2008 GMC Acadia: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2008 GMC Acadia gains some new features this year. This crossover shares its basic design and up to eight-passenger seating with the Saturn Outlook and premium-midsize Buick Enclave. SLE and SLT models are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The only available powertrain is a 275-hp 3.6-liter V6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 4500 lb. Available eight-passenger seating comes via a 2nd-row bench seat in place of buckets. Available safety equipment includes ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. The 2008 GMC Acadia gets a few new features, including a rearview camera. Also available is a "skyscape" dual sunroof with a large tilt and slide front panel and a fixed rear glass skylight.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Larger than Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs offer a mix of car- and truck-type construction, V6 and V8 power, and up to eight-passenger seating. This class also includes crossover vehicles.

Our Best Buy choices are the Honda Pilot, GMC Acadia, Mazda CX-9, and Saturn Outlook. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Veracruz, and Toyota Highlander.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Toyota Highlander.