2010 Buick Enclave And 2010 GMC Acadia: Envoys For The New GM
By Bengt Halvorson Bengt HalvorsonBengt Halvorson August 14th, 2009
This year, even if you ignore the demise of Pontiac and the uncertain future of Saturn, and Hummer, there's already going to be a very noticeable difference at Chevrolet and GMC dealerships: the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 2009 GMC Envoy are gone, and they're not coming back for 2010.
That's right; those once top-selling mid-size SUVs have seen a big decline in interest along with a slow and quiet death over the past couple of years. GM discontinued the three-row Trailblazer EXT and Envoy XL models after 2006 and all but confirmed the demise of their shorter counterparts models around that time—though they soldiered on for nearly three years. And then the Trailblazer and Envoy continued for a year or two while their replacements—the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia—had already gone on sale.
Quite honestly, we won't miss those discontinued trucks much at all.
They were outclassed in nearly every respect, and were among the lowest-rated SUVs by TheCarConnection.com for 2009, with an overall score of just 6.4. Although GM had done a decent job keeping them updated with features, they were woefully behind the curve in safety and relatively noisy and unrefined inside, and they looked stuck in the '90s.
Fortunately, the Traverse and Acadia, along with the Saturn Outlook and Buick Enclave that are closely related, have been excellent replacements. While they haven't sold quite as well as we would have expected, they're attractively designed, roomy, safe, and very comfortable. And surprisingly, they basically match the Envoy's towing ability.
TheCarConnection.com just posted updated Full Reviews, along with Bottom Line assessments—for the 2010 Buick Enclave and 2010 GMC Acadia, which return with no major changes. And that's just fine; according to the editors here at TheCarConnection.com, along with other reviewers and our colleagues in the automotive media. In repeated drives, these vehicles continue to impress with their low-key but luxurious styling, high-quality feel, smooth ride, and refined character.
Some might wish for a little stronger acceleration, and TheCarConnection.com has noticed hesitant behavior from the six-speed automatic transmission and noted somewhat disappointing fuel economy, but the 288-horsepower, 3.6-liter direct-injection V-6 will do just fine for most families, whether with the front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive.
Overall, we say that the curvy 2010 Buick Enclave takes on the 2010 Lexus RX 350, yet provides a luxurious, uniquely American interior while the slightly more traditional-looking 2010 GMC Acadia is equally attractive in its own right and strikes a much better balance overall when compared to full-size SUVs. In both cases, these vehicles have spacious seven-passenger seating.
Most noteworthy on these models for 2010 are new wheel designs—including newly optional 20-inch chrome wheels on the Acadia, and on both models a new USB port that interfaces with personal media players and charges them.
Prices have stayed virtually the same at the entry level for both the 2010 GMC Acadia and 2010 Buick Enclave, while their top-of-the-line SLT2 and CXL models have risen steeply but gained more standard equipment.
For more information on how you can a 2010 Buick Enclave or a GMC Acadia in Miami, contact Brickell Motors at 786-245-4889 or visit them online at http://www.brickellgmc.com.
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The Pontiac Solstice is a Popular Car in Miami
There are few cars in the $20,000-$30,000 range that can turn heads quite like the Pontiac Solstice. This sexy styling, along with the Solstice’s able power train and sporty driving dynamics, has made it a sales success. For 2009, Pontiac has added even more varieties of Solstice to the menu. One addition to the 2009 Pontiac Solstice lineup is the Street Edition, which combines the base Solstice's 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with the GXP's performance-oriented suspension.
The 2009 Pontiac Solstice is available as either a soft-top roadster or a coupe (late availability) with a removable roof panel. Both body styles are available in base or GXP trim levels. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 177 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque powers the base Solstice, while the turbocharged 2.0-liter four in the GXP models kicks the power output up to 260 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard for either engine, while a five-speed automatic is optional.
For more information on how you can purchase the 2009 Pontiac Solstice, visit Brickell Motors online at www.brickellgmc.com or call them directly at 786-245-4889.
The 2009 Pontiac Solstice is available as either a soft-top roadster or a coupe (late availability) with a removable roof panel. Both body styles are available in base or GXP trim levels. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 177 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque powers the base Solstice, while the turbocharged 2.0-liter four in the GXP models kicks the power output up to 260 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard for either engine, while a five-speed automatic is optional.
For more information on how you can purchase the 2009 Pontiac Solstice, visit Brickell Motors online at www.brickellgmc.com or call them directly at 786-245-4889.
The Bottom Line on the 2009 Buick Enclave,
Miami’s Most Trendy Crossover SUV
March 16, 2009
From theCar connection.com
By Rex Roy Rex Roy,
Editor Rex Roy
TheCarConnection.com's editors drove the new Buick Enclave in order to give you an expert opinion. TheCarConnection.com also researched available road tests on the new Buick Enclave to produce this conclusive review and to help you make sense of where and why reviewers might differ.
Likes:
* Easier to live with than a full-size SUV
* Graceful styling
* Comfortable, opulent interior
* Standard features galore
* Heated windshield included among other options
Dislikes:
* Excessive weight means it’s not nimble
* Transmission hunts on highway grades
* Unimpressive fuel economy
Buying tips:
After reading others' reviews and having driven the 2009 Buick Enclave, TheCarConnection.com’s editors highly recommend purchasing the rearview camera option.
Introduced last year, the Buick Enclave returns for 2009 in CX and CXL models with more convenience features and a new 3.6-liter V-6 direct injection engine as the standard power plant. The full-size luxury crossover has seating for eight and lots of cargo room while delivering 16 mpg city, 22 highway for all-wheel-drive models, according to EPA estimates. The Enclave’s interior is a combination of subdued, luxurious, and high-quality styling and materials. The elegant exterior design was well received by consumers last year because Buick retained the styling elements that made the Enclave a hit as a concept model a couple years prior. The Enclave’s retail price is surprisingly affordable for this type of vehicle, and the crossover offers a host of standard equipment and an extensive warranty.
The new 3.6-liter direct injection V-6 engine in the 2009 Buick Enclave produces 288 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque burning regular unleaded gasoline. The V-6 is mated to the Hydra-Matic 6T75 electronically controlled six-speed automatic transmission that features automatic grade braking, shift stabilization, and precise shift control. The wide-ratio (6.04:1) transmission is designed to deliver both performance and fuel economy, as well as tow up 4,500 pounds. Acceleration is good, but on the highway, the transmission sometimes hunts for the right gear and, in the process, jostles its occupants.
