GMC
2010 GMC Acadia SL All-Wheel Drive
What it Is: A large crossover SUV with seating for up to seven.
Who it's For: Families who need up to three LATCH points, plus lots of cargo and passenger space.
What's Hot: The Acadia is actually bigger inside than GMC's full-size SUV, the Yukon.
What's Not: Good-for-the-class fuel economy still not great.
How It Got Its Score: The Acadia's size, safety equipment, passenger capacity and cargo space easily trump its somewhat low fuel economy.
The GMC Acadia is one of the biggest crossover utility vehicles on the market, helping to fill a gap left when GM stopped making minivans a few years ago. The Acadia has a tremendous amount of cargo space behind the third row, plus more passenger space than the otherwise larger GMC Yukon, the brand's full-size SUV. The price is reasonable for a vehicle this size, too. The Acadia is nicely equipped, with clever features such as a second-row sliding mechanism that compacts the seat to allow better access to the third row, which is roomy enough even for adults. Downsides are few, limited mostly to fuel economy scores that we wish were better. Unless you really need all-wheel drive, we'd suggest skipping it in favor of a lower price and better fuel economy.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$33,740 |
| Destination |
$775 |
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Other Models (Base Price) |
SLE ($37,090)
SLT1 ($41,360)
SLT2 ($42,960) |
Mechanical
Engine Size |
3.6 liters |
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Engine Type |
V-6 |
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Horsepower |
288 hp |
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Torque |
270 lb.-ft. |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
16 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
23 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
19 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Large SUV |
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Family Friendliness |
8.6 |
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Doors |
Five |
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Seat Rows |
Three |
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Passengers |
Eight or more |
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LATCH Positions |
Four |
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Cargo Space |
24.1 cu. ft. |
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Cargo Space (3rd Row Folded) |
68.7 cu. ft. |
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Max Cargo Space |
115.9 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Driver Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rear Passenger Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
4 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Good |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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