With the new facelift on the 2020 Acadia, GM continues to deliver a striking midsize SUV with top performing attributes inside and out.
NOTHING QUITE LIKE IT
With an essence of the GMC Sierra 1500, the sleek design of the hood on the newly redesigned Acadia flows beautifully into a more wide, tall, and strong looking grille. This design incorporates the distinctive C-shaped lights and features GMCs new LED lighting technology.
LED lighting is also used for Acadia’s new taller tail lamp design, and with the SLT trim the fog lights feature LED lighting tech as well.
The 2020 Acadia lineup will include the SLE, SLT, an all-new AT4 trim and GMC’s flagship Denali. The Acadia AT4 incorporates an exclusive grille design with a black chrome finish, gloss black roof rails, black mirror caps, and a black chrome tail lamp accent panels.
One GM exec gives his view on the 2020 Acadias new design — “The 2020 Acadia is stylish, functional and capable with more of the smart convenience and connectivity features that customers rely on every day.”
REDESIGNED INTERIOR
Newly redesigned interior brings convenience, style, and capability all together to deliver a versatile interior for GMC customers.
GMC has proven countless times over that they will not sacrifice performance for luxury or vise versa. By expanding the use of premium, soft touch materials throughout the cabin. Denali models go a step further featuring a luxurious open-pore wood accent to create a unique interior design.
For the new Acadia’s center console, GMC has increased functionality and simplified its look. The Acadia will incorporate the Electronic Precision Shift controls which were first introduced in the GMC Terrain.
The center console will now optimize its space to create more storage for consumers. Storage trays have been enlarged, and the cup holders are not horizontal to one another.
The 2020 Acadia will offer comfortable seating for seven passengers with the added feature of Cargo Management Systems that allow additional storage and flexibility for the cargo area.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND CONNECTIVITY
With the beautiful interior offering comfort and luxury, the Acadia provides users with up-to-date technology and connectivity. The newly designed model comes equipped with the Next Generation GMC infotainment system on an 8-inch diagonal color touch screen, along with improved user interface.
The Acadia also come equipped with these features:
- Bluetooth hands-free connectivity
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 4G-LTE WiFi Hotspot option
- Navigation with Cloud Connectivity (improved real-time traffic updates)
- Five USB ports — two USB-C — Wireless device charging
SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES
The 2020 Acadia is available with active safety technologies designed to not only protect passengers in a collision but to also prevent any all together.
The Driver Alert package, available on Acadia SLE and standard on Acadia SLT, AT4, and Denali, includes:
- Lane Change Alert & Side Blind Zone
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Rear Park Assist
The Acadia also offers the Driver Alert package II, available on the SLT, AT4, and standard on the Denali:
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Forward Collision Alert
- Front Pedestrian Parking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Intellibeam Headlamps
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- Safety Alert Seat
ENGINEERED TO DELIVER
The 2020 Acadia SLT and Acadia Denali models are equipped with an all-new 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine as standard equipment. Producing 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, this engine is designed to provide the perfect blend of power and efficiency, along with premium refinement.
The 2020 models are also equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission, and features start/stop technology (with deactivation button) — when active, stops the engine automatically when the vehicle comes to a halt. This helps reduce fuel consumption and automatically restarts engine.
Acadia is available in either front- or all-wheel drive configurations, and incorporate a Traction Select system. The Acadia AT4 features an advanced Twin-Clutch all-wheel drive system, which further enhances traction on loose surfaces or broken terrain. The rear suspension has been tuned to provide a more smooth ride over rough surfaces.
Keep a lookout for the all new 2020 Acadia to drop in the fall of 2019 at LaFontaine Cadillac Buick GMC of Highland, MI.
**The following information was provided via GMC Life**