Compared to the other full-size crossovers from GM, the Enclave's ride is hushed and smooth, resulting in an exceptionally quiet interior. In addition, what makes the 2009 Buick Enclave particularly comfortable is the plus-size accommodations. It's huge inside, with a standard third row and room for 7 to 8 people (depending on the configuration). The third row's a real third row, too, not there only for advertising purposes. There's almost 19 cubic feet of storage space behind the third row; plus, maximum towing capacity is 4,500 pounds. Relative to full-size truck-based SUVs, the 2009 Buick Enclave should provide better safety for passengers, with standard front-seat side airbags, full-length side-curtain airbags, and electronic stability control. The Enclave is among the best-rated vehicles in crash tests, with top standings in all U.S. front- and side tests.
The 2009 Buick Enclave comes very well equipped, with top CXL trims offering (standard or optional) a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound stereo to three-zone climate control, a power rear liftgate, a head-up display (HUD), GPS, a two-panel sunroof, and a backseat DVD entertainment system. New convenience features on the 2009 Enclave model include heated and cooled driver and front-passenger seats, a Bluetooth hands-free phone interface, XM NavTraffic, OnStar Destination Download, and two new exterior colors: Quicksilver Metallic and Silver Green Metallic. A 19-inch wheel/tire package is available for the 2009 Buick Enclave and looks sharp, but be sure you test drive a model so equipped before you buy, as the ride quality suffers a bit.
Reason Why:
The 2009 Buick Enclave goes head-to-head with smaller and sportier competitor models yet holds its own, and the Enclave provides an American slant on how popular crossover SUVs should look and behave. Only the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90 offer three rows of seats, but their last rows are better suited for children. The Volvo XC90, Audi Q7, and Infiniti RX all offer optional V-8 engines in their crossovers, giving their takes on luxury a bigger punch of power. The Lexus RX 350 provides a conservative interior ambiance that’s closest to that of the Enclave, if that’s what you like. And if room is important, go with the Buick.
The Bottom Line:
The 2009 Buick Enclave takes American-made luxury crossovers into the realm where Lexus resides.
For more information on the Buick Enclave and how to purchase one in the Miami area, contact Brickell Motors at 786-245-4889 or visit them online at www.brickellgmc.com.
Miami’s Most Trendy Crossover SUV
March 16, 2009
From theCar connection.com
By Rex Roy Rex Roy,
Editor Rex Roy
TheCarConnection.com's editors drove the new Buick Enclave in order to give you an expert opinion. TheCarConnection.com also researched available road tests on the new Buick Enclave to produce this conclusive review and to help you make sense of where and why reviewers might differ.
Likes:
* Easier to live with than a full-size SUV
* Graceful styling
* Comfortable, opulent interior
* Standard features galore
* Heated windshield included among other options
Dislikes:
* Excessive weight means it’s not nimble
* Transmission hunts on highway grades
* Unimpressive fuel economy
Buying tips:
After reading others' reviews and having driven the 2009 Buick Enclave, TheCarConnection.com’s editors highly recommend purchasing the rearview camera option.
Introduced last year, the Buick Enclave returns for 2009 in CX and CXL models with more convenience features and a new 3.6-liter V-6 direct injection engine as the standard power plant. The full-size luxury crossover has seating for eight and lots of cargo room while delivering 16 mpg city, 22 highway for all-wheel-drive models, according to EPA estimates. The Enclave’s interior is a combination of subdued, luxurious, and high-quality styling and materials. The elegant exterior design was well received by consumers last year because Buick retained the styling elements that made the Enclave a hit as a concept model a couple years prior. The Enclave’s retail price is surprisingly affordable for this type of vehicle, and the crossover offers a host of standard equipment and an extensive warranty.
The new 3.6-liter direct injection V-6 engine in the 2009 Buick Enclave produces 288 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque burning regular unleaded gasoline. The V-6 is mated to the Hydra-Matic 6T75 electronically controlled six-speed automatic transmission that features automatic grade braking, shift stabilization, and precise shift control. The wide-ratio (6.04:1) transmission is designed to deliver both performance and fuel economy, as well as tow up 4,500 pounds. Acceleration is good, but on the highway, the transmission sometimes hunts for the right gear and, in the process, jostles its occupants.
Compared to the other full-size crossovers from GM, the Enclave's ride is hushed and smooth, resulting in an exceptionally quiet interior. In addition, what makes the 2009 Buick Enclave particularly comfortable is the plus-size accommodations. It's huge inside, with a standard third row and room for 7 to 8 people (depending on the configuration). The third row's a real third row, too, not there only for advertising purposes. There's almost 19 cubic feet of storage space behind the third row; plus, maximum towing capacity is 4,500 pounds. Relative to full-size truck-based SUVs, the 2009 Buick Enclave should provide better safety for passengers, with standard front-seat side airbags, full-length side-curtain airbags, and electronic stability control. The Enclave is among the best-rated vehicles in crash tests, with top standings in all U.S. front- and side tests.
The 2009 Buick Enclave comes very well equipped, with top CXL trims offering (standard or optional) a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound stereo to three-zone climate control, a power rear liftgate, a head-up display (HUD), GPS, a two-panel sunroof, and a backseat DVD entertainment system. New convenience features on the 2009 Enclave model include heated and cooled driver and front-passenger seats, a Bluetooth hands-free phone interface, XM NavTraffic, OnStar Destination Download, and two new exterior colors: Quicksilver Metallic and Silver Green Metallic. A 19-inch wheel/tire package is available for the 2009 Buick Enclave and looks sharp, but be sure you test drive a model so equipped before you buy, as the ride quality suffers a bit.
Reason Why:
The 2009 Buick Enclave goes head-to-head with smaller and sportier competitor models yet holds its own, and the Enclave provides an American slant on how popular crossover SUVs should look and behave. Only the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90 offer three rows of seats, but their last rows are better suited for children. The Volvo XC90, Audi Q7, and Infiniti RX all offer optional V-8 engines in their crossovers, giving their takes on luxury a bigger punch of power. The Lexus RX 350 provides a conservative interior ambiance that’s closest to that of the Enclave, if that’s what you like. And if room is important, go with the Buick.
The Bottom Line:
The 2009 Buick Enclave takes American-made luxury crossovers into the realm where Lexus resides.
For more information on the Buick Enclave and how to purchase one in the Miami area, contact Brickell Motors at 786-245-4889 or visit them online at www.brickellgmc.com.
