2021 GMC Acadia Review

The GMC Acadia is a three-row midsize SUV that straddles the line between conventional and luxury classes. On one hand, you have the base Acadia trim levels that start in the low $30,000s. Then you have the very popular Denali trim that dips its toes into the luxury class with its $48,000 starting price.

For the 2020 model year, the Acadia received a refresh that included updated styling, a new turbocharged four-cylinder option, a nine-speed transmission, an upgraded infotainment system, and a new AT4 model designed to appeal to outward-bound families.

With that refresh in mind, we don't expect any significant changes for the 2021 GMC Acadia. That means if you're considering one, you won't miss out on much if you stick with the 2020 Acadia. We'll have more definitive information as we get closer to the on-sale date, which should be late in 2020.

We give the Acadia credit for its comfortable ride, powerful optional V6, simple cabin layout, and long list of available tech features. It's held back by interior quality that doesn't match up with its price, a weak base engine, and smaller-than-average third row and cargo space. As a result, it doesn't really manage to challenge the top SUVs in either the conventional or luxury segments.