Five Reasons to Have the Acadia on Your Three-Row Crossover Shopping List

All of the big changes for the Acadia occurred for the 2024 model year. And “big” is the key word, as the Acadia regained all of its size—and then some—from two design generations ago. On the other hand, it received a more efficient drivetrain and a significant tech upgrade. There are plenty of reasons to consider the Acadia for your next large family vehicle. In this post, Valley Buick-GMC focuses on five. 

 Plenty of Space 

Space is a key reason to buy a three-row crossover, and the Acadia offers plenty of it. First- and second-row passengers can stretch out with 44.3 inches and 41.5 inches of legroom, respectively, and third-row passengers are not left short with 32.1 inches of legroom, surpassing many competitors. Additionally, those with broad shoulders need not worry where they sit, as Acadia’s shoulder room is class-leading in the first and second rows and nearly so in the third. Three rows of passengers are going to want to bring some things along with them, so behind the rear seats, the Acadia provides 23.0 cubic feet of space—more than the Pilot, Explorer, Palisade, Grand Cherokee L, and Grand Highlander. In fact, the Toyota is the runner-up with just 20.6 cubic feet. When switched to full cargo mode, the Acadia ties the Grand Highlander with a top cargo volume of 97.5 cubic feet.  

Comfortable Ride 

The Acadia is tuned to provide excellent ride quality, soaking up bumps on long highway trips with ease while avoiding bounding or floaty motions. Even with the Denali’s 22-inch wheels, the ride feels compliant.  

Super Cruise 

Of all the competing models mentioned above, only the Acadia is available with the Super Cruise hands-free highway driving system. Super Cruise is the most lauded and sophisticated system of its kind. The system will keep a steady speed within a highway lane. It can also initiate its own passing maneuvers (changing lanes, overtaking, and returning to the original lane) with the driver’s hands never touching the wheel. The number of highway miles mapped for the system includes all the interstates, as well as most major highways and even some lesser highways in North America.  

Comfortable Cabin 

While you may have determined that the Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse share the same platform and drivetrain, the exterior styling is completely different. The Acadia shares truck design cues, while the Traverse stays close to Chevrolet’s established SUV designs. The difference is even more apparent in the cabin, where even the base Elevation features a configurable digital driver’s display. The 15-inch infotainment touchscreen (that is backed by the Google Built-in operating system) also provides status displays for the adjacent and convenient physical climate controls. Optional for the Denali trim, you’ll find authentic wood, high-quality leather, an 8-inch head-up display, and power-folding seats in the second and third rows.  

Powerful Drivetrain 

While the standard engines in the Pilot, Palisade, Grand Cherokee L, and Grand Highlander all deliver between 265 and 293 hp, the Explorer is the only one to reach 300 hp. The Acadia’s 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-four produces a robust 328 horsepower. Peak torque exceeds all those models at 326 lb-ft, with the Explorer and Grand Highlander tied for second at 310 lb-ft. At the same time, the Acadia’s combined fuel economy is second only to the Ford and Toyota.  

Adding to all these factors is the fact that the Acadia was named a TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Acadia should definitely be on your three-row crossover shopping list. If you are anywhere close to the Auburn, Washington area, the best place to do your shopping is clearly Valley Buick-GMC, where you’ll find a large inventory and a smooth, hassle-free experience.