The 2010 GMC Acadia Prospers in South Florida

Edmunds.com 2010 GMC Acadia review


For years, building tough trucks for tough work has been the focus of GMC, General Motors' truck division. But even GMC couldn't avoid the onslaught of the crossover SUV revolution. That's where the GMC Acadia comes in.
The Acadia is a large crossover SUV. Mechanically, it's very similar to the Buick Enclave and Saturn Outlook. Thanks to its spacious interior, strong V6 engine and competitive price, the Acadia is one of the better crossover SUV choices.


Current GMC Acadia

The GMC Acadia crossover SUV comes in one body style only. The designers have done everything possible to tie it in with the rest of the GMC lineup of trucks. It looks tough and has a wide track and long wheelbase. The Acadia comes with front-wheel drive in its base form, and all-wheel drive is available as an option.


The GMC Acadia is one of the roomiest crossover utility vehicles in its class, with seating for up to eight passengers. The second-row seats are captain's chairs, but a 60/40-split-folding bench is available as an option. The second-row seats also slide 4 inches fore and aft and easily flip up and out of the way for access to the third-row seats. And there's room for adults in the back two rows, though leg support is a bit lacking. Behind the third row, there is a respectable amount of luggage room.
The GMC Acadia comes in three trims: SLE-1, SLT-1 and SLT-2. Each comes with a direct-injected 3.6-liter V6 engine capable of churning out 288 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard.


Standard features include cruise control, full power accessories, front and rear air-conditioning and a full array of airbags. The SLT-1 and SLT-2 trims get a premium 10-speaker Bose system with a six-CD in-dash changer. Features like leather upholstery, heated front seats, power seats and tri-zone automatic climate control are also available in the higher trims.
In our road tests we've found the Acadia's handling respectable, especially considering the vehicle's large size and hefty weight. The V6 won't blow you away with its power, but it moves the Acadia out with decent authority. We noted that the Acadia's transmission can occasionally be hesitant to downshift, blunting passing performance somewhat. Overall, our editors feel that the GMC Acadia represents a compelling combination of functionality, luxury and value.


Xed GMC Acadia Models

The GMC Acadia debuted for the 2007 model year. Its 3.6-liter V6 lacked direct injection until 2009, and hence was rated at a slightly lower 275 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque for its first two years of production. Acadias from '09 and up also benefit from Bluetooth connectivity, real-time traffic updates for the navigation system, and available heated and cooled seats.

2009 GMC Acadia Summary

What Edmunds.com says:
 With ample room for up to eight passengers, a comfortable ride, respectable performance and decent fuel economy, the 2009 GMC Acadia ranks as one of the best family-oriented crossovers available.


Pros

Plenty of passenger and cargo space, smooth ride, easy to drive considering its size, above-average tow capacity for a crossover.


Cons

Some subpar interior trim, transmission can be slow to downshift.


What's New for 2009

For 2009 the GMC Acadia gets a more powerful engine, Bluetooth connectivity, real-time traffic updates for the navigation system, available heated and cooled seats and a reshuffling of option packages.

For more information on how you can purchase the 2010 GMC Acadia in the Miami area, contact Brickell Motors at 786-245-4889 or visit them online at www.brickellgmc.com