2022 GMC Acadia Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2022 GMC Acadia receives the following changes and updates:

Model Line

  • Deletion of SL trim level

Exterior

  • 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)

Interior

  • 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

Mechanical

  • 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

Packages

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

Discussion

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