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GMC Acadia

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Photo: General Motors of Canada Ltd.

The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 76% Detailed ratings

Price $34,300 Payments

Fuel consumption 8.9 – 11.3 L/100km

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The Acadia midsize SUV gets a major update this year as new, more modern competitors hit the market. It features a redesigned grille and taillights, an updated infotainment system, a new head-up display and extra safety content. There’s also a new 2.0-litre turbo engine producing 230 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, a more refined suspension and a rugged-looking off-road model called AT4. This one gets a standard 310-horsepower V6.

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2017 GMC Acadia starts at $34,995 in Canada

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2017 GMC Acadia: less weight and more power

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Videos

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Review: 2017 GMC Acadia

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The Car Guide rating 76%

Pros

Spacious and versatile cabin

Cons

Questionable interior finish

Fuel economy	5/10
Reliability	4/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	9/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	8/10

What's new in 2020

N/A

Competitors

Recalls

Visual System
September 22, 2022
Tires
February 26, 2021
Tires
November 6, 2020
Fuel System
October 15, 2020
Airbag
July 30, 2020

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