The Buick Enclave is more than just Miami's Favored Crossover
2009 Buick Enclave Review
from Edmunds.com
The Buick Enclave is a recent entry in the luxury crossover SUV segment that has earned Buick some accolades, ending the brand's string of so-so products. It shares a platform with GM's latest group of large crossovers and features a fully independent suspension, a powerful 3.6-liter V6 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, and optional all-wheel drive. The Enclave's interior can accommodate adults in all three rows and offers up to 116 cubic feet of cargo room -- more than that of many traditional full-size sport-utilities.
Current Buick Enclave
A full-size crossover SUV, the Buick Enclave sports a number of family-friendly features, such as a roomy cabin with easily accessed and adult-friendly third-row seats. There are two trim levels: base CX and uplevel CXL, both with standard seven-passenger seating. An available second-row bench seat increases capacity to eight. The 3.6-liter V6 is rated at 288 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque.
The well-equipped CX comes with luxuries such as xenon headlights, a power liftgate, triple-zone automatic climate control, satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity and OnStar. The upmarket CXL adds bigger wheels, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power passenger seat and memory positioning for the driver. Options include a navigation system with a back-up camera, real-time traffic, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, remote start, rear park assist, adaptive headlights, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel and a dual-panel sunroof.
Inside, the Buick Enclave feels genuinely first-class, with a design reportedly inspired by private jet cabins, with a gently curving dash, rich-looking wood-grain inlays and soft, double-stitched leather. Adding interest are a Tiffany-style analog clock and aqua blue instrumentation. With such roomy accommodations, most will probably overlook a few lower-quality trim choices and some minor, overly complicated controls. Access to the third row is excellent, with second-row seats that tilt and slide out of the way, and there are a useful 19 cubic feet of space behind the upright third-row seat.
In our reviews, we've found the Buick Enclave's V6 provides more than ample power, along with a mildly sporty exhaust note. The six-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly, but it's programmed to maximize fuel economy so downshifts are sometimes a bit delayed. To compensate, there's a manual shift button on the shift lever. The Enclave is quiet and smooth-riding on the highway as expected, though some buyers may find the CXL model's ride a bit too firm due to its 19-inch wheels. Overall handling is competent and predictable, though not necessarily the equal of its more driver-oriented rivals.
The Buick Enclave can be purchased at your Local Miami GM Dealership. For more information contact Brickell GM at 786-245-4889 or visit them onine at http://www.brickellgmc.com
from Edmunds.com
The Buick Enclave is a recent entry in the luxury crossover SUV segment that has earned Buick some accolades, ending the brand's string of so-so products. It shares a platform with GM's latest group of large crossovers and features a fully independent suspension, a powerful 3.6-liter V6 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, and optional all-wheel drive. The Enclave's interior can accommodate adults in all three rows and offers up to 116 cubic feet of cargo room -- more than that of many traditional full-size sport-utilities.
Current Buick Enclave
A full-size crossover SUV, the Buick Enclave sports a number of family-friendly features, such as a roomy cabin with easily accessed and adult-friendly third-row seats. There are two trim levels: base CX and uplevel CXL, both with standard seven-passenger seating. An available second-row bench seat increases capacity to eight. The 3.6-liter V6 is rated at 288 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque.
The well-equipped CX comes with luxuries such as xenon headlights, a power liftgate, triple-zone automatic climate control, satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity and OnStar. The upmarket CXL adds bigger wheels, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power passenger seat and memory positioning for the driver. Options include a navigation system with a back-up camera, real-time traffic, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, remote start, rear park assist, adaptive headlights, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel and a dual-panel sunroof.
Inside, the Buick Enclave feels genuinely first-class, with a design reportedly inspired by private jet cabins, with a gently curving dash, rich-looking wood-grain inlays and soft, double-stitched leather. Adding interest are a Tiffany-style analog clock and aqua blue instrumentation. With such roomy accommodations, most will probably overlook a few lower-quality trim choices and some minor, overly complicated controls. Access to the third row is excellent, with second-row seats that tilt and slide out of the way, and there are a useful 19 cubic feet of space behind the upright third-row seat.
In our reviews, we've found the Buick Enclave's V6 provides more than ample power, along with a mildly sporty exhaust note. The six-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly, but it's programmed to maximize fuel economy so downshifts are sometimes a bit delayed. To compensate, there's a manual shift button on the shift lever. The Enclave is quiet and smooth-riding on the highway as expected, though some buyers may find the CXL model's ride a bit too firm due to its 19-inch wheels. Overall handling is competent and predictable, though not necessarily the equal of its more driver-oriented rivals.
The Buick Enclave can be purchased at your Local Miami GM Dealership. For more information contact Brickell GM at 786-245-4889 or visit them onine at http://www.brickellgmc.com
The Award for the Most Innovative Crossover Goes to the Buick Enclave in Miami
This was the original Motor Trend review of the Buick Enclave when it was first introduced as a 2008 model. As you will see, Enclave brought something new and unique to the car market then, and is still just as revelatory now.
Big things are about to start happening at Buick. We've all heard those words before, and they sounded like a load of marketing hooey at the launches of Buick's me-too truck, minivan, and midsize sedan. Our eyes rolled a little less when we heard the same pitch at the Lucerne launch, though even that car was built on hand-me-down platform architecture. The crossover 'ute pictured here will be the first Buick built on a new platform designed from the ground up to achieve the division's new goal: Get the under-60 set to U-turn out of the Lexus dealer's driveway and into the one bearing the tri-shield. But Buick didn't get exclusive dibs on the new Lambda architecture, so can we trust GM to really differentiate the new Enclave from its Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia siblings?
The answer is yes, providing 90 percent of what you see in this Detroit-show-starring driveable concept car survives to production, as all company reps insist. To begin with, the three vehicles look nothing alike. The Saturn has a vaguely Asian aspect to it, smoothly flanked with prominent fender flares and an oversize Sky-style grille, and the GMC will appear way more rugged and trucklike. Exterior designer Ariel Choi says the Enclave is sculpted "to remind one of a beautiful golf course--nothing flat or level, yet conservative." Yeah, okay, Buick needs all the mileage it can get out of its investment in Tiger Woods. Many details are reinterpreted from the striking Velite convertible concept, like the portholes on the hood, chrome flourishes all around the car, and the oval-shaped black-chrome waterfall grille that appears to cascade from the plane of the hood down toward the bumper. Choi admits seeking influence outside the studio, often from architecture, and he credits the success of the final shape (what you see is what you'll get, except on smaller 18 to 20-inch wheels and with a dual sunroof in place of the full-length bronzed-glass roof) to a team of mostly under-30 designers and gifted clay sculptors.
