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2012 GMC Acadia review

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Customer rating

RepairPal reliability rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

16 city, 23 highway, 19 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.5 out of 5

24 customer reviews
The 2012 GMC Acadia combines spacious three-row seating, modern styling, and reliable performance suited for families. Reviewers highlight quiet operation and smooth handling, while negatives like below-average fuel economy and seat comfort emerge. A versatile design and practical technology features generally make it a preferred choice despite mixed cons.

RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the GMC Acadia an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks GMC Acadia 29th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.

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GMC Acadia features and specs

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SLT 4D Sport Utility 2WD

Standard Features

  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Remote Start
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Quad Seats
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Third Row Seat
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • BOSE Sound System
  • CD Audio

Optional Features

  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Head Up Display
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Remote Start
  • Skylight(s)
  • Sunroof(s)
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.6L

Horsepower

288

Torque (ft-lbs)

270

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

22

Wheelbase

118.9"

Overall length

200.7"

Width

78.2"

Height

69.9"

Leg room

F 41.3"/M 36.9"/R 33.2"

Head room

F 40.4"/M 39.3"/R 38.4"

Front tires

P255/65R18

Rear tires

P255/65R18

Seating capacity

7

Transmission

Automatic

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