GMC Acadia

GMC Acadia
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors
Model years	2007–present
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Powertrain
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Chronology
Predecessor	GMC Envoy XL

The GMC Acadia is a full-size SUV from GMC. The GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse, and Buick Enclave share the new GM Lambda platform. The Acadia went on sale in 2006 as a 2007 model in the United States and in Canada. The Acadia replaces three of the 7- or 8-seater vehicles on the Pontiac-Buick-GMC dealership network, the mid-size GMC Safari van, the GMC Envoy, and the Pontiac Montana SV6 minivan for the domestic market. As of 2009, the Lambda vehicles have replaced the Buick Rainier, Buick Rendezvous, and the Buick Terraza, and then subsequently the GMC Envoy and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer. A Denali version of the Acadia debuted in 2010 as a 2011 model. In 2016, the second generation Acadia was repositioned as a mid-size crossover utility vehicle (as a 2017 model) in order to compete within the growing mid-size CUV market against the likes of the Ford Edge and Dodge Journey.

First generation

GMC Acadia
Overview
Production	2006–2016
Model years	2007–2016
Assembly	Lansing Delta Township Assembly, Delta Township, Michigan
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size crossover utility vehicle (CUV)
Platform	GM Lambda platform/GMT968 (Series GMT960)
Related	Buick Enclave Chevrolet Traverse Saturn Outlook
Powertrain
Engine	3.6 L LY7 V6 3.6 L LLT V6
Transmission	6-speed 6T75 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	118.9 in (3,020 mm)
Length	2007–2008 & 2013–present: 201.1 in (5,108 mm) 2009–2012: 200.7 in (5,098 mm)
Width	2007–2008 & 2013–present: 78.9 in (2,004 mm) 2009–2012: 78.2 in (1,986 mm)
Height	2007–2008 & 2013–present: 72.8 in (1,849 mm) 2009–2012: 69.9 in (1,775 mm)

2007 GMC Acadia

The Acadia represents GMC's entry-level truck-like CUV and is the first unibody vehicle from the marque. It is also GMC's first front-wheel drive passenger vehicle and GMC's first crossover utility vehicle (CUV).

The Acadia has seating for eight and either front or all-wheel drive. With a 5,200 lb (2,359 kg) towing capacity, the Acadia slots between the Envoy and the Yukon. The Acadia is the mid-priced Lambda model between the Chevrolet Traverse and Enclave. The Acadia had average reliability ratings in Consumer Reports' surveys.

The first-generation Acadia will continue to be sold alongside its second-generation replacement as the Acadia Limited. For more information, please see below.

Suspension and chassis

The 2008 Acadia has a 118.9 in (3,020 mm) wheelbase and 67.28 in (1,709 mm) front/rear tracks. The independent front suspension is a MacPherson strut design, with a direct-acting stabilizer bar and aluminum knuckles. The independent rear suspension uses a "H" Linked design.

Steering is power-assisted rack-and-pinion, with an optional variable-effort system. Standard are 18 inch wheels and tires, with optional 19 inch wheels. Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS are standard.

Engine and transmission

The Acadia uses GM's High Feature LY7 V6 that was introduced in the Cadillac CTS. In the Acadia, the engine produces 275 hp (205 kW) and 758 lb·ft (1,028 N·m) of torque. The Acadia also uses the new GM-Ford 6-speed automatic transmission.

The 2009 model year engine was the direct injected LLT, producing 288 hp (215 kW) and 270 lb·ft (366 N·m) of torque.

The 2012 Acadia has a 3.6 L V6 engine producing 288 hp (215 kW) and 270 lb·ft (366 N·m) torque.

Year	Engine	Power	Torque	Transmission
2007–2008	3.6 L LY7 V61	275 hp (205 kW)	251 lb·ft (340 N·m)	6-speed 6T75
2009–present	3.6 L LLT V6	288 hp (215 kW)	270 lb·ft (366 N·m)

Interior

The Acadia features available 3-row, 7 or 8-seater seating. Inside, the Acadia features more contemporary trim than the Outlook, including chrome and satin nickel textures, and a wider variety of two-toned interior colors such as an Ebony and Light Titanium (grey) cloth upholstery, and a choice of either Ebony, Light Titanium (grey) or Brick (brown) leather upholstery. A heads-up display similar to those found in the Cadillac XLR, Cadillac STS, Pontiac Grand Prix, Pontiac Aztek, Pontiac Bonneville, Buick Park Avenue and Chevrolet Corvette is one of the available options exclusive to the Acadia and standard on the Acadia Denali thus far.