The Rendezvous minivan-cum-'ute that the Enclave will ultimately supplant was designed in a dedicated Buick studio, while these three crossover triplets were penned in the Lambda architecture studio, so that all the designers could see the direction each brand was heading and ensure there were no inadvertent similarities.
Buick's Lambdan is by far the most curvaceous and carlike, and it wears the dressiest jewelry, starting with the headlamps. The main high-intensity-discharge projector lenses are ringed in blue, and the barrels for the inner high-beam projectors seem to have faceted sapphires stuck to them. Add to these the wide chrome rings around the side glass and the taillamps, plus chrome wheels and door handles, and the message is clear: This ain't no Chevontiac or Toyonda. Perhaps Choi's greatest stylistic triumph was shrinking the visual mass of what is in fact a big honkin' 'ute (it's as long and wide as a Chevy Tahoe, but six inches lower). A big bod is needed to comfortably carry eight people, which all three Lambda 'utes will do, when configured with 60/40 split-folding bench seats in the two back rows. With one hand, the middle-row seat's bottom cushion flips up as the whole seatback rolls forward to provide a wide path into the rear seat. It can then be positioned anywhere along the track to apportion legroom and cargo space as needed. Buick claims the third row will boast best-in-class space among the crossovers. The concept car features the optional captain's chairs, though the elaborate rear center consoles and wooden tray tables aren't likely to reach production. Most of the rest of the interior design should survive to the showroom, including the copious wood-tone trim on the dash and door panels and the brushed-aluminum accent rings and strips.
Keep your fingers crossed for the light-up door-sill plates, though they're a long shot too. Interior design director Michael Burton says his team was aiming for a private-jet ambiance (hence the four separate DVD players and screens, including one that doubles as the front-passenger vanity mirror--none of which will see production as shown). The form language evokes a time when Buicks were highly expressive and aspirational, and blends vaguely art-deco semi-circular elements with high-tech execution (like electroluminescent lighting). The overall effect is dramatic, sumptuous, and considerably more appealing than any Buick in recent memory. The Lambda crossovers were conceived to provide the passenger and cargo space Americans want (either 148 cubic feet of people room or 117 cubes for cargo with all the seats down) in a lighter, more fuel-efficient package. Toward that end, they'll all launch with a 3.6-liter DOHC V-6, expected to make 270 horsepower in the Buick. Teamed with a new six-speed automatic and front- or on-demand all-wheel drive, the Saturn is already rated at 24-25 mpg on the highway--two to four mpg better than a Tahoe with the cylinder-deactivating V-8 engine. Hence no V-8 will be available at launch, though a small-block would likely fit. A brief drive in the concept car revealed nothing useful about ride, handling, or performance, but gave an accurate feel for the package.
Visibility in all directions is excellent from the front and middle row seats, though the driver doesn't get much of a look at the hood, which may make it hard to judge when parking in tight quarters. Ride height is also just about right--up far enough to see through or over most traffic, down low enough for most adults to slide easily into the seat. Buick is also sure to apply its full arsenal of sound-deadening gear to the Enclave, in pursuit of a Lexus-like library-quiet ambience. With a little luck, that plus the Enclave's sumptuous accommodations and sleek style will be sufficient to lure the neo-AARPers Buick covets.
For more information on how you can purchase your Buick Enclave visit Brickell Motors online at www.brickellgmc.com or call them directly at 786-245-4889.
Big things are about to start happening at Buick. We've all heard those words before, and they sounded like a load of marketing hooey at the launches of Buick's me-too truck, minivan, and midsize sedan. Our eyes rolled a little less when we heard the same pitch at the Lucerne launch, though even that car was built on hand-me-down platform architecture. The crossover 'ute pictured here will be the first Buick built on a new platform designed from the ground up to achieve the division's new goal: Get the under-60 set to U-turn out of the Lexus dealer's driveway and into the one bearing the tri-shield. But Buick didn't get exclusive dibs on the new Lambda architecture, so can we trust GM to really differentiate the new Enclave from its Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia siblings?
The answer is yes, providing 90 percent of what you see in this Detroit-show-starring driveable concept car survives to production, as all company reps insist. To begin with, the three vehicles look nothing alike. The Saturn has a vaguely Asian aspect to it, smoothly flanked with prominent fender flares and an oversize Sky-style grille, and the GMC will appear way more rugged and trucklike. Exterior designer Ariel Choi says the Enclave is sculpted "to remind one of a beautiful golf course--nothing flat or level, yet conservative." Yeah, okay, Buick needs all the mileage it can get out of its investment in Tiger Woods. Many details are reinterpreted from the striking Velite convertible concept, like the portholes on the hood, chrome flourishes all around the car, and the oval-shaped black-chrome waterfall grille that appears to cascade from the plane of the hood down toward the bumper. Choi admits seeking influence outside the studio, often from architecture, and he credits the success of the final shape (what you see is what you'll get, except on smaller 18 to 20-inch wheels and with a dual sunroof in place of the full-length bronzed-glass roof) to a team of mostly under-30 designers and gifted clay sculptors.
The Rendezvous minivan-cum-'ute that the Enclave will ultimately supplant was designed in a dedicated Buick studio, while these three crossover triplets were penned in the Lambda architecture studio, so that all the designers could see the direction each brand was heading and ensure there were no inadvertent similarities.
Buick's Lambdan is by far the most curvaceous and carlike, and it wears the dressiest jewelry, starting with the headlamps. The main high-intensity-discharge projector lenses are ringed in blue, and the barrels for the inner high-beam projectors seem to have faceted sapphires stuck to them. Add to these the wide chrome rings around the side glass and the taillamps, plus chrome wheels and door handles, and the message is clear: This ain't no Chevontiac or Toyonda. Perhaps Choi's greatest stylistic triumph was shrinking the visual mass of what is in fact a big honkin' 'ute (it's as long and wide as a Chevy Tahoe, but six inches lower). A big bod is needed to comfortably carry eight people, which all three Lambda 'utes will do, when configured with 60/40 split-folding bench seats in the two back rows. With one hand, the middle-row seat's bottom cushion flips up as the whole seatback rolls forward to provide a wide path into the rear seat. It can then be positioned anywhere along the track to apportion legroom and cargo space as needed. Buick claims the third row will boast best-in-class space among the crossovers. The concept car features the optional captain's chairs, though the elaborate rear center consoles and wooden tray tables aren't likely to reach production. Most of the rest of the interior design should survive to the showroom, including the copious wood-tone trim on the dash and door panels and the brushed-aluminum accent rings and strips.
