2015 GMC Acadia

Auto critics say the 2015 GMC Acadia offers interior comfort and a compliant ride, but could be easier to maneuver.

The 2015 GMC Acadia is powered by a V6 engine that some reviewers think provides sufficient power, while others write that it struggles to accelerate when full of passengers and cargo. The Acadia comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission, which some test drivers say can be slow to downshift at times. The 2015 Acadia gets up to an EPA-estimated 17/24 mpg city/highway, which is a bit low for the class. Automotive journalists say the Acadia has a quiet, controlled, car-like ride and secure handling. However, some critics feel that it can be difficult to maneuver the Acadia through small streets and busy parking lots. They add that the Acadia has well-weighted steering and strong brakes.

Auto writers are impressed with the 2015 GMC Acadia’s attractive and well-made interior. They say the Acadia’s front seats are spacious and comfortable, and that the third row is roomy enough room for adults, but some reviewers think the second-row seats are mounted slightly too low. They also mention that the Acadia has excellent cargo space for the class. While some reviewers think the optional infotainment system is intuitive, others say touch inputs can be slow to respond, and that the system can be complicated to master. Standard features in the 2015 Acadia include a USB port, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors and a touch-screen audio system with satellite radio. Available features include leather seats, a rear-seat entertainment system, tri-zone automatic climate control, a 10-speaker Bose stereo system, navigation, leather seats, heated and cooled front seats, a dual-panel sunroof, GMC’s IntelliLink infotainment system, lane departure warning, forward collision alert, rear cross traffic alert and side blind zone alert.