The 2018 GMC Acadia squares off against some fierce competition.
The Honda Pilot is one of our favorites for its comfortable interior and good ride quality.
Mazda’s CX-9 is tight inside, but it’s fun to drive and is worth considering if the third row is only an occasional use item for you.
Ford’s Explorer and the Nissan Pathfinder are two of the segment’s most popular, and it’s easy to see why since they drive well enough, are priced right, and have versatile interiors.
But don’t count out the larger Volkswagen Atlas, an all-new model that drives well and has a terrific third row.
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The 2018 GMC Acadia is a solid, if not stand-out choice among mid-size crossovers with seating for up to seven. |
The 2018 Ford Explorer has pulled off a graceful transition from clumsy off-roader to genteel family wagon. |
The 2018 Honda Pilot ranks among the very best three-row crossover SUVs; it’s all about the packaging. |
The 2018 Mazda CX-9 meets or exceeds expectations for what a mainstream three-row crossover can be. Have you seen it? |
The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder should be on the list for shoppers looking for a large crossover. The Pathfinder is highly functional, but not entirely interesting. |
The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas does little wrong, but it's light on personality and a little low-rent inside—and it guzzles fuel. It's worth a look, but mostly rivals do more for less. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $29,000 | $32,140 | $30,900 | $32,130 | $31,040 | $30,750 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
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| Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | N/A |
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| FWD 4-Door SL | Base FWD | LX 2WD | Sport FWD | FWD S | 2.0T S FWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| 4 Door | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
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| Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2018 GMC Acadia vs. 2018 Ford Explorer | 2018 GMC Acadia vs. 2018 Honda Pilot | 2018 GMC Acadia vs. 2018 Mazda CX-9 | 2018 GMC Acadia vs. 2018 Nissan Pathfinder | 2018 GMC Acadia vs. 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | |
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