Keep your fingers crossed for the light-up door-sill plates, though they're a long shot too. Interior design director Michael Burton says his team was aiming for a private-jet ambiance (hence the four separate DVD players and screens, including one that doubles as the front-passenger vanity mirror--none of which will see production as shown). The form language evokes a time when Buicks were highly expressive and aspirational, and blends vaguely art-deco semi-circular elements with high-tech execution (like electroluminescent lighting). The overall effect is dramatic, sumptuous, and considerably more appealing than any Buick in recent memory. The Lambda crossovers were conceived to provide the passenger and cargo space Americans want (either 148 cubic feet of people room or 117 cubes for cargo with all the seats down) in a lighter, more fuel-efficient package. Toward that end, they'll all launch with a 3.6-liter DOHC V-6, expected to make 270 horsepower in the Buick. Teamed with a new six-speed automatic and front- or on-demand all-wheel drive, the Saturn is already rated at 24-25 mpg on the highway--two to four mpg better than a Tahoe with the cylinder-deactivating V-8 engine. Hence no V-8 will be available at launch, though a small-block would likely fit. A brief drive in the concept car revealed nothing useful about ride, handling, or performance, but gave an accurate feel for the package.
Visibility in all directions is excellent from the front and middle row seats, though the driver doesn't get much of a look at the hood, which may make it hard to judge when parking in tight quarters. Ride height is also just about right--up far enough to see through or over most traffic, down low enough for most adults to slide easily into the seat. Buick is also sure to apply its full arsenal of sound-deadening gear to the Enclave, in pursuit of a Lexus-like library-quiet ambience. With a little luck, that plus the Enclave's sumptuous accommodations and sleek style will be sufficient to lure the neo-AARPers Buick covets.
For more information on how you can purchase your Buick Enclave visit Brickell Motors online at www.brickellgmc.com or call them directly at 786-245-4889.
Soccer Practice in Miami Calls for the Buick Enclave
When driving your kids to Soccer practice, it is important to travel in a large sturdy car through these rough Miami streets. Parents who get stuck with chauffeuring duties will love the Enclave's generous passenger capacity. This allows for Mom and Dad to enjoy the Miami scenery peacefully while their kids make a raucous in the back seat. Seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations are available; second-row twin captains' chairs are standard, but a bench seat is available for those who need to accommodate the maximum amount of players. There's a roomy third row (a 60/40-split fold-flat third-row seat is standard) that manages to seat adults in comfort. And there's lots of room for all that team gear, since at 116 cubic feet, this Buick's maximum cargo capacity exceeds that of many old-school truck-based SUVs. In keeping with its mandate of luxury, the Enclave feels smooth and plush on the road, serenely managing Miami’s uneven surfaces without ever feeling too disconnected from the pavement and cruising down the Miami road with the heavyweight assuredness of a freight train.
In many respects, this Buick measures up favorably with the crossovers made by established luxury automakers such as Acura, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. For pricing information, visit our local Miami Brickell Motors dealership. http://www.brickellgmc.com/
In many respects, this Buick measures up favorably with the crossovers made by established luxury automakers such as Acura, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. For pricing information, visit our local Miami Brickell Motors dealership. http://www.brickellgmc.com/
Bigger is Better with GMC's Yukon in Miami
GMC's Yukon proves bigger is better, sometimes
From Summit Daily News
With a level of largesse that seems straight out of a Presidential entourage, the mighty GMC Yukon went through a substantial refresh a few years back. I actually attended the launch event in early 2006, heading off on a strange ride and drive through the wilds of northeastern Georgia, but having spent much of that year in a slightly altered state, I was left with some fairly dim impressions.
Three years later, straight as an arrow, I stepped back behind the gigantic wheel of the Yukon and I realized that it's a pretty impressive machine, as far as large, imposing SUVs go. The standard Yukon, outfitted with 4WD and a 320-horsepower 5.3-liter V-8, will do all the things an SUV is supposed to do: Tow up to 8,400 pounds of trailer, haul you and as many as eight passengers around and return a solid 20 mpg highway, maybe 14 in the city. Those final figures started catching up with GM during last year's fuel fiasco, and this year has seen the release of a hybrid version of the Yukon, which, oddly, substitutes a larger engine (a 6.0 liter Vortec) and a matching electric motor system to double the city mileage (21 city, 22 hwy.) and produce a little more power and torque (332 HP, 367 lb.-ft.).I didn't get to play with the Yukon hybrid setup this go-round, although I did spend a week in the hybrid GMC Sierra not soon afterwards, and can attest that the company's new two-mode gas-electric system is much more livable and less herky-jerky than in the past. Not a Prius, by any means — there's still a building-sized piece of people-hauling metal to move around — but General Motors' award-winning hybrid configuration is a nice idea, especially when you do the math on the total mileage increase. Well, maybe.
As for the old-fashioned (but admittedly flex fuel-capable) Yukon, feeling large and in charge is both a good and a bad thing. Hit the remote starter, clamber up into the cabin and … almost instantaneously, you find yourself swaggering like Kid Rock and driving like a distracted Highlands Ranch soccer mom. Look out, everyone.
It seems impossible to commandeer a Yukon in a subtle fashion; maybe its birth in a GM assembly plant in Arlington, Texas has something to do with that. But to the big machine's credit, it absolutely and completely effortlessly got me through the final day of snow back in the spring here in the Front Range, absolutely secure in 4WD despite the impressive mass of the machine.
And even in “base” Yukon guise (the Yukon Denali bumps things up to near-Escalade interior finery), it's a comfortable, leathery-cabined experience that includes a substantially powerful Bose stereo system, ferocious three-zone heating and cooling and just a bit too much fake wood trim and plastic for 50 large.
GM's six-speed automatic transmission with an adjustable sequential switch on the lever imparts more control in harnessing the power; the slightly thin steering wheel is festooned with an ungainly array of buttons. Second-row seats rather loudly and powerfully flop and crash forward to gain access to a full and comfortable third row of seating, while a touchpad activates the power rear liftgate. Looks are equally big and brassy, from the huge, chrome-clad wheels to the gigantic, chrome-rimmed grille and the washbasin-sized headlamps.
For more information on the Yukon visit Brickell Motors in Miami online at http://www.brickellgmc.com or call them at (786) 245-4889.
From Summit Daily News
With a level of largesse that seems straight out of a Presidential entourage, the mighty GMC Yukon went through a substantial refresh a few years back. I actually attended the launch event in early 2006, heading off on a strange ride and drive through the wilds of northeastern Georgia, but having spent much of that year in a slightly altered state, I was left with some fairly dim impressions.
