For more details on my experience with the GMC Acadia SLE-2 rental, see my blog post below.
https://carfession.com/2018/11/15/20...cadia-sle-awd/

Car Class: Standard SUV
Availability: National
Alternatives: Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Kia Sorento, Nissan Murano

Engine: 3.6L direct injection V6 making 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque
Fuel Economy: 12.5L/100km (~18.8 mpg)

Drive off
Roomy cabin
Easy to use controls and infotainment system
Well-damped ride that makes for a comfortable highway cruiser

Walk away
Middling acceleration even in our V6 powered variant
Questionable fit and finish (i.e. rattling trim)
Weak halogen headlight performance

Select Features
7-inch Intellilink infotainment system with Apple Carplay, Android Auto and 5 USB ports
Tri-zone automatic climate control
Proximity key with push button start
Heated cloth 8-way power adjustable driver seat (4-way manual for the front passenger)
Sliding and reclining 2nd row captain’s chairs
Power liftgate.

Impressions
Perhaps when GM shrunk the Acadia to be right in line with the rest of the segment, they also made everything else ‘just right’.The ride and handling is fine, the interior looks and works for the most part and interior space is adequate. Nonetheless, for a vehicle classified as a Standard SUV, the Acadia remains one of the few options that offer a 3rd row of seats, the other notable options being the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe XL.