What you should know

Type: Four-door, front- /all-wheel-drive mid-size tall wagon.

Engines (h.p.): 2.5-liter DOHC I-4 (193); 3.6-liter DOHC V6 (310). Transmission: Six-speed automatic.

Market position: General Motors’ GMC division does the smart thing and downsizes the full-size Acadia thus bringing it in line with other hot-selling foreign- and domestic-based brands that can carry up to seven passengers.

Points: All-new sheetmetal is attractive and falls into line with the competition

☛ Dashboard could be from a number of other GM models Base four-cylinder

☛ engine is thrifty, but for serious towing and hauling stick with the V6 New All

☛ Terrain model looks cool, adds off-road competency Cargo and stowage

☛ capacities are reduced, but agility increases, big-time.

Active safety: Blind-spot warning with cross-traffic alert (opt.); active cruise control (opt.); emergency braking (opt.); pedestrian detection (opt.); lanekeeping assist (opt.).

MPG (city/hwy): 21/26 (2.5. FWD). Base price (incl. destination): $30,000.