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2010 GMC Acadia Review

August 14, 2009

STYLING | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Someone with fashion sense resides inside GM's design studio.
Cars.com

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

Overall, the 2010 GMC Acadia features one of the most attractive exterior designs in the crossover class, and reviews researched by TheCarConnection.com show that the stylish touches carry over into the cabin.

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." From the outside, there is little difference between the trim levels, and all variants of the GMC Acadia come with "18-inch alloy wheels," according to Edmunds, who also state that the Acadia was "hands-down the handsomest vehicle" in a recent test. Reviewers from MyRide.com agree, reporting that "the GMC Acadia may be the best looking of the Lambda triplets," referring to GM's Lambda platform shared by the Enclave, Traverse, and Outlook. They also declare the Acadia "one of the sharpest looking vehicles in its class, period." Kelley Blue Book finds the styling of Acadia pleasing, deeming the GMC Acadia  "handsome," "masculine," and "upscale." Cars.com is impressed enough to conjecture that "someone with fashion sense resides inside GM's design studio."

Reviewers are pleased by the cabin, with MyRide.com admiring the "very tasteful" interior, especially its "dual tone look, with satin-finish and chrome accents." Cars.com likes the Acadia's "clear gauges and easy-to-use buttons," while Kelley Blue Book compliments 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." Even ConsumerGuide is impressed by some of the more practical touches, pointing out "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 2010 GMC Acadia garners favorable reviews for its styling and is a stunning entry from GM both inside and out.

STYLING | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Someone with fashion sense resides inside GM's design studio.Cars.comWell-rounded nature and handsome designEdmundsA handsome package that looks masculine and up-scaleKelley Blue BookA bit more tailored and masculineNew York Times Overall, the 2010 GMC Acadia features one of the most attractive exterior designs in the crossover class, and reviews researched by TheCarConnection.com show that the stylish touches carry over into the cabin. 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." From the outside, there is little difference between the trim levels, and all variants of the GMC Acadia come with "18-inch alloy wheels," according to Edmunds, who also state that the Acadia was "hands-down the handsomest vehicle" in a recent test. Reviewers from MyRide.com agree, reporting that "the GMC Acadia may be the best looking of the Lambda triplets," referring to GM's Lambda platform shared by the Enclave, Traverse, and Outlook. They also declare the Acadia "one of the sharpest looking vehicles in its class, period." Kelley Blue Book finds the styling of Acadia pleasing, deeming the GMC Acadia  "handsome," "masculine," and "upscale." Cars.com is impressed enough to conjecture that "someone with fashion sense resides inside GM's design studio." Reviewers are pleased by the cabin, with MyRide.com admiring the "very tasteful" interior, especially its "dual tone look, with satin-finish and chrome accents." Cars.com likes the Acadia's "clear gauges and easy-to-use buttons," while Kelley Blue Book compliments 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." Even ConsumerGuide is impressed by some of the more practical touches, pointing out "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 2010 GMC Acadia garners favorable reviews for its styling and is a stunning entry from GM both inside and out. 2010 GMC ACADIA STYLING | [9 out of 10] Cars.com: "Someone with fashion sense resides inside GM's design studio." 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 ...

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Practically speaking, the Acadia’s only direct competitor is the Ford Flex, a crossover vehicle that combines a comparable emphasis on passenger comfort and space with a completely different, boxy style. Like the Acadia, the Flex has a third-row seat that’s good enough for smaller adults. The Acadia's powertrain outmuscles Honda's eight-passenger crossover, the Pilot. The Toyota Highlander offers slightly 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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