The AT4 family has a new addition.

GMC introduced the AT4 trim not long ago, appearing on the Sierra and its HD brother. Now, the first all-wheel drive crossover from the Like a Pro brand gets a set of AT4 clothes. Is it worth the cash?

All 2020 Acadia utes are boxier than their predecessors and gain a great deal in common with the Sierra’s front-end style. A tall, upright grille frowns down at the corners like a disapproving headmaster surveying the schoolyard, bookended by a set of headlamps bearing GMC’s new lighting signature. The AT4’s interior gets some unique touches as well, including natty badging on the headrests.

The new AT4 package takes that chrome grille and tints it darkly, adding a couple of angry black slashes to the front bumper’s jowls. Hewing to the AT4 design language, a set of 17-inch wheels that are unique to the AT4 trim are wrapped up in all-terrain tires. It all works together to create a more aggressive exterior style which fits an off-road-inspired design.

That’s the key word here: inspired. Just because it’s an AT4 doesn’t mean it’ll be able to keep up with the Sierra AT4 off road. The Sierra includes a 2-inch lift and Rancho-branded monotube shocks, while the Acadia simply makes do with standard twin-clutch AWD and those knobby all-terrains. It’ll certainly go further off the beaten path than a standard Acadia, however. So while the Acadia AT4 has a bit of diff but not a truck diff, it’s unique all-wheel drive system’s twin-clutch setup does give it torque-vectoring capabilities.

Also standard on the AT4 is the 3.6L V-6 engine, a mill that is optional equipment on some other trims. This V6 produces 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. Other standard goodies on the Acadia AT4 include a hands-free power liftgate and high-def digital rear camera.

The new Acadia competes with other three-row crossovers like the Honda Pilot and Ford Explorer. Look for it on dealer lots soon.