Wheels and tires

The 2008 Acadia features 19 inch cast aluminum wheels and Goodyear Eagle RS-A M+S P255/60R-19 108H tires with a high-pressure compact spare tire standard on the SLT2 model and optional on the SLT1. The SLE model has 18 inch painted aluminum wheels with P255/65R-18 tires. The SLT1 comes standard with 18 inch machined aluminum wheels.

Acadia Denali

First generation 2011 GMC Acadia Denali

first generation refresh for 2013 GMC Acadia Denali

Back of the 2013 GMC Acadia Denali

The Denali version of the Acadia arrived at dealerships as a 2011 model in the third quarter of 2010.^[1] This upgraded trim is available in FWD and AWD versions in seven- or eight-passenger form and features monotone paint, honeycomb grille, unique front and rear fascias, along with HID headlamps, chrome accents, exhaust tips, and six-spoke 20-inch wheels. Interior upgrades include perforated leather seating and wood trim.

The Acadia Denali joins its SUV siblings, the Terrain Denali, the Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali, and marks GMC's first crossover to take the Denali badge.^[2]

Trim levels

Trim Level	Years
SL	2008–2012
SLE	2007–present
SLT	2007–present
Denali	2011–present

Safety

A unibody construction helps lower center of gravity, compared to previous truck-based GM SUVs, reduces the risk of rollover accidents. Much of the Acadia's structure is reinforced with high-strength steel, including a steel cross-car beam welded across the floor between the B-pillars.

The Acadia has six different airbags equipped in the vehicle; two dual-stage front air bags for the driver and front passenger, two seat-mounted side-impact air bags in the first row and two head curtain side impact air bags that cover all three seating rows. Similar to the Volvo XC90, the Acadia will have a detection system on board that will deploy various airbags if a rollover is detected.

Additionally, the Acadia has a standard OnStar system, now in its ninth generation.

Model year updates

2013 facelift

GM unveiled an updated 2013 GMC Acadia at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, taking the bodyshell of the defunct Saturn Outlook.^[3] The 2013 Acadia received a completely redesigned grille and front fascia, a redesigned rear liftgate, and an improved interior with upgrades to interior quality, as with its other two updated siblings, the Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse.

2014 model year

For the 2014 model year, the Acadia added Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning as a standard on Denali and as an optional feature on SLT1 and SLT2 trims, while two charging-only USB ports on the rear of the center console for second-row use were added as a standard for all trims.^[4]

2015 model year

For the 2015 model year, a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel became standard on SLT-2 and Denali models, along with a twenty-inch aluminum wheel design. Crimson Red Tintcoat, Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic, and Midnight Amethyst Metallic are added as new exterior color palettes. In addition, dual exhaust became available only on Denali versions, while all other trim levels received single exhaust.^[5]

Second generation

GMC Acadia
Overview
Also called	Holden Acadia (2017)
Production	2016
Model years	2017
Assembly	Spring Hill Assembly, Spring Hill, Tennessee
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover utility vehicle (CUV)
Platform	C1XX
Related	Cadillac XT5
Powertrain
Engine	3.6L V-6 VVT DI (LGX) Ecotec 2.5L DOHC I-4 (LCV)
Transmission	6-speed 6T50/6T70 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	112.5 in (2,857 mm)
Length	193.6 in (4,917 mm)
Width	75.4 in (1,915 mm)
Height	68.7 in (1,745 mm)

The second generation Acadia made its official debut at the North American International Auto Show on January 12, 2016. The redesigned Acadia will go on sale in the Spring of 2016 as a 2017 model.^[6] Production of the Acadia will commence in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

This version was reduced from 200.8 inches to 193.6 inches in length and from 78.9 inches to 75.4 inches in width (losing 700 pounds in the process), as it repositions the vehicle to mid-size status but remains above the Terrain, as GM has already announced that the next generation Traverse and Enclave will be the only GM-built full size crossover SUVs in this segment. With the reduction from full-size to mid-size, the Acadia will also see its MSRP reduced to $29,995 (US) when it goes on sale.^[7]

