2023 GMC ACADIA MID-SIZE SUV

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2023 GMC ACADIA MID-SIZE SUV

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The 2023 GMC Acadia is a solid SUV that doesn't disappoint on performance while providing plenty of space with third-row seating, technology, safety, and overall drivability. It's an experience you don't want to miss. Here we'll cover the recent release date of the Acadia, all trim levels and MSRPs, engine options, seating configurations, interior design, exterior appearance, the off-road 2023 Acadia AT4, the luxurious 2023 Acadia Denali, fuel economy numbers, and exciting additions that puts the new Acadia miles ahead of the competition.

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2023 GMC Acadia


2023 GMC Acadia Release Date

The 2023 GMC Acadia kicked off production on June 10th, 2022, at the GMC plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee and released for sale shortly after. All trim levels and configurations of the 2023 GMC Acadia are now available for sale in Santa Fe, NM at Octane GMC.

2023 GMC Acadia Price & Configurations

The starting MSRP for the 2023 GMC Acadia is $36,500 for the SLE, but that starting price can go up to $48,300 for the highly-coveted Denali trim level. The Acadia offers four trim levels in total: SLE, SLT, AT4, and Denali. If you're looking for the best value overall, the Acadia SLT trim offers the most bang for your buck but the Denali is the ultimate Acadia driving experience. Here's a quick breakdown of each trim:

  • The 2023 Acadia SLE has a starting MSRP of $36,500. It offers seating up to 7 passengers, earns 22 city/29 highway MPG, and features a 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Engine with 9-speed Automatic Transmission, 18" Aluminum wheels, 8" diagonal GMC Infotainment System, and GMC Pro Safety Plus.
  • The 2023 Acadia SLT has a starting MSRP of $40,800. It offers seating up to 7 passengers, earns 22 city/29 highway MPG, and features an available 3.6L V6 engine, hands-free power liftgate, perforated leather-appointed first- and second-row seating, and GMC Pro Safety Plus.
  • The 2023 Acadia AT4 has a starting MSRP of $43,100. It offers seating up to 7 passengers, earns 19 city/27 highway MPG, and features a 3.6L V6 engine with 9-speed Automatic Transmission, exclusive 17" gloss-black wheels with all-terrain tires, active torque control AWD system, exclusive AT4 grille and black chrome details, and GMC Pro Safety Plus.
  • The 2023 Acadia Denali has a starting MSRP of $48,300. It offers seating up to 7 passengers, earns 19 city/27 highway MPG, and features a 3.6L V6 engine with 9-speed Automatic Transmission, 20" ultra-bright machined aluminum wheels, 8" diagonal GMC infotainment system with Navigation, 6" diagonal color head-up display, and GMC Pro Safety Plus.

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2023 GMC Acadia SLE / SLT

The 2023 GMC Acadia SLE and SLT are perfect starter trim levels that don't sacrifice luxurious features, tech, and performance in order to remain affordable. Their interiors are curated for class and comfort with diverse seating and storage options based on your needs. The SLE trim features premium black cloth seating and flexible third-row seating that offer additional storage options. Comfortability is key with tri-zone climate controls, making every passenger a priority. Lastly, smart storage solutions are placed with pass-through and under-console spaces, making sure you have the space you need for short and long drives.

GMC's SLE/SLT exterior feature GMC Signature LED Lighting (headlamps and taillamps) with its unique C-shape design, LED daytime running lamps and LED Fog Lamps to illuminate the road under all weather conditions. Both 18" and 20" wheel options are available, a hands-free power liftgate, and keyless open and start on the door handles.

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2023 GMC Acadia AT4

With a starting MSRP at $43,100, the 2023 Acadia AT4 outperforms the lineup with a more refined and highly capable driving experience. With a standard active torque control AWD system, off-roading adventuring has never been more exciting by reducing the need to use intrusive braking to send power to wheels with traction. Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist utilizes an antilock braking system to provide a controlled descent in rough terrain. Hitch view guides you on the Rear Vision Camera to line up your hitch to your trailer for easy towing maneuvering. Exterior highlights include 17" gloss-black wheels with all-terrain tires, black-capped exterior mirrors, and gloss-black roof rails.

2023 GMC Acadia Denali

With a starting MSRP of $48,300, the 2023 GMC Acadia Denali combines best-in-class performance with top-of-the-line luxury for an exceptional driving experience. Craftsmanship is at its best with perforated leather-appointed first- and second-row seating and Denali embossed sill plates. Its interior offers scenic views from front to back with GMC's Dual SkyScape Sunroof with an express-open feature. Technology is nothing short of cutting-edge with a wireless charging pad for your smartphone. The Denali's exterior pronounces a powerful presence with a unique Chrome Denali Grille and premium Chrome Accents, 20" ultra-bright machined aluminum wheels, exclusive Denali badging, and chrome accented door handles and bodyside molding. The Denali's Adaptive Ride Control leverages a continuous damping control system to adjust shock absorber damping forces every 2 milliseconds and adapt to the road surface to deliver a more comfortable ride.

The 2023 Denali Technology Package comes with HD Surround Vision, Adaptive Cruise Control, Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking†, and a rear camera mirror with a washer.

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2023 GMC Acadia Packages (Elevation Edition & Denali Black Diamond Edition)


SLE / SLT Elevation Edition

The 2023 GMC Acadia Elevation Edition features an all-black interior and exterior look and feel with a black grille insert and surround, black mirror caps and gloss black roof rails, 20" aluminum painted gloss black wheels, 20" all-season blackwall tries, and black GMC emblems (available on the SLE and SLT trim levels). It offers a captivating look that separates it from the entire lineup.