Three years later, straight as an arrow, I stepped back behind the gigantic wheel of the Yukon and I realized that it's a pretty impressive machine, as far as large, imposing SUVs go. The standard Yukon, outfitted with 4WD and a 320-horsepower 5.3-liter V-8, will do all the things an SUV is supposed to do: Tow up to 8,400 pounds of trailer, haul you and as many as eight passengers around and return a solid 20 mpg highway, maybe 14 in the city. Those final figures started catching up with GM during last year's fuel fiasco, and this year has seen the release of a hybrid version of the Yukon, which, oddly, substitutes a larger engine (a 6.0 liter Vortec) and a matching electric motor system to double the city mileage (21 city, 22 hwy.) and produce a little more power and torque (332 HP, 367 lb.-ft.).I didn't get to play with the Yukon hybrid setup this go-round, although I did spend a week in the hybrid GMC Sierra not soon afterwards, and can attest that the company's new two-mode gas-electric system is much more livable and less herky-jerky than in the past. Not a Prius, by any means — there's still a building-sized piece of people-hauling metal to move around — but General Motors' award-winning hybrid configuration is a nice idea, especially when you do the math on the total mileage increase. Well, maybe.
As for the old-fashioned (but admittedly flex fuel-capable) Yukon, feeling large and in charge is both a good and a bad thing. Hit the remote starter, clamber up into the cabin and … almost instantaneously, you find yourself swaggering like Kid Rock and driving like a distracted Highlands Ranch soccer mom. Look out, everyone.
It seems impossible to commandeer a Yukon in a subtle fashion; maybe its birth in a GM assembly plant in Arlington, Texas has something to do with that. But to the big machine's credit, it absolutely and completely effortlessly got me through the final day of snow back in the spring here in the Front Range, absolutely secure in 4WD despite the impressive mass of the machine.
And even in “base” Yukon guise (the Yukon Denali bumps things up to near-Escalade interior finery), it's a comfortable, leathery-cabined experience that includes a substantially powerful Bose stereo system, ferocious three-zone heating and cooling and just a bit too much fake wood trim and plastic for 50 large.
GM's six-speed automatic transmission with an adjustable sequential switch on the lever imparts more control in harnessing the power; the slightly thin steering wheel is festooned with an ungainly array of buttons. Second-row seats rather loudly and powerfully flop and crash forward to gain access to a full and comfortable third row of seating, while a touchpad activates the power rear liftgate. Looks are equally big and brassy, from the huge, chrome-clad wheels to the gigantic, chrome-rimmed grille and the washbasin-sized headlamps.
For more information on the Yukon visit Brickell Motors in Miami online at http://www.brickellgmc.com or call them at (786) 245-4889.
Yukon Sales Go Up in Local South Florida GM Dealership
Large SUV’s have been around for more then a decade. As time and tastes change through the years, GMC has been able to appeal to Miami crowds by improving the look and feel of the GMC Yukon. The GMC Yukon has evolved over the years to accommodate the Miami style. Newer models offer numerous amenities, particularly the leather lined Yukon Denali model. Now more refined than ever before, the 2009 GMC Yukon is one of the better full-size SUVs on the market for families who require a roomy, powerful vehicle that doesn't skimp on utility.
Family drivers in Miami know how important it is to keep their passengers safe and comfortable. This is why Miami drivers seek roomy and spacious cars such as the GMC Yukon to take them to and from their destination. The Yukon has always been a spacious vehicle that balances comfortable passenger accommodations with above-average cargo room. In addition, it has always used body-on-frame construction, providing it with a fair amount of off-road capability along with a stout foundation for towing. A succession of strong V8s has resulted in impressive trailer ratings over the years, as well as ample acceleration in just about any situation.
You can notice the smooth and quite ride while driving through Miami, and handling is surprisingly agile for a 5,500-pound vehicle. Inside, the dash has a sleek, modern design, and materials are attractive and of solid quality. Numerous seating configurations can accommodate anywhere from five to nine passengers, depending on the trim level and options you select. The GMC Yukon is a perfect match for family oriented drivers in Miami, offering them the luxury and comfort they look for in a vehicle. You can find out more about the 2009 GMC Yukon by going to your local Miami dealership or visiting them online to find the latest deals http://www.brickellgmc.com
Family drivers in Miami know how important it is to keep their passengers safe and comfortable. This is why Miami drivers seek roomy and spacious cars such as the GMC Yukon to take them to and from their destination. The Yukon has always been a spacious vehicle that balances comfortable passenger accommodations with above-average cargo room. In addition, it has always used body-on-frame construction, providing it with a fair amount of off-road capability along with a stout foundation for towing. A succession of strong V8s has resulted in impressive trailer ratings over the years, as well as ample acceleration in just about any situation.
You can notice the smooth and quite ride while driving through Miami, and handling is surprisingly agile for a 5,500-pound vehicle. Inside, the dash has a sleek, modern design, and materials are attractive and of solid quality. Numerous seating configurations can accommodate anywhere from five to nine passengers, depending on the trim level and options you select. The GMC Yukon is a perfect match for family oriented drivers in Miami, offering them the luxury and comfort they look for in a vehicle. You can find out more about the 2009 GMC Yukon by going to your local Miami dealership or visiting them online to find the latest deals http://www.brickellgmc.com
The 2010 GMC Sierra Goes Green in Miami
From motor trend
In its continuing effort to green up its products, GM has turned to its full-size pickups: the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and its twin, the 2010 GMC Sierra. GM's efforts have wrung an extra mile per gallon out of each truck both in the city and on the highway, putting them at the top of their class in fuel economy.
Last year, when the 2009 model-year Silverado and Sierra debuted, they were achieving a measly 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. Even the XFE (eXtra Fuel Economy) models were only pulling off 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway. To improve these figures, GM set its engineers to work under the hood to free up a little more fuel efficiency. To be completely accurate, though, the only traditional wrenching done was actually performed under the bed, where GM's engineers swapped out the old differential for a new, lower 3.08:1 gear set.
The rest of the work was done with a computer, adjusting the shift-points on the six-speed transmission, playing with the valve timing, and tweaking the Active Fuel Management system to keep the engine running on four cylinders instead of eight more of the time. All these little tweaks to the computer programming, along with the new gears out back, helped the Silverado/Sierra pick up 1 extra mpg in both city and highway driving, for an EPA-estimated 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway on the 2010 models. Even the XFE models got a boost in highway fuel economy, up to 22 mpg for 2010. And of course, if you need more, there's always the Silverado/Sierra Hybrid, which will net you an impressive 21 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.
