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    2008
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    GMC Acadia Change Vehicle

    The Acadia is one of four large, car-based SUVs from General Motors that have three rows of seats and can seat seven or eight passengers. It uses a 288-hp, 3.6-liter V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic, combining to make a smooth and refined powertrain, although it hesitates to downshift when needed. The Acadia is available with front- or all-wheel drive.
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    2008
    New 2020 2019
    Used 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

    GMC Acadia

    Overall Owner Satisfaction

    Consumer Reports’ Annual Owner Satisfaction Survey can improve the chances of finding a compatible car match. How? Our survey data reveals whether, all things considered, owners would buy the same car again. The answer to that question is what determines our owner-satisfaction rating, which is a powerful piece of intel because it predicts how well a particular model will satisfy other owners.

    Overall Owner Satisfaction

    Owner Satisfaction with:

    Driving Experience

    Includes acceleration and handling

    What Owners Say

    “It drives much smaller than it is. Very easy to drive with car like composure.”

    RICHARD B., WA (2008 GMC Acadia)

    “Very satisfied with all aspects in it's drive performance.”

    Anonymous, ON (2008 GMC Acadia)

    “Acceleration leaves a lot to be desired”

    MARTIN L., MD (2008 GMC Acadia)

    “Poor acceleration”

    Anonymous, NC (2008 GMC Acadia)

    “Lots of power & acceleration. Good turn radius. Great braking.”

    JOAN K., MD (2008 GMC Acadia)

    “Acadia automatically shift frequently to maintain speed.”

    Anonymous, MI (2008 GMC Acadia)

    “They're beautiful on the outside. The seating material and door panels are nice. Its the flooring, seat tracks, and storage. The flooring shouldn't be light colored in a vehicle geared for families. If your kids come with toys or electronic items there's no where to store them. The pouch on the back of the seat is tight. If you have an infant car seat in the second row there is no room between that and the drivers seat. If you put the third row up you can barely get a stroller in the back. The s”

    Anonymous, IL (2008 GMC Acadia)

    “When approaching highway speed the transmission shifts too soon. If rapid acceleration is needed to merge into traffic, the transmission is forced to downshift twice resulting in the engine racing to near red line and the vehicle going nowhere. Other than that, the Acadia has been an excellent vehicle that is fun to drive, given its size, power, etc.”

    Anonymous, NE (2008 GMC Acadia)

    “V6 with a 6 speed transmission. Under-powered. Vehicle is constantly shifting gears which is annoying and is not very economical.”

    Anonymous, MI (2008 GMC Acadia)
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    Comfort

    Includes seats, climate control, noise, and ride

    What Owners Say

    “Seats are very comfortable. Climate control works very well. Noise level is quite good. The ride seems very smooth irregardless of rad conditions.”

    Anonymous, ON (2008 GMC Acadia)

    “Air Conditioning has been a problem since new Coil would freeze on hot humid days and GM was unable to fix. Normal days A/C worked fine”

    Anonymous, MB (2008 GMC Acadia)

    “This vehicle is the preferred ride of my granddaughters due to DVD entertainment system & third row.”

    DUWANE B., MS (2008 GMC Acadia)

    “Super comfortable seats. Love the center captains chairs so accessing the back wasn't a problem with car seats in the middle. Love the sun roof and window over center seats. Super easy to move seats around for storage”

    JOAN K., MD (2008 GMC Acadia)
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    Value

    Did you get what you wanted relative to the price you paid?

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    What Owners Say

    “Excellent car. I traded in my Range Rover for the Acadia and love my Acadia. I have recommended it to several friends and family. I will likely get another one.”

    ELIZABETH B., CO (2008 GMC Acadia)

    Styling

    How it looks inside and out

    What Owners Say

    “Still very stylish after 8 years. I would purchase the same style again.”

    JOHN L., TX (2008 GMC Acadia)

    “My favorite feature of my Acadia is the expanded rear seats and rear cargo space compared to similar crossovers. I love that I can comfortably fit 7 people and still have space in the cargo area.”

    Anonymous, CO (2008 GMC Acadia)

    Would you buy this car again?

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    Percentage of owners who would definitely purchase that same vehicle again. Owner-satisfaction Ratings are determined by the percentage of those who answered "definitely yes" to the question asked by the Consumer Reports Annual Auto Survey "Considering all factors (price, performance, reliability, comfort, enjoyment, etc.), would you get this car if you had to do it all over again?". If we don’t have sufficient data, a similar model might be used to form the owner-satisfaction score.
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