GMC Acadia sales decreased in the United States and increased in Canada in January 2018.
GMC Acadia Sales - January 2018 - United States
In the United States, GMC Acadia deliveries totaled 7,444 units in January 2018, a decrease of about 16 percent compared to 8,899 units sold in January 2017.| MODEL | JAN 2018 / JAN 2017 | JANUARY 2018 | JANUARY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA | -16.35% | 7,444 | 8,899 |
GMC Acadia Sales - January 2018 - Canada
In Canada, GMC Acadia deliveries totaled 344 units in January 2018, an increase of about 3 percent compared to 334 units sold in January 2017. The results represent the model's highest January sales performance since at least January 2014.| MODEL | JAN 2018 / JAN 2017 | JANUARY 2018 | JANUARY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA | +2.99% | 344 | 334 |
The GM Authority Take
After posting record-setting sales for the first 10 months of 2017, the second-generation Acadia saw sales decline for the third consecutive month in January – a trend that started in November and December.
The performance places Acadia in eighth place in its general segment in terms of overall January sales volume. The model was outsold by its primary competitors, the Jeep Grand Cherokee (see Jeep Grand Cherokee sales), Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer (see Ford Explorer sales), Chevrolet Traverse, which shares a larger version of the Acadia’s C1 vehicle architecture (see Chevy Traverse sales), Honda Pilot, Ford Edge (see Ford Edge sales) and Hyundai Santa-Fe. The Acadia outsold other strong segment contenders, including the Nissan Murano, Kia Sorento, Nissan Pathfinder, Dodge Durango (see Dodge Durango sales), Volkswagen Atlas (see VW Atlas sales), Dodge Journey (see Dodge Journey sales), Mitsubishi Outlander and Mazda CX-9 (see Mazda CX-9 sales).
We attribute the Acadia’s decent January sales performance to the following factors:
- A competitive model that represents an attractive overall package
- Attractive incentives to move existing inventory units
- A continuous change in consumers’ vehicle buying dynamics as car buyers continue to switching to crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) from other vehicle types like sedans
Sales Numbers - Midsize & Full-Size Mainstream Crossovers - January 2018 - United States
| MODEL | JAN 18 / JAN 17 | JANUARY 18 | JANUARY 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND CHEROKEE | -5.42% | 16,364 | 17,301 |
| HIGHLANDER | +22.35% | 15,484 | 12,656 |
| EXPLORER | -1.89% | 15,005 | 15,294 |
| TRAVERSE | +41.48% | 11,627 | 8,218 |
| PILOT | +61.82% | 11,619 | 7,180 |
| EDGE | -6.29% | 8,519 | 9,091 |
| SANTA FE | -2.69% | 7,677 | 7,889 |
| ACADIA | -16.35% | 7,444 | 8,899 |
| MURANO | +55.67% | 6,792 | 4,363 |
| SORENTO | -0.91% | 6,123 | 6,179 |
| PATHFINDER | -27.40% | 5,286 | 7,281 |
| DURANGO | +9.31% | 5,145 | 4,707 |
| ATLAS | * | 4,303 | * |
| JOURNEY | -73.39% | 3,362 | 12,636 |
| OUTLANDER | +78.91% | 3,020 | 1,688 |
| CX-9 | +46.83% | 2,336 | 1,591 |
| TOTAL | +4.11% | 130,106 | 124,973 |
The mainstream mid- and full-size crossover segments, comprised of CUVs with a starting price of roughly $30,000, saw sales increase 4 percent in January.
About GMC Acadia
The GMC Acadia is a mid-size crossover utility vehicle (CUV). It is the largest GMC crossover currently offered, slotting above the compact GMC Terrain.
The current model was introduced for the 2017 model year and represents the second generation of the Acadia nameplate. It rides on the GM C1 platform shared with the Cadillac XT5. It is expected that the upcoming, future Chevrolet Blazer will ride on the same platform. Meanwhile, the second-generation Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave use a longer-wheelbase variant of the same architecture.
Compared to its first-generation predecessor, the second-gen Acadia is an all-new vehicle that is one size segment smaller, while also being sleeker, more modern, more tech-laden and much lighter. Despite its smaller size, the second-gen Acadia manages to retain three rows of seating and generous cargo space.
