2018 GMC Acadia on the road

Guide to GMC Acadia Design Specs and Features at Palmen!

What Are the 2018 GMC Acadia Performance Specs and Features?

Capable, luxurious and fun to drive, the 2018 GMC Acadia is a fan favorite at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac. Tailor-made for the family who wants to upgrade their day-to-day drive, the GMC Acadia provides drivers with a spacious, family-friendly cabin that is married to power-packed engine options. If you have come to love the GMC Acadia, you may want to know – what are the 2018 GMC Acadia performance specs and features? Find out with this overview of GMC Acadia performance at Palmen!


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2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder Engine Specs 

When you opt for the luxury-infused 2018 GMC Acadia, you will enjoy the mechanical machinations of a standard 193-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder direct-injection engine that manufactures 188 pound-feet of torque. Married to a six-speed automatic transmission, the 2.5-liter GMC Acadia will earn 21 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. 

3.6-Liter V-6 Engine Specs 

Drivers who want to upgrade performance can opt for the power-packed 310-horsepower 3.6-liter V-6 engine that makes 271 pound-feet of torque. Paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox, the six-cylinder GMC Acadia achieves an impressive 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. When properly equipped, the 3.6-liter GMC Acadia will tow up to 4,000 pounds.

Close Up of 2018 GMC Acadia Center Console with the Terrain Select System
Cutaway View of the 2018 GMC Acadia Real-Time Suspension System

Traction Select System

Sharpen performance and upgrade your day-to-day commute with the 2018 GMC Acadia’s Traction Select System. With this innovative performance feature in place, you will have a choice of four driver-selectable modes when you equip all-wheel drive – Off-Road, Snow, Sport and Trailer/Tow — that will each tailor performance to fit your driving style.

Continuously Variable Real-Time Damping Suspension 

A flawless ride is a highlight of the 2018 GMC Acadia that drivers have come to love and it is created by an innovative Continuously Variable Real-Time Damping Suspension. This innovative suspension produces a calm, collected ride by employing a suite of sensors to monitor and adapt the suspension dampers in real time.  


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What are the 2018 GMC Acadia performance specs and features? Learn more about what makes the GMC Acadia tick with this guide to GMC-brand performance features. Visit the Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac inventory today to find a car, truck or crossover that will fit your lifestyle and budget!