2011 GMC Acadia Consumer Reviews

2011 GMC Acadia

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2011 GMC Acadia

Kelley Blue Book Retail $23,100–$35,900  

Average Rating

4.5 out of 5
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Comfort:4.6 out of 5
Performance:4.3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.8 out of 5
Interior Design:4.5 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.0 out of 5
Reliability:4.7 out of 5

26 out of 26 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Super crossover SUV

by Liz
from Nc | February 27, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I love the size of this car. Much more fun to drive than a big SUV. Love the backup camera and auto lift gate."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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All the toys and comfort too.

by Boomer Guy
from Wisconsin | November 26, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Just bought a used 2011 Acadia Denali and I love the car. Comfortable, lots of options, and it handles well. A little sluggish but then I traded it for a BMW 325 so it's definitely not a sports car. But it has lots of room and good towing capacity, looks great, and is very comfortable to drive. Could get a little better mileage but I guess averaging around 20 mpg isn't too bad for an SUV."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Towing


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Bells & Whistles

by Smaller woman
from Beaumont, TX | September 2, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I've had my 2011 Acadia for about 2 mths now. Its a beautiful car with great features that rides really well. My complaints are with the comfort of the driver. I am 5'3 and I find the car to be geared to a bigger person. The headrest drives me crazy as it slightly pushes my head forward. I am not big enough to use both armrests at the same time. I either scoot to one side and use one or the other. My husband, who is bigger, has no complaints with it though and thinks its super comfortable. My steering wheel also has some squeekiness to it and the radio/computer/navigation system also whines some. The navigation system is wonderful and works fantastic and quick."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Hoping for the best

by GMC loyalist
from Chicago, IL | June 8, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I have had this car for a couple of months and have been very satisfied with it. It has a smooth ride and all the features my family needs. Very concerned about previous model years problems (Water leaks, transmission). Hoping GM finally resolved these issues. Previously owned Envoy XL Denali which had a softer feel, but the Acadia handles way better."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Most Comfortable Car I've Ever Owned!!

by GMC Mama
from | March 7, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I never knew I could love a car so much! The Acadia is the most comfortable and roomy SUV ever. It has the room of a minivan but the style of a SUV. This is by far the best purchase we've ever made as a family."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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This One's For Keeps

by RR
from Highlands Ranch, CO | January 28, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"I'm 58 and think a good, versatile and solid vehicle is what I'll need in the coming years. It's got everything I want (except no HID), and includes accessories I may not need (like the DVD player). The 2011 Acadia I got was very well kept and almost new even with 22k miles. I rides and handles very well especially on the freeway. With my best hiway driving, I could only do 22.8 mpg, but city driving is only 13 and wish it could be better. With the comfort and loaded amenities, I really feel great about driving this vehicle."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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Happy with everything but tires

by Happy Mommy
from Little Elm, TX | January 9, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"We love the Acadia. As a first-time SUV owner, I was worried about gas mileage, but so far we are getting about 20 mpg! It's easy to let the back seats down to carry sports equipment, Christmas trees, etc. Our only problem has been with the tire pressure sensor. It comes on frequently, even when the tires are at a perfect 35 psi. The dealership has promised to look into this for us."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Worth Every Penny!!!

by BigFox
from Las Vegas, NV | November 14, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"This is our second SUV that we have owned and we could not be happier!!! The GMC Acadia drives like a dream! I'm 6'5" and I have a ton of space in the drivers seat even while an adult sits behind me. We love the heated and cooled seats as well as the memory seating!!! We are just so happy with our new purchase!!! I did think that the Gas milage was a bit to be desired so I decided to change out the air filter with a K&N air filter and since then I have noticed that our milage has imporved by 4 mpg. I also noticed a bit more power after dropping in that new air filter."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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A nice drive

by great crossover
from midwest | October 31, 2011

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I like everything about the features and handling and pep. I just wish the gas milage was some better."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Exactly what I wanted minus the MPG

by Chicago Acadia
from chicago | October 10, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Pros - Awesome handling for a large SUV - Ample room for 7 - Very quiet (Denali) - Good performance - Have had it for 5 months - no issues Cons - MPG is way off from what is advertised. I'm at 13.8 MPG (combined hwy + city) vs 19 advertised - In the Denali model GMC could've used a better plastic for the dashboard and doors - A push button access to the 3rd row seat would be nice"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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