Last week, we told you that the GMC Acadia AT4 offers two sets of wheel and tire packages. The first (and standard) set includes the 17-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels wrapped in All-Terrain rubber, while the second (and optional) set includes the 20-inch Machined Aluminum wheels with Dark Accents wrapped in all-season tires. Interestingly, one of these sets is selling faster than the other.
| Vehicle | Wheels | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Acadia AT4 – Standard | 17-inch Gloss Black aluminum (Q7D) | All-Terrain (5GV) |
| 2020 Acadia AT4 – Optional | 20-inch machined aluminum with dark accents (SSZ) | All-Season (QNU) |
GMC Acadia AT4 units equipped standard 17-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels with All-Terrain tires are turning (selling) 32 percent faster than the 20-inchers with All-Season rubber, GM Authority has learned from internal documents.
2020 GMC Acadia AT4 with standard 17-inch wheels
2020 GMC Acadia AT4 with optional 20-inch wheels
The figures indicate that consumers prefer the smaller wheels with the more rugged tires package for the ruggedized Acadia AT4.
The AT4 is a new trim level for the GMC Acadia that features bold styling cues, darkened finishes including a black chrome-accented grille, and a rugged, off-road-inspired design. It launched for the 2020 model year refresh, where it replaced the All Terrain trim.
The model is powered as standard by the atmospheric 3.6L V6 LGX engine rated at 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. Shifting duty is handled by GM’s nine-speed automatic transmission, and a twin-clutch AWD system puts down the power. The Acadia rides on the regular wheelbase variant of GM’s C1 platform, with production taking place at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee. Engine options include the atmospheric 2.5L I4 LCV, the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY, and the atmospheric 3.6L V6 LGX.
Features include a hands-free power liftgate with GMC logo projection, which is standard on SLT, AT4 and Denali, and a High Definition Rear Vision Camera, which is standard on SLT, AT4 and Denali, and available on SLE.
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Comments
Buyers obviously believe that having tires capable of all terrain as being more important than all season because the later sounds if it means the tires are capable of been driven in the rain while the all terrain gives the image of being capable of going off road
The 20” looks better until it’s time for a new set.
I have to comment here because ,
GM just simply has no idea what the potential customer wants !!!
How would they ?
Sure the GMC customer wants the softer wheels.
The GMC customer also wants a RWD/AWD 4X4 SUV, make one and prove me wrong !
Ha,Ha,Ha !
Nope just another GM average ” Good Enough BLAH midsized suv !!
WOW look at that different wheels on the same old GM midsized blah !
I think the standard vs optional factors in here, too – maybe buyers are just trying to keep the price down, or maybe that’s what is in stock. If it was a no-cost option, then it would be more fair to argue which is more popular.
Exterior looks great, however, I am very sad that they have changed the interior and made the third row and cargo area smaller. What were they thinking?
The truth is the non Denali Acadia really had little identity. Save for the SLT.
All they did here was to merge the All Terrain and SLT into the AT4 package and let the consumer what look they like.
If they want a cheaper Denali look get the 20” wheels and if you want a butch look get the off road wheels.
To be honest while the AT4 is not a thing I would take on Moab in the off road wheels does give it a different look.
Let’s face it 80% of off road vehicles never go off road but people like the look.
The Acadia has had record sales in two of the three last years so they must be doing something right.
The still have a very uninspired SLE mode but then again the price is lower so it you can’t expect much.
As for tires I paid $179 a piece for the 20” on my Denal. The OE Michelin’s lasted only 20,000 miles with very even wear. Good tire in ride and traction but no tread life. So far the Goodyear weather reads are showing no wear in 7,000 miles.
Big wheel tires only get expensive if you get into speed rated tires. The higher the Speed rating the more they cost. 20” here are not anymore than an 17” or 18”
It’s not surprising, give the people what they want with the AT4 for 2021.I have mentioned this during my last comments with the Acadia AT4. An off road package just like the GMC Sierra, a two inch lift, and an adaptive ride suspension, sells will skyrocket. We want a little bite for soft roading to go with the look. So, if we do decide to go off road, we will feel comfortable with a higher ground clearance… The sells have spoken now let GMC, get this right. Just look at the AT4 line up for 2021, from the Canyon, Yukon, and the Sierra. This is a no brainer, All Terrain 4 wheels drive, AT4. That’s what it stand for.
To much trim black on the lower part of this vehicle.
Too much on the SLT, ok for the AT4.
Imagine how much better the Acadia, Blazer, Traverse, XT5, XT6, and Enclave would sell if they gave the front and rear seat passengers a decent amount of legroom so they would be comfortable on a trip. 40.9 inches of front legroom is pathetic and worse than subcompacts that usually have at least 42 to 43 inches of legroom. The rear seat legroom is dismal too.