America due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a blowout. Nearly two dozen vehicle brands are affected including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Lincoln, …March 19, 2021

GMC Announces 2020 Changes and AT4 Sub-brand Expansion

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General Motors of Canada has just announced the various changes and updates to its 2020 GMC pickup and SUV lineup. It also has great news for off-road enthusiasts: every single model will be available in AT4 variant within the next two years. Let’s start at the bottom of the ladder. August 13, 2019

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2017 GMC Acadia starts at $34,995 in Canada

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The GMC Acadia isn't just shedding pounds for the 2017 model year, with the automaker announcing the now-midsize crossover will start at $34,995 when it goes on sale—$2,525 less than the 2016 base model. Set to hit the market this spring, the 2017 Acadia is seven inches shorter and 700 …February 26, 2016

GMC heavily reworks Acadia crossover for 2017

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GMC unveiled a more-than-redesigned 2017 Acadia on the second day of the Detroit auto show, with the crossover transforming from full-size to midsize to reflect its new proportions and further separate it from the Yukon in the automaker's lineup. The new Acadia is more than seven inches shorter than the …January 13, 2016

2017 GMC Acadia: less weight and more power

Detroit

The GMC brand chose the Detroit Auto Show to present the 2017 Acadia. It went on a serious diet, shedding 700 lbs. compared to the outgoing generation. Its size has also decreased, as the new Acadia is shorter by 7.2 inches while its wheelbase has been cut by 6.4 inches. January 12, 2016

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Review: 2017 GMC Acadia

Motoring TV

Graeme says the previous Acadia was left withering on the vine for too long. This week he gets a chance to sample the new generation. For more stories about the 2017 GMC Acadia, hit the link - http://www.guideautoweb.com/en/makes/gmc/acadia/2017/ (This segment originally aired on Motoring TV 2017 Episode #8) …

MOTORING TV: Premium Crossover of the Year for 2017

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Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner for Premium Crossover. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …

Review: 2017 GMC Acadia

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Bigger is not always better. So says General Motors as it launches its new GMC Acadia. This segment is hot and GM wanted the Acadia to stand out when it comes to design,. With that in mind we had the opportunity to meet the chief designer. (This segment originally aired …

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What's new in 2026

Removal of the 16-speaker audio system (Acadia Denali). Key card and rearview mirror with camera display now standard. Addition of the Denali Ultimate trim at the top of the lineup.

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