The Acadia Black Edition was introduced for the 2019 model year
For the 2018 model year, the Acadia got a new color, automatic heated steering wheel in place of the manual heated steering wheel, Tire Fill Alert, some new wheels on the SLT-1 All Terrain model, as well as broader availability of the 3.6L V-6 engine and All-Terrain package. For the 2019 model year, the Acadia got several new colors, Express Up and Down window controls for the driver’s-side controls as standard on the SLE-2 and SLT-1 trims, the expanded availability of the Ebony interior color with the All-Terrain package on the SLT trim level and the introduction of the Acadia Black Edition.
The GMC Acadia is built exclusively at the GM Spring Hill factory in Tennessee operated by GM USA.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to GMC Acadia January 2017 sales
- In the United States, there were 25 selling days in January 2018 and 24 selling days in January 2017
- In Canada, there were 25 selling days in January 2018 and 24 selling days in January 2017
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Comments
The Acadia is in a transition period. Sales have been good but many of the sales are not all the traditional buyers.
The size change has lost some buyers and picked up others. It is all still sorting itself out.
We just bought one and we moved to the Acadia from a Terrain as the Terrain too is finding a new market and its place. It was too small and the old Acadia was too large so the present model fit out needs just right.
Many were sold in our area as incentives on the 2017 models were crazy good and there are decent incentives on the 2018 right now as the 17 models are gone.
The Terrain also is selling in good numbers here as I see them daily in multiple numbers.
the Acadia is not going to be a number one in this slot. It is a model that is part of a bigger plan at GM that uses its models to appeal to a wider base. GM has the luxury of more than one model where everyone else has to make due with one in this segment.
The results are reflected in their profits due to CUV sales.
It is a nicely sized unit, would like it to have the 9 speed auto standard. Handling is very good, but hard to standout against highlander/pilot
To be honest the new tranny is a catch 22. Once you get it you also get stop start. Even the 6 speed is giving up 19-20 city and 27 highway. Our Terrain never did that.
we got the electronic variable suspension and it really is sweet for ride and handling. It reminds me much like our SSEI but smoother.
I just wish they had made the third row an option as we really don’t need it. The extra storage would have been more beneficial.
You can avoid the 3rd row by purchasing the All Terrain edition.
Not if you want or I should day your wife wants a Denali.
That’s true. I think they should offer 5/6/7 seating on any trim level.
With that said, we drive our Denali with the 3rd row folded. I have a Husky cargo liner back there. It’s a perfectly flat load floor and the casual observer wouldn’t even realize it’s a three row crossover. For us that seat will probably be down 340 days a year, but we still want it for those exceptions.
The other thing you could mention to your wife is improved resale desirability. I would say that more Denali customers want that 3rd row, than don’t want it, so even if you never use it, it will make it more marketable when you’re done with it.
I’m NOT making excuses – GM should offer it in every configuration. I would even say, offer it as a 4 seater if someone wants that (captain’s chairs in second row, no 3rd row).
This explains why Acadia has such good deals right now . I wondered why so early in the model year they had incentives on them . In my area you can get into a loaded Denali for just shy of $44,000.00 , which is like almost 9 or 10 grand off MSRP . That includes the GM Family First discount too , a + for GM folks and family .
The only reason I know this is because I have been internet shopping 🙂 .
What you can’t find is the ” All Terrain ” models which is what I am looking for because I like that 2nd row bench seat minus the 3rd row .
I have read that some customers that may be trading in their 1st gen. models have a bit of sticker shock for a model costing basically the same but less storage behind that 3rd row of seats . More money , less room .
Yet they still make money on them.
Large incentives are the norm this time of year. Even the new Terrain is on them right now. This is where the cost cutting helps GM do this when needed vs many others like Ford who still have yet to get cost inline and still have to offer incentives.
FCA gets away with it as they are selling cars the tooling was paid off a decade ago.
The Acadia volumes are at or above the old one as they sold more last year than any previous year. This year it may settle back to the normal volume.
Like It is re establishing itself in the market segment based on size.
All Terrain availability is a bit low. They must have underestimated demand. For 2018, the All Terrain was supposed to be available as a 5, 6, or 7 passenger configuration. (For 2017 it was 5 only.)
Yet it seems that 6/7 passenger seating will be late availability, I haven’t seen a single unit yet. Therefore, we went ahead and bought the Denali instead. Iridium outside, Jet Black inside.
It’s probably the quietest vehicle we’ve ever owned, and C&D testing confirms it to be quieter than Pilot or Explorer, tieing Highlander in FWD configuration. AWD Acadia is just 1 dB louder.
Overall the car is excellent and I’m glad I got the 6 speed without the auto stop/start. I spent about two weeks driving the new Terrain SLT. While it usually did a good job with re-starts, occasionally they were noticeable, and to me it isn’t worth saving a nickel of gas a day.
