Consumer_Reports_-_April_2020

Genesis G80
!

The Genesis G80,

previously known as the

Hyundai Genesis, delivers

just about every feature

and luxury attribute a

buyer could imagine for about

$10,000 less than its competitors.

Offered with a smooth and refined

3.8-liter V6 or a potent V8, the G80

also has responsive handling and

a comfortable ride, though some suspension noise at low speeds hurts that

impression. Our tested all-wheel-drive V6 returned a competitive 20 mpg

overall. The controls are refreshingly straightforward except for the gear

selector. Rear-seat passengers are pampered with amenities, including seat

heaters, and space is plentiful. Standard advanced safety features include

forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and blind spot

warning. A Sport version with a turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 is also available.



OVERALL

SCORE

89

$42,550-$60,000

RELIABILITY

4

SATISFACTION

5

ROAD-TEST SCORE 89 MPG 20

Genesis G90
!

The flagship sedan from

Hyundai's luxury brand,

Genesis, is the G90, which

features a 5.0-liter V8 or a

3.3-liter turbocharged V6,

the better choice of the two. Both

are mated to a smooth eight-speed

automatic and are available with

either rear- or all-wheel drive. The

spacious cabin is decked out in soft

materials and trimmed in wood and chrome, but it comes up short on wow

factor. We like that the controls are user-friendly. The ride is cushy and cosseting,

and the cabin is super-quiet. Handling is responsive though not sporty. As is

typical for this oft-chauffeur-driven class, the backseat is really the place to

be. Those in back even get controls in the rear armrest to manage audio and

climate settings. A complete suite of advanced safety features is standard.



OVERALL

SCORE

82

$72,200-$78,200

RELIABILITY

3

SATISFACTION

5

ROAD-TEST SCORE 89 MPG 18

GMC Acadia

The Acadia is a very

pleasant three-row SUV,

particularly in the Denali

trim. The ride is steady and

composed, and handling

is responsive. The smooth 3.6-liter V6

returned 19 mpg in our tests. A less

powerful but still capable 2.5-liter

four-cylinder is standard. A 230-hp

turbocharged four-cylinder joins the

ranks for 2020. All engines get a nine-speed automatic transmission. This

family-friendly SUV is very quiet, the front seats are comfortable, and the

infotainment system is easy to use. The outboard second-row seats can slide

and tilt forward, even with a child seat in place. The Acadia gets an unintuitive

push-button gear selector for 2020. Forward collision warning and automatic

emergency braking are optional; blind spot warning and rear cross traffic

warning are standard.



OVERALL

SCORE

70

$29,800-$48,300

RELIABILITY

3

SATISFACTION

3

ROAD-TEST SCORE 83 MPG 19

GMC Canyon

GM's small pickups,

the Canyon and its

Chevrolet Colorado twin,

are more maneuverable

than full-sized trucks and

are better equipped than their Nissan

and Toyota competitors. In our tests,

the V6 version got 18 mpg overall

and the four-cylinder diesel bumped

fuel economy to 24 mpg. V6 versions

feature a tow-haul mode. A four-cylinder gasoline engine is also available.

The ride is rather choppy, but handling is responsive. Rear- and four-wheel-

drive versions are available. These small trucks offer optional forward collision

warning and lane departure warning but not automatic emergency braking

or blind spot warning. Updates for the 2020 model year include a new

infotainment system and an available locking tailgate.

OVERALL

SCORE

$22,200-$44,300

RELIABILITY

1

SATISFACTION

2

ROAD-TEST SCORE 60-61 MPG 18-24

GMC Sierra 1500

The Sierra is essentially

a Chevrolet Silverado.

Power delivery is smooth

and responsive, and fuel

economy is 17 mpg overall

for the 5.3-liter V8 engine crew-cab

four-wheel-drive version. A new

3.0-liter turbodiesel six-cylinder

engine got an impressive 23 mpg

overall. The ride is steady, and the

cabin is very quiet. Handling is sound and secure. The infotainment system

is easy to use. Rear-seat room in crew-cab versions is immense, but the high

step-in requires a climb. Helpful options include a power liftgate that can be

opened using the key fob, a tailgate that can be configured into a workbench,

and power running boards that can shift back to help reach the bed. The

luxurious Denali version has a 6.2-liter V8 mated to a 10-speed automatic.

Blind spot warning and automatic emergency braking are optional.

OVERALL

SCORE

$29,600-$58,500

RELIABILITY

1

SATISFACTION

4

ROAD-TEST SCORE 76-78 MPG 17-23

GMC Sierra 2500HD

The redesigned, next-

generation Sierra HD's

exterior is more visually

distinguished from

the Sierra 1500. Aside

from its roof, which is shared with

the light-duty Sierra, all other visible

elements are unique to the work-

focused HD truck. The standard

engine is a 401-hp, 6.6-liter V8 with

a six-speed transmission. A 445-hp, 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 engine with a

10-speed transmission is also available. The new truck is 10 inches longer than

the previous one, which translates to more legroom. GM claims that the new

HD, when properly equipped, can tow up to 35,500 pounds. Available safety

features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking,

lane departure warning, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning.



OVERALL

SCORE

NA

$35,600-$63,900

RELIABILITY

2

SATISFACTION

4

ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA

GMC Terrain

The Terrain is a corporate

cousin of the Chevrolet

Equinox, but a few critical

differences compromise it,

even though it is positioned

as a more premium offering. We

found it to be loud and stiff-riding,

with severely hampered visibility. The

base engine is a lackluster 1.5-liter

turbo four-cylinder. The uplevel choice

is a significantly stronger 2.0-liter turbo mated to a nine-speed automatic

that's neither the swiftest nor the smoothest. The Terrain's gear selector

is controlled by unintuitive-to-operate dash-mounted push buttons.

The infotainment system is one of the easier ones to use. Starting with the

2020 model year, forward collision warning, city-speed automatic emergency

braking, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assistance are standard

on all trim lines. The diesel engine has been dropped.



OVERALL

SCORE

69

$25,000-$39,900

RELIABILITY

4

SATISFACTION

3

ROAD-TEST SCORE 67 MPG 22

GMC Yukon

This near-twin version

of the Chevrolet Tahoe

uses a 5.3-liter V8 and a

six-speed automatic that

returns 16 mpg and doesn't

feel particularly energetic. Ride and

handling are not stellar, though the

magnetic ride suspension on the

Denali version improves ride comfort

and handling response. The 6.2-liter

engine that comes on the Denali is also a meaningful upgrade, but it raises

the price considerably. Proper optional equipment gives the Yukon a towing

capacity of 8,500 pounds, about the only advantage it has over a car-based

SUV. Just as in the Tahoe, the third-row seat is low and tiny. Automatic

emergency braking, blind spot warning, and lane keeping assistance are

optional. A redesigned Yukon arrives this summer.



OVERALL

SCORE

68

$50,600-$70,700

RELIABILITY

4

SATISFACTION

4

ROAD-TEST SCORE 67 MPG 16

60 CR.ORG APRIL 2020

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