{"id":1476,"date":"2017-02-01T18:44:05","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T18:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/?p=1476"},"modified":"2020-03-25T18:54:25","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T18:54:25","slug":"auto-review-2017-gmc-acadia-is-the-epitome-of-versatility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/?p=1476","title":{"rendered":"Auto review: 2017 GMC Acadia is the epitome of versatility"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Duct tape, a Swiss Army knife and the GMC Acadia.
\nWhen it comes to practical versatility, it is hard to find a more fitting hat trick.
\nWhile you may not be able to fix a leaky faucet with the mid-sized SUV, it can handle a variety of situations with class and confidence \u2014 very few vehicles offer off-road maneuverability, a respectable towing package and seven-passenger seating packaged with a sophisticated design that rivals any of the Acadia\u2019s more luxury-focused competitors.
\nI recently had the privilege of driving the GMC Acadia All-Terrain \u2014 one of three models the mid-sized SUV offers \u2014 and it quickly became a vehicle the whole family enjoyed.
\nMy mother, who had ankle surgery two months ago, decided to tag along on a trip to the farm show in Harrisburg in early January, and the Acadia was able to comfortably accommodate my two daughters and her along with a wheelchair, crutches, a stash of snacks and drinks and a variety of other items for the trip.
\nThe Acadia handled curvy mountain roads with plenty of power while the all-wheel drive capabilities helped navigate snowy stretches without a slip.
\nThe interior is well-designed, giving the driver easy access to all the extra bells and whistles that make driving the Acadia so fun. My backseat passengers jammed out to the XM satellite radio\u2019s Kid\u2019s Place Live channel while enjoying the dual sunroofs, ample leg space and a variety of media plug-in options including USB ports and an AC plug. At one point, my 10-year-old declared that the Acadia \u201cis a real dream.\u201d
\nMeanwhile, up front, a touchscreen infotainment console with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4G LTE connectivity and mobile Wi-Fi was an instant hit \u2014 although my two favorite features included heated seats and a unique dashboard display that simultaneously shows you both your current speed and the speed limit on the road you are driving at the time.
\nThe 2017 line of Acadias are newly redesigned \u2014 and manufacturers made it a priority to make the vehicles lighter \u2014 by nearly 700 pounds. This gives the new models an improved overall feel and better gas efficiency than previous installments.
\nPricing for the Acadia starts at $29,995 for the front-wheel-drive SL model, and goes up to at least $35,375 for the SLE to get the optional all-wheel drive. All versions come well equipped and get progressively more luxurious up to the $46,240 Denali, which includes the V-6, additional chrome pieces, specific six-spoke wheels, wood trim \u2014 and the potential to push the sticker beyond $50K with options.
\nThe All Terrain starts at $41,925 with standard all-wheel drive and V-6 power. Along with the upgraded drivetrain and darker trim, it also features its own wheel design and seat detailing.
\nImportantly, the All Terrain is the only five-seat Acadia \u2014 its third row is replaced by a flat load surface with two additional underfloor storage bins.
\nThat flat-load surface can hold quite a lot \u2014 especially when the rear seat is folded flat \u2014 offering 79 cubic feet of cargo space \u2014 enough for an eight-foot kayak with paddles or other outdoorsy load befitting of an all-terrain SUV.
\nThe new 3.6-liter V6 produces around 310 horsepower with a towing capacity of 4,000 pounds.
\nThe optional Tow Vision Training system makes that pulling easier. Gas mileage varies based on model, with the All Terrain averaging about 20 miles per gallon between city and highway driving.<\/p>\n

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