General Motors pulled the sheets on the all-new 2024 GMC Acadia at the recent 2023 North American International Auto Show, introducing a wealth of updates and changes for the crossover. Among the updates are larger exterior dimensions, with the next-gen Acadia growing considerably over the previous model. Interestingly, the larger GMC Acadia creates space in the GMC lineup that could be filled by the new GMC Jimmy – if it weren’t cancelled, that is.
The 2024 GMC Acadia is now longer, wider, and taller than the outgoing second-generation GMC Acadia, with the wheelbase extended by 8.4 inches, the overall length stretched by 10.6 inches, and the overall height increased by 3.2 inches. With the third-gen Acadia returning to larger dimensions that are more in line with the first-generation Acadia, including an overall length of 204 inches, a new whitespace is created between the third-gen Acadia and the next-generation GMC Terrain, the latter of which is expected to stay in the compact segment around 182 inches in overall length.
For those readers who may be unaware, “whitespace” is a term that marketers and product planners use to describe a gap in a product lineup between two models. Critically, the whitespace between the next-generation 2024 GMC Acadia and next-generation Terrain would have been filled by the new GMC Jimmy, which was projected to be around 192 inches in terms of overall length.
Next-gen GMC Jimmy rendering by GM Authority
Alas, General Motors canceled development of the new GMC Jimmy before a new product was ever created, with funds instead going towards investments into new electric vehicle technology and autonomous vehicle technology. The new GMC Jimmy was originally expected to launch around the 2022 calendar year in conjunction with the launch of the next-generation 2023 GMC Canyon, and it even would have offered a V8 engine, per an exclusive GM Authority report. GM Authority even went so far as to render what the new GMC Jimmy could have looked like.
For now, there are no known plans to fill the midsize utility whitespace between the next-generation GMC Terrain and next-generation GMC Acadia. Notably, this isn’t the only whitespace in the current GMC lineup, with the automaker continuing to mull over a possible new subcompact crossover to slot in below the Terrain, per yet another GM Authority exclusive.
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Should have built the Jimmy with the v-8 instead of the EV’s that most people don’t want. It would have been a winner.
Agreed. GMC now has the space to the 5 seat midsize market. They won’t likely build the type of Jimmy we all remember, but could introduce a T1 platform based model that could go up against premium/luxury midsizers from the Germans. Cadillac won’t be offering gasoline models and the XT5 won’t be replaced, so GMC should be allowed to have a unique model since it’s both region specific and they aren’t going to get the on again off again subcompact.
I believe that the information we got on the twincharged engine will be aligned with a new model. The inline 6 they killed mid development is likely the same project just revamped. GM has to keep enthusiasts and truck buyers happy at the same time they are eliminating the V8 engine.
People want bigger engines and more horse power..I.e. the Corvette…extremely popular and expensive..but always sells out..Mustang GT500 too
Although it will likely be priced at a premium, the rumored smaller Hummer EV SUV would fill this space. The current Hummer EV SUV is 207 inches long – only a few more than this new Acadia. Could be a very interesting offering in this midsize slot for a Jeep Grand Cherokee competitor from Hummer.
EVs will be Cadillac’s position at the premium level. They won’t flood the other brands with EVs, since they are using Chevy at the bottom end. I noticed they aren’t rapidly pushing out EVs to Buick and GMC, as GMC only recieved the Sierra EV because it was twinned with the Silverado.
Then there’s the little thing they call GMC Hummer?
EVs do not fill spaces left vacant by ICEs. Sorry, it just doesn’t work that way.
Some manufacturers are discontinuing 5-seat midsize UVs. Ford’s Edge, for one. Kia is no longer in that arena and I think Hyundai is departing it too.
Seems sales in that category are declining.
Based on this, I see no need to fill the gap. If they did, certainly not with an EV. Yuk. Chevy has the category covered.
Ford is not only discontinuing the Edge, but they have also said they plan to end the Escape in the next 2 years. They claim there is no future at all in 5 seat crossovers; yet they can’t keep Bronco Sports on the lot so there is some market for 5 seat vehicles.
Hyundai still has the Sante Fe, which is the same length as the Ford Edge, and only 3 inches shorter than the Blazer. The Kia Sorento advertises seating for 7, but that 3rd row is really kind of useless.
Mid-sized 5 seat crossovers are my preferred vehicle. However, I hate the Chevrolet Blazer. My next vehicle will most likely be either a Jeep Grand Cherokee, VW Atlas Cross Sport, or worst case scenario a Ford Explorer or Nissan Pathfinder (with the 3rd row folded down forever in the Explorer or Pathfinder.) I have owned a Hyundai product in the past…I will never buy another Hyundai or Kia product again unless there is literally no other option.
Duplicate what they have done with the Yukon and create a Terrain XL.
That’s not what whitespace means, you just made up your own definition.
Look up the meaning of whitespace as it relates to the business world. “…the area where a business can innovate, expand, upsell, and cross-sell its products and services.” The author didn’t make anything up.
GMC should have kept the Envoy, one of the best vehicles that they’ve ever produced!