The second generation smaller 7-seat maximum GMC Acadia goes on sale in the spring of 2016, and will start from US$29,995.
Shortened by 7.2 inches (184mm), the GMC Acadia has lost one seat and around 700 pounds (318kg) of weight. The new Acadia is based on the same Chi architecture found underneath the Cadillac XT5, although with seating for six or seven, it is larger than the Caddy SUV.
The second generation Acadia will be offered in five trim levels and two engines, as well as in FWD, AWD or All Terrain AWD with a trick active twin clutch.
For the first time, the Acadia is available with 4-cylinder engine.
- Acadia SL FWD – $29,995
- Acadia SLE FWD – $33,375
- Acadia SLE AWD – $35,375
- Acadia SLT FWD – $39,275
- Acadia SLT AWD – $42,375
- Acadia All Terrain AWD – $40,040 (five-seat only)
- Acadia Denali FWD – $45,845
- Acadia Denali AWD – $47,845
2.5-liter I4
Power: 194hp (145kW)
Torque: 190 lb-ft (258Nm)
Transmission: 6-speed auto
FWD fuel economy: 28mpg highway, 22mpg city
3.6-liter V6
Power: 310hp (231kW)
Torque: 271 lb-ft (367Nm)
Transmission: 6-speed auto
FWD fuel economy: 25mpg highway
Dimensions
Length: 4,917mm (-184) | 193.6 inches (-7.2)
Width: 1,916mm (-87) | 75.4 inches (-3.5)
Height: 1,745mm (-99)| 68.7 inches (-3.9)
Wheelbase: 2,857mm (-164) | 112.5 inches (-6.4)
Turning radius: 11.8m (-0.5) | 38.7ft (-1.7)
Weight: 1,794kg (-318) | 3956 lb (-700)
Cargo capacity
Behind third row: 362L | 12.8 cu ft
Behind second row: 1,181L | 41.7 cu ft
Behind first row: 2,237L | 79 cu ft
