The 2022 GMC Acadia is getting some updates and changes for the new model year. We take a look at which features are being dropped, which options are all new, and what tweaks are being made to the packaging of the mid-size crossover.
The Acadia is currently in the middle of a model cycle, so no big changes are planned for the 2022 model year. The small changes that will happen are limited to the deletion of the 2.5L I4 engine, a new exterior color (G5D-Light Stone Metallic) and GMC Safety Pro Plus being made standard across the model line.
2022 GMC Acadia model preview in three parts:
- Features and options that are no longer being offered
- Features and options that are totally new for 2022
- Features and options that are being changed for the new model year
Features No Longer Available On The 2022 GMC Acadia
- (TNH26) SL equipment group
- Exterior color (GLR) Red Mahogany Metallic
- (PCV) Premium Package
- (LCV) 2.5L 4-cylinder engine
- (M3H) 9-speed automatic transmission
- Single outlet exhaust
- (UD7) Rear Park Assist
- (ABD) 5-passenger seating on AT4
- (RAE) Cargo Management System
- (C59) Rear air vents
- (KTI) Tire Inflator Kit
- (QML) Tires, P245/65R17 all-season, H-rated, Blackwall
- (RSC) 17″ (43.2 cm) painted aluminum wheels
- (RD9) 18″ (45.7 cm) machined aluminum wheels
- (Q9V) 20″ (50.8 cm) machined aluminum wheels
- (SHA) 20″ bright machined-face wheels with Satin Graphite painted spokes and pockets, LPO
- (S03) Embroidered front row headrests, LPO
- (SR3) Rear seat infotainment system with DVD player, LPO
New Features On The 2022 GMC Acadia
- Exterior color (G5D) Light Stone Metallic
- (RQJ) 18″ (45.7 cm) aluminum wheels
- (QGY) 20″ (50.8 cm) aluminum wheels
- (SQU) Thatchem wheel locks, LPO
Package & Feature Changes On The 2022 GMC Acadia
- (PED) GMC Pro Safety Plus is now standard on all trims
- (WBP) Elevation Edition now includes (QGY) 20″ aluminum wheels
- (LSY) 2.0L Turbo engine is now standard on SLE FWD (remains standard on SLE AWD and SLT and available on Denali)
- (LGX) 3.6L V6 engine is no longer available on SLE
- (V92) Trailering Package now available with (LSY) 2.0L Turbo engine
- (URC) Traction Select is now standard on all equipment groups (was standard on SLE FWD with [LGX] 3.6L V6 engine only)
- Dual outlet exhaust with bright tips are now standard on SLE
Find out more about the 2022 GMC Acadia at GMC.com
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