Those who actually use their trucks to haul things will be happy to know that all of GM's tinkering hasn't affected the truck's capabilities. Horsepower, torque, payload, and trailering abilities remain unchanged on the 2010 models. All the power and better fuel economy? Sounds like a win-win to us. For reference, the 2010 Ford F-150 achieves an EPA-estimated 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway when equipped with the 5.4L V-8 and 15 mpg city, and 21 mpg highway when equipped with the 4.6L V-8 and the six-speed automatic transmission. The 2010 Dodge Ram, meanwhile, gets a Ford-rivaling 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. Foreign competition is even farther behind, with the 2010 Toyota Tundra getting 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway with its 5.7L V-8, and 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway with the 4.6L V-8. Bringing up the rear is the 2009 Nissan Titan (2010 specs haven't been announced yet), whose 5.6L V-8 is only good for 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway, though running it on E85 Ethanol will get you 1 extra mpg on the highway.
For more information on GM’s full size pickup, the 2010 GMC Sierra, contact Brickell Motors at 786-245-4889 or visit them online at www.brickellgmc.com.
In its continuing effort to green up its products, GM has turned to its full-size pickups: the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and its twin, the 2010 GMC Sierra. GM's efforts have wrung an extra mile per gallon out of each truck both in the city and on the highway, putting them at the top of their class in fuel economy.
Last year, when the 2009 model-year Silverado and Sierra debuted, they were achieving a measly 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. Even the XFE (eXtra Fuel Economy) models were only pulling off 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway. To improve these figures, GM set its engineers to work under the hood to free up a little more fuel efficiency. To be completely accurate, though, the only traditional wrenching done was actually performed under the bed, where GM's engineers swapped out the old differential for a new, lower 3.08:1 gear set.
The rest of the work was done with a computer, adjusting the shift-points on the six-speed transmission, playing with the valve timing, and tweaking the Active Fuel Management system to keep the engine running on four cylinders instead of eight more of the time. All these little tweaks to the computer programming, along with the new gears out back, helped the Silverado/Sierra pick up 1 extra mpg in both city and highway driving, for an EPA-estimated 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway on the 2010 models. Even the XFE models got a boost in highway fuel economy, up to 22 mpg for 2010. And of course, if you need more, there's always the Silverado/Sierra Hybrid, which will net you an impressive 21 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.
Those who actually use their trucks to haul things will be happy to know that all of GM's tinkering hasn't affected the truck's capabilities. Horsepower, torque, payload, and trailering abilities remain unchanged on the 2010 models. All the power and better fuel economy? Sounds like a win-win to us. For reference, the 2010 Ford F-150 achieves an EPA-estimated 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway when equipped with the 5.4L V-8 and 15 mpg city, and 21 mpg highway when equipped with the 4.6L V-8 and the six-speed automatic transmission. The 2010 Dodge Ram, meanwhile, gets a Ford-rivaling 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. Foreign competition is even farther behind, with the 2010 Toyota Tundra getting 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway with its 5.7L V-8, and 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway with the 4.6L V-8. Bringing up the rear is the 2009 Nissan Titan (2010 specs haven't been announced yet), whose 5.6L V-8 is only good for 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway, though running it on E85 Ethanol will get you 1 extra mpg on the highway.
For more information on GM’s full size pickup, the 2010 GMC Sierra, contact Brickell Motors at 786-245-4889 or visit them online at www.brickellgmc.com.
The Buick Enclave in Miami Recieves New Changes for 2010
From Canadian Driver
New for 2010
- Available 20-inch chrome-clad wheels
- Premium radio includes USB in centre console
- Standard OnStar includes enhanced emergency, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics and navigation capabilities
For 2010, the Buick Enclave receives minor changes, including available 20-inch chrome wheels, a USB port that enables playing audio devices through the stereo and also charging some hand-held devices, and enhanced OnStar, including the vehicle's StabiliTrak now monitored by the OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics system. A sister vehicle to the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, the Enclave uses a 3.6-litre V6 with six-speed automatic transmission. Both the CX and CXL are available in front- or all-wheel drive. Seating is for seven, with available eight-passenger configuration.
Features on the CX include 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic tri-zone climate control with second- and third-row controls, fog lamps, privacy glass, power liftgate, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, roof rails, rear spoiler, variable intermittent wipers, variable delay rear washer/wiper, cruise control, floor mats, driver information centre, exterior temperature display, tire pressure monitoring system, auto-dimming rearview mirror, tilt and telescopic leather-wrapped and wood wheel with audio controls, illuminated vanity mirrors, garage door opener, power windows with front express up/down, six-way driver and two-way passenger power cloth seats, second-row Smart Slide captain's chairs, 60/40 split-folding third-row bench seat, CD/MP3 stereo, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, XM satellite radio, power locks with keyless entry, automatic xenon headlamps, theft deterrent system, and OnStar with Turn by Turn Navigation.
The CXL adds 19-inch alloy wheels, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals and driver's side auto-dimming, rearview camera and rear parking assist, heated washer fluid system, remote starter, 110-volt power outlet, power tilt and telescopic wheel, perforated leather heated seats with eight-way driver and four-way passenger power adjustment, and Bose premium audio system. Depending on the model, available options include a two-panel sunroof, second-row console, heated and cooled seats, DVD entertainment system, navigation system, adaptive headlamps, and trailer towing package.
For more information on the 2010 Buick Enclave in Miami contact Brickell Motors at 786-245-4889 or visit them online at http://www.brickellgmc.com.
New for 2010
- Available 20-inch chrome-clad wheels
- Premium radio includes USB in centre console
- Standard OnStar includes enhanced emergency, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics and navigation capabilities
For 2010, the Buick Enclave receives minor changes, including available 20-inch chrome wheels, a USB port that enables playing audio devices through the stereo and also charging some hand-held devices, and enhanced OnStar, including the vehicle's StabiliTrak now monitored by the OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics system. A sister vehicle to the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, the Enclave uses a 3.6-litre V6 with six-speed automatic transmission. Both the CX and CXL are available in front- or all-wheel drive. Seating is for seven, with available eight-passenger configuration.
Features on the CX include 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic tri-zone climate control with second- and third-row controls, fog lamps, privacy glass, power liftgate, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, roof rails, rear spoiler, variable intermittent wipers, variable delay rear washer/wiper, cruise control, floor mats, driver information centre, exterior temperature display, tire pressure monitoring system, auto-dimming rearview mirror, tilt and telescopic leather-wrapped and wood wheel with audio controls, illuminated vanity mirrors, garage door opener, power windows with front express up/down, six-way driver and two-way passenger power cloth seats, second-row Smart Slide captain's chairs, 60/40 split-folding third-row bench seat, CD/MP3 stereo, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, XM satellite radio, power locks with keyless entry, automatic xenon headlamps, theft deterrent system, and OnStar with Turn by Turn Navigation.
