2017 GMC ACADIA IRIDIUM METALLIC COLOR UPGRADE

Dislikes: Weak base four-cylinder engine, unenthusiastic during cornering, pronounced body roll in high-speed maneuvers. Likes: Brisk acceleration from V-6 model, relaxed ride, available adaptive suspension. We'd order the strong 310-hp 3.6-liter V-6 engine, but we would stick with the front-wheel-drive Acadia since all-wheel drive adds $2000 to the bottom line.

2017 GMC ACADIA IRIDIUM METALLIC COLOR UPGRADE

We'd also upgrade to the 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display, which adds an eight-speaker Bose sound system and a multicolored driver-information center. We'd go with the mid-range SLE-2 model, as it adds heated front seats, an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, fog lamps, 18-inch wheels, remote start, a power liftgate, and second-row captain's chairs. The price of the 2019 GMC Acadia starts at $30,195 and goes up to $46,695 depending on the trim and options. Otherwise, changes are minor: A new 17-inch wheel design comes with the All Terrain package and four new colors join the palette: Dark Sky Metallic, Pepperdust Metallic, Red Quartz Metallic, and Smokey Quartz Metallic. It adds 20-inch wheels with black accents and other black exterior trim. GMC has launched the Acadia Black Edition package on the SLT model for 2019. Acadia buyers will have to choose between maximizing cargo hauling or people hauling, however, as its trimmer dimensions have less interior room. A V-6 engine is optional and provides decent hustle, while the standard four-cylinder engine is the choice for buyers mindful of fuel economy.

GMC's mid-size crossover was all new for 2017 and sports a more compact body and a host of modernized features that make it leaps and bounds better than the larger, more old-school SUV it replaced. Handsome styling, a well-connected infotainment system, and room for up to seven passengers make the Acadia an easy family favorite.

2017 gmc acadia iridium metallic color