new poster here. great site! I've been stalking since the Acadia was announced this summer.
Took a test drive on Thursday. The Acadia is everything I'd hoped it would be. My dealer had a fully loaded SLT2 AWD. Was able to take the "perfect" route of "interstate" and then back roads to loop around where the dealership is located to get a great feel for what the car can do. Gotta say I was relieved when I put my foot in it on the on ramp and it responded. The reviews knocked it a bit for not having that burst so I was anxious to test that. While it may not have snapped my neck as my Durango can, it did what it needed to do and frankly I'd prefer that my neck not be snapped As far as the back road test go, it's the same road I took in my Durango to get to the lot and there simple was no comparison. The Acadia took all bumps like a champ (19" wheels on this one) and took the curves like a sedan. VERY impressed.
The dealer would have gotten a sale that night if not for the very light Titanium Leather seats. WAY to light for a family in my opinion. Going to have to go with the Ebony Leather as they really don't offer an alternative "light" interior.
GM is getting a long time Chrysler owner into their ranks very soon