GM Authority has discovered that the base Elevation trim and the off-road-ready AT4 trim of the 2025 GMC Acadia are losing a comfort feature. When the third-generation Acadia came out for the 2024 model year, all three trims came standard with a four-way power lumbar adjustment for the front passenger seat. For 2025, the Elevation and AT4 trims are downgraded to a two-way lumbar adjuster (AT9), which is optional on Elevation and standard on AT4.
Drivers who want a four-way power lumbar adjuster (AVU) need to opt for the top Denali trim when ordering a 2025 GMC Acadia. The aforementioned two-way adjustment is bundled with the Elevation Premium Package (RPO GHI). This new option package also includes second-row captain’s chairs (ABE), CoreTec seating (H7K or H7L), a 6-way power passenger seat (A7J), an auto-dimming mirror (DD8), 20-inch wheels (Q3N), and a universal garage door opener (UG1)
This means a comfort feature that used to come standard now costs a little extra, and it’s two-way rather than four-way. It may seem like a minor change, but it’s something to keep in mind if you’re in the market for a new Acadia while 2024 and 2025 models are sitting on dealer lots.
Another update for the 2025 GMC Acadia is a new Adventure Package (LPO PCM), which includes molded assist steps (VQO), roof rack cross rails (VLL), 18-inch gloss black wheels (EU2) with black lug nuts (SPY), wheel locks (SEZ), and center caps with red logos (5ZC), and a tire pressure monitor (SD5).
GM Authority also recently learned that the 2025 GMC Acadia will offer 8-passenger seating, but only for the entry-level Elevation trim. In contrast, the 2024 model exclusively came with seven seats; a second-row bench seat wasn’t an option.
The 2025 GMC Acadia is motivated by the turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 gasoline engine, which develops 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque. The GM eight-speed automatic transmission provides cog swaps, and the drivetrain is available in either FWD or AWD configurations.
The GMC Acadia is underpinned by the long-wheelbase variant of the GM C1 platform, now including features like the GM Global B electrical architecture. Production of the 2025 model takes place at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan and began in October.
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Seriously these switches cost like $5. I realize it adds up but this isn’t a feature I think it’s smart to remove when others in lower trim levels have similar. Maybe I’m wrong and nobody will notice
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So, if I want my front seat passenger to have lumbar support and ride in comfort, I have to opt for the premium package which includes captains chairs… which I definitely don’t want! Plus, the package includes garage door opener… so I guess that was deleted as standard as well. Pity.
Makes it tough for lifetime Chevy guys to stick with GM. When Acadia joined the big boy group, I knew they would skimp on the traverse and they did.
GM is almost as bad as Ford in the decontenting game.
I just used this feature on my 2024 Elevation on a long trip and it really helped to be able to raise it to my correct lumbar area verses the 2 way which I had on my last one that didn’t help at all because it was too low. Denali versions are very expensive. I will most likely be looking at other companies next time, as even though I like a lot about this SUV, it’s not built as well as my 2017 Limited.
A turbocharged 4 banger in a vehicle that big is a no go from the very start. I’ll check back in and consider a new car purchase when they bring back reliable, fuel efficient V6’s.
Um, the turbo four is trending to be more reliable than the V6 and is better on fuel with a ton more power in the right spots (torque). Sounds like you have very little clue in how things work and what works best in the automotive world. Let me give you a little insight, engines can be made as reliable or unreliable as they way. Case in point, the 2.5 is strongly overbuilt like a diesel and should last longer than the troublesome car based 3.6 in the prior gens while giving much better power where you want it (torque in a heavy vehicle) and mpg. So lets stop with the incorrect info on basing a vehicle solely on the number of cylinders can we? If GM put a 2.5 turbo 6 with the same numbers you dated insight guys would be singing its praises like its the best thing since slice bread with the power boost and increase in mpg…
I have one and it’s quicker and faster than my 2019 Serria 1500 with a v8. Love my 2024 Acadia Denali. Handling, comfort, safety and just couldn’t believe there’s a better vehicle out there.
I’m with Kevin! Ready to buy 2025 Acadia if the V6 option is available.
Minor! I can’t get past the 4 banger turbo with no other options.
Copy and pasted for incorrect viewers like yourself…
Um, the turbo four is trending to be more reliable than the V6 and is better on fuel with a ton more power in the right spots (torque). Sounds like you have very little clue in how things work and what works best in the automotive world. Let me give you a little insight, engines can be made as reliable or unreliable as they way. Case in point, the 2.5 is strongly overbuilt like a diesel and should last longer than the troublesome car based 3.6 in the prior gens while giving much better power where you want it (torque in a heavy vehicle) and mpg. So lets stop with the incorrect info on basing a vehicle solely on the number of cylinders can we? If GM put a 2.5 turbo 6 with the same numbers you dated insight guys would be singing its praises like its the best thing since slice bread with the power boost and increase in mpg…
I don’t care, it’s a 4 cylinder engine. I’m not switching from my Yukon with a 6.2 V8 to a 4 banger.
Will never buy another GM suv until they put a 6 cylinder back in. No 4 banger for me.
Anything to gouge the consumer to opt for the higher package. Cooperate greed at its finest.