On the road, the Denali covers ground with confidence and with an easy demeanour. Of all the tested full-size SUVs, the Acadia provides the driver with the most connected-to-the-road feel. The big GMC is stable, predictable and almost sporty despite its 5+ metre length. In fact, it turned out to be one of the easiest to handle while negotiating parking lots and city streets along with the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot.
In the end, this GMC Acadia has one serious flaw, and that's its price. At $65,000, as tested, the Denali prices itself into the stratosphere where it doesn't belong. The window sticker lands it alongside the Audi Q7, BMW X5, Acura MDX and other luxury nameplates that are all the rage at the moment. Your best bet is to consider an SLE 1SB or an SLT 1SC with AWD (a necessity around these parts) for $45,000 to $51,000 depending on the amount of equipment required to tickle your fancy.
You shan't be disappointed.
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| The big GMC is stable, predictable and almost sporty despite its 5+ metre length. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |
In the end, this GMC Acadia has one serious flaw, and that's its price. At $65,000, as tested, the Denali prices itself into the stratosphere where it doesn't belong. The window sticker lands it alongside the Audi Q7, BMW X5, Acura MDX and other luxury nameplates that are all the rage at the moment. Your best bet is to consider an SLE 1SB or an SLT 1SC with AWD (a necessity around these parts) for $45,000 to $51,000 depending on the amount of equipment required to tickle your fancy.
You shan't be disappointed.
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