2015 GMC Acadia SLT-1

The Acadia is GMC's three-row family SUV, sized to carry up to seven or eight people depending on how you configure the seats. It drives smoothly and quietly for a big SUV, with a ride that soaks up bumps well, though you'll feel its size in tight spots. Inside, you get a roomy cabin with a walk-through to the third row, and the middle-row bucket seats make it easy to reach the back. Fold the third row down and there's plenty of room for bikes or luggage, and the split-folding seats let you mix passenger and cargo space. The SLT-1 skips the Denali's extra power and luxury touches but still gets leather upholstery and heated front seats for thousands less. Its 3.6L V6 makes 281 horsepower and works with the six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, so you get confident traction in rain or light snow and a smooth, quiet highway cruise at 19 mpg combined.