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Future GMC Acadia

We expect the next-generation GMC Acadia to reach the market in the vicinity of the 2023 model year. Until then, we expect the current, second-generation Acadia to receive minor changes, updates, and improvements.

Following is speculative and unconfirmed information about the future GMC Acadia. This page is a continuous work-in-progress and will be updated on a regular basis as we await official details from General Motors and GMC.

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Future GMC Acadia Overview
Last redesigned model year: 2017 (second generation)
Expected refresh model year: 2021
Expected redesign model year: 2023 (second generation)
Expected name: GMC Acadia
Current platform: C1 platform (Chi)
Future platform: VSS-F
Layout: FF (front-engined, front-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive)
Current body styles: four-door crossover
Future body styles: four-door crossover
Segment: midsize crossover
Expected gasoline engines: turbo I-4, naturally aspirated V-6, possible turbo-charged V-6
Expected diesel engines: four-cylinder turbo-diesel possible
Expected transmissions: 9-speed automatic
Expected alternative fuel powertrains: plug-in gas-electric hybrid or all-electric EV possible

Overview

  • What: an all-new midsize crossover representing the third generation of the Acadia nameplate
  • When: a launch in calendar year 2022-2023 as a 2023-2024 model year vehicle
  • Why: an all-new Acadia will strengthen GMC’s position in the midsize crossover segment
  • Where: sold in all current markets where GMC has a business presence, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Middle East

Expectations

Following are our expectations of the future GMC Acadia:

  • Based either on the GM VSS-F platform
  • Introduce the evolved GMC design language, including headlights and taillights
  • Introduce an improved interior, with increased levels of refinement, luxury, and convenience
  • Include the GM Super Cruise autonomous driving technology
  • Introduce a plug-in hybrid/PHEV variant or a pure battery electric model

Body Styles

We expect the upcoming future GMC Acadia to continue being available as a midsize luxury crossover with four doors and either two or three rows of seating.

Price

We expect the starting price of the next GMC Acadia to remain in the low $30,000 range, similar to the second-generation model.

Platform

We expect it to ride on the GM VSS-F platform/vehicle set shared with other front-drive GM vehicles and crossovers.

Powertrain

We expect the next GMC Acadia to feature the following engine choices:

  • New turbo 2.0L I-4 engine with automatic engine stop/start functionality to replace the GM 2.0L Turbo LTG  (gasoline)
  • 3.6L V-6 LGX with automatic engine stop/start functionality as an step up from the new 2.0L Turbo (gasoline)
  • Possibly a twin-Turbo 3.0L V-6 LGW (gasoline) in a performance variant
  • New turbo-diesel engine for select markets (diesel)
  • Possibly an electric plug-in hybrid/PHEV (gasoline/electric)
  • Possibly a pure battery-electric variant

We expect that the next Acadia will be offered with the new GM 9-speed automatic transmission. The plug-in hybrid and electric models will have their own powertrain.

Production

It is currently unclear where GM will produce the next-generation GMC Acadia. The current, second-generation model is assembled by GM USA at the GM Spring Hill factory in Tennessee.

Competitors

The future GMC Acadia will compete with the following vehicles:

  • Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • GM’s own expected future Chevy Blazer
  • Toyota Highlander
  • Honda Pilot
  • Nissan Pathfinder
  • Volkswagen Atlas
  • Mazda CX-9
  • Ford Explorer
  • Dodge Durango

Before The All-New Model

Before the all-new future Acadia reaches the market, we expect the current first-generation Acadia to receive minor changes, updates, and improvements. See information about the current Acadia by using the following links:

Discussion

Discuss the next GMC Acadia in our GMC forum.

News

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