2020 GMC Acadia Can Finally Disable Engine Stop-Start
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The 2020 GMC Acadia is getting a mid-cycle refresh that includes an updated exterior and interior with the latest tech, and an all-new AT4 trim to replace the All Terrain. But one of the more important updates that doesn’t necessarily make headlines, but is very important, is the fact that the 2020 GMC Acadia will finally offer a way to disable the engine auto-start system, similar to what we recently reported for its platform mate – the 2020 Cadillac XT5.
Many owners of the pre-facelift, second-generation GMC Acadia (2017, 2018, 2019 model year) have been highly displeased by the fact that it is impossible to turn off the engine start-stop feature on their crossover SUV. The only way to get around it is through a series of not very user-friendly hacks, or by starting up the car with the hood open, which is probably one of the most inconvenient things ever. So you can imagine the positive surprise upon finding out that users will finally be able to turn off the Acadia’ stop-start system by way of a button located on the vehicle’s center console.
The 2020 GMC Acadia represents a mid-cycle enhancement, otherwise known as an MCE, facelift or refresh, to the midsize Acadia crossover. The model rides on the regular wheelbase variant of the GM C1 platform and retains its naturally aspirated 2.5L LCV I4 as the base engine as well as the optional 3.6L LGX V6 for top-shelf models. But now, both engines will be mated with the GM nine-speed automatic transmission that replaces the six-speed unit on the pre-facelift Acadia. Also new for 2020 is the addition of the turbocharged 2.0L LSY I4 engine on the SLE and SLT models. It, too, will come with the nine-speed automatic transmission.
The GMC Acadia is built at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee operated by GM USA. The model is sold in North America as the GMC Acadia as well as in Australia as the Holden Acadia.
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Finally!!
My 2017 Acadia doesn’t have start stop. never has. Is the author confused with the current Enclave or XT5 which have start stop with no deactivation?
My 2019 Acadia does not have start/stop.
Its the tranny, six speed, no stop/start. Nine speed yes stop/start.
The 2017-19 V6 did not have it but the 4 cylinders did. The 2020 has it on all engines but at least they have a kill switch for it.
My 17 V6 did not have it but the 4 cylinders I have driven all had it.
My wife’s 2019 SLT w/ the 3.6 v6 doesn’t have start/stop either. Maybe it’s a 4cyl only thing.
BUTT UGLY FRONT-ENDS
Hope this is a sign that all GM vehicles will have it. Right now I’ll not buy any vehicle with this most ridiculous feature. I know no one that wants it other than those at the EPA, if any.
My experience is with rental vehicles. It’s a bit hairy when you’re in an intersection to make a left turn and the sucker shuts off. No Power steering, no AC and you have to wait the second or so before anything happens. Hyundai has it where if you auto stop, lift off the brake to auto start and immediately brake again, it deactivated the feature for that one time until you accelerate again. There also was a switch on the console but half the time you forget about it.
I’m not sure why you’re saying no power steering and no AC. Every car I’ve driven with start/stop (which, admittedly is only about five or six of them, mostly rentals) I never had an issue with that. Also, GM’s start/stop does exactly what you describe with the Hyundai: lift your foot of the brake and immediately put it back down and the engine will start.
Don’t get me wrong, I hate the start/stop system and will not buy a car with it, but my experiences don’t match up with what you are describing.
Yes. But worse, the refresh gives the appearance of added mass–making this look like an HD version of the ’19. It looks like a meaner Chevy Uplander. Not exactly sex on wheels.
And then we have switches (which no one will be able to make out) surrounding the cupholders… what could possibly go wrong there???
Because window switches are known to be problematic when they get wet… Everytime I open my door in the winter snow falls on them and then melts. Never once had an issue. Never.
I happen to use my cupholders and I don’t like using a lid or a straw. Do you think several ounces of spilled liquid is the same thing as a few flakes of snow?
It simply makes no sense putting electrical components right next to a cupholder. Just like it makes no sense putting trim rings around the cupholders or a high gloss surface that’s going to get scratched to hell right next to them. Something else that makes no sense is putting the switch for the hazard lights where a driver is going to have to take their eyes off the road to find it. And let’s throw in switches that no one can identify while I’m at it. And one more: cupholders that won’t allow the use of the cigarette lighter when there’s a cup in them. Those and so much more can be found in past and current incarnations of this and its stablemate’s interiors.
The switches are covered and have no issues with liquids. The wife has tested them much in our Acadia and Terrain. Nary a fault. This is a proven non issue.
While the buttons would not stop me from buying i would still rather have a shifter.
I do agree on the grill. Not a fan of the truck sized grill on the SUV.
The v6 Acadia never had start/stop.
The Buick Enclave and Traverse do have it though. And it’s very unfortunate.
Cadillac has had the botton for start stop shut off at least for 3 years now. . My 2018 chevy cruze start stop can be shut off by putting the car in manual position click the up shift to 6th and no more start stop until you shut the car off and restart. Also if you are very light on the brake pedal stopped dead at a light, the motor will not stop unless you apply a little more pressure on the brake pedal and it will shut off if you are in D.
My 4 cyl SLE1 Acadia has the start stop. Good riddance.