Will the 2024 GMC Acadia Be Redesigned?

Industry insiders have confirmed that production runs on the next generation of GMC’s popular Acadia SUV will begin soon. The Acadia has been a strong performer in the midsize SUV market for GMC over the years, standing out in the crowded segment with its spacious, comfortable, and tech-forward features. So how do you make a great SUV even better? GMC hasn’t revealed all its secrets, but what we do know, we’re sharing with you today.

When Will Production on the New GMC Acadia Begin?

2024 GMC Acadia

Our experts at Seminole Chevrolet GMC agree that the new generation of the Acadia will start production runs in January 2024. This start date tells us two things. First, it coincides with the start of the Chevrolet Traverse’s new generation in the fall of 2023. Of course, GM owns Chevrolet and GMC, and the Traverse and Acadia share platforms. 

So, it stands to reason that a new generation of the Acadia is imminent. GM also owns Buick, which industry insiders believe will start its next generation of Enclave SUVs sharing that platform toward the end of 2024, likely right after the Acadia’s first production run. GM builds all three vehicles from its plant in Lansing, Michigan.

What’s New With the 2024 GMC Acadia?

We don’t have all the answers here, but we do know a few things. First, GMC plans on up-sizing the Acadia with longer, wider, and taller dimensions. Building a larger SUV can mean only one thing. Acadia will come as a full-size three-row SUV. 

History buffs will recall that the first generation of Acadia SUVs were full-size participants with three rows before downsizing to the midsize segment for the second generation. The move to full-size also coincides with the introduction of the three-row Traverse, which many believe offers GM shared efficiencies in production costs.

In addition to growing in size, GMC plans on re-styling the exterior. We expect a bold new look expressed with an aggressive stance and modern touches that blend with signature style cues, such as the C-shaped LED headlights. 

We also anticipate the Acadia to come with GM’s latest version of Super Cruise, a semi-autonomous driving system that works on over 200,000 miles of roads in North America. The new Super Cruise system can keep you centered in your lane as the road curves and now detects optimal lane-changing opportunities. It’ll even make the lane change automatically while following signaling protocols.

2024 GMC Acadia Interior Features

GMC hasn’t announced trim levels yet, but we believe the lineup of SLE, SLT, AT4, and Denali models will remain. We also expect similar Elevation and Black Diamond packages to enhance these models. 

Current Acadia models seat six or seven depending on whether there are captain’s chairs or a bench seat in the second row. We anticipate the larger dimensions will offer seating for seven or eight people and make the third row more comfortable for adults. 

The base model SLE offers premium cloth seats, and the SLE upgrades to leather-appointed seats with heating. In addition, you can add the Elevation package to the SLE and SLT trims. We don’t anticipate any significant shakeups in these models or the Elevation package, which recently adds exterior features, including 20-inch wheels and signature colors.

Presently, GMC offers a Denali Ultimate and a Black Diamond package for Denali trims only. The Denali Ultimate package includes adaptive cruise control, an HD surround-vision camera system, enhanced automatic emergency braking, a rear camera mirror, a rear camera with a washer, a dual-panel power sunroof, a trailering package, and adaptive ride control (in all-wheel-drive models only). In addition, there’s a good chance a head-up display will form part of this package. 

We believe the popular Black Diamond package will return as well. It gives you all the features of the Ultimate package plus 20-inch aluminum painted wheels with an After Midnight finish and the Ebony Twilight Metallic exterior paint.

2024 GMC Acadia Powertrain Options

Under the hood, GMC insiders say three engines are in play, and we could see them all. First, the current base-model 2-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine is a logical starting point for new models. However, this engine produces 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, which won’t provide thrills and chills driving but helps make the Acadia a more affordable full-size option. 

Next up is the existing 3.6-liter V-6 power plant. This engine produces 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque, unlocking up to 4,000 lbs of towing capacity. Again, that number much better reflects what full-size SUV drivers expect. 

However, some believe that GM’s 2.7-liter inline turbocharged four-cylinder could be an option. This engine made its debut in the GMC Sierra in 2019. The original engine puts out 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft of torque. Later, GM released a high-output version of this engine capable of 430 lb-ft of torque. That figure would boost Acadia’s towing capacity well north of 5,000 lbs and has SUV drivers around Seminole excited by the possibilities.

GMC will likely keep the front-wheel-drive platform as the standard and offer all-wheel drive as an option. Depending on the engine, you could see a nine or ten-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. 

2024 GMC Acadia Driver-Assist Technology

Now considered a must-have for buyers, GMC’s Pro Safety Plus suite of driver-assist systems should continue as a standard feature. This suite includes lane-keep assist with lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, rear park assist, following distance indicator, front pedestrian braking, and Intellibeam automatic high beams. In addition, there’s a good chance that the optional lane change alert with side blind-zone alert and the rear cross-traffic alert systems will come standard in the next generation.

These systems use advanced optical sensors and radar to monitor your Acadia’s surroundings and warn you of potential hazards. In certain situations, these systems engage emergency braking and steering support to help you avoid a possible crash.

Stay Updated on the Latest Acadia News

We hope you’re as excited as we are about the arrival of the next generation of Acadia SUVs. If you’re interested in learning more, we recommend you contact us to receive updates. As news develops, we’ll keep you informed.

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