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2013 gmc acadia review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New denali model joins line of big crossover suvs. introductionthe gmc acadia can seat seven or eight and haul a big pile of cargo. Acadia has been updated for the 2013 model year. for 2013, the front and rear styling has been refreshed, the entertainment systems update and fitted with color touch-screens, mechanicals retuned for smoother operation, an airbag between the front seats added to all but base models, rear park assist and camera are now standard, and a blind-spot warning system appears on top-line versions. 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 a little lighter and has a more rigid body than a truck does. every acadia comes with a modern 3. 6-liter v6 engine of 288 horsepower, 6-speed automatic transmission, and front- or all-wheel drive. the 2013 acadia ranges from the rental-grade sle1 to the luxurious denali. The entry sl trim has been dropped. The gmc acadia shares its basic structure with the chevrolet traverse and buick enclave. Acadia shoppers on tight budget should look to the chevrolet traverse. 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 3,000 pounds more. The yukon is derived from the sierra full-size pickup, so it has ground clearance, low-range 4wd and the chassis to 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 with required 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 denali luxury model was added. lineupthe 2013 gmc acadia comes in sle, slt, and denali trim levels, all with the 3. 6-liter v6. Acadia sle2 37,940) adds a power liftgate, power front seats, front center airbag, intellilink infotainment, auto-dimming inside mirror, remote start and more option availability. acadia slt1 39,780) upgrades to leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, aluminum cabin trim, fog lights, heated front seats, heated power mirrors, bose 10-speaker sound system, universal garage-door opener, variable effort power steering, p265/60hr19 tires on alloy wheels and more options, including navigation. Acadia slt2 41,200) further adds driver memory system, blind spot warning, and more passenger seat adjustments. The cabin has mahogany interior trim, perforated heated/cooled leather seats, power tilt/telescoping column, dual sunroof, head-up display, illuminated sill plates, and bose 10-speaker sound system, among other things. Options include a dvd rear entertainment system, chrome-clad alloy wheels, roof rack cross bars, bose surround sound system, navigation, cocoa dune leather and some miscellany like all-weather floor mats. 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. A front center airbag between the front seats is standard on all but sle1. 2013 acadia models come with onstar, which uses a global positioning system and a powerful cellular signal 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 few inches longer than a ford explorer and about the same size as the gmc yukon or a van. acadia is a big vehicle that uses short overhangs to look more like a grand cherokee than the large size it is. The front end is a rounded version of gmc trucks' block, with a new three-bar grille and prominent gmc emblem. Distinctively angled 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 splitting the bumper heights between grilles and lights. 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. The shape of the acadia is aerodynamically efficient for an suv, with a drag coefficient of 0. 344, but remember that is multiplied by frontal area (of which it has plenty) for total aerodynamic drag. Power-adjustable outside mirrors are standard on all models, some with integrated turn signals and heated elements. from the rear, the acadia's new taillights look more like a generic crossover, but pulling the side glass to the hatch glass keeps a dark band around the rear, making the roof appear cantilevered over it. Some models sport overt tailpipes, others hide them. 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 only 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. 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 most crossovers, the driver sits high, with a good view down the road. Pillars could be smaller, but top-line models do have side blind-zone and rear cross traffic alert. but visibility to the rear isn't great, so park assist and a rearview camera have become standard. With new color touch-screen audio and optional navigation screens the rearview image varies among models; a smaller screen will require more frequent camera lens cleaning. Outside mirrors have wide-angle elements built-in, but not on acadias with the blind spot warning system. 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 seating). The up-level acadia models have second-r.
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