GMC Acadia vs Ford Flex
Overview | |
MSRP$29,800 | MSRP$30,575 |
Average price$24,482 | Average price$15,134 |
Listings9399 | Listings1395 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryLong story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 193 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 287 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower287 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 193 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 287 hp V6 |
Torque188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower287 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.8 cu ft | Cargo Space20.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3923 lbs | Curb Weight4439 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height68.0 in |
Length193.4 in | Length201.8 in |
Width75.4 in | Width88.8 in |
Wheelbase112.5 in | Wheelbase117.9 in |
Maximum Payload2078 lbs | Maximum Payload1531 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,800 | $30,575 |
Average price | $24,482 | $15,134 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Long story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 193 hp I4 | 3.5L 287 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | 287 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 193 hp I4 | 3.5L 287 hp V6 |
Torque | 188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | 287 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 23 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.8 cu ft | 20.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3923 lbs | 4439 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 68.0 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 201.8 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 88.8 in |
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 117.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 2078 lbs | 1531 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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