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2020 GMC Acadia Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2020 GMC Acadia receives a mid-cycle refresh, consisting of the following updates to its exterior, interior, and powertrain:

Exterior

  • Redesigned front and rear fascias with standard LED lighting and signature GMC C-shape lighting
  • New Black Accent Package, LPO-level item, meaning it is installed by the dealer and includes the following:
    • Black finish grille
    • Black rear license plate applique
  • Addition of three color options:
  • Addition of integrated LED turn signals for side mirrors
    •  All models come standard with outside heated, power-adjustable, body-color, mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators
    • RPO code DWK replaces DR5
      • The manual-folding feature is standard on all models except Denali models
    • RPO code DYX replaces DR2
      • The power-folding and auto-dimming features are available on SLT and standard on Denali models
  • Addition of 20-inch, machined aluminum wheel with dark accents (Q9P)
    • Only available for SLT models
  • Addition of hands-free power liftgate with GMC logo projection
    • Standard on SLT, AT4 and Denali

 Interior

  • Redesigned center console with enhanced storage space
  • Addition of one interior color combination: Dark Galvanized with Light Shale
    • Exclusive Unique Denali interior color scheme with new, open-pore wood decor
  • Deletion of two interior color combinations:
    • Dark Ash Gray with Light Ash Gray
    • Cocoa with Shale

Package Groups

  • New (PCU) Driver Alert Package II RPO Code
    • Includes Driver Alert Package II content plus Head-Up Display
    • Only available on SLT models
  • New Technology Package includes:
    • Technology Package content content plus Head-Up Display
    • Only available on Denali models
  • New (PEC) Denali Ultimate Package includes the following:
    • Technology Package
    • Dual SkyScape 2-panel power sunroof
    • Adaptive Ride Control
    • Trailering Package
    • Only available for Denali AWD models

Mechanical Changes

    • Addition of the LSY 2.0-Liter Turbo I4 engine option
      • eBoost brake system standard on models with the new 2.0-liter LSY engine
      • 2.0-liter LSY engine is standard on SLT and available on SLE models
    • New Electronic Precision Shift, which replaces the conventional shifter with an electronic control
    • New nine-speed transmission, including M3H, M3G, and M3W RPO codes
      • Addition of M3H, M3G, and M3W 9-speed automatic transmissions
        • Addition of 3.80, 3.47, and 3.49 final drive ratios
      • Deletion of M2D, M7U, and M7W 6-speed automatic transmissions
        • Deletion of 3.16 and 3.87 final drive ratios
      • See table below for 2020 Acadia powertrain availability
Engine Fuel Aspiration Transmission Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM Axle
2.5L I-4 LCV Gasoline Atmospheric 9-speed automatic M3H 193 @ 6300 188 @ 4400 3.80
2.0L I-4 LSY Gasoline Turbocharged 9-speed automatic M3G 230 @ 500 258 @ 1500-4000 3.47
3.6L V-6 LGX Gasoline Atmospheric 9-speed automatic M3W 308 @ 6600 270 @ 5000 3.49

Equipment Group Changes

  • Deletion of SLE-2 (3SB) trim level
  • SLT-2 (4SB) trim level is now the first-ever AT4 model

LPO-level Changes

(LPO is a dealer-installed accessory produced by GM)

  • New Wireless Charging (5ZI) option
  • Keyless Entry Keypad (RDI)

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

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