2012 GMC Acadia – Has Attributes of SUV and Minivan

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July 28th, 2011

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The latest range of 2012 GMC Acadia is now available with the combined attributes of SUV and minivan and this modern family hauler boasts the refined ride as well as an enormous cabin. This large – size crossover can comfortably accommodate at least seven to eight people.

Due to its unibody architecture, this 2012 range is more space efficient and lighter as compared to other truck – like SUV namely, the GMC Yukon. It provides more cargo and occupant area than the GMC stable mate. Large numbers of customers will surely fascinate with its more secure handling, higher fuel efficiency, better maneuverability, and pleasant driving quality.

This fuel efficient GMC model comes in 5 – different trims such as the base SL, SLT – 1, Denali, SLT – 2, and SLE. The version is fully loaded with automatic headlamps, 18 – inch wheels, cruise control, steering tilt and telescoping wheel, rear air conditioning, emergency OnStar telematics, CD player with 6 – speakers sound system, audio auxiliary jack, satellite radio, Bluetooth, steering leather – wrapped wheel, privacy glass, and keyless remote ignition and entry.

The SLE trim of 2012 GMC Acadia adds power liftgate, power passenger 2 – way seat, rear parking sensors, rearview camera, and rearview auto – dimming mirror, and power driver 8 – way seat.

The SLT – 1 gets upgraded steering, turn signal repeaters with heated mirrors, blind spot integrated mirrors, automatic tri – zone climate control, enhanced trip computer, leather upholstery, audio rear seat controls, USB audio interface, iPod interface, Bose 10 – speakers sound system, front heated seat, and 19 – inch wheels.

The SLT – 2 trim equipped with power – folding mirrors, power passenger 4 – way seat. Front ventilated seats, high intensity discharge xenon headlamps, cargo area audio controls, head – up display, and driver memory functions.

To improve its power generating capacity, the stylish Acadia range has powerful 3.6 – liter V6 engine which is able to pumps out 270 lb – ft of torque and 288 hp of maximum energy. For enhancing its engine performance, it is paired with standard front wheel drive, 6 – speed automatic transmission, and optional all – wheel drive.

Within 8.2 seconds, it accelerates from zero to 60 mph. As per the fuel EPA estimation, it achieves 17 mpg on city roads and 24 mpg on highways. Occupants will definitely feel safer in this roadster as its security system provides curtain side airbags, antilock disc brakes, electronic stability control, traction control, OnStar, and side – impact front seat airbags.

This 2012 GMC Acadia model gained the highest five – star rating for its overall performance as well as for side impact protection and on the other hand, it earned four – star rating for front – impact protection in government crash tests. Inside the roomier cabin area, it has well crafted layout with 2 – tone colors.