2016 GMC Acadia SLT-1

The 2016 Acadia is GMC's three-row family SUV, sized between the smaller Terrain and the Yukon, and it seats up to seven. It drives smoothly and quietly, with a comfortable ride that makes long trips easy, though the steering feels a bit numb. Inside, the cabin is roomy and flexible, with a walk-through to the third row and folding seats, but cargo space behind the third row is tight. Reliability is generally good, though some owners have had electrical gremlins like radio glitches or blind-spot sensor issues, usually fixed under recall. Stepping up to the SLT-1 adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a power liftgate, giving it a noticeably more premium feel than the SLE trims. The 3.6L V6 makes 281 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic, and with all-wheel drive this Acadia feels planted in rain or light snow, though the fuel economy checks in at 17 mpg combined.