For 2023 GMC has done the impossible – they’ve kept the gigantic proportions of the Acadia intact, which means that drivers and passengers will enjoy the same spacious, comfortable ride the nameplate is famous for, and at the same time have given the 2023 Acadia the sort of agility that you’d expect from a small-sized crossover. The latest rendition of the Acadia comes with impressive handling and great acceleration, especially for a vehicle its size.
But future owners will have plenty more to enjoy other than interior comfort and a good driving experience. The 2023 Acadia is loaded with features with the middle trim, the SLT, offering some of the best value for money in the full-sized SUV class.
Before we get into the full list of features, though, let’s first take a look under the hood.
Engines available on the 2023 GMC Acadia
The base model of the Acadia is dubbed the SLE and it comes with a 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine that will churn out a respectable 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Paired with a responsive nine-speed automatic, the turbo-4 is also remarkably efficient offering 29 miles per gallon on the highway and 22 inside the city limits for a combined 25.
There’s also an available upgrade in the form of the 3.6-liter V6 that will produce a whopping 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. It too comes paired with the same responsive nine-speed automatic and while equipped with the V6 the Acadia can tow up to 4,000 pounds.
Not only that but the V6, when combined with Front-Wheel Drive, can deliver 27 miles per gallon on the highway and 19 inside city limits, giving it 22 mpg combined.
For a full-sized SUV with a wheelbase of 112.5 inches and 193.4 inches long overall, that’s quite impressive.
Features on the 2023 GMC Acadia
The latest Acadia debuts with the SLE model at somewhere around $35,000. There are four trims available in total with even the most luxurious one, the Acadia Denali still below the $50,000 mark. For a premium trim on a full-sized SUV that comes complete with the bigger 3.6-liter V6 engine, that’s quite a bargain.
But what does the base model, the SLE, come with? First of all, it includes Automatic Emergency Braking and Active Lane Control, both two highly coveted active standard features. Then, future SKE owners can also expect perks such as 18-inch wheels that offer a remarkably smooth ride, cloth seats, a superb infotainment system complete with an 8.0-inch color touch, and both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for compatible mobile devices, plus Bluetooth connectivity. The SLE comes with a three-year or 36,000 miles warranty.
Now, most of us here at … have been selling GMCs for decades now and we all agree that the best trim for value for money is the SLT. It costs a little over $4,000 more than the base model but for that bump in price you’ll get leather seats, a premium Bose sound system, built-in navigation, plus a set of superb heated and power-adjustable front seats.
In terms of legroom, there’s plenty to go around for everyone as even the passengers in the second row get a whopping 39.7 inches. There’s also tons of cargo space with a maximum of 79 cubic feet behind the first row, enough to get materials for a small gazebo in one go.
What we haven’t yet covered is exterior design. The 2023 GMC Acadia isn’t part of the brash, “look at me” crowd of SUVs. It sports subtle, somewhat curvy lines that give it a distinctly subdued look of excellence. The latest Acadia can be viewed as modest but not in a way that implies it lacks something, but rather in one that expresses a gentle character that holds far more value than it lets the world see at first.
Visit us here at Northwest Hills Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac in Torrington, Connecticut, and our dedicated sales team can answer all of your GMC-related questions. For example, we can help you decide which Acadia trim best suits your needs and whether or not it would be wise to add some extra features.
In a few months, we’ll also receive the Acadia from the manufacturer and display it in our showroom so when you visit us then you’ll get to see the model up close, in real life. Not only that but as soon as we get our hands on the latest rendition of the Acadia, you’ll be able to take it for a test drive.
What better way to get a feel for 2023 Acadia’s great handling and exceptional interior comfort than by driving it around the block a few times?