Used GMC Acadia Buying Guide

• The best used GMC Acadia years start in 2020, and go on to modern day. This is because it is when you'll be able to get the most options, ranging from daily driver, to offroad beast.
• If you're not needing a ton of seats, the second generation does offer a 5 seat configuration, on top of the 7, and 8 that are shared across both recent generations.
• With more than one engine to pick from, we do think that the second generation's 2.5L is the way to go as it is better than the others across both generations.

When this generation hit the roads, it was offered in both 7 or 8 seat configurations. This is more than enough seats for the family, or gives you some space for extra comfort. No matter the trim, you'll find that it comes powered by a 2.5L turbocharged I4, this makes 328 horsepower, and 326 lb-ft of torque. While this is a decent sized engine, it also comes with decent fuel economy. This comes with an EPA rated 23 MPG combined, making it a solid option for a road trip vehicle, as well as a daily driver.

A shift from the last generation was for the trim level, with the new trims being the Elevation, Elevation Premium, AT4, and the Denali. For the first time, if you were looking for the Super Cruise, this is your best chance at finding it as it is available on most models.

Going back to a generation that you are more likely to find, this one was a bit different than the one that came after. This model was configured in five, six, and seven seats, making it easier to find one based on your needs.

While you can find a few seating configurations, you can also find two engines to pick from, unlike the most recent iteration. The engines available on this generation Acadia are a 2.5L and a 3.6L, and of these two engines, the one that you want to look for if you want the best mileage is the 2.5L. This is because it comes with an EPA rated 25 MPG combined, making it the best option across two generations.

The 3.6L isn't the best when it comes to efficiency, but it is close, and is the only V6 option. This engine comes with an EPA rated 22 MPG combined, which is still great. One area where this engine does standout is that it makes 310 horsepower. While it is lower than the most recent generation, this one will be easier to find, as it isn't so new.

Moving to the features that you can find, we have both 7, and 8-inch screens, depending on trim. Regardless of screen size, you'll be able to enjoy phone connectivity, as well as on board wifi, but the larger screen does come with built-in navigation, which will be handy when on unfamiliar roads.

Moving on to the safety side of things, this generation was among the safest on the road. In fact in 2017, it came with the IIHS' Top Safety Pick. This was largely due to features such as blind spot detection, lane departure warning, and lane departure prevention. All of these work in tandem so that you, your passengers, and anybody else around you remain safe on the road.

For those who are wanting something that is a bit more than just a standard SUV, you'll want to start looking at models starting in 2020. This is because the AT4 was added to the lineup. This offroad focused trim brought some welcomed gear to the lineup. Equipping the vehicle with 17-inch wheels fitted with all-terrain tires to the lineup. While not a full onslaught of off-roading gear, this will still make even the most seasoned offroad enthusiast blush when they realize just how much they could do both on and off the road.