A six-speed automatic transmission sends power to either the front wheels or all four wheels. The 2017 GMC Acadia Limited is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 281 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. Options are few and include a dual-pane sunroof, towing package, a 60/40-split folding second-row bench that increases passenger capacity to eight, a rear entertainment system with a 6.5-inch drop-down screen and a 120-volt household power outlet. Inside, standard features include a head-up display, tri-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview and driver-side mirror, a heated tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, heated eight-way, power-adjustable front seats with driver-seat memory functions, sliding and reclining second-row captain's chairs, interior ambient lighting, OnStar telematics, a Wi-Fi hot spot, a universal garage door opener, a rearview camera, a 6.5-inch touchscreen with the IntelliLink infotainment system, a navigation system and a 10-speaker Bose audio system with satellite radio, three USB ports, and rear audio controls with headphone jacks. Frontal collision, lane departure, blind-zone and rear cross-traffic alerts are also included. Standard features include 20-inch wheels, automatic xenon headlights, LED running lights, foglights, heated and power-folding mirrors, roof rails, a power liftgate, keyless entry with remote ignition, rear parking sensors and cruise control. If you need more than that, a minivan is the way to go. With the second- and third-row seats folded, up to 116.1 cubic feet is available. Up to 24.1 cubic feet of luggage space is available behind the third-row seats, expanding to 70.1 cubic feet when stowed. Accessing the rearmost seats is made easier thanks to second-row seats that slide farther forward than most competitors.Ĭargo capacity also gets high marks, which gives the Acadia Limited an edge over its redesigned successor. If you want more advanced features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you'll have to go with the new Acadia.įront and second-row passengers will enjoy an abundance of headroom, and the third row can accommodate two adults in relative comfort, though they're really intended for smaller folks. Compared to newer systems, the IntelliLink infotainment interface is small and responds slower, but its menus are intuitive. Generally, in-car technology is quicker to show age than the rest of the vehicle, and the Acadia Limited makes this readily apparent. Thick roof pillars limit rear visibility, forcing heavy reliance on the standard rearview camera and parking sensors, but this is typical for most three-row SUVs. Despite this, the Limited's interior remains attractive with decent materials and build quality. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the mechanically identical 2016 Acadia its highest rating of "Good" for moderate frontal-overlap and side-impact protection, roof strength and head restraints.Īs a carryover of the last-generation model, the 2017 GMC Acadia Limited doesn't benefit from the improvement found in the redesigned, albeit smaller, Acadia. In government crash tests, the 2017 Acadia Limited was awarded five out of five stars for overall, frontal and side protection and four stars for rollover protection. Advanced warning systems such as frontal collision, lane departure, blind-zone and rear cross-traffic are also included. Standard safety features for the 2017 GMC Acadia Limited include antilock brakes, stability/traction control, an airbag between the driver and front passenger, full-length side curtain airbags, a rearview camera, OnStar emergency telematics and rear parking sensors. B-rated competitors such as the Ford Explorer and Hyundai Santa Fe are also worth consideration. In addition to the all-new 2017 GMC Acadia, the strongest alternatives include the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander, both of which earned A ratings from Edmunds. Of course, you won't benefit from the latest technology and aforementioned traits of the redesigned Acadia, but you'd be hard-pressed to match the interior volume of the Acadia Limited. The newer Acadia maxes out at seven passengers, with much smaller rear seats and less cargo space. Cargo capacity is also very generous, approaching the space you'd find in a minivan.
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It can seat up to eight passengers, with enough room in the third row to accommodate two adults, which is a rarity in the class. The most significant reason is space, as the Limited is quite a bit larger inside and out. The new model is aiming for a slightly different customer, so there are a few reasons to consider the older model over its more modern sibling.