2018 GMC Acadia SLE-2 AWD â?" Three-Row Family Hauler with V6 Power and a Clean White Finish Why This Car Is Special The 2018 GMC Acadia represents the second generation of this nameplate, which GMC completely redesigned for the 2017 model year. That redesign was significant: GMC shed roughly 700 pounds compared to the first-generation Acadia by moving to a smaller, stiffer platform shared with the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave. The result was a mid-size crossover that handles more like a car than the truck-based, full-size SUVs it competes with in the family segment. For 2018, GMC offered the Acadia in SL, SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT-1, SLT-2, and Denali trims. The SLE trim seen here strikes a practical balance â?" it includes genuine comfort and convenience features without stepping into the premium pricing of the SLT or Denali levels. The VIN on this example confirms it was built with all-wheel drive and the 3.6-liter V6, which was the top engine offering for the 2018 Acadia lineup. If you are looking for a capable, three-row family SUV that does not carry an inflated price tag, the 2018 GMC Acadia SLE AWD is exactly the kind of vehicle worth a close look. Features List - 3.6L V6 VVT Engine - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - All-Wheel Drive - Power Sunroof - Touchscreen Infotainment with Backup Camera - Three-Row Seating - 18-Inch Alloy Wheels - Power Windows and Locks - Wood-Tone Interior Trim - Roof Rails - Tachometer - Power Steering and Power Brakes - Ice Cold Air Conditioning - White Exterior / Black Cloth Interior Mechanical Under the hood sits GMC's 3.6-liter V6 with Variable Valve Timing, the same family of engine that has been a workhorse across the GM SUV and crossover lineup for years. In the 2018 Acadia, this engine produces 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque, paired here with a 6-speed automatic transmission. That combination gives the Acadia reasonable capability for towing â?" GMC rated it at up to 4,000 pounds when properly equipped with the V6 and all-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive system on this vehicle is GMC's Active AWD setup, which can operate in front-wheel drive mode under normal conditions for fuel efficiency and engage the rear axle automatically when slip is detected. EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Acadia V6 AWD is rated at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. The second-generation platform's reduced weight compared to the outgoing model pays dividends in everyday driving â?" this is a crossover that feels genuinely maneuverable in parking lots and city traffic, not just on the open highway. Power brakes and power steering are standard, and the Acadia's ride quality is well-suited to the long highway stretches common to Florida driving. Interior Step inside and the 2018 GMC Acadia SLE presents a clean, organized cabin. The seats are finished in black cloth with a diamond-quilted texture visible on the front buckets â?" a detail that gives the interior a more refined appearance than plain flat cloth. White contrast stitching runs throughout the seating surfaces and door panels, adding a subtle visual layer without going over the top. Wood-tone trim pieces appear on the door panels, the center console surround, the shifter area, and the instrument panel, tying the interior together in a consistent theme. The center stack is anchored by a touchscreen infotainment display running GMC's IntelliLink system, with physical knobs for audio and climate controls below it â?" a practical layout that keeps eyes on the road rather than buried in menus. The backup camera feeds directly to that screen, making parking and reversing in tight spaces straightforward. Three rows of seating give this Acadia genuine people-moving capability. The second row slides and folds to provide access to the third row, and the third row itself shows minimal wear in the photos, suggesting this vehicle did not spend years as a daily family shuttle. Overhead, a power sunroof opens up the front of the cabin, and from the inte