For the 2017 model year, the Acadia will feature seven seats instead of eight, a choice of either a 2.5L or 3.6L engine, a new All Terrain drivetrain designed for off-road capabilities (joining the FWD and AWD drivetrains), an updated fascia and redesigned lighting.^[8] The Acadia is built on the same platform as the Cadillac XT5 and will be joined by the Chinese-built Buick Envision and a yet to be named Chevrolet equivalent (built on the C1XX platform) when GM unveils its 2017 lineup for its mid-size CUVs.^[9] The Acadia will feature an automotive first feature to remind drivers to check the rear seats for children to help prevent heatstroke of children accidentally left behind in a vehicle.^[10]

The Acadia will be sold in Australia as a Holden badged vehicle and is expected to retain the Acadia name. The Holden Acadia will also be built in Tennessee with RHD specifications and marketed as a full size CUV when it goes on sale in 2017.^[11]

Trim levels for the Acadia will continue to be SL, SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT-1, SLT-2, as well as a Denali trim level, though an All-Terrain Package will be offered on some Acadia trim levels that will be more rugged in its appearance.

Acadia Limited

In addition, the first-generation Acadia will be sold alongside its second-generation replacement, but will be renamed the Acadia Limited, much like the Chevrolet Cruze Limited, Chevrolet Malibu Limited, and Chevrolet Impala Limited were also sold alongside their replacements, at least for a single model year. However, production will be moved from Lansing, Michigan to Spring Hill, Tennessee, the site of the old Saturn (automobile) plant, while production of the all-new, second-generation Acadia will continue at the Lansing, Michigan plant. It is also expected that the second-generation Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse will both make their debut later in 2016, to go on-sale in mid-2017, with production continuing at the Lansing plant.

Yearly U.S. sales

Year	Sales
2006	480
2007	72,765
2008	66,440
2009	53,820[12]
2010	68,295[13]
2011	79,288[14]
2012	79,756
2013	89,793[15]
2014	83,972[16]
2015	96,393[17]

Notes

1. Paukert, Chris (January 11, 2010). "Detroit 2010: GMC Acadia Denali piles on the frosting". Autoblog. Retrieved 2010-10-10.
2. Filipponio, Frank (December 17, 2009). "GMC reveals gussied-up Acadia Denali for 2011". Autoblog. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
3. Fogelson, Jason. "2013 GMC Acadia Revealed at Chicago Auto Show". About.com. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
4. "GMC Acadia - 2014" (Press release). GM Media. May 2013. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
5. "GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali - 2015" (Press release). GM Media. August 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
6. "High End Vehicles And Crossovers Will Take Center Stage In Motown" from Automotive News (January 9, 2016)
7. "2017 GMC Acadia MSRP Drops Between $1,725 And $3,000 Over 2016 Model: Pricing Comparison" from GM Authority (February 18, 2016)
8. GMC Introduces All-New 2017 Acadia from GMC (January 12, 2016)
9. "Chevrolet Clears Space For A New Crossover" from Automotive News (July 20, 2015)
10. "GM Unveils Technology To Help Avoid Child Heatstroke Deaths" from Automotive News (January 12, 2016)
11. "2017 GMC Acadia Confirmed To Head Down Unda' As A Holden" from GM Authority (February 18, 2016)
12. "General Motors December 2009 - Cheers & Gears Forums". Cheersandgears.com. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
13. "December 2010 Sales: General Motors - Cheers & Gears Forums". Cheersandgears.com. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
14. "GM’s U.S. Sales Increase 5 Percent in December" (Press release). Media.gm. 2012-01-04. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
15. "GM U.S. Deliveries for December 2013" (PDF). Media General Motors. 2014-01-03. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
16. "GM Deliveries Up 19 Percent In Blockbuster December" (Press release). Media.gm. January 5, 2015. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
17. "GM, Chevrolet Lead with the Industry’s Largest Retail Market Share Increases of 2015" (Press release). GM Media. January 5, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2016.

References

• "2007 GMC Acadia". Leftlanenews.com. Retrieved October 26, 2015.

External links

• Official GMC Acadia site
• GMC Acadia at the Internet Movie Cars Database