Honda Odyssey vs GMC Acadia

If you are a minivan aficionado like we are, then you know that the 2022 Honda Odyssey is the most enjoyable one to drive. It has that light, effortless, responsive driving character that Honda bakes into every one of its cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans. But you also know that the Odyssey’s rivals are successfully outflanking it in terms of stylish design, all-weather capability, electrified efficiency, infotainment technology, and outright luxury.

In response to these new threats, Honda makes no changes to the 2022 Odyssey. Good thing its “original recipe” approach remains pretty tasty.

Redesigned for the new model year, the 2024 GMC Acadia is a three-row crossover SUV that shares a platform with the Chevrolet Traverse, and it gets similar updates to that crossover for 2024. Among other changes, the Acadia grows longer, wider, and taller, features a revamped interior, and employs a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Verdict: The Acadia’s well-executed interior and tech features stand out, but its design and driving experience don’t.