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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 Acadia, so we've included reviews for other years of the Acadia since its last redesign.
Acadias are the BEST!
jholmes46219, 08/04/2012
2012 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I recently traded my 2009 Acadia SLT2 with over 120,000 miles for a new 2012 Denali. I only traded the '09 because of the number of miles and the attractive trade deal available. I loved the old one and like the new one even better. The mileage has averaged in the 18-19 mpg range overall. I have hauled as much as 1,000 lbs and only felt a small amount of rear sway. My only real complaint is that front headlights can only be accessec through the front wheel wells. This is the best all around vehicle I have owned!
2012 Acadia SLT 1, AWD
lltautomobile, 12/20/2012
2012 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've now put 9,000 miles on the car after driving it for 9 months. Its performance is adequate, but can seem sluggish if you really need to accelerate quickly. MPG is below advertised at 19 highway and 15-17 in town. I do have the AWD so perhaps this is why. However my parents have the FWD version and they get 17-18/20-21 mpg which is also below advertised. My SLT 1 has heated front seats, but the passenger seat can only move front and back with manual lumbar support- it is obviously inferior to the driver seat, so if you plan on spending any time in the passenger seat, look to upgrade it.
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Worst "Denali" ever
drakers, 06/28/2013
updated 06/28/2016
2013 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 43 people found this review helpful
I have purchased more than my share of vehicles from GMC, Pontiac, Jaguar, BMW, and Cadillac. I have determined that there are two automobiles that I have purchased new and wish I never did. One was a 2007 Jaguar XK (it was a new model of their high performance car) and the other is this Acadia Denali. The first thing to break on the Acadia was the cheap or improper installation of the rubber pad on the foot actuated emergency brake. Then the Roof leaked due to improper installation...little things either break off or were improperly installed. Terrible QC at factory. Sluggish motor that cuts out frequently. I was asked for an update. We no longer own the vehicle and traded (at a loss) on a GMC Yukon which we love.
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Nice appearance but ownership cost disaster
TC Bode, 04/04/2017
updated 10/06/2017
2013 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
Expect to have a high cost repair while owning this vehicle. There is a reason other car manufacturers have better warranties, they are confident in their cars performance. GMC is confident in their cars having issues soon after the warranty expires. Update: I recently sold this car as I was disappointed in the rising cost associated with repairs. Purchased a QX60 Infiniti to replace vehicle.
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Not worthy of the Denali name
mustangchief, 02/14/2013
2013 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 64 people found this review helpful
Downsizing from driving Yukon XL Denalis since 2003, I was excited to see the Denali trim in the medium sized Acadia. I tossed between the Benz 350, Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti XJ and the Acadia. My Yukons never let me down, so I was a little bias'd toward the GMC line. The Acadia is a very nice looking cross-over, but as they say beauty is only skin deep. I have driven it 1000 miles and all I can say is shame on you GMC. It looks Denali worthy coming up very short when you look past the exterior shine. I would give the car high marks if it were not in the Denali line.