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The 2019 GMC Acadia is a midsize SUV that seats up to seven passengers across three rows. Maximum cargo capacity is 79 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.
Six trims are available: SL, SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT-1, SLT-2, and Denali.
Powering the Acadia is a standard 193-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Denali version comes with a more powerful 310-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 joined to a six-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive (FWD) comes standard, while all-wheel drive (AWD) is available for SLE and higher trim levels.
Fuel economy for the FWD 2.5L Acadia is an EPA-estimated rating of 21/26 mpg city/highway. With AWD, it decreases to an 18/25 mpg rating. For the Denali, both the FWD and AWD models earned an 18/25 mpg rating.