GMC Acadia vs Chevy Traverse Mansfield MA

Are you ready to be the envy of the carpool, but not quite sure which full-size SUV is going to be right for the job? Lucky for you our friendly team here at Station Buick GMC have hand-picked two trailblazers of the market and pitted them against each other: the 2021 GMC Acadia vs. Chevy Traverse.

If you find yourself in the Mansfield, Norton, and Attleboro, Massachusetts, areas, stop into our dealership and give the Acadia a test drive for yourself.

2021 GMC Acadia vs. Chevy Traverse Exterior: Built for Everywhere

When it comes to ruling the road, size isn't everything. The 2021 GMC Acadia and Chevy Traverse both offer seating for seven. However, the Acadia is shorter and slimmer than its counterpart. This means once you arrive at work in the morning with a car full of coworkers, you can slide into any available spot and not worry about your back end poking out.

There's also a difference in wheelbase, the distance between the front and rear wheels. The Acadia's wheelbase is over eight inches shorter than the Traverse's, which can give it a leg up when it comes to agility and tight cornering. This is great for winding your way through the sprawling maze of the city with the kids' soccer team in tow.

2021 GMC Acadia vs. Chevy Traverse Interior Technology: Assistance When You Need It

You spend a lot of time in the car-commutes, business trips, grocery runs-so you need an interior that is ready to help you out. The 2021 GMC Acadia and the Chevy Traverse are very similar in interior dimensions and have comparable cargo space, but the biggest difference lies in technology.

Though both offer driver's assistance technologies, like Rear Park Assist, the Acadia offers features not even available on the Traverse, including:

·        6-Inch Color Head-Up Display: A display projected directly on to the windshield above the instrument panel shows information such as your speed and cruise control.

With these features helping you out, you won't even have to look away from the road for the briefest second to check how fast your Acadia's going. Without them on the Traverse, you'll need to split your focus between the instrument panel and the road ahead.

2021 GMC Acadia vs. Chevy Traverse Safety Features: Ready for Anything

Whether it's the afternoon commute home or a long weekend business trip to the next city over, safety is your most important concern. Both the 2021 GMC Acadia and the Chevy Traverse have full safety suites available that include:

·        Automatic Emergency Braking

·        Forward Collision Alert

·        Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning

·        Front Pedestrian Braking

There are a few features the come standard on all trim levels of the Acadia that are only available on the Traverse, such as Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which alerts you to cars passing behind you as you reverse. Only available on the Acadia is the Safety Alert Seat, which gives a tactile alert in the driver's seat to alert you to possibly unnoticed hazards.

Without this convenient head up on the Traverse, you'll need to be hyper-focused for everything that might happen on the road.

2021 GMC Acadia vs. Chevy Traverse: The Victor is You

When you're looking for a new SUV to keep you and your family on the road, with the new GMC Acadia or the Chevy Traverse would make fine options. Though, with its extra safety and convenience features, when you decide to test drive the Acadia come to us at Station Buick GMC nearby the Mansfield, Norton, and Attleboro, MA, areas.

An SUV isn't just for you, it's for everyone in your life, so make sure you pick a vehicle that's up to their standards.