GMC Acadia AT4
GMC Acadia AT4
GMC Acadia AT4

2022 GMC Acadia AT4

Pros: Good interior space within “right-sized” exterior dimensions; good selection of available technology and safety features; availability of upscale Denali model

Cons: Some so-so interior materials; third-row seats are cramped

CG Says: For 2022, the GMC Acadia loses its base 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and SL trim level, but SLE models now come standard with the Pro Safety Plus Package suite of safety equipment that was previously reserved for the SLT, off-road-oriented AT4, and luxury Denali models. Acadia is a midsize crossover SUV that’s on the smaller side of those that offer three-row seating—it has a standard third-row seat with 6- or 7-passenger capacity (depending on whether you choose captain’s chairs or a bench seat for the second row). A 228-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four cylinder with fuel-saving automatic stop/start technology is now the base engine. Also available is a 310-hp 3.6-liter V-6 with cylinder deactivation. Both engines are paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are available; the AT4 model includes a more sophisticated all-wheel-drive system than the other AWD Acadias. Available safety features include a surround-view camera, a Rear Seat Reminder that sounds an alert to check the backseat for passengers before leaving the vehicle, and a forward collision mitigation system with low-speed automatic braking and pedestrian detection. Other available features include OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, heated/ventilated front seats, and power tilt/telescopic steering wheel. Compared to three-row class rivals such as the Honda Pilot and Kia Telluride, the Acadia gives up third-row passenger room and cargo space, but benefits from its tidier, easier-to-park dimensions. Along with the similarly sized Kia Sorento, the Acadia may be just right for you if you need third-row versatility but want it in a smaller, more “parkable” package than other midsize three-row SUVs.

The Facts
Class Midsize SUV
Body Style(s) 4-door wagon
Passenger Count 5, 6, or 7
Drive Wheels front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Manufacturer GMC
Nation of Manufacture USA
Base Prices SLE: $37,190
AWD SLE: $39,490
SLT: $41,490
AWD SLT: $43,490
AWD AT4: $43,790
Denali: $48,495
AWD Denali: $50,495

Standard Engine
turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (AWD SLE, SLT)
Horsepower
228
Std. Transmission
9-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
22
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
27-29

Optional Engine
3.6-liter V6 (SLT, AT4, Denali)
Horsepower
310
Std. Transmission
9-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
19
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
26-27

GMC Acadia Denali
2022 GMC Acadia Denali
Road Tests and Additional Info
NHTSA Ratings
Overall - 5
100%

(5 is the highest rating)

Front Crash - 5
100%
Side Crash - 5
100%
Rollover - 4
80%

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