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2008 GMC Acadia Safety Review

May 30, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Standard safety features are generous
Edmunds

brakes are notably powerful
New York Times

maneuvered well on windy, hilly roads
The Auto Channel

The 2008 GMC Acadia is a top safety performer, in crash tests and in standard equipment.

According to Edmunds, the 2008 GMC Acadia’s "National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash test scores are impressive, with the Acadia scoring five stars (out of five) in all frontal- and side-impact tests."

Edmunds reports that standard safety gear is "generous" on the GMC 2008 Acadia; they note a full complement of standard safety equipment that includes "antilock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side-curtain airbags and the OnStar communications system." ConsumerGuide also mentions tire pressure monitors.

The New York Times says that "front visibility is excellent, though the tall rear glass makes it especially hard to find the vehicle's rear end while backing up." Unfortunately, TheCarConnection.com did not note that a backup camera was available either as standard equipment or an option. Cars.com does report that in the Acadia, GMC's "low and away" instrument panel helps optimize windshield visibility.

Conclusion

The 2008 GMC Acadia performs well in crash tests and in real-world safety, though visibility is a small concern.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Standard safety features are generousEdmundsbrakes are notably powerfulNew York Timesmaneuvered well on windy, hilly roadsThe Auto Channel The 2008 GMC Acadia is a top safety performer, in crash tests and in standard equipment. According to Edmunds, the 2008 GMC Acadia’s "National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash test scores are impressive, with the Acadia scoring five stars (out of five) in all frontal- and side-impact tests." Edmunds reports that standard safety gear is "generous" on the GMC 2008 Acadia; they note a full complement of standard safety equipment that includes "antilock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side-curtain airbags and the OnStar communications system." ConsumerGuide also mentions tire pressure monitors. The New York Times says that "front visibility is excellent, though the tall rear glass makes it especially hard to find the vehicle's rear end while backing up." Unfortunately, TheCarConnection.com did not note that a backup camera was available either as standard equipment or an option. Cars.com does report that in the Acadia, GMC's "low and away" instrument panel helps optimize windshield visibility. ConclusionThe 2008 GMC Acadia performs well in crash tests and in real-world safety, though visibility is a small concern.  2008 GMC ACADIA STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "a handsome package that looks masculine and up-scale" New York Times: "a bit more tailored and masculine" Orlando Sentinel (via Cars.com): "very well-appointed" TheCarConnection.com team did not see a great deal of strong ...

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Other Choices:

Among all the world's vehicles--and excluding the 2008 GMC Acadia's cousins at other General Motors divisions (Buick, Saturn, Chevrolet)--the Acadia has only one direct competitor: the Ford Taurus X. While the Taurus X is more than competent, many buyers will like the GMC's styling better. The Acadia's powertrain outmuscles Honda's eight-passenger crossover, the Pilot, and with the better products coming out of GM factories, quality issues shouldn't be the concern they were a few years back. While larger for the 2008 model year, the Toyota Highlander can't match the interior room of the Acadia. The Mazda CX-9 is also worth putting on your list, as it comes close to matching many of the Acadia's people and cargo capabilities, while offering superior driving dynamics.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By Karen #1, Posted: 8/29/2008

    assistant

    How do you fix the hesitation in the engine for the 2008 Acadia? You have to have heard from alot of people on this. It loses so much power going up hills and its hesitates when you coast down a hill. Please give me an honest answer, I love the vehicle except for this problem.

  2. By CJR #2, Posted: 1/2/2009

    Love the Acadia

    Love this roomy SUV. Looks sharp and drives like a dream. We traded our Odyssey for it,and we like the change. Easy to handle, so it is fun to drive. Love the design and overall appearance. The two sun roofs are great, too. Great options!

  3. By Kirby #3, Posted: 10/22/2009

    I love my Acadia, but having a problem, when it rains my driver's side floor gets wet. Is anyone else having this problem or knows how to fix it?

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