The 2023 GMC Acadia was recently included in a study by Consumer Reports identifying the quietest crossovers currently sold in the United States.
Consumer Reports rated the quietness of SUVs objectively and subjectively, in addition to each vehicle’s overall rating on a scale of 1 to 100 based on several factors. The 2023 GMC Acadia scored 66 out of 100, according to CR‘s experts.
The report noted that utility vehicle cabins are frequently noisier than those of sedans and similar cars. Their taller, chunkier body configuration tends to disrupt quieter aerodynamic flow over the exterior, creating louder wind noise. Additionally, a higher suspension lift for off-road mobility leaves increased space between the road and the undercarriage where highway and engine noise can be amplified.
The report praises the 2023 GMC Acadia’s responsive handling and smooth ride, calling the crossover “impressive.” The cabin is decently quiet, helping the Acadia obtain its overall 66/100 rating. The article also notes the range-topping Denali trim is the quietest, of all thanks to added sound insulation GM incorporated into the design.
This is the second positive rating the 2023 GMC Acadia has received from Consumer Reports in recent months. The organization gave the crossover’s 2023 model year a “recommended” rating in January 2023, with braking, acceleration, comfort, and practicality among its high points.
Meanwhile, the upcoming 2024 GMC Acadia has a start of regular production (SORP) scheduled for the unusually late date of January 2024, according to information exclusively obtained by GM Authority from knowledgeable sources.
This remote date, combined with the fact that the 2023 GMC Acadia is the seventh model year of the crossover’s second generation, suggests the 2024 model year will debut the nameplate’s third generation.
The next-gen GMC Acadia will not only receive a likely exterior and interior overhaul, but will also be larger than the 2023 GMC Acadia and preceding model years. We exclusively reported as early as 2020 that the third-generation Acadia might return to its first-generation dimensions as a full-size three-row crossover. The General confirmed a bigger third-gen Acadia in 2022, with GM President Mark Reuss describing it as “really just a Professional Grade SUV in this three-row category for us.”
GM Authority spy photographers captured the 2024 GMC Acadia prototypes road testing on several occasions. Some of these shot confirmed a more upright, boxy style and longer wheelbase despite heavy camo. Later shots provided a look at the interior, verifying details such as a GM Super Cruise strip along the upper rim of the steering wheel. Finally, in late April 2023, more images captured a 2024 Acadia in lighter camo, giving a good look at the reworked fascia, lighting signatures, profile, and more.
Under the body panels, the 2024 GMC Acadia will ride on a modified version of the GM C1 platform. Motivation could be sourced from the 3.6L V6 LGX gasoline engine, mating to the GM 9-speed automatic transmission and sending power to the front axle as standard, or all four wheels as an optional extra.
It’s also possible the 2024 GMC Acadia will again be available with the more-economical turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine, while an all-new powertrain could be introduced as well. Production will take place at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.
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GMAuthority – do you know when GM will hold the reveal for the 2024 Acadia? I can’t wait to see it. I have a ‘21 and I love it. This is my fifth Acadia lease. I’ve had every generation. Great family vehicles all!
It will be redesigned for the 2025 model year. 2024 will be the old body style. Historically, GM keeps the same generation design for an average of 8 years. Only 7 years is rare.
Buick should get some helpfull info for their enclave cabins!
We’ve had our ’23 Acadia AT4 since October 2022 and completely love it. It is quiet, comfortable, and just the perfect size while still having a usable 3rd row. I think the AT4 hits the sweet spot for the Acadia line-up including the standard V6. The 2.0 turbo is just not right for any SUV of this size.
I recently leased a ’23 Acadia SLE. It has the 2.0 turbo which IMHO performs just as well as the 3.6 V6 I had in my 2011 Acadia.
We have had a 17 and 21 Denali. Love both. The 17 has some electrical issues so we got the 21 that has been perfect.
The real treasure is the electronic suspension. It rides good and sport mode makes it fell like a touring sedan vs suv.
Our Denalis have been very quiet.
I just hope the new one is no larger than the Cadillac XT6. The reason we went Denali is the Traverse was larger than needed. We never use the third row.
We have a 2018 Acadia that I hate to drive. I am only 6ft 4, but can only drive it for an hour before my rt leg gives out. It supposedly has an inch more leg room than our 2014 Grand Cherokee, but the Cherokee I feel like straight leg. The front leg room on the Acadia is way wrong and online is listed as controversial. Fortunately, my wife is shorter.