2016 GMC Acadia Denali Review

In 2006, General Motors (GM) introduced the GMC Acadia as a counterpart of the automaker’s other spaciousness-oriented vehicles, like the Buick Enclave and the Chevrolet Traverse. The 2016 model year is significant for marking the nameplate’s 10th anniversary. Equally as significant is the fact that GM kicked off the vehicle’s second production cycle with the 2016 Acadia, revising it as an SUV with sedan-like driving dynamics and thus making it more family-friendly than previous iterations. For the very best that the 2016 GMC Acadia has to offer, there’s the vehicle’s top-tier, luxury-oriented variant: the Denali.

Powering the 2016 GMC Acadia Denali is a huge 3.6-liter V6 that produces at least 281 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque, and is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission for operational convenience. However, with its accompanying dual exhaust system, the engine’s output can max out at 288 and 270, respectively. That’s more than enough to not only switch lanes or merge into traffic in a quick and efficient manner, but also to tow up to 5,200 lbs. Fuel economy is 17/24 mpg with a front-wheel drivetrain and 16/23 mpg with an all-wheel drivetrain.

The 2016 GMC Acadia Denali provides seating for up to eight people: remarkable for a vehicle designed and marketed as a mid-size crossover SUV. Overall cargo volume in particular is measured at 116.1 cubic feet, so you will never run out of luggage space. Seating comfortability is heightened by 8-way power adjustability on the front seats, with a 2-position memory system for the driver’s seat, soft leather covering for the first and second rows of seats, and heating and cooling capability for the front seats.

Entertainment of the 2016 Acadia Denali is provided by a 10-speaker Bose premium system, which includes a 6.5-inch color touchscreen. New for the model year is a Wi-Fi hotspot, which enables wireless Internet access at 4G LTE speeds. This feature accompanies OnStar, a mainstay system of GM vehicles for providing emergency services. Other convenience features on the SUV include remote keyless entry and vehicle start systems, a universal transceiver for remote-controlling home features like garage doors and security systems, and automatic tri-zone climate control to ensure that people in any row of seats can individually monitor the temperature. For safety, the 2016 Acadia Denali has a rearview camera for enhancing your view behind the vehicle when reversing, StabiliTrak for vehicle stability, and seven airbags for protection in the event of a collision.

With the 2016 GMC Acadia Denali, GM has every reason to celebrate the vehicle’s decade of existence. Possessing smooth riding dynamics, a robust list of amenities, and lots of interior space, the Acadia Denali is one of the better choices in its class.