Rarely has a vehicle satisfied so many needs–and done so with grace and elegance–than the 2011 Acadia Denali.

 Whether it was traveling through knee-high snow, heading to a concert, or even lugging, of all things, a huge sofa, with the back hatch door closed, the Acadia Denali rose to the occasion.  We all were continuously surprised by what we could ask of such a luxurious, almost decadent car, and still have it meet our needs.
     The Acadia, the Chevy Traverse and …

The Bottom Line: Essentially identical vehicles except for trim, the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain are excellent crossovers with a combination of good size, a useful 4-cylinder engine, and modern conveniences. Either vehicle would make a great choice for someone looking for a crossover or smaller SUV.

The Bottom Line: Adding hybrid technology to a vehicle of this size is an anachronism. We achieved 16.6 mpg in our test, which isn’t bad for a huge vehicle, and I guess it’s better than a “standard” Yukon Denali a.k.a. Suburban.

There’s no question that the GMC Yukon Denali is a large vehicle. Formerly known as the Suburban, it’s ideal for cargo carrying. With three rows of seats it isn’t too shabby when it comes to people carrying as well.