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GMC Acadia Winning combination of space and fuel efficiency
By Dan Jensen
The new GMC Acadia at McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC features a new exterior and safety features, including the industry's first front centre air bag. Acadia, which launched in 2007 as GMC's first crossover and defined a segment that has since surged in popularity, had the best sales in its five year history in 2011. "With an award-winning combination of space, capability and fuel-efficiency, Acadia epitomizes GMC's never say never attitude," says McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC dealer principal Will McClellan. Interior functionality
Acadia retains the interior functionality popular with families, including the SmartSlide seating system, which allows easy access to the third row for both seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations. Likewise, both the second and third row still fold flat for class-leading maximum cargo space, including the ability to carry 48-inch wide sheet goods, such as drywall and plywood. Confident design
First impressions are everything, and the 2013 Acadia was developed to make a strong one. A chiseled, three-bar grille sits prominently in the new, more upright design. Diffused LED running lamps lend a premium look to the Acadia and are standard on all models, regardless of whether standard projector beam or
Every Acadia also comes standard with six months of OnStar's Directions and Connections service, which includes automatic crash response, turnby-turn navigation, roadside assistance, emergency services link and remote door unlocking. OnStar's RemoteLink smartphone app allows for remove vehicle status reports, extended locking and unlocking capability, and remote start functionality to distance limited only by cellular phone service, rather than the few hundred feet of the standard key fob. Technology leader
optional HID headlamps are selected. New taillamp detailing reflects the advancements up front. The new Acadia gets other subtle exterior design updates, including wrap-around rear glass and a new rear spoiler. New 18and 19-inch wheel patterns complement the vehicle's lines and stance. Refined interior
The Acadia's refined interior uses upgraded soft-touch materials, with French stitching that adds a tailor look and red ambient light flowing across the dashboard. SLT models get aluminum accents on the centre console, doors and dash. Industry-exclusive safety
The redesigned Acadia is the first vehicle on the market with GMC's new front centre air bag system, created to protect drivers
and front passengers in far-side impact crashes where the affected occupant is on the opposite, non-struck side of the vehicle. It deploys from the inboard side of the driver's seat and positions itself between the driver and front passenger. "While no restraint technology can address all body regions or all potential injuries, the front centre airbag is designed to work with the vehicle's other air bags and safety belts to collectively deliver an even more comprehensive occupant restraint system," said McClellan. Available safety technology includes Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert systems. These systems use radar to watch spots the driver may not be able to see – and provide visible and audible warnings to help prevent collisions.
The 2013 Acadia's redesigned infotainment functions feature capacitive touch controls that use electrodes to sense the conducive properties of objects such as the tough of a finger. GMC's Colour Touch Radio – first introduced on the 2012 Terrain – is standard in the Acadia. Available IntelliLink allows customers to seamlessly integrate their smart phones for hands-free calling through the audio system and Bluetooth streaming of popular internet radio favourites Pandora and Stitcher. IntelliLink also allows voice control of USBconnected iPods for easy access to stored music. Other audio system features include HD radio capability, a photo viewer and a standard rear-vision camera with dynamic grid lines that will display on the high-definition screen. New transmission
The 2013 Acadia benefits
Graeme Davidson McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC from a next-generation Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission with better shift response and improved driveability. All 2013 GMC Acadia models are powered by a fuel-efficient, 3.6 litre direct injection V6 with variable valve timing, producing 288 horsepower (215 kW) and 270 lb.-ft. (260 Nm) of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, while the added control of all-wheel drive is available. Maximum towing capacity is 2,268 kg. Acadia's most popular options, including rear-seat entertainment, a Dual SkyScrape sunroof and a trailering package, continue to be available. See the 2013 GMC Acadia at McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC at 3850-48 Avenue, Camrose. Phone 780-672-2355 and ask for one of the friendly sales professionals.