The GMC Acadia vs. the Chevy Equinox in Miami

The main purpose, usually, of owning an SUV in Miami is to drive you and your family safely to and from places. Weather you are driving your children to Soccer practice or to school, safety is something many SUV owners in Miami look for in their vehicles.

Between these two competing vehicles, there is no doubt which of the two is the safest. When looking at crash test results, the GMC Acadia received 5 stars in all of the following categories: Driver, passenger, Side impact (Front and Rear), Crash Offset, and Rollover resistance. On the other hand, the Chevy Equinox received no stars since Crash Test professionals have yet tested it. On the other hand, if you are into vehicle styles, something many Miami drivers are interested in, it might be good to note that the GMC Acadia has more color schemes and options than the Chevy Equinox. The GMC Acadia offers Miami drivers 2 different options for interior color chips and 8 different options for exterior color chips.

If power is something you look for in your SUV then rest assure that the GMC Acadia is the way to go. Equipped with a V6 Engine and 266 horsepower at 6300 rpm, the GMC Acadia beats is competitor whose power merely meets 182 horsepower. The 2010 GMC Acadia is available with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard, and it's been updated for 2010 with noticeably more responsive downshifts. The front-drive Acadia is EPA-rated at 17-mpg city/24 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined, while all-wheel drive lowers those numbers a smidge to 16/23/19. The Acadia's towing capacity is a useful 4,500 pounds when properly equipped.

For more information on how you can own a 2010 GMC Acadia in Miami, contact Brickell Motors at 786-245-4889 or visit them online at http://www.brickellgmc.com. Brickell Motors is the only dealership in Miami to offer its new car buyers over $3,000 in incentives through its Brickell Plus Program. Don’t hesistate on your next car purchase in Miami, Brickell Motors is the number one choice.