The 2023 GMC Acadia Is Ready for Lombard Families

Lombard is a busy area, and families need a vehicle they can count on to get them through all of their daily challenges. The good news is that as your GMC dealer near Lombard, we have plenty of solutions that will have you driving in comfort and style. While some families prefer the full-size GMC Yukon and even larger GMC Yukon XL, we find that the majority of drivers who need three rows of seats turn to the more manageable GMC Acadia. This midsize model is large enough to be comfortable for all onboard but manageable enough to get through the traffic in the greater Chicago area without increasing your stress level. If that sounds like your kind of SUV, then here are some more details of the 2023 GMC Acadia. Our team can’t wait to show you this luxurious model in person.

Building a Family-Friendly SUV

GMC is a brand best known for building powerful, professional-grade pickup trucks. However, it now offers a growing lineup of equally reliable SUVs designed to provide a premium experience for drivers of all types. The oldest model in the lineup is the full-size Yukon, which shares its platform with the Sierra 1500 pickup truck. However, GMC’s newer SUV models are purpose-built to be more family-friendly, with easy handling and improved fuel economy compared to the larger vehicles of the past. The Terrain is a compact model that offers two rows of seats for up to five passengers, while the Acadia sits squarely between the two extremes with seating for seven.

As a midsize model, the 2023 Acadia competes with options like the Kia Telluride, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer, and Mazda CX-9. However, it offers a unique experience that you won’t find in any of its competitors. GMC’s heritage of building powerful trucks is still present in the Acadia, lending the SUV a powerful truck-like profile that makes it stand out from the less imposing models that fill the streets around Lombard. This is particularly true if you opt for the luxurious Denali trim, which comes with a unique chrome grille emblazoned with the GMC emblem and massive 20-inch Ultra Bright machined aluminum wheels, giving it an impressive curb profile.

A Comfortable Interior for All Onboard

The 2023 Acadia comes with three rows of seating to fit your entire family and their friends in comfort. However, unlike nearly all of the competing models in this segment, the Acadia includes standard captain’s chairs for both the first and second rows. This means more room for your third-row passengers, including 42.9 inches of hip room and 54.3 inches of shoulder room, reducing the chances of sibling squabbles and making it easy to fit a pair of car seats. While the second-row captain’s chairs reduce the seating capacity to six, a second-row bench seat is available if you need room for seven.

GMC also made sure to provide plenty of premium materials. While the base SLE trim comes with cloth seats, all three higher trims have standard leather upholstery, which is something you won’t often find in this segment. You can even opt for perforated leather seats, with heating for both the first and second rows and ventilation for the driver and front passenger. Whether you’re traveling on a sticky summer day or braving an Illinois winter, these seats will keep you and your passengers nice and comfortable. There is even an available heated steering wheel, so your fingers will stay warm when the temperatures drop.

Another nice touch is the standard tri-zone automatic climate control with separate controls for the rear seats mounted on the back of the center console. This will allow you to set three distinct zones for the driver, front passenger, and rear passenger, and anyone riding in the back won’t have to bother you to change their climate settings for them. GMC also included plenty of entertainment options in the 2023 Acadia, including an available Bose sound system that provides high-quality sound and a rear seat entertainment system that attaches a pair of eight-inch displays to the backs of the front-row headrests. This can play media off a smartphone or tablet and is compatible with smart TV sticks and gaming consoles.

Keeping All Onboard Safe

One of the most important aspects of any family vehicle is its ability to keep all onboard safe. The 2023 GMC Acadia is large enough to protect its occupants in an accident and received a five-star overall safety rating in NHTSA crash testing. The comprehensive airbag system even includes head curtain airbags that protect second and third-row passengers in the event of a side impact or rollover. However, GMC also made sure to include a full suite of advanced driver-assist technologies intended to help prevent accidents from occurring in the first place. Whether you are backing out of a parking space at the Finley Square Shopping Center or switching lanes on I-355, these tools will help provide enhanced safety on the road.

Every 2023 Acadia comes with the Pro Safety Plus package, which includes everything from Automatic Emergency Braking to Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning. These systems are designed to prevent the most common types of accidents, such as hitting a vehicle that suddenly stops in front of you or drifting out of your lane when you take your eyes off the road to deal with a demanding passenger. While not technically part of the Pro Safety Plus package, GMC also equips every trim with standard Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. These features alert you to cars traveling in your blind spots or passing behind you when you are backing up, which is invaluable when you’re driving an SUV as large as the Acadia.

There are even two standard features that are designed particularly for families. The Rear Seat Reminder will sound a chime when you exit the vehicle if the rear doors were opened before you set off, making sure you don’t forget anything (or anyone) in the car. If you have an older child in the family who is learning to drive, then Teen Driver will help them learn safely. This system lets you set parental controls on the use of your vehicle, preventing your new driver from speeding, driving without a seatbelt, or playing music too loudly. It also provides a report card you can check later so you can keep tabs on them even when they are out on their own.

A Family Car for Demanding Drivers

It’s no secret that transporting a family can limit your choice of vehicles. Sports cars are certainly out, and even pickup trucks and smaller SUVs may not have the space you need. However, that doesn’t mean you should settle for less. With the 2023 Acadia, GMC demonstrates that it is possible to have a spacious and comfortable vehicle that is safe and easy to drive without being boring or unattractive. This premium SUV combines the best of GMC’s reputation for building professional-grade vehicles with a family-friendly package that somehow thinks of everything you could want in your travels around Lombard. If you’re ready to see this amazing three-row SUV for yourself, pay us a visit, and let us set you up for a test drive. Don’t forget to bring along the whole family so that everyone can experience just how comfortable the Acadia is!