Overview & Reviews
For the 2008 GMC Acadia, eight-passenger seating and satellite radio become standard on the base SLE-1 model, while a rearview camera and a second-row console become available on upper trim levels.
- Plenty of passenger and cargo space, smooth ride, above-average tow capacity for a crossover.
- Some subpar interior trim, transmission can be slow to downshift.
User Reviews:
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Love our new Acadia - 2008 GMC Acadia
By Jon - June 25 - 3:03 amJust bought my wife an Acadia and I have been looking for any excuse to take a ride. We have three kids and mother in law who all fit very comfortably in the car. It is a smooth and quiet ride and the smart slide seats are easy to maneuver for the kids. The perfect car for large families and long trips. Love both interior and exterior design. My only complaint is the chrome trim on the interior gives off a high glare in the sun.
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The best SUV - 2008 GMC Acadia
By Lovin the Acadia! - June 3 - 5:26 amI bought my Acadia after test driving vehicles for over a year. I rode in Toyota, Lincoln, Lexus, BMW, Ford, Dodge, Nissan and this was the best ride by far. The price was reasonable as well. I put on some highway miles for my job and feel very safe knowing that I have onstar and AWD for these harsh Canadian winters. I am happy when I drive down the street and see people checking out my SUV. I get so many comments on it and have already had a few Lexus and BMW drivers interested in switching to the Acadia!
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The Perfect "Mom" Car - 2008 GMC Acadia
By ajhdaisy - May 21 - 11:50 amGMC couldnt have designed a car any better than this one! The interior is roomy and comfortable and it doesnt have the top-heavy feel of most SUVs and is very easy to park. The parking assist is also handy (the back glass is up high and you dont have the best view of the back). Gas mileage could be better but what do you expect, it is an SUV...well worth the room in my opinion. This is the perfect car for moms...plenty of room and easy access to all seats (captain chairs & third row). I couldnt have designed it any better myself!
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1st. GMC - 2008 GMC Acadia
By Gramps - May 11 - 10:16 amHandles great, comfortable to drive, quite and rides smooth. So far the fuel economy is unfortunately poor at around 15mpg. on the Highway. Too soon to pass judgement on the mpg. and expect it to improve.
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Fantastic Car!! - 2008 GMC Acadia
By GAR - March 19 - 8:20 amThis car is quiet, comfortable, and very easy to drive. All 8 seats are easy to get in and out of and it really can haul 8 adults. It is the best highway car I have ever driven. I even get the advertised 22 mpg out on the open road.
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Great Family Ride - 2008 GMC Acadia
By Desaree - February 6 - 12:26 amMy husband traded in our 98 Oldsmobile Aurora for this crossover. Its the first SUV we have owned. I am pleasantly surprised at how smooth this vehicle drives. The interior is very well designed and convenient. I havent had any problems to date. I was worried about driving an SUV since I have only owned cars, but I feel absolutely safe and secure in this car. The kids love all the space in the back, and they also enjoy the ablity to play their own music or CDs. The fuel economy is ok I expect it to get better with more miles. I am so happy with my husbands decision to get us a reliable safe car while he is away. I have only owned GM cars, and will never own anything else
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Mini van inside, head turner outside - 2008 GMC Acadia
By Ken - December 17 - 10:10 amWe have had our Acadia for about 10 months and I still really love it. It has a nice ride and its very easy to maneuver, especially for its size. Very comfortable and huge cargo space with the seats down. We had to find a vehicle that would accommodate three kids car seats. Being able to walk around the 2nd row seats to access the 3rd row was a huge thing for us (seat wont fold w/ car seat installed). The tranmission is a mess, however! It makes it very difficult to accelerate smoothly to try to save on gas. My MPG avg. is 15.5. I am also having trouble with the Stabilitrak and opening one of the 2nd row windows at highway speed is a very scary experience. Overall we love our Acadia.
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Love the Acadia so much, we bought two! - 2008 GMC Acadia
By Daphne Bernstein - November 16 - 4:33 amBefore buying the Acadia, we looked at the luxury options at BMW, Acura, Mercedes, and Lincoln. The Acadia offered similar features at a fraction of the cost. While the gas mileage isnt great, we get lots of enjoyment from the bose speakers, ipod jack, heated seats, dvd player, two sun roofs, OnStar navigation, hands-free calling through my Verizon service, remote start that automatically adjusts the interior temperature, and the best cup holders ever made. The design is sleek, and we notice everyone takes a look when we drive by. There is lots of room for our kids, their friends, and everything that comes with them. We like the car so much, we bought a second one just a few days later
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Neil - 2008 GMC Acadia
By Neil - November 3 - 12:10 amFantastic, smooth, comfortable, quiet. We had a 02 Trailblazer prior and it was a great vehicle but this Acadia is so much more refined. Love the dash color at night, fun to drive (but not quite as much as our 01 Corvette). Love the heads up, power rear gate, remote start etc. etc. The imports have nothing on this unit. It is a solid well built machine. You might get a little better mpg with a smaller eco-box but no other SUV this size will get better, Ive checked.
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Great Ride and Comfort - 2008 GMC Acadia
By Pete Montalvo - October 19 - 12:23 pmI have about 3k miles on my Acadia and am very happy with it. I usually get about 21-22 mpg on a tank of gas, not too bad for new and I notice the faster I go, the better the mileage. The tranny seems abit sluggish through its changes especially around 45 mph, but even that is improving as I use it. The ride is great!
