The Acadia has its work cut out for it against a host of competitive rivals.
The Acura MDX gets a new look for 2022, with fantastic style and more advanced performance options.
The latest Ford Explorer represents a much-needed reboot of its predecessor; it’s slick, but the related Lincoln Aviator is sleek, with a fabulous interior and a Range Rover-like look.
The best come last: Kia’s Telluride and Hyundai’s Palisade dazzle with spot-on specs, sophisticated style, and top-drawer warranty coverage; we named the Telluride our Best Car To Buy 2020.
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The 2021 GMC Acadia shines most brightly in turbo-4 spec, but rival three-row crossovers put out more lumens. | The 2022 Acura MDX assumes the flagship spot in the Acura lineup with sleek looks and plenty of technology. |
The 2021 Ford Explorer is recognizable, but new. It should be on every family SUV shopper’s list. |
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade builds a bridge to luxury with three rows of seats, big touchscreens, and quilted leather. |
The 2021 Kia Telluride earns our Best Car To Buy nod with its excellent features, warranty, space, and style. |
The 2021 Lincoln Aviator drops sensational style and space, but the Grand Touring plug-in’s a bit of a misfire. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $29,800 | N/A | $32,225 | $32,525 | $31,990 | $51,100 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas I4 | N/A | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | N/A | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| FWD 4-Door SL | N/A | Base RWD | SE FWD | LX FWD | Standard RWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | N/A | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 7 | N/A | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| 4 Door | N/A | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | RWD |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic | N/A | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
| 2021 GMC Acadia vs. 2022 Acura MDX | 2021 GMC Acadia vs. 2021 Ford Explorer | 2021 GMC Acadia vs. 2021 Hyundai Palisade | 2021 GMC Acadia vs. 2021 Kia Telluride | 2021 GMC Acadia vs. 2021 Lincoln Aviator | |
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