The great “American Dream”: A four-bedroom two-story in a quiet subdivision, little Johnny and young Sally running around the fenced-in backyard, the 9-5 career downtown and two family-oriented vehicles tucked away in the garage, one of them most likely a sport-utility or crossover of some sort.
Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? Well, if this sound like your version of suburban paradise, then GMC thinks its Acadia crossover is the perfect addition to help fill that garage slot. But is this car-based SUV good enough to grace your garage with its presence, or are the competition a better option?
General Motors first introduced the FWD-based Acadia in early 2007 on the newly developed Lambda platform. Since its release, the GMC (along with the Buick Enclave, just-released Chevrolet Traverse, and Saturn Outlook copies) are snatched off dealer lots in surprisingly quick fashion. The car received a mountain of positive praise for its smooth ride, improved quality and excellent interior space. Continue Reading…
