۲۰۱۷ GMC Acadia Denali – Driven

The has been around since 2007 and shared its Lambda platform, powertrain, and nearly everything else besides its cosmetics with the and . These three-row were the answer for folks wanting a less-expensive, slightly more efficient version of the and . But the is leaving the Lambda trio for the 2017 model year with an all-new platform wrapped in a slightly smaller package. It still boasts three rows and seating for seven, but it no longer directly competes with s body-on-frame s in shear size.

The Acadia offers a reasonable staring price around $29,000 for the budget conscious or fleet buyer. But, of course, offers its insanely popular Denali trim, pulling the Acadia from mommy-mobile to high-end cruiser. Its chrome grille and 20-inch wheels wouldn’t look misplaced if valet parked up front. Obviously the price sees a considerable jump, too.

I recently spent a week behind the wheel of the . My tester came loaded with AWD, GMC’s Dual Skyscape sunroof, adaptive cruise control, automatic collision preparation, and the continuously variable real-time damping suspension. Pricing broke the $50,000 ceiling, but in modern times when vehicle pricing is getting extravagant, this loaded-out tester somehow seems justifiable. Find out how below.

Continue reading for the full driven review.

۲۰۱۷ GMC Acadia Denali – Driven

The has been around since 2007 and shared its Lambda platform, powertrain, and nearly everything else besides its cosmetics with the and . These three-row were the answer for folks wanting a less-expensive, slightly more efficient version of the and . But the is leaving the Lambda trio for the 2017 model year with an all-new platform wrapped in a slightly smaller package. It still boasts three rows and seating for seven, but it no longer directly competes with s body-on-frame s in shear size.

The Acadia offers a reasonable staring price around $29,000 for the budget conscious or fleet buyer. But, of course, offers its insanely popular Denali trim, pulling the Acadia from mommy-mobile to high-end cruiser. Its chrome grille and 20-inch wheels wouldn’t look misplaced if valet parked up front. Obviously the price sees a considerable jump, too.

I recently spent a week behind the wheel of the . My tester came loaded with AWD, GMC’s Dual Skyscape sunroof, adaptive cruise control, automatic collision preparation, and the continuously variable real-time damping suspension. Pricing broke the $50,000 ceiling, but in modern times when vehicle pricing is getting extravagant, this loaded-out tester somehow seems justifiable. Find out how below.

Continue reading for the full driven review.