Denali Black Diamond Edition

The 2023 GMC Acadia Black Diamond Edition features 20" aluminum painted wheels with After Midnight finish, ebony twilight metallic exterior color, a dual SkyScape 2-panel power sunroof, adaptive ride control (available on AWD), the Denali Technology Package, and the Trailering Package, which includes:

  • A Factory-Installed Hitch
  • Maximum Available Towing 4,000 lbs.
  • 7-Pin Wiring Harness
  • Class III Hitch
  • Heavy-Duty Cooling System
  • 170-Amp Alternator
  • Hitch Guidance with Hitch View

2023 GMC Acadia Exterior Colors & Dimensions

There are 7 exterior color options for the 2023 Acadia:

  • Summit White
  • Light Stone Metallic
  • Ebony Twilight Metallic
  • Ultra-Blue Metallic
  • Sterling Metallic
  • Volcanic Red Tintcoat
  • White Frost Tintcoat

Its exterior dimensions are 193" L x 75" W x 67" H.

2023 GMC Acadia Interior Seating & Cargo Space

The Acadia's interior is nothing short of refined craftsmanship. The spacious cabin offers seating up to 7 passengers with smart slide second row-seats to provide easy third-row access. Third row seats offer a 50/50 split for extra cargo space, and second-row seats can slide and angle forward, even while an empty forward-facing child seat is hooked in the LATCH system.

Interior features with the SLE and SLT trims include real aluminum trim and soft-touch surfaces throughout the cabin. The SLE trim comes with premium cloth seating while the SLT has leather-appointed first- and second-row seating. The AT4 trim offers a unique interior (in either Jet Black premium cloth or Jet Black leather-appointed seating) with exclusive trim and Kalahari accents. The AT4 logo is stitched on front-seat head restraints and an embossed AT4 badge is displayed on sill plates. The Denali trim showcases real ash wood accents and warm-tone burnished aluminum trim. Interior seats are taken up a notch with French seam stitching, embroidered Denali front-seat head restraints and Denali embossed sill plates.

Technology for the interior includes advanced tri-climate temperature control, heated and ventilated leather-appointed front seating (Standard on the Denali) and a heated steering wheel (Standard on the Denali).

Cargo in the midsize SUV is spacious with up to 79 cubic feet of maximum storage with fold-flat second- and third-row seats. A large pass-through under-console storage and second-row storage drawer offer expansive space for luggage and supplies during short and long road trips.

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2023 GMC Acadia Engine Options & Capability

The 2023 Acadia offers two engines:

  1. A 2.0L turbo engine with 9-speed Automatic Transmission, 228 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. It features a twin-scroll turbocharger, stop/start technology with deactivation switch and standard on SLT/SLE (also available on the Denali).
  2. A 3.6L V6 engine with 9-speed Automatic Transmission, 310 horsepower and 271 lb.-ft. of torque. It features an active fuel management system, stop/start technology with a deactivation switch, and is standard on the Denali/AT4 (also available on the SLT trim).

2023 GMC Acadia MPG Ratings

The 2023 GMC Acadia earns up to 19 MPG city and 29 MPG highway for the SLE and SLT trims, while it earns 19 MPG city and 27 MPG highway for the AT4 and Denali trim levels. In comparison to other midsize SUVs, the Acadia is more fuel efficient, averaging $204 a month versus $219 a month.

2023 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity & Payload Rating

The 2023 Acadia has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds with the turbo 4-cylinder engine but can go up to 4,000 pounds. It has a maximum payload rating of 1,846 pounds.

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2023 vs. 2022 GMC Acadia Changes

In addition to a price increase ($1,700 to be exact) from the 2022 GMC Acadia, minimal changes were made from the previous model year. The 2023 GMC Acadia comes with a revised list of exterior paint options with Satin Steel Metallic, Midnight Blue Metallic, and Cayenne Red Tintcoat being removed from the lineup. What's remained the same is the continuation of two engine options, including a turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine and 3.6L V6 LGX gasoline engine, both connected to the GM 9-speed Automatic Transmission.

2023 GMC Acadia Reviews: Is the GMC Acadia a Good SUV?

Kelly Blue Blook shows a 4.2 consumer rating for the 2023 GMC Acadia, with an emphasis for its value (4 out of 5), quality (4.2 out of 5), reliability (4.5 out of 5), performance (4.4 out of 5), comfort (4.4 out of 5), and style (4.4 out of 5). JD Power shows an 84 out of 100 consumer verified rating for the SUV for its quality & reliability (84 out of 100), driving experience (81 out of 100), resale value (80 out of 100), and dealership experience (88 out of 100). Edmunds highlights the Acadia's refined ride quality, quick acceleration from the optional V6 engine, and its easily accessible cabin layout. Overall, the 2023 GMC Acadia is a sound SUV that offers comprehensive safety features and exemplary performance.

2023 GMC Acadia Safety Ratings & Technology

With an overall 5 out of 5-star safety rating, the 2023 GMC Acadia is a solid SUV that ensures the utmost safety of all passengers, no matter the occasion. GMC's Pro Safety Plus safety system is standard on all trim levels and comes with Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, and IntelliBeam® Auto High Beams. Teen Driver encourages better driving habits for new drivers by activating certain safety systems and allows for parent restrictions on additional features. Best of all, there's a report card that parents can access for coaching opportunities.

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