The 2024 GMC Acadia introduces an all-new third generation for the crossover, debuting a long list of updates and changes, including larger exterior dimensions, a more spacious interior, and new tech features. Per previous GM Authority coverage, GM is taking an interesting new approach with the next-gen Acadia, including a drive to attract more female drivers. Additionally, GM is hopeful it can produce more units of the next-gen Acadia compared to the preceding second-generation Acadia, per a GM Authority interview.
During a recent interview with GMC Acadia Marketing Manager Katherine Weber, GM Authority Executive Editor Alex Luft asked if GM would be able to make more units of the third-generation GMC Acadia, as compared to the outgoing generation.
“We’re hopeful to make more, but don’t have volumes or production information yet,” Weber told GM Authority.
Although official production figures for the second-generation GMC Acadia are not available, we can look at GMC Acadia sales numbers for a rough indication as to what those production figures might be.
For readers who may be unaware, the second-generation GMC Acadia was unveiled at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, launching for the 2017 model year. Interestingly, the Acadia’s best sales year was the 2017 calendar year, during which GM delivered 111,276 units. Of course, it should be mentioned that the 2017 calendar year included sales of the the second-generation 2017 GMC Acadia, as well as sales of first-generation 2017 GMC Acadia Limited, the latter of which was essentially a continuation for the first-gen model, per previous GM Authority coverage.
Meanwhile, the second-best sales year for the Acadia nameplate was the 2019 calendar year, during which GM sold 99,429 units. That figure is composed exclusively of sales of the second-generation Acadia.
As a reminder, the all-new third-gen 2024 GMC Acadia cradles the turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 gasoline engine, as GM Authority was the first to report. The GM C1 platform provides the underpinnings, while production takes place at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant.
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“Hope” isn’t a strategy for success.
I “hope” they read your comment, agreed!
There’s a tired old managerial buzz phrase whose time has past.
I think the front, back, and interior of this look great. But the side view just looks generic and dated. It really ruins the look of this vehicle for me, which is a shame because the rest of it looks so nice.
From the angle view, one can see that they tried. But on an SUV, there’s a lot of side mass, and without side moldings or any other character attachments/features, there’s not a whole lot that they can do…
Eh, fair enough. But I think the Traverse, previous-gen Acadia and most other GM SUVs look great from the side. Maybe it’s me.
No way,
GM is hopeful to sell more volume on a vehicle? Would that be considered breaking news HaHa
SOOOO..when are the scheduled to be built..dealer has no info production date…cant even order one yet!
So, if they are unsure when the 2024 model will hit the dealer lots, when will the 2025 model come out? If it’s August as usual,
buying in March or April, you will be one model year old in August. I wish GM would create a solely USA division and staff it with a different CEO with the North American buyer in mind.
Mary and her appointees are past their “best by date” and need to be dismissed.
Lots of screw ups coming to light.
And I’m sure there’s lots more coming!
I had a 2017 Acadia and traded it for a 2021 Acadia as I liked the car and wasn’t interested in having to learn about all things on a different vehicle, so i bought the 2021.
I initially bought the 2017 Acadia as it had been downsized and wasn’t as large as Traverse and it had a 6 cylinder engine. I didn’t want on the 3rd row seat but unless I went with ~AT model I had to take the 3rd row seat. I wished GM would have make 3rd row seats an option. I don’t think anyone uses the 3rd row seat. I’ve never seen my 3rd row seat on either of my Acadias.
I won’t be getting another Acadia 2024 as GM has upsized the car and is only providing this car with a 4 ylinder engine. This car is too large for a 4 cylinder engine, and I do know the 4 cylinder is comparable to 6 cylinder in horsepower and torque. But the 4 cylinder will be really straining to move the Acadia from a stop.
No more Acadias for me. I’ll be looking elsewhere for a replacement. GM needs to know about this kind of thinking. I bet sales numbers for Acadia and Traverse tank with only the 4 cylinder engine.
The hopeful would be a sales hit if they would build a reliable and easy to maintain vehicle.
Easy to work on and extremely reliable vehicle is what people want.
I’m not interested in making the service department rich.
I don’t understand why this is so hard to do.
Thats why smart consumers buy Toyota’s & Honda’s.
Smart commenters know that apostrophes are used to indicate possession, not plurals, and do not belong in the previous comment.
Poor questionable leadership by Mary Barra ..Large suv with 4 cyl engine..trying to meet MPG goals by sacrificing the contents of the vehicle!! 4 cyl on this?? whats next ?? a Briggs & Stratton engine?
0-60 maybe that Briggs & Stratton could hold it’s own once the 4 banger goes into this larger, heavier vehicle. Count this old war vet out.
pedal power will be next lol
Briggs & Stratton will probably be a more reliable engine!
Im not very hip.on everything being a mini.van or an suv ! Manufactures should produce more affordable sedans and compacts ! I for one would rock a chevy spark with a manual trans !
I have a 2013 Acadia SLT2 my wife loves it.
i personal wish for more horse power I want a 6.2 LS Motor drop down in one I think a 4 cylinder would be a big mistake in my opinion
and the Acadia sales will drop Everybody will go buy a Durango that has a Hemi in it
All I hear is the song “Give me that old time V8, it’s weak ashed but good enough for me.”
NOT.
4.8L V8 L20
285 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque
5.3L V8
320 hp 335 lb-ft of torque
Acadia Turbo, Welcome to the future folks
328 hp and 326 lb-ft of torque
But how do the torque and hp RPM curves compare.
The closest is the bigger brother 2.7L the L3B. It’s a monster 430lb torque. The torque curve is like a diesel, it starts at mostly full torque at 1500 – 4000rpm mostly flat until it slopes down to hit max HP at 5000rpm
Old 5.3 numbers … these days, it’s 355 hp and an even better 383 lb-ft on torque.
Never recommend any gmc or chev. I own Acadia and the side detection always reading temporarily not working. Spent $$$ and they tell me it’s normal.
There seems to be a lot of mechanical engineers in this group. Yes all of GM’s math is correct the 2.5 is a powerhouse. Having done a little drag racing in my younger years turbos are great, powerful and fast. BUT, what they are not is DURABLE! When I buy a vehicle I want to last even though my trade cycle is about 50-60 K miles. Some young family buying the used model might actually need to get 150 K miles out of it. I’ll wait till GM checks the math again.
The white with black interior and no other choice is TERRIBLE!! I had made up my mind to buy a new Acadia, but when I watched the preview earlier in the summer, I changed my mind! Trashy looking!
The seats were white with black trim on the sides and top. Awful. Did not show any gray.
If you search youtube for 2024 GMC Acadia you can see the Denali comes in a white leather, another AT4 is a light grey leather. There are 4 models to choose from, with more than just black.
Youtube link ref below for one review in Santa Barbara with all four models on display at a street parking lot.
watch?v=0jU6EfinhG8
I am 2 Acadia’s in , SL & SLE, I certainly hope they addressed the transmission issues!