- suv 89,167
- 17,575 high price
- Eugene, OR
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- autoshopper.com
- suv 89,167 gasoline silver automatic
2011 gmc acadia review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New denali model joins lineup of big crossover suvs. introductionthe 2011 gmc acadia lineup has been expanded to include a new denali model. The acadia denali features a more luxurious interior and signature denali design cues. The 2011 acadia denali uses the same 3. 6-liter v6 as the other models and is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. the gmc acadia can seat seven or eight and haul a mountain of cargo. Inside and out, the acadia is similar in size to the gmc yukon and chevy tahoe. A crossover, it's constructed more like a car than a truck, so it's lighter and has a more rigid chassis than a truck does. acadia delivers what most people want from a full-size suv. The driver sits high off the ground and has a commanding view of the road. The acadia can carry a lot of cargo. We found it seats six adults comfortably. Rear-seat dvd entertainment is available. the only places where the acadia falls short of truck-based suvs are in heavy-duty towing or slogging through muck or over rugged terrain. Properly equipped, the gmc acadia can tow 5,200 pounds, while a yukon is rated to pull 7,500 pounds or more. The yukon is based on the sierra full-size pickup, so it can regularly handle terrain unsuitable for the acadia. That's plenty for most people. on the road, the acadia handles better and is smoother than a yukon and other truck-based suvs. It smoothes bumpy pavement and takes corners in a reassuring manner for a large vehicle. the 288-horsepower 3. 6-liter v6 is responsive and efficient and supplies good acceleration. Its 6-speed automatic transmission is smooth and efficient, further aiding fuel economy. acadia comes loaded with safety equipment, including side-curtain airbags that provide head protection, side-impact airbags for torso protection and stabilitrak electronic stability control and other active safety features that help the driver avoid accidents. the gmc acadia shares platforms with the buick enclave and chevrolet traverse. It was launched as a 2007 model; the 3. 6-liter v6 was revised for 2009. For 2011, the biggest change is the addition of a denali luxury model. Heated cloth seats are available. acadia slt 38,185) and slt awd 40,185) upgrade to leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, heated front seats, a more sophisticated bose stereo with rear radio controls, driver information center, outside temperature display, compass, a bluetooth wireless cell phone link, universal garage-door opener, turn signals integrated into the outside mirrors and p265/60hr19 tires on machined alloy wheels. There's an slt-2 level with more equipment. The technology package 1,000) includes head-up display, cargo-area audio system and hid projector low-beam headlamps. acadia denali 43,220) features special trim, with a monochromatic exterior, unique front and rear fascias, chrome honeycomb grille, hid headlamps, and 20-inch black-and-chrome wheels. The cabin has woodgrain interior, perforated leather seats that are cooled as well as heated, premium acoustics, dual sunroof, head-up display, dvd rear entertainment system, and bose 10-speaker sound system, among other things. safety features on all acadia models include dual frontal airbags, side-curtain airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the driver and front-seat passenger, onstar, anti-lock brakes with brake assist, traction control, and stabilitrak electronic stability control with rollover mitigation. Optional all-wheel drive enhances safety on slippery surfaces. 2011 acadia models come with onstar 9. 0, which uses a global positioning system and an extra-powerful cellular telephone to put the driver in touch with the onstar center, which can tell where the vehicle is located and send help or provide other assistance. Should the airbags deploy, the system will automatically notify the onstar center that an accident has occurred and where the vehicle is located so it can then send help. Onstar service is free for the first year but after that requires a subscription fee. walkaroundthe gmc acadia shares its size and overall features with the buick enclave and chevy traverse. Measuring 201 inches, an acadia is a lot longer than a ford explorer. But it doesn't look it. it's a big vehicle that doesn't look bulky, and carries a kind of active grace. The rounded front end features a bright grille surrounding a prominent gmc emblem. Distinctively curved headlight clusters give the acadia a slightly startled expression. Projector beams are standard, while high-intensity discharge headlights are optional. Small round fog lights nestle below. The front bumper is massive, but the size is lost by its black color and bright strip at the top. from the side, the rounded fender flares are prominent, and a horizontal character line sets out to connect them but disappears into the doors instead. Tasteful bright trim and polished aluminum roof rails add visual interest. The shape of the acadia is aerodynamically efficient for an suv, with a drag coefficient of 0. 344. Power-adjustable outside mirrors are standard on all models. Body-color outside mirrors with integrated turn signals are standard on slt, with a power-folding function available as an option. from the rear, the acadia looks like a generic crossover suv, accented by interesting two-tone taillight clusters and quad exhaust tips. the standard 18-inch wheels and tires are a good choice for the acadia, offering the best ride quality, but it's also available with 19-inch and 20-inch wheels. Denali comes standard with 20-inch wheels. interioracadia has three rows of seats and can seat seven or eight, though it's squeezed past six. To get eight, gm assumes three people are sitting in the third row, but there is scant hip room or legroom. Three children is okay, but three adults won't fit. the acadia slt cabin has a handsome and upscale look, with leather upholstery standard. The designers of the acadia stayed away from cheap-looking plastic and bargain-basement cloth. Yet they did not lose track of basic functionality. The heating and cooling controls are easy to find and use. The instruments are legible, not lost in some fussy attempt at a complex design. Big cupholders and a deep bin between the front seats are welcome, but the pockets on the inside door panels are too narrow for any meaningful storage. the front seats are wide and comfortable. The steering wheel tilts and telescopes, making it easy for drivers tall and short to get comfortable. As with any suv, the driver sits high, with a good view down the road. but visibility to the rear isn't great, requiring care when backing up. We recommend opting for ultrasonic rear park assist, which can detect objects out of the driver's line of sight. We further recommend getting the rearview camera, which projects its image on the navigation screen or the rearview mirror. However, in a messy chicago winter, the camera lens became speckled with dirt and salt, making the small image on the rearview mirror hard to see. A larger image on a navigation screen would have been easier to see and more helpful. An effective rearview camera is a valuable piece of safety equipment because it can help the driver spot a child behind the vehicle before backing up. The rearview camera makes parallel parking easier and quicker, also. eight-passenger seating comes in the base model, with a 60/40 split bench in the second row that can accommodate three people (for 2-3-3 seat.
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