DETROIT — The GMC Acadia is getting roomier.

After shrinking for the present technology, the three-row Acadia returns for the 2024 mannequin yr to the bigger footprint it as soon as shared with the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave.

Acadia manufacturing is transferring from Spring Hill, Tenn., again to Lansing, Mich., rejoining the Traverse and Enclave. The third-generation crossover is anticipated to go on sale early subsequent yr.

GMC unveiled the redesigned Acadia on Wednesday on the Detroit auto present, the identical venue the place it confirmed off the present model in 2016. On the time, model leaders stated taking the Acadia down in measurement higher positioned it within the “coronary heart” of the crossover phase, however customers discovered the third row to be too tight.

“We heard it loud and clear from clients and from the sellers,” Duncan Aldred, vice chairman of world Buick-GMC, informed reporters. “It actually turned obvious that clients see simply much more worth within the measurement. So for those who’re providing that car on this phase for the same worth however you are providing further area, the worth equation simply will get so significantly better.”

GMC did not disclose pricing for the 2024 Acadia. The nameplate at present begins at $38,195 together with delivery.

For the reason that Acadia’s final redesign, the three-row crossover phase has develop into more and more aggressive with the arrival of the Kia Telluride, Volkswagen Atlas, Hyundai Palisade and Subaru Ascent.

U.S. gross sales of the Acadia surged 63 p.c within the first half of 2023 however declined in 4 of the 5 earlier years. The Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer every outsell it practically 3-to-1.

The 2024 Acadia was conceived to be bolder and greater, stated Jeff MacDonald, the car’s chief engineer.

It is 10.6 inches longer and three.2 inches taller than the outgoing mannequin, with an 8.4-inch-larger wheelbase. Patrons can get an additional inch of trip top with the AT4 off-road trim degree.

GMC stated the proportions improve legroom and cargo area, permitting for practically 80 p.c extra storage behind the third row. The Acadia will seat as many as eight folks, up from seven at present.

All trim ranges — Denali, AT4, Elevation Premium and Elevation — are powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that generates 328 hp and 326 pound-feet of torque and is mated to an eight-speed automated transmission. These specs evaluate with 228 hp and 258 pound-feet of torque for the present base engine, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and in addition prime these of the elective 3.6-liter V-6.

All-wheel drive is obtainable for the Acadia, with the AT4 trim degree using an off-road-specific Energetic Torque Management system. Towing capability is 5,000 kilos.

Ben Zavala, the Acadia’s lead exterior designer, stated the redesigned crossover is extra upright and higher suits with GMC’s premium truck model picture.

The styling initiatives “a confidence that you simply usually see in our truck and SUV lineup,” Zavala stated. “There’s kind of a similarity in lineage to the Yukon and to the Sierra.”

Designers added extra muted and layered chrome accents on the Denali and AT4 trim ranges.

“For Denali, that is one thing very new as a result of traditionally, we have been all about vibrant,” Zavala stated. “We felt that this was a bit extra progressive. While you see it, there is a little bit of depth to it and it is not so loud, which actually felt applicable.”

A portrait-style 15-inch infotainment touchscreen has customizable shows and Google built-in know-how. It is paired with an 11-inch driver data display. MacDonald stated the cabin serves as a cell command middle that gives an intuitive expertise for purchasers.

“We put an terrible lot of effort into the elevated cabin expertise,” Aldred stated. “As quickly as you open the doorways, you will see it does really feel like a really upmarket car and one thing, once more, which clients demand of GMC.”

Security options commonplace on the 2024 Acadia embrace ahead collision alert, entrance pedestrian and bicycle braking, following distance indicator, rear park help and blind zone steering help.

Tremendous Cruise, GM’s hands-free driver-assist know-how, is obtainable for the Acadia. Drivers can also see their environment by way of as many as 9 digicam views.

Aldred stated GMC expects a few third of the model’s autos may have Tremendous Cruise in use by way of 2025.

The AT4 comes with 18-inch tires, an off-road suspension and hydraulic rebound management, particular drive modes, a novel entrance fascia that features tow hooks and skid plates, and AT4-specific inside design options.

Denali patrons will discover one-touch folding seats within the second row, power-folding seats within the third row and Denali-specific options together with trim accents, 22-inch aluminum wheels, and leather-appointed heated and ventilated entrance seats.

— Laura Harris contributed to this report.