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Acadia's Engine
All 2013 GMC Acadia models are powered by a fuel-efficient, 3.6L direct
injection V-6 with variable valve timing, producing 288 horsepower (215 kW) and
270 lb-ft (266 Nm) of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, while the added
control of all-wheel drive is available. Maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds
(2268 kg).
The 2013 GMC Acadia and Acadia Denali will be built at the Lansing Delta
Township Assembly Plant in Lansing, Mich. Pricing, availability and more details
will be announced closer to the vehicle's on-sale date in late 2012.
Industry-Exclusive Safety
The redesigned Acadia will be the first vehicle on the market with GMC's new
front center 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 center air bag 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 Gay Kent, GM executive director of Vehicle
Safety and Crashworthiness.
Standard on the Acadia Denali and available on other models are 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.
Every Acadia model also comes standard with six months of OnStar's Directions
and Connections service, which includes automatic crash response, turn-by-turn
navigation, roadside assistance, emergency services link and remote door
unlocking. OnStar's RemoteLink smartphone app allows for remote 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
The 2013 Acadia's redesigned infotainment functions feature capacitive touch
controls that use electrodes to sense the conductive properties of objects such
as the touch of a finger.
GMC's Color Touch Radio - first introduced on the 2012 Terrain - is standard in
the Acadia. Available IntelliLink allows customers to seamlessly integrate their
smartphones for hands-free calling through the audio system and Bluetooth
streaming of popular internet radio favorites Pandora and Stitcher. IntelliLink
also allows voice control of USB-connected 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 guide lines that will display on the
high-definition screen.
Mechanically, the 2013 Acadia benefits from a next-generation Hydra-Matic 6T70
six-speed automatic transmission with better shift response and improved
drivability.
Acadia's most-popular options, including rear-seat entertainment, a Dual
SkyScape sunroof and a trailering package, continue to be available.
Exclusive Denali Returns
Acadia's popular top-of-the-line Denali trim represents 30 percent of sales, so
a high priority was placed on adding premium amenities and refining Denali's
signature design cues. New or redesigned exterior additions include:
* New, three-dimensional polished grille
* Redesigned lower front and rear fascias
* Body-color lower cladding and rocker moldings, rear fascia and fender flares
* Unique body-side moldings with chrome accents and Denali badges
* Dual flow-through chrome exhaust outlets integrated into the rear fascia
* 20-inch machined wheels
Inside, Denali adds standard comfort and safety features, including:
* Perforated leather seating and Denali-specific Cocoa Dune upholstery color
* Leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood inserts and power tilt/telescope
* Aluminum trim accents
* Heated and cooled front seats
* Accent lighting in footwells and lighted sill plates with Denali logo
* Color Touch navigation
* Side Blind Zone and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
* Dual SkyScape sunroof system, with sliding front sunroof and fixed rear
section
"When designing the new Acadia, we considered the contemporary shapes and
materials GMC buyers expect from many products they buy," said Dave Lyon,
executive director of design. "The Denali's attention to detail is the ultimate
demonstration of this approach."
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