I forgot to mention. The SIZE is specifically what won us over. We had previously owned a 2007 Rendezvous which we felt was absolutely perfect in size. 3 rows of seating, just barely. There’s usually only 4 of us in the car, but if relatives are visiting, the kids’ friends come over, we can take everyone together to dinner.
In 2016 we compromised and got an Equinox on lease to tie us over, since we didn’t want the size of the old Enclave.
This Acadia is perfect for our needs and squares up against the Highlander directly.
The size is just right for us too. We had the Terrain for 5 years and it was the right size but packaged inside poorly.
The Acadia acts more like a touring sedan with a ton of room and cargo capacity. It is packaged very well and since we never use the third row the space back there is very good.
I agree on how quiet it is too.
the biggest improvement is the cooling to the back and heated rear seats. My son loves them. The heated wheel is the wife’s favorite option this winter.
GM is smart taking each of these models on this platform and directing them at different buyers. Before it was just a badge and trim job but now you have some real choices in each model that set them apart. The Blazer should be more sporty so it will add one more option.
As for availability we had a ton of All Terrains here and SLT models. The incentives made it difficult to get the Denali in the color we wanted. So many white ones were left.
We got the only Crimson Red 17 Denali with the Variable Electronic suspension we could find in 500 miles.
I can see someone not liking the size if they use all three rows often but this vehicle appeals well to the old Terrain owners.
I never liked the overly large Mini Van look of the old one.
Coming from a family having had 3 Gen 1 Acadia’s I can see why sales are not a robust and with almost $6k rebates now,. While there are nice new tech features, there are some real misses in the Gen 2 model driving us to look at some other models, like the Mazda CX9, for example. Gen 1 had available head-up display and power-folding mirrors on the upper 2 trim levels (Denali and SLT), gone in gen 2. When stepping into the Denali you were greeted with the illuminated sill plate (can’t tell you how many people over the years have commented and liked the big red “Denali” letters shining at night) and some ambient lighting, but gone in Gen 2.
The gen 2 Acadia is a great vehicle and has a very nice drive and ride, don’t get me wrong. But MSRP on the top of the line CX9 is less than the Denali, has most all the features of the Denali, but also has head-up display, rain sense wipers, adaptive headlights and reads road signs all of which are not available on the Gen 2 Acadia Denali. For a very similar drive and ride it’s hard to justify, which as a former GM family is a hard to accept.
Of 14 people I personally know with Gen 1 Acadia’s have bought a different crossover, 11 of whom did not stay with GM, 6 who went to Mazda which is how I first heard of the CX9. I hope a quick mid-cycle refresh fixes many of these misses. For me and many others, it just does not have the “wow” factor like Gen 1.
Charles,
I see where you’re coming from. My Denali is very similar in equipment to a Highlander. Going by MSRP, the Highlander is thousands cheaper. With the rebates and such, they end up being almost the same price.
I think the Acadia Denali could be even better with some additional luxury touches. Puddle lamps, illuminated sills, better lane keep assist (lane centering tech is available on some competitors).
The 20″ wheels could be downsized to 19″s to improve ride quality a bit; make the 20″s optional.
These are all very small tweaks on an excellent vehicle. I would suggest that if your family/friends loved their 1st gen Acadia, they should walk to the other side of the same showroom floor and check out the new Enclave. It’s a stunning vehicle! If I could order short/long versions of EITHER Enclave, Acadia, or Traverse, honestly, I would have ordered the short-Enclave. I know it’s a subjective matter of taste though.
They put the money in the new one into things that matter like sound deadening, handling, ride and the like.
Lighted sill plates really do little to enhance the vehicles ability. I would rather have the other added functional content.
As for the Gen 2 no heads up but a highly programmable dash more than makes up for it. The Headlights have the adaptive dim and the dash post the speed limit to the road you are driving. I have had folding mirrors before but never used them or had a need to use them.
On the other hand the CX9 is also more like a mini van.
It is all on what you value. Like I said they are retargeting this model. The Traverse is filling the long wheel base needs and later on a GMC may be added. If they have to cut some useless items like lighted rocker sills to add other content or improve the vehicle I am ok with that.
GMC Acadia sales dipped in JAN 2018 possibly because of the severe weather because it did a major bounce back with 11,751 units selling for MAR 2018 and General Motors has just announced that they will be starting a 3rd work shift to keep up with demands for the CUV.