First breaking cover in September of the 2023 calendar year, the 2024 GMC Acadia introduces the crossover’s latest third generation, debuting new styling, a larger cabin, new tech features, and a new turbocharged engine. In addition, the all-new Acadia is significantly larger than the outgoing model, with an extra 8.4 inches in wheelbase and an extra 10.2 inches in overall length. In our opinion, this creates a white space for the now-cancelled next-gen GMC Jimmy.
2024 GMC Acadia AT4
For those readers who may be unaware, the original GMC Jimmy was offered between 1970 and 1991 as Big Red’s version of the K5 Chevy Blazer. Fast forward to today, and as GM Authority covered previously, The General was, at one time at least, planning to reintroduce the GMC Jimmy nameplate as an all-new rival for the Ford Bronco. The next-gen Jimmy was even poised to offer a V8 engine, but unfortunately, the project was ultimately canned.
Now, however, we think the GMC Acadia’s recent growth spurt opens up enough space between it and the GMC Terrain to slot in a new GMC Jimmy – which, again, would be great, if the project wasn’t already cancelled.
Next-gen GMC Jimmy rendering, by GM Authority
In fact, in an interview with GM Authority Executive Editor Alex Luft, GMC Acadia marketing manager Katherine Weber acknowledged that there was now indeed a bit more room between the Acadia and Terrain. During the interview, Luft asked Weber if the next-gen Acadia created some white space between it and the Terrain:
“With the 2024 Acadia getting longer, taller and wider, it creates a little bit more room between Terrain and Acadia,” Weber told GM Authority.
While Weber did not describe the extra room between the Acadia and Terrain as “white space,” we think the now cancelled GMC Jimmy project would have been perfect to fill the gap.
Next-gen GMC Jimmy rendering, by GM Authority
Although a next-gen GMC Jimmy is nowhere on the horizon, the possibility of a new Denali Ultimate trim level for the next-gen GMC Acadia isn’t entirely out of the question.
As a reminder, the 2024 GMC Acadia cradles the turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 gasoline engine and rides on the GM C1 platform, with production taking place at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.
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It most certainly does. I hope the Terrain isn’t growing (but the Equinox isn’t). Chevy has the Blazer in this slot, so GMC needs something there as well. The Jimmy is up for debate, however.
LOL, it has a 4-cylinder engine and front wheel drive. Not comparable to a real GMC Jimmy that you referenced.
Exactly. An off-road credible SUV is a very different segment. GMC or GM doesn’t have one. Canyon is more cover for some of that white space.
Seems like they should make an Acadia and an Acadia XL.
So the Acadia gets bigger, how does it now compare with the Buick Enclave othe past years! Need to know…
GM didn’t offer a credible off road variant on the last generation Acadia. The market is there, will they be bold enough to venture into it?
gm makes a BOF Trailblazer for Asian and South American markets It should be adapted for the North American market and built in the US. Now that gm’s EV plans are going in the dumpster, this vehicle would be the perfect base as a new Jimmy and a “real” Blazer.
What we originally knew as the “Bold and Capable” GMC Jimmy program to my understanding became the styling basis of the Hummer EV pickup/SUV. If there is this white space between the 2025 Terrain and the 2024 Acadia, I’d totally expect a GMC-styled version of the current Chevy Blazer. While I’d love for a return of the true BOF, off-road Bronco fighter, we all know GM won’t go that route. If anything, it would be an AT4/AT4X version of the Chevy Blazer (which if styled right as well as on a capable trail-proven platform, could be just what the market accepts next).
New Acadia looks good!