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OAKES GMC • SERVING LEBANON & LACLEDE COUNTY • 130 MILES VIA I-44
Lebanon sits on the I-44 corridor at the northern edge of the Missouri Ozarks, and that location shapes what a family vehicle has to handle. The 130-mile run to Kansas City. The route down to Springfield. County roads that turn to gravel without warning, and the pull out toward Bennett Spring on a Saturday morning with a boat behind you.
The 2027 GMC Acadia covers all of it from a single configuration. Its turbocharged 2.5L produces 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque, every trim tows 5,000 lbs when properly equipped, and the AT4 carries 7.75 inches of ground clearance with all-terrain tires for the roads that are not paved.
A Trailering Package and Hitch Guidance are standard equipment on every 2027 Acadia trim. What Lebanon-area owners put behind one:
The powertrain and tow rating do not change between trims, which means a Lebanon buyer can choose based on seating, drivetrain, and equipment rather than feeling pushed up the range for capability:
The 8-Seat Acadia
All-Terrain Capability
Premium Three-Row
Top of the Range
Seven exterior finishes are offered for 2027, and three of them are tied to specific trims. If you are ordering rather than buying from stock, this is worth settling early — Trailstone Green Metallic is available only on the Elevation, while Ink and Glacier White Tricoat require stepping up to a Denali or Denali Ultimate:
Summit White
GAZ
Elevation • AT4 • Denali • Ultimate
Ebony Twilight Metallic
GB8
Elevation • AT4 • Denali • Ultimate
Sterling Metallic
GXD
Elevation • AT4 • Denali • Ultimate
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
GNT
Elevation • AT4 • Denali • Ultimate
Glacier White Tricoat
G1W
Denali • Denali Ultimate
Ink
G46
Denali • Denali Ultimate
Trailstone Green Metallic
GTM
Elevation Exclusive
Interior themes are trim-specific as well. The AT4’s Forest Storm cabin with Mahogany accents is exclusive to that trim, and the Denali Ultimate carries a single Woodland Mahogany full-leather treatment:
After Dark
H6W
Elevation
Gideon Gray
H6X
Elevation
Forest Storm with Mahogany
H6V
AT4 Exclusive
Sheer / Very Dark Atmosphere
Denali
Woodland Mahogany
E4L
Denali Ultimate Exclusive
Exterior and interior availability is tied to trim level and production timing. Contact our team to confirm which combinations are available on current inventory.
The Acadia’s torque peak of 326 lb-ft arrives at 3,500 RPM. On a Lebanon-area drive that means pulling a loaded Acadia up out of a river valley, merging onto I-44 with seven passengers aboard, or getting a boat trailer moving from a standing start at a Bennett Spring ramp — situations where low-end torque decides whether a vehicle feels adequate or strained.
EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy — 2027 GMC Acadia
Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG on a 19.3-gallon tank.
All-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined MPG on a larger 21.7-gallon tank, which offsets much of the efficiency difference in total driving range.
For the 130-mile I-44 run to Kansas City, the front-wheel-drive Acadia’s 26 MPG highway rating is the stronger choice. Buyers who regularly drive unpaved county roads or want winter traction generally move to AWD or the AT4, where ground clearance matters as much as traction.
The AT4 is the only Acadia built exclusively with all-wheel drive, using GMC’s Active Torque Control system. An off-road-tuned suspension at a raised ride height delivers 7.75 inches of ground clearance on 18-inch dark machined wheels with all-terrain tires — a meaningful difference on Laclede County gravel.
A Trailering Package and Hitch Guidance come standard across the lineup, with a 5,000-lb maximum rating when properly equipped. Higher trims add up to ten camera views, which turns backing a boat trailer down a narrow ramp into a considerably less stressful exercise.
Front-wheel-drive Acadias carry a 19.3-gallon tank; AWD configurations get a larger 21.7-gallon tank that offsets much of their efficiency difference. Either way, the 130-mile run to Kansas City and back is comfortably within a single tank with margin to spare.
We regularly work with buyers making the I-44 drive north from Laclede County and the surrounding Ozark communities:
Rural Missouri buying situations are routine here, not exceptions.
Agricultural income documentation, seasonal or variable cash flow, and trade-ins of high-mileage working vehicles are all things our finance and appraisal teams handle regularly. We work with lenders who understand the rural Missouri buyer profile rather than forcing every application into a salaried-buyer framework.
Apply from Lebanon before making the I-44 drive. Our team has experience with rural Missouri income structures and works with multiple lenders to find a fit rather than a single yes-or-no answer.
Start ApplicationStart your trade estimate from home. We accept all makes and all mileage, including work vehicles. In Missouri, your trade value reduces the taxable purchase price of the new Acadia.
Get Trade ValueOur GMC-certified service center handles all Acadia maintenance and warranty work. We know a 130-mile service trip needs to be efficient, and we work to complete qualifying visits same-day.
Book AppointmentThe AT4’s ground clearance is the reason we bought it. Our road is gravel for the last two miles and the crossover we traded scraped constantly. Oakes understood exactly what we needed without trying to move us up a trim.
We tow the boat to Bennett Spring most weekends and the Acadia handles it without drama. 130 miles to Kansas City on one tank with room left. Honest deal, and they worked with our farm income without making it complicated.
Three rows that fit our kids and their friends, enough cargo room for a weekend, and it still fits in the garage. The Denali interior is well above what I expected. Worth the drive north.
Is the Acadia suited to gravel county roads around Laclede County?
The AT4 is the configuration built for it — standard all-wheel drive with Active Torque Control, an off-road-tuned suspension at raised ride height for 7.75 inches of ground clearance, and all-terrain tires on 18-inch dark machined wheels. Other Acadia trims handle maintained gravel fine but sit lower.
How does Oakes GMC handle financing for agricultural or variable income?
Our finance team works with lenders experienced in rural Missouri buyer profiles, including agricultural income and seasonal cash flow documentation. We present options structured around your actual income rather than a standardized salaried framework.
Can I service my Acadia at Oakes GMC from Lebanon?
Yes. We recognize that a 130-mile service trip requires scheduling precision, so we work to complete qualifying visits same-day with clear communication throughout. Many Lebanon-area owners book their first service appointment at the time of purchase.
What is the towing capacity and is a package required?
The 2027 Acadia tows up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped, and a Trailering Package with Hitch Guidance is standard on all four trims. Towing capability does not require stepping up a trim level or hunting for an option.
How far can the Acadia go on a tank?
Front-wheel-drive models pair a 19.3-gallon tank with 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG. All-wheel-drive configurations carry a larger 21.7-gallon tank at 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined MPG. Either configuration covers the Lebanon-to-Kansas City round trip on a single tank.
Browse the Acadia lineup, value your current vehicle, and apply for financing from Lebanon before the I-44 run north. Oakes GMC at 3200 Main Street, Kansas City, MO.
