2010 GMC Acadia

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Interior - What the Auto Press Says

The GMC Acadia's cabin is spacious and upscale, though still not quite as luxurious as its competitor, the Buick Enclave. However, its major advantage is a third row that is comfortable enough for adults.

• "Inside, the 2008 GMC Acadia is roomy, versatile and utilizes high-quality materials." -- Kelley Blue Book
• "The seats are very comfortable, something I think GM has made major improvements on over the years, and the truck was relatively quiet." -- AutoWeek
• "Though there are few padded surfaces, bright accents and richly grained plastics give the interior an inviting look." -- Consumer Guide

Seating

The Acadia's three rows of seating accommodate seven with two captain's chairs in the second row, or eight with a three-person bench. The third row is especially spacious for the class.

• "Whether buckets or bench, the 2nd-row seats slide fore-aft about 3 inches to benefit either 2nd- or 3rd-row legroom. With the 2nd row slid forward, the 3rd row can accommodate six footers -- though they'll ride knees-up. Foot space can be tight in either row." -- Consumer Guide
• "The third-row seats in the Acadia are roomy and bolstering on the seat backs makes extended journeys comfortable. Access to the rear seats is extremely easy thanks to a clever mechanism that slides the second-row seats out of the way." -- Kelley Blue Book
• "Acadia can seat up to eight people and its third-row seat can accommodate adults with ease." -- Edmunds

Interior Features

The Acadia is well-regarded for its interior features and materials quality. The dashboard controls also get few complaints.

• "Day or night, Acadia's luminous gauges are easy to read. The optional head-up display projects vehicle speed and other readings on the windshield. The audio controls are easy to reach. The optional navigation system absorbs most audio functions but doesn't complicate their use." -- Consumer Guide
• "GMC offers a variety of convenience and luxury features for the Acadia. Dual sunroofs and a rear entertainment system make the drive more enjoyable and, unlike with some vehicles, can be ordered together." -- Kelley Blue Book

Cargo

The Acadia offers more cargo space than most other affordable midsize SUVs. Plenty of storage spaces for small items are the icing on the cake.

• "Acadia's cargo volume is the largest among midsize SUVs, rivaling that of many large SUVs. There's more usable space behind the raised 3rd-row seat than in most midsize SUVs, plus an underfloor bin. Both the 2nd- and 3rd-row seats fold forward easily to form a flat, nearly level surface." -- Consumer Guide
• "Folding both rows flat opens nearly 120 cubic feet of space, a third more cargo capacity than is possible in the Pilot, and nearly 50 percent more than in the Toyota [Highlander]. The Acadia has more cargo room than the larger, heavier Yukon." -- New York Times
• "The interior's usability is enhanced with numerous cup holders, storage spaces and additional storage beneath the rear cargo area." -- Kelley Blue Book
• "There are plenty of storage areas -- including a large center bin that can swallow just about anything..." -- Cars.com