2019 GMC Acadia SLT-1

The 2019 Acadia is a mid-size SUV that slots between the Terrain and the Yukon, offering three rows of seating in a more manageable footprint than its predecessor. It competes with the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Highlander, though the Acadia leans more toward upscale comfort than rugged off-road ability. The Acadia drives with a composed, car-like feel that makes it easy to maneuver in town, and the available V6 provides confident passing power. Inside, the cabin offers comfortable seating for up to seven, and the rear seats fold flat to open up generous cargo space when needed. Standard tech includes a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus available driver-assistance features like forward collision alert and lane keep assist. The SLT-1 adds perforated leather seats, heated front seats, and a power liftgate over the SLE-2, while skipping the Denali's unique grille and upgraded trim. This one has the optional 3.6L V6 with 310 horsepower and all-wheel drive, giving it confident passing power on the highway and 20 mpg combined. It comes with a Bose premium 8-speaker audio system and tri-zone automatic climate control as standard, so the cabin feels a cut above the base trims.