The 2014 GMC Acadia is the one ride that will keep you and your family happy for a very long time thanks to a roomy cabin, ample cargo space and a very reasonable 3.6-litre V6 engine.
If you’re looking for an alternative to every parent’s worst nightmare — a minivan — look no further than the 2014 GMC Acadia. It will hold as many passengers and as much cargo as most minivans without the dreaded stigma that your fun days are over. Here’s why you should agree with us:
It Looks Nice
The next cool car you drive doesn’t have to come by way of a mid-life crisis. The GMC Acadia has a sleek exterior design that is both purposeful and elegant. Chrome detailing on the LED headlights and a large front grille make for a real statement from this recently redesigned vehicle. Attention to detail is shown through the chrome exhaust tips and aerodynamic rear spoiler. This large crossover vehicle will have heads turning with jealous eyes, not sorry ones.
The Cabin is Big and Practical
The cabin of the Acadia is large and you will have no problem sending the noisy kids to the far-back third row of this SUV. It is built to sit seven passengers with bucket seats in the second row or eight passengers if you opt for the second-row bench. Cargo space is also ample enough to fit in strollers, hockey bags, sectional couches or whatever else you may be hauling around. With three basic trims and sub-division trims within that, there are many ways to personalize the Acadia to meet your specific needs. The base, SLE- 1 comes relatively well-equipped, but as trim levels advance, so does the luxury in this vehicle, which is most noticeable in the top-of-the-line Denali – we’re talking standard wood trim, a panoramic sunroof and increased sound insulation.
The technology specs of the Acadia are also pretty advanced with most models equipped with a touchscreen interface in the dash called IntelliLink that curates the entertainment, navigation and phone functions. At times the touchscreen can be slow to respond, but overall the system is user friendly and may not require too much help from your teenager. Safety is always important in a vehicle that carries so much precious cargo and the Acadia does not disappoint. This car comes with your standard road-safety features, but also has optional (or standard depending on trim) safety technology upgrades available.
Plenty of Horses Under the Hood
Under the hood of the Acadia is a 3.6-litre V6 engine that produces 288 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. Standard on this vehicle is a six-speed automatic engine and front-wheel drive with the option of all-wheel drive. As expected from a vehicle of this caliber, you may be spending quite a bit of time and money at the pump with a combined fuel economy rating of 12.5 litres per 100 kilometres.
Overall, the 2014 GMC Acadia is a good full-size SUV that will haul a lot of people and a lot of things. If dodging a Caravan is your ultimate goal, but you still need to carry around your family, then the Acadia is worth a look.
For more details on why the 2014 GMC Acadia should be yours, check out our full review of the vehicle.
