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2009 GMC Acadia Review

February 22, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Well-rounded nature and handsome design
Edmunds

A handsome package that looks masculine and up-scale
Kelley Blue Book

A bit more tailored and masculine
New York Times

The 2009 GMC Acadia boasts some of the most attractive exterior styling in the crossover class, and reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show that the stylish touches carry over into the interior.

The GMC Acadia, "along with its corporate cousins, the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and Saturn Outlook ... has a unibody architecture," according to Edmunds, and is "offered in three trims: base SLE-1 and uplevel SLT-1 and SLT-2." The external differences are few, and all GMC Acadias come with "18-inch alloy wheels," states Edmunds, which also says that it was "hands-down the handsomest vehicle" in a recent test. MyRide.com reviewers agree, claiming that "the GMC Acadia may be the best looking of the Lambda triplets," and is "one of the sharpest looking vehicles in its class, period." Kelley Blue Book finds a few other adjectives to describe the GMC Acadia, calling it "handsome," "masculine," and "upscale." Cars.com is impressed enough to conjecture that "someone with fashion sense resides inside GM's design studio."

The interior styling is a hit as well, and MyRide.com kicks things off by claiming that the interior is "very tasteful," thanks to its "dual tone look, with satin-finish and chrome accents." Cars.com appreciates the "clear gauges and easy-to-use buttons," while Kelley Blue Book raves about the "attractive two-tone look [that] is used throughout the Acadia lineup, with an available 'brick interior' adding striking red surfaces for those with adventurous tastes." On a more practical note, ConsumerGuide says that, "day or night, Acadia's luminous gauges are easy to read," while "the optional head-up display projects vehicle speed and other readings on the windshield."

Conclusion

The 2009 GMC Acadia is a stunning entry from GM both inside and out.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Well-rounded nature and handsome designEdmundsA handsome package that looks masculine and up-scaleKelley Blue BookA bit more tailored and masculineNew York Times The 2009 GMC Acadia boasts some of the most attractive exterior styling in the crossover class, and reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show that the stylish touches carry over into the interior. The GMC Acadia, "along with its corporate cousins, the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and Saturn Outlook ... has a unibody architecture," according to Edmunds, and is "offered in three trims: base SLE-1 and uplevel SLT-1 and SLT-2." The external differences are few, and all GMC Acadias come with "18-inch alloy wheels," states Edmunds, which also says that it was "hands-down the handsomest vehicle" in a recent test. MyRide.com reviewers agree, claiming that "the GMC Acadia may be the best looking of the Lambda triplets," and is "one of the sharpest looking vehicles in its class, period." Kelley Blue Book finds a few other adjectives to describe the GMC Acadia, calling it "handsome," "masculine," and "upscale." Cars.com is impressed enough to conjecture that "someone with fashion sense resides inside GM's design studio." The interior styling is a hit as well, and MyRide.com kicks things off by claiming that the interior is "very tasteful," thanks to its "dual tone look, with satin-finish and chrome accents." Cars.com appreciates the "clear gauges and easy-to-use buttons," while Kelley Blue Book raves about the "attractive two-tone look [that] is used throughout the Acadia lineup, with an available 'brick interior' adding striking red surfaces for those with adventurous tastes." On a more practical note, ConsumerGuide says that, "day or night, Acadia's luminous gauges are easy to read," while "the optional head-up display projects vehicle speed and other readings on the windshield." ConclusionThe 2009 GMC Acadia is a stunning entry from GM both inside and out.  2009 GMC ACADIA STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "Well-rounded nature and handsome design" Kelley Blue Book: "A handsome package that looks masculine and up-scale" New York Times: "A bit more tailored and masculine" The 2009 GMC Acadia boasts some of the most attractive exterior ...

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In practical terms, the Acadia’s only direct competitor is the Ford Taurus X, a vehicle that also puts the priority on passenger comfort and interior space. Like the Acadia, the Taurus X has a third-row seat that’s good enough for smaller adults. The Taurus X styling is a bit more like a tall station wagon, while the Acadia is closer to a sleek SUV. The Acadia's powertrain outmuscles Honda's eight-passenger crossover, the Pilot. The Toyota Highlander offers a bit more ruggedness, but it 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 a more enjoyable driving experience.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By abbas #1, Posted: 6/17/2009

    i 'm owner of shop sale spairparts of cars germany ( BMW, OPEL ) and italy cars , please i lkie to register with your company every time that i have acadia car GMC canadaian made i like to buy from your company rear cover of defend , please it is broken , thanks if you reply me

  2. By Brian Ball #2, Posted: 9/9/2009

    I love my new Acadia "BUT" the MPG's are no where near what the sticker has posted. Sticker reads 17cty/24hwy not even close try 13cty/17hwy actual.

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