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    • 2021 GMC Acadia  RealSafeCars83Safety Rating

    #39 of 2021 SUVs

    #64 of all 2021 vehicles


    Pictured: 2020 GMC Acadia
    The Acadia, part of GMC's lineup since 2007, is a three-row midsize SUV with seating up to 7. It has technology that is now expected: Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Having better than average EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and pollution. It handles mud, snow, and sand with ease with optional all-wheel drive (AWD). GMC offers a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.

    The 2021 GMC Acadia is average compared to all vehicles.

    Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2021 GMC Acadia has a score of 83, implying a 0.038% chance of driver death (3.4% chance of injury). If equipped with optional advanced driver safety features, the chance of death falls to 0.033%, and the chance of injury falls to 3%.

    We estimate that the 2021 GMC Acadia has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0385% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.393%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0385% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.393% chance of being injured.

    Compared to the average vehicle, the 2021 GMC Acadia is 17% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2021 GMC Acadia is 5% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

    2021 GMC Acadia offers AEB optionally. With AEB, the vehicle lifetime fatality chance drops by 13%.

    Active safety features on the 2021 GMC Acadia can protect loved ones by reducing accident severity and preventing accidents. An active safety system that is standard on the 2021 GMC Acadia is Enhanced Automatic Braking with Front Pedestrian Braking. Optional safety features on the 2021 GMC Acadia which we recommend include Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning and Side Blind Zone Alert.

    Another safety feature seems simpler but should still be considered. Standard side mirror turn signals can help when you don't see a vehicle in your blind spot, by alerting them to your intention to switch lanes, which allows the other driver to avoid an accident with you.

    And it is less safe than many comparable cars.

    9676Nissan MuranoKia SorentoChevrolet BlazerGMC AcadiaFord EdgeHyundai PalisadeMazda CX-9Toyota HighlanderJeep Grand CherokeeSubaru AscentHonda PilotKia TellurideComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2021 GMC Acadia with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 76 to 96. The 2021 GMC Acadia is safer than the 2021 Nissan Murano and less safe than the 2021 Ford Edge, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, the 2021 Kia Telluride, the 2021 Honda Pilot, the 2021 Subaru Ascent, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 2021 Toyota Highlander, and the 2021 Mazda CX-9. It is about as safe as the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer.

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