–What It Is: After a decade, General Motors finally will release a second generation of its mid-size crossover family, which includes the GMC Acadia/Chevrolet Traverse/Buick Enclave. Spotted here in GMC trim, the next Acadia carries over its familiar fender-flare shape, upright grille, and rectilinear body that contains three rows of seats. Design-wise, don’t expect any heart-pounding surprises once the camouflage peels off. Inside is where the party’s at, with a taller center console, a compressed center stack, and sculpted dash paneling like that on the larger Yukon. GMC’s IntelliLink touch screen will play a more crucial role in controlling radio, navigation, and other functions. Above the HVAC controls, many of the hard buttons of the current system are gone. The steering wheel gets updated, with switches moving to the 9 and 3 o’clock positions, and what’s that—no ignition switch on the column? Things are really modernizing here. READ MORE ››
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