Reese Counts of Edmunds recently shared the publication’s top five refreshed vehicles for the current year. The GMC Acadia scored a deserving place on the Best Updated Cars for 2020 list.
An Attractive Family-Hauler: Meet the winsome 2020 GMC Acadia
Praise from Edmunds
According to Edmunds, the 2020 Acadia is a prime example of a midcycle refresh that’s done right. Updates for this model include new powertrains, a revamped design, and more tech features. There’s also a rugged AT4 trim level to cater to outdoor enthusiasts. These are welcome modifications considering that it’s been a few years since 2017 when GMC last refreshed the Acadia.
For starters, the 2020 Acadia offers a new engine option: a turbocharged four-cylinder. It provides a happy medium between the base engine’s fuel efficiency and V6 engine’s potency, so you can get the best of both worlds.
Subtle style tweaks include a new grille, bumpers, and LED headlights on the outside. Cabin updates include a refreshed center console that has more storage space on the inside.
GMC now offers the Acadia in an AT4 trim. It sports 17-inch Gloss-Black wheels, all-terrain tires, and a black chrome grille for a modern and athletic aesthetic. Heated power-adjustable mirrors pair with a hands-free programmable power liftgate for added convenience.
More reasons to love the 2020 GMC Acadia
In case you’re still on the fence about whether you should bring home a 2020 Acadia of your own, here are some of the model’s other strengths.
- 79 cubic feet of maximum cargo space
- Smart Slide second-row seats for versatile seating layouts
- Maximum trailering capacity of 4,000 pounds
- Advanced Twin-Cluth AWD and Adaptive Ride Control mean a smoother and more stable drive regardless of road conditions
- Available Head-Up Display lets you focus on the road while accessing the information that you need
- Available High Definition Surround Vision increases visibility to help prevent a collision
- Each Acadia model comes with Rear Cross Traffic Alert to boost your confidence when backing up
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
Read more about the Acadia’s accolades here. Or learn how the Acadia differs from its sibling, the 2020 GMC Yukon.
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Whitney Russell resides in Dayton, though her spirit can be found beach-bumming in Puerto Rico (the land of her half-Puerto Rican heritage). When not crafting car-related content, she can be found chasing after the most amazing toddler in the world, watching her “beaver” of a husband build amazing woodworking projects, hanging out with two crazy dogs, and visiting family and friends. She also enjoys traveling, crafting, and binge-watching period dramas when time allows. See more articles by Whitney.