2.0L Turbocharged I4 DOHC with direct injection, Active Fuel Management and automatic stop/start
3.6L V-6 DOHC VVT with Direct Injection and automatic stop/start
Valve configuration
Dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder with tripower system
Dual-overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing
Final drive ratio
3.5
3.5
Standard here, not on the base trim: Safety Alert Seat
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kit
Brakes
Front brake diameter
321 mm
Front brake type
ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter
315 mm
Rear brake type
solid disc
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 1st row
79 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row
41.7 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row
12.8 cu-ft
Total interior volume
143.8 cu-ft
Dimensions Exterior
Ground clearance
7.2 in
Overall height
66.7 in
Overall length
193.4 in
Overall width
75.4 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Engine Basics
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Cylinder count
6
Fuel injection system
gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)
3.6L V-6 DOHC VVT with Direct Injection and automatic stop/start
Valve configuration
Dual-overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing
Engine Output
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
271 lb-ft
Fuel System
Fuel tank capacity
19 gal
Headroom
Front headroom
40 in
Second-row headroom
39.6 in
Third-row headroom
37.2 in
Legroom
Front legroom
41 in
Second-row legroom
39.7 in
Third-row legroom
29.7 in
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room
59.4 in
Second-row shoulder room
58.7 in
Third-row shoulder room
54.3 in
Steering
Steering type
Electric variable-effort power steering with Active Return Assist
Suspension
Front suspension type
MacPherson strut with direct-acting stabilizer bar
Rear suspension type
Five-link independent; coil springs with stabilizer bar
Tires
Tire size
P235/65R18
Transmission
Final drive ratio
3.5
Transmission speeds
9
Transmission type
automatic
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
4303 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
4303 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
18 in
Wheel material
aluminum
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety17 std · 1 opt
Front Pedestrian Braking
Forward Collision Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
HD Surround Visionoptional
Airbags: frontal and side-impact for driver and front passenger; driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact
Airbags: roof-rail mounted head-curtain for all rows in outboard seating positions
Lane Departure Warning (included with Lane Keep Assist)
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Airbags: driver side knee
Automatic Emergency Braking (GMC Pro Safety Plus)
Following Distance Indicator
Front Park Assist
HD Rear Vision Camera
IntelliBeam auto high beams
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
Passenger Sensing System (airbag)
Safety Alert Seat
Tire Pressure Monitor System; tire pressure monitor includes tire fill alert
Infotainment0 std · 1 opt
Head-Up Displayoptional
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Active Fuel Management (2.0L Turbo)
Hydra-Matic 9-speed automatic transmission
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
Active Return Assist (electric variable-effort power steering)
Duralife™ brake rotors and low-drag brake calipers
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Acadia. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
Factory warranty running out?
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Common questions about the SLT 3.6L
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
What does the 2023 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6L add over the SLE?
Against the SLE, 1 feature becomes standard that the SLE does not and 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.