2022 GMC Acadia Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2022 GMC Acadia receives the following changes and updates:

Deletion of Red Mahogany Metallic exterior color option
Addition of Light Stone Metallic exterior color option
Deletion of four wheel options:
- 17-inch (43.2 cm) painted aluminum wheels (RSC)
  - Was standard on base SL models for the 2021 model year
- 18-inch (45.7 cm) machined aluminum wheels (RD9)
- 20-inch (50.8 cm) machined aluminum wheels (Q9V)
  - Only available on Elevation Edition models for the 2021 model year
- 20-inch bright machined-face wheels with Satin Graphite painted spokes and pockets (SHA)
  - Available on SLE, SLT and Denali models for the 2021 model year
  - LPO-level item
Addition of two near wheel options:
- 18-inch (45.7 cm) aluminum wheels (RQJ)
  - This is the standard SLT wheel for the 2022 model year, and was not available at the start of production
- 20-inch (50.8 cm) aluminum wheels (QGY)
  - Only available on Elevation Edition SLE and SLT models
Addition of Thatchem wheel locks (LPO-level item)

Deletion of Rear Park Assist
- Replaced with Front and Rear Park Assist combination feature, which is now standard on all 2022 Acadia models
- Rear Park Assist was standard on SL and SLE models for the 2021 model year, but was deleted when the GMC Pro Safety Plus package was ordered
Deletion of 5-passenger seating configuration
- Was only available on AT4 models for the 2021 model year
- For the 2022 model year, 6-passenger seating (2-2-2) is standard on all models and 7-passenger (2-3-2) seating is available on all models
Deletion of Cargo Management System
- For the 2021 model year, this feature was only available on AT4 models with 5-passenger seating configuration
Deletion of rear air vents
- For the 2021 model year, this feature was only available on AT4 models with 5-passenger seating configuration
Deletion of embroidered front row headrests (LPO-level item)
- For the 2021 model year, this feature was only available on SLE and SLT models

Deletion of 2.5-liter LCV I4 engine
- For the 2021 model year this was the standard engine for SL and SLE models
- Corresponding 9-speed automatic transmission (M3H) is also deleted
Deletion of single outlet exhaust
Deletion of tire inflator kit
Deletion of P245/65R17 all-season, H-rated, blackwall tires (QML)
- These tires were the standard tire for base SL models for the 2021 model year
2.0L LSY Turbo I4 engine is now standard on SLE FWD models
- Remains standard on SLE AWD and SLT models, and available on Denali models
3.6L LGX V6 engine is no longer available on SLE models
- Remains available on SLT models and standard on AT4 and Denali models
Trailering Package is now available with 2.0L LSY Turbo I4 engine
- For the 2021 model year, this package was only available in conjunction with the 3.6L LGX V6 engine
Traction Select is now standard on all equipment groups
- For the 2021 model year, this feature was only standard on SLE FWD models equipped with the 3.6L LGX V6 engine
Dual outlet exhaust with bright tips are now standard on SLE
- For the 2021 model year, this feature was only available on SLE models
- Remains standard on all other models