GM’s move to reposition the second-generation GMC Acadia as a midsize crossover has payed off: U.S. Acadia sales hit an all-time record 111,276 units in 2017, and are on track to hit the 120,000 mark in 2018. A similar scenario is playing out in Canada: sales of the crossover saw a second-best 5,380 deliveries in 2017, with 2017 sales on track to total roughly 5,500 units. We already know that the Acadia is getting a refresh for the 2020 model year, and tiding things over until then will be the 2019 model – which is getting a few changes and updates.
On the outside, the 2019 GMC Acadia deletes three colors but adds four new ones:
Deleted Colors:
- Crimson Red Tintcoat
- Black Cherry Metallic
- Mineral Metallic
New Colors:
- Dark Sky Metallic
- Pepperdust Metallic
- Red Quartz Metallic
- Smokey Quartz Metallic
The SLE-2 and SLT-1 trim levels replace the 18-inch all-season, H-rated, blackwall tires (QMV) with P235/65R18 all-season blackwall tires without the H-rating (QMX), while the Acadia All Terrain package on the same trim levels gets new 17″ x 7.5″ aluminum wheels with P255/65R17 all-terrain blackwall tires as option.
Inside, the 2019 GMC Acadia gets the addition of Express Up and Down window controls for the driver’s-side controls as standard on the SLE-2 and SLT-1 trims. By comparison, the 2018 Acadia’s window controls were Express-Down only for those trim levels. Additionally, the LPO-level (dealer-installed) Rear Seat Entertainment System is deleted for the 2019 model year.
The remaining changes involve the introduction of two packages: the first is the Ebony interior color with the All-Terrain package on the SLT trim level, while the second is the previously-announced Acadia Black Edition. Available on the SLT trims, the Acadia Black Edition includes the following content:
- 20-inch machined aluminum wheels with black accents
- Black grille insert and black surround
- Black headlamp and taillamp details
- Black mirror caps, roof rails and additional exterior accents
2019 GMC Acadia Black Edition
The package is offered in the following five exterior colors:
- Ebony Twilight Metallic
- Summit White
- White Frost Tricoat
- Dark Sky Metallic
- Smokey Quartz Metallic
And that’s all that’s new for the 2019 GMC Acadia.
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.
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.
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Comments
The new size has made my wife happy. It is bigger than our Terrain and she just never wanted the larger Acadia. This one splits the size and sold her on it.
Based on sales numbers she was not the only one.
It also is a much nicer than the Terrain.
We ended up with the Variable dampers. I would recommend them as they really make a difference if you want better ride and or handling. They are soft in normal mode with well controlled rebound and firm up in sport mode to control the lean in the corners.
Many dealers do not stock them but we were lucky enough to compare them back to back and went to the better suspension.
The Drive reminds me much of our old SSEI with better traction and more power.
It will be interesting to see how this does down under as a Holden.
Ask GM why you can’t get a heated steering wheel in an SLT Acadia? Hyundai’s has it on their $6k less expensive 3rd SUV!!
Sure, the fact that the heated steering wheel on the Acadia is only available on the range-topping Denali. By the way, the unit in the Acadia is automatic, by the way – Hyundai’s is not. But does the Hyundai offer other features, like built-in Wi-Fi? How about standard remote start for 5 or 10 years via a smartphone app?
Anyway, I expect the availability of the heated steering wheel to be expanded to other Acadia trim levels shortly.
This crossover is just the right size for many people . The redesign is one that will look good for years to come . The GMC / Buick dealership can’t keep the Denali versions in stock and the All Terrain models are a rarity to find .
GMC is a money maker for GM .
This is going to be a Holden Acadia in the AU/NZ market so there will be a few thousand sold there as well.
It’s a better looking mid size SUV than the Japanese offerings; just hope they get the engine capacities, drive combinations (FWD/RWD/AWD) and pricing right to compete.
What I predict is that they’ll overprice it however (true to Holden form…), and sales will be “below expectations”.
It appears if the GMC guys are out of ideas for their Acadia.. what about stealing an idea from Cadillac like retractable running boards which extend when the door is opened and retract when the door is closed.
Which Cadillac has the feature you’re describing? The answer is none, short of the Escalade.
It’s not a matter of running out of ideas. It’s a matter of asking if anything else is truly needed for a product that’s ready very solid. Besides, the refresh is coming next year… so… your comment is truly a head scratcher.
Actually you are even more off base than Alex has shown.
The Acadia has no running boards let alone retracting. It is low enough that you would need to be height challenged to need them.
There is an option for a small step that few if any buy as a dealer add on.
I have no interest in larger than Terrain vehicles but recommend THIS Acadia to those who do.
A turbocharged Diesel engine as an option could be nice for those who want the bigger Acadia SUV with lower fuel consumption.
Perhaps Torino GM design team in Turin Italy will have us such an engine capable of fullfilling this application
The 1.6 CDT Quiet Diesel designed by Torino and built by Opel for the 2018 Terrain does not have the capacity to haul the heavier Acadia
A 2.0 liter turbocharged diesel engine would probably be capable of fullfilling this application
With 633 design engineers , Torino Italy would certainly have the capacity for a quick turn around to design a 2.0 liter turbo diesel based on the 1.6 CDT Quiet Diesel
when can I expect to see availability on the 2019 acadia all terrain package