2024 GMC Acadia to go full dimension once more for third technology

In July, spy shooters caught prototypes of the next-gen GMC Acadia wrapped up tight in camouflage. We could not make out any helpful elements however one: The approaching third-gen Acadia is bigger than the present second-gen. Bear in mind, GMC debuted a smaller Acadia for the 2017 mannequin 12 months, lopping eight inches of size and three inches of width from the first-gen full-size SUV to create a mid-size three-row SUV. The brand new prototypes appeared to point out that call could be reversed, now we’ve proof due to extra feedback unearthed from GM’s latest Investor Day displays in New York. Caught by GM Authority, automaker president Mark Reuss mentioned, “Alongside the Traverse, we’ll transfer the GMC Acadia to somewhat bit totally different dimension standpoint. This is available in somewhat larger than the previous Acadia, so it’s a giant transformation for GMC and its a part of the market.”

In a 2016 Automotive Information piece about how GMC deliberate to extend gross sales quantity, AN reported, “One potential avenue: venturing into Jeep’s terrain. Trade sources imagine GMC is drawing up plans for an SUV based mostly on the identical body-on-frame platform that serves because the bones of the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup. It is within the early phases — it does not seem to have been sourced to suppliers but and the SUV’s arrival is not anticipated till 2020 or later.” The primary-gen 2016 GMC Acadia was 200.8 inches lengthy, whereas a 2016 GMC Canyon Crew Cab with the roughly 5-foot mattress was 212.8 inches lengthy. It is thought that truncating the second-gen GMC Acadia to 193.4 inches lengthy and 75.4 inches huge was supposed to depart loads of room for the deliberate SUV on the Canyon platform. Nevertheless far that SUV undertaking obtained, it was reportedly canned in 2018.  

Therefore an upsized Acadia returns. Reuss’ remark in regards to the Chevrolet Traverse might indicate what’s coming for the GMC, the Chevrolet being 205.9 inches lengthy and 78.6 inches huge. A much bigger Acadia might make a greater gross sales proposition towards the two-row Terrain, too. The Terrain prices nearly $9,000 lower than the Acadia and is 182.3 inches lengthy and 72.4 inches huge.

It is not clear when GMC plans to point out the brand new Acadia, however the consensus is that it’ll go on sale for the 2024 mannequin 12 months. Count on an all-new cabin, Tremendous Cruise functionality and a entrance fascia paying homage to the brand new Canyon. Powertrain choices are a thriller. The present Acadia makes use of both a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, or a 3.6-liter V6 making 310 hp and 271 lb-ft. Some suppose GM might put the two.7-liter turbocharged 4 into play right here, that mill making anyplace from 237 to 310 hp relying on software.

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