What Makes the New GMC Acadia AT4 a Rugged SUV?

2020 GMC Acadia AT4

A freshened exterior look comes to the GMC Acadia for 2020, but also a new trim level called the Acadia AT4. Acadia AT4”s offer a rugged off-road inspired look. 

What else is new for 2020 Acadia’s

The 3-row mid-size SUV gets a new grille design, front and rear fascias and signature LED lighting standard for 2020. 

New for 2020 model’s are some safety features that now come standard on all trim levels (SLE, SLT AT4 and Denali).

• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Side Blind Zone Alert
• Lane Change Alert
• Rear Park Assist

A new 2.0L turbo engine in now standard on the SLT trim. 

Also new, is the transmission which is a 9-speed automatic with Electronic Precision Shift. This system replaces the shift column with a series of buttons to electronically change gear, freeing up more space in the center console area. 

What features come on the 2020 Acadia AT4?

2020 GMC Acadia AT4’s have a rugged off-road inspired look with a black grille and black exterior accents. Ground clearance is 7 inches. 

• 3.6L V6 engine with 9-speed automatic transmission
• Cloth seating (Leather-appointed seating available)
• 5-passenger seating (6- or 7-passenger seating available)
• Advanced twin-clutch AWD system
• Exclusive 17″ gloss-black wheels with all-terrain tires
• Premium durable floor mats
• Cargo Management System (Not available with 6- or 7-passenger seating)
• Traction Select System with Off-Road mode
• Hill Descent Control
• Hill Start Assist

Traction Select System and Off-Road Mode

Acadia AT4 trims have smaller wheels, allowing for more gnarly higher profile all-terrain tires, a must if travelling on dirt roads.

Traction Select is a system that allows the driver to select different drive modes for optimal traction depending on conditions. 

Modes are; 

• AWD
• FWD
• Sport
• Off-Road
• Trailer/Tow (if equipped)

Now that we’ve established what makes the Acadia AT4 rugged, let’s take a look at what other features there are

Towing is up to 4000lb with the 3.6L V6 engine and when equipped with the Trailering Package. 

Technology

Being as GMC is a premium brand, this rugged AWD SUV loaded with plenty tech and still pretty luxurious on the inside. 

Infotainment consists of an 8″ diagonal color touch-screen embedded in the dash has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. Compatible smartphone app icons are displayed on the screen. Hands-free music, calls, texting and navigation is all hands-free and voice-activated. 

A 4G LTE WiFi hotspot is available, however will requires the purchase a data plan through AT&T. This could be useful for working on the go or keeping kiddos’ entertained on a road trip.

Enhanced sound quality comes in the form of a Bose Premium Sound System with 8 speakers including a subwoofer. 

Heated front driver and passenger seats to keep you comfortable in cold temperatures. 

Other standard features included on the 2020 GMC Acadia AT4 include; 

• Active Noise Cancellation
• Cargo Management System Rails
• Engine Air Filtration Monitor
• HD Radio
• Rearview auto dimming mirror
• Interior humidity sensor
• Keyless open and start
• OnStar and GMC Connected Services compatible
• Driver seat lumbar
• Rear air vents
• USB ports (First and second rows get one type-A and one type-C. Third row has one type-C)
• Universal Home Remote

Safety

Driver Alert Package I is standard which has;

• Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Rear Park Assist on SL, SLE, SLT and AT4

Some of the optional extras available on the 2020 GMC Acadia AT4 are;

• 7-passenger seating (2-3-2 configuration)
• Dual SkyScape 2-panel power sunroof
• Hit The Road package (roof-rack, assist steps)
• Adventure package (all-weather floor liners first and second row, roof-rack, and integrated cargo liner on AT4’s)
• Cargo package
• Driver Alert Package II (Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, Front and Rear Park Assist, Safety Alert Seat, and IntelliBeam headlamps)
• Trailering package

Find out about the 2020 GMC Acadia AT4 from GMC or check out Fremont Motor Chevrolet GMC Buick in Riverton, Wyoming. Fremont Chevy is proud to offer online vehicle purchasing. 

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