The Acadia is one of GM's capable, large car-based three-row SUVs. It has a spacious and quiet interior, with a third-row seat that's roomy enough to accommodate adults. Seating for eight is available. In our tests of the Traverse, the smooth and refined 3.6-liter V6 returned 16 mpg overall. A recent freshening included improvements to the transmission, ride, and interior quality. Handling is relatively agile and secure, and it steers nicely. The ride is taut yet comfortable and steady. Rear visibility isn't great, but clever extra mirrors reduce side blind spots. The Intellilink touch screen is relatively straightforward. Reliability has been average.
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