Here is the brand new 2012 GMC Acadia, a perfect 7 seater crossover. In between station wagons and full-size SUV (sport-utility vehicles) are crossovers. This crossover comes smartly as an eight- or seven-passenger utility vehicle. This seven –eight seater luxury crossover is a 4-door sport-utility, available in 10 trims. You can choose from models ranging from the SL FWD to the Denali AWD. 2012 GMC Acadia is available with either front or all-wheel drive. It’s a 3.6-liter V-6 with 288 HP, grouped to a 6 speed automatic. Acceleration is fine, towing capacity is 5200 pounds.
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Interiors of 2012 GMC Acadia:
The Seven seater 2012 GMC Acadia’s interior displays a pair of seats in front and a three-child bench seat in the third row. It depends on the middle row whether it can seat 7 or 8. The front two rows are perfectly comfortable, even for tall adults. They’ll even find ample head room in the back seat. In any Acadia, the luxury seven seater, the second and third rows fold flat to boost cargo space. Inside, the2012 GMC Acadia poses a simple look than its corporate relatives.
Performance of 7 Seater Car 2012 GMC Acadia:
The 2012 GMC Acadia, the Seven seater SUV is available with a single powertrain, with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive The heart of the Acadia is a 3.6 liter V-6 with direct injection and 288 HP. Grouped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. With the optional all-wheel-drive system, this luxury seven seater can send up to 65 % of its power to the rear wheels. This can be useful while travelling uphill takeoffs. While it’s a heavy vehicle, the Acadia best quality is that it gives a feeling of a little smaller than it is. This is mainly due to its independent suspension, to its well-balanced ride quality and light power steering feel, which hides the realization of every bump or pothole coming its way. So you can be sure to ride it happily & peacefully on Indian roads.
Technical Specifications:
The engine of GMC Acadia has a Horsepower rating of 288 hp at 6300 rpm. The 3.6 L engine can develop torque of 270 NM at 3400 rpm and is capable of considerable towing power. The Gas V6 engine has a commendable EPA fuel economy of 17 mpg in city drive condition and 24 mpg in highway drives. Fuel Tank Capacity is approximately 22.0 gal and you will enjoy the powerful performance of efficient drive train with Front Wheel Drive.
Safety Features of 2012 GMC Acadia:
An important consideration for the family seven seater cars is the overall safety against possible traffic accidents and in this regard GMC Acadia has provided ample care and consideration. Anti-lock brakes provided automatically sense when a tire has stopped rotating due to slippery roads. Electronic Stability control automatically senses when the handling limits of vehicle have exceeded and accordingly reduces engine power. Airbags are provided for safeguarding against crashes and impacts from any side with Front-impact airbags protecting the head during a frontal crash for driver and passengers, Side impact airbags protects the torso when the collision impacts from the sides and Overhead airbags protect the travelers’ head when there is a side collision or rollover
Pretensioners
These automatically tighten the seatbelts to keep the traveler in the best seating position during a collision.
Electronic Security system: This vehicle is designed to detect unauthorized intrusion. It also intimates if there is attempt to start the vehicle engine without the original manufacturer key. Other safety features of the seven – seater 2012 GMC Acadia luxury SUV include Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Electronic Brake Assistance, Traction Control and Keyless Entry.
Convenience and Comfort:
Your drive is assured of comfort with Front Air Conditioning, Dual Zone Front Air Conditioning, Rear Air Conditioning coupled with Auto Climate Control Air Conditioning. Other features are Power Locks, Heated Mirrors, Front and rear Reading Lamps, Heated Driver Seat, ergonomic controls on Steering Wheel Audio Controls and Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel.
Colors:
Acadia has wide range of colors to choose from including Carbon Black Metallic, Crystal Red Tintcoat, Quicksilver Metallic, Summit White and White Diamond Tricoat.
GMC Acadia Model and Price:
GMC seven seater SUV is available in ten models from which you can choose. The prices of various models are SL FWD at $32,605, SL AWD at $34,605, SLE FWD at $35,080 and SLE AWD at $37,080. The SLT models are available in front wheel and all wheel drive. SLT-1 FWD is priced at $38,830 and SLT-2 FWD at $39,735. All wheel models SLT-1 AWD is priced at $40,830 and SLT-2 AWD at $41,735. Similarly
Denali FWD is priced at $43,880 and Denali AWD at $45,880
Model and Fuel Economy:
Fuel economy of SL FWD is 17 / 24 mpg and other models as listed.
SL AWD: 16 / 23 mpg
SLE FWD: 17 / 24 mpg
SLE AWD: 16 / 23 mpg
SLT-1 FWD: 17 / 24 mpg
SLT-2 FWD: 17 / 24 mpg
SLT-1 AWD: 16 / 23 mpg
SLT-2 AWD: 16 / 23 mpg
Denali FWD: 17 / 24 mpg
Denali AWD: 16 / 23 mpg
As most large crossovers, the 2012 GMC Acadia rates well enough in highway fuel economy, but checks in with averages in the lower city cycle ratings.
