2023 GMC Acadia: What’s New

While GMC offers the 2023 Acadia with minimal significant additions to this second-generation midsize SUV, the Acadia makes sense if you’re looking for a three-row SUV that rides well. Acadia owners can enjoy an upscale SUV without the luxury price tag. You have multiple trim-level options with purposeful features elevating style and performance. We know shoppers find sorting through various trims and option packages challenging, so we asked our SUV experts to preview the 2023 GMC Acadia, highlighting its newest and best features to help you decide which model best suits your needs.

2023 GMC Acadia Trim Levels and Pricing

The base model Acadia SLE has a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $36,500 and comes nicely equipped with a six-speaker audio system, keyless entry and ignition, six passenger seats, and tri-zone automatic climate control. On the SLT model, which finds the sweet spot between sticker price and premium features, the MSRP starts at $40,800.

Acadia’s AT4 trim comes next in the lineup at $43,100 before options. GMC created the Acadia AT4 to compete with other off-road capable midsize SUVs. As a result, you get aggressive tires wrapping the 17-inch alloy wheels and a rugged trim-exclusive exterior to go with standard all-wheel drive (AWD). The top-tier Acadia Denali trim features all the elevated comfort plus a sharp exterior style befitting its premium status. The MSRP begins at $48,300 for the Denali, but you can quickly add to that with two trim-exclusive option packages. Read on for more details on each trim level.

2023 GMC Acadia SLE

GMC equipped the SLE with a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. As a result, this powertrain produces 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The Acadia SLE comes in a capable front-wheel-drive (FWD) platform, or you can add AWD for more traction and control. The FWD has an EPA-estimated 25 mpg, and the AWD version rates slightly lower at 24 mpg. With either option, the SLE can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped.

A standard 8-inch touch screen runs all your infotainment and comes pre-loaded with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth technology. You can connect your smartphone wirelessly or through the data port. You have five USB ports to keep everyone’s phones charged.

Premium cloth upholstery comes standard, as do the second-row captain’s chairs. However, you can switch out the captain’s chairs for a bench seat to get seven seats at no additional cost. In addition, you can add the Elevation Package to get a Black grille insert and surround, Black mirror caps, and Gloss Black roof rails. The Elevation package also includes 20-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels wrapped in all-season tires.

2023 GMC Acadia SLT

The SLT comes standard with a 2.0-liter engine, or you can opt for a potent 3.6-liter V-6 engine capable of 310 horsepower, 271 lb-ft of torque, and a 4,000-pound towing capacity. Plus, you have AWD as an option, and it gets good fuel economy with a combined rating of 22 mpg with the FWD version and 21 mpg with the AWD option.

Standard exterior features on the Acadia SLT include roof rails, fog lights, and a hands-free liftgate. Inside, you enjoy a power-adjustable driver’s seat, leather upholstery, and heated seats. Technology improvements provide a Bose premium audio system with eight speakers, a navigation system, remote start, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a household-style power outlet in the second row.

2023 GMC Acadia AT4

If you like leaving the pavement behind, the AT4 may be the one for you. It features a V-6 engine and an AWD system specifically tuned for the AT4 for off-road performance as standard equipment. When properly equipped, the AT4 can tow up to 4,000 pounds. In addition, the trim-exclusive 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in rugged all-terrain tires provide better traction over varying surfaces and through tough weather.

A traction select system with off-road mode also comes standard on the AT4. In addition to the standard suite of driver-assist tech on every Acadia, the AT4 adds hill descent control and hill hold assist to further aid you in your off-road adventures. Premium leather in Jet Black with Kalahari accents adds signature style to the interior.

2023 GMC Acadia Denali

The top-tier Acadia Denali trades the off-road exterior features of the AT4 for upscale chrome grille and 20-inch Ultra-Bright machined aluminum wheels. However, you still get the standard V-6 engine that’s capable of towing 4,000 pounds with the right trailer equipment. You’ll love the refined interior featuring heated and ventilated front seats and heated second-row seats. Premium leather upholstery, power-adjustable front and second-row seats, and memory functions for the driver’s seat add comfort and convenience.

In-vehicle tech includes a fully digital driver information screen, a wireless charging pad, and a 6-inch head-up display that projects critical driving data onto the windshield before you. The Technology Package, only available on the Denali trim, offers a surround view camera system that uses multiple cameras to render a bird’s-eye view of your Acadia Denali. This package also adds adaptive cruise control, enhanced automatic emergency braking, and a digital rearview mirror.

Choosing the Technology Package also allows you to opt for the Ultimate Package. This package adds a panoramic sunroof, towing extras, and adaptive suspension dampers. This last feature monitors all four wheels and adjusts the suspension every millisecond to smooth out road imperfections.

The Denali Black Diamond edition comes with 20-inch aluminum wheels with an After Midnight finish and an Ebony Twilight Metallic exterior paint. The Dual Skyscape two-panel power sunroof, adaptive ride control, the Technology Package, and Trailering Package all come standard with the Black Diamond edition.

GMC Pro Safety Plus

Every Acadia comes with GMC Pro Safety Plus — a suite of driver-assist tech to elevate your commute and keep you safe. The suite includes forward collision alert, following distance indicator, lane change alert with side blind-spot alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, front pedestrian braking, rear park assist, and IntelliBeam headlights.

Koons Woodbridge Buick GMC understands what Virginia drivers want in a midsize SUV. That’s why we stock an expansive inventory of Acadia models loaded with features you want at competitive prices. We invite you to shop our inventory online. After selecting some vehicles you’d like a closer look at, you can visit our Woodbridge dealership on Jefferson Davis Highway and take your favorite for a test drive.

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