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2012 GMC Acadia consumer reviews

$32,835–$34,835 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Acadia GMC
(116 reviews)
75% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.8
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 3.9
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The GMC Acadia Experience

I have been an owner of several Chevrolet Suburbans and greatly like that vehicle, however, it became a bigger vehicle than I needed and the gas mileage was unacceptable. The Acadia is somewhat smaller, handles better gets somewhat better mileage (so far it matches what was on the window sticker). The vehicle is responsive when called upon and has good road feel through the stearing wheel. Resonably good turning radius for its size. The interior is very comfortable. Seats six with ease. Good cargo capacity with third seat flat - more than in most crossover vehicles. I have always had a V8 and a rear wheel drive, but the V6 is nearly as good as my past experience and the front wheel drive meets my needs. I drove the car several miles before making the purchase. I am very pleased and happy that I did not go with another Suburban or a Tahoe. I have always bought GM vehicles and have found them to be reliable. I gladly recommend the GM Acadia SLE to anyone in the crossover market.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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GMC Envoy

We have just owened to Acadia Denali for two months so far the car has performed great. Looking forward to the first trip so far it's just been around town.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Score 1 for USA

This is truly a vehicle that competes against equivalent foreign entries. I owned an Envoy Denali prior to the Acadia Denali, I?ve loved them both, but the Acadia simply looks and performs better all around. The Acadia Denali has it all, including room for 7 with Cargo. Something that Honda, Acura, Toyota can?t say. The Acadia is well engineered and the ergonomics have been carefully considered. I really like the heads-up display and standard moon roofs. We added the nav and rear entertainment. I?m getting about 22 MPG on the highway and 18 city, pretty much as promised and much improved from the Envoy?s 17 and 15.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great space, FULL SIZE 3rd row seat!

The 3rd row in the Acadia is huge compared to any competitor in it's class even bigger inside than some of the larger competitors! This is a no brainer, less expensive, more room, better gas mileage, definitly the best value for the money. If your looking at a large crossover or family sized SUV the Acadia is the way to go.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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BEST--SUV-- VALUE ON THE MARKET

I HAVE OWNED "2" ACADIAS-EXCELLENT VEHICLES NOT "1" COMPLAINT-SUPER GMC PRODUCT !!! GAS MILEAGE IS GREAT-IF DRIVEN AS IT SHOULD BE NORMAL-NO LEAD FEET ON THE ACCLERATOR !! RIDE & PERFORMANCE ARE "EXCEPTIONAL" BUY "QUALITY" AND TREAT IT WITH RESPECT-AND YOU WILL NOT BE "DISAPPOINTED" !!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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2012 GMC Acadia

The GMC Acadia is a great vehicle. I went to the dealer and sat in one and thought how great GMC has done with the Acadia. I really like the exterior styling, accept i think the rear part of the car looks kind of like a minivan. I would recommend this to people who have lots of kids, or parents who have kids that play sports. You still get the great styling of a Crossover SUV w/ minivanish interior. if you do not like having captain chairs, their is an optional bench. This car is a major bang for your buck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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