The CXL adds 19-inch alloy wheels, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals and driver's side auto-dimming, rearview camera and rear parking assist, heated washer fluid system, remote starter, 110-volt power outlet, power tilt and telescopic wheel, perforated leather heated seats with eight-way driver and four-way passenger power adjustment, and Bose premium audio system. Depending on the model, available options include a two-panel sunroof, second-row console, heated and cooled seats, DVD entertainment system, navigation system, adaptive headlamps, and trailer towing package.
For more information on the 2010 Buick Enclave in Miami contact Brickell Motors at 786-245-4889 or visit them online at http://www.brickellgmc.com.
South Florida's Luxury Pick Up Truck is the 2009 Sierra Denali
A hard-working truck with a touch of luxury, the 2009 GMC Sierra Denali is available in two- or four-wheel-drive crew cab configurations. The Sierra Denali is powered by an E85-capable 6.2L V8 engine packing 403 hp and 417 lb-ft torque paired to a six-speed HD automatic transmission. As displayed in GMC Sierra Denali photos and 360 views, the pickup truck's spacious interior can accommodate up to six passengers with leather-trimmed seats, wood accents and a host of amenities including a Bose audio system. EPA-estimated fuel economy is rated 13 mpg city/19 mpg hwy for the 2WD, and the 4WD loses one mpg in the city. With the highest possible frontal and side-crash impact safety ratings, the Sierra Denali features dual-stage frontal and head curtain side impact airbags, StabiliTrak stability control system and the OnStar communications system. The Sierra Denali 2WD can tow up to 9,600 pounds, while the AWD trims can tow up to 9,300 pounds. Find the latest special for the Denali online at www.brickellgmc.com.
South Florida GM Dealership Stands Strong
GM has recently announced its plan to cut 400 of its dealers every year starting now until 2012. GM Dealers are being pressed to prove their ability to sell cars and keep customers happy. This leaves you in what might be the strongest negotiation position you've ever been in. One of the dealerships in South Florida that will remain in business is Brickell GM. The most important thing after purchasing your new GM car in Miami is to choose the right financing. Brickell GM in Miami has great financing options for you to choose from. Service is also one of Brickell GM’s strong points with its spacious service department and variety of parts and accessories to buy for your new GM car in South Miami.
Brickell Motors is also one of the only car dealerships in Miami to offer its new car buyers over $3,000 in incentives. Brickell Motors has proven to be the desired GM dealership in Miami with its great financing options, great service department, and its customer incentives. It is no wonder it was chosen as one of the best dealerships standing. At Brickell Motors, customer satisfaction is a duty. See how shopping for your latest GMC car in Miami can benefit you. Stop by to visit our long line of GM cars or visit us online at www.brickellgmc.com
Brickell Motors is also one of the only car dealerships in Miami to offer its new car buyers over $3,000 in incentives. Brickell Motors has proven to be the desired GM dealership in Miami with its great financing options, great service department, and its customer incentives. It is no wonder it was chosen as one of the best dealerships standing. At Brickell Motors, customer satisfaction is a duty. See how shopping for your latest GMC car in Miami can benefit you. Stop by to visit our long line of GM cars or visit us online at www.brickellgmc.com
The 2009 GMC Acadia Proves to Be Tough Enough for South Florida
For years, building tough trucks for tough work has been the focus of GMC, General Motors' truck division. The design of the 2009 GMC Acadia seemed to accomplish General Motor’s initiative of creating tough vehicles. The all-new Acadia is a large crossover (or crossover utility vehicle, or CUV). Mechanically, it's very similar to the Saturn Outlook and Buick Enclave. Thanks to its spacious interior, strong V6 engine and competitive price, the Acadia is one of the better crossover SUV choices. The Acadia is built to survive in the rough streets of Miami.
The GMC Acadia is one of the roomiest crossover utility vehicles in its class, with seating for up to eight passengers. This is perfect for the typical large family household in Miami. Driving your kids to and from school or to practice in Miami can become quite the hassle, but with the roomy Acadia, your kids can enjoy the ride safely and comfortably. 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.
Find your 2009 GMC Acadia at your local Miami Dealership or visit us at www.brickellgmc.com.
The GMC Acadia is one of the roomiest crossover utility vehicles in its class, with seating for up to eight passengers. This is perfect for the typical large family household in Miami. Driving your kids to and from school or to practice in Miami can become quite the hassle, but with the roomy Acadia, your kids can enjoy the ride safely and comfortably. 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.
Find your 2009 GMC Acadia at your local Miami Dealership or visit us at www.brickellgmc.com.
The Most Practical Crossover on South Miami streets is the GMC Acadia
The GMC Acadia is perhaps Miami’s most underappreciated crossover vehicle. Not many people know about the features and power of the Acadia, and not enough people have gotten behind the wheel themselves and taken it for a spin (How do we know? If everybody in Miami test drove the Acadia, Miami would be a much happier place!) Here is some more information on this driving machine:
2009 GMC Acadia Features
* Interior Features
• Heated driver and front-passenger seats
• Available Bluetooth for Phone1
• XM Radio®2 and XM NavTraffic™3 with 3-month trial
• AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible CD player
• Available leather-appointed, reclining front bucket seats
• Available Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
• Available Rearview Backup Camera system
• Available Convenience Package with Remote Start
• Available Technology Package with head-up display
• Available touch-screen DVD navigation system
• Available Bose® Advanced 10-speaker sound system
• Available rear-seat DVD player
Safety Features
• Frontal and side-impact air bags for driver and front passenger4
• Head curtain side-impact air bags for all rows in outboard seating positions5
• OnStar® with one year of the Directions & Connections Plan6
• StabiliTrak® with traction control
Exterior Features
• Available high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps
• Available power rear liftgate
• Ride and Handling suspension
• 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled transmission
• Double dual exhaust with chrome tips
• 18-inch wheels
Engines
• Vortec 3.6L SIDI V6 with 288 hp
More information on the Acadia is available at www.brickellgmc.com
2009 GMC Acadia Features
* Interior Features
• Heated driver and front-passenger seats
• Available Bluetooth for Phone1
• XM Radio®2 and XM NavTraffic™3 with 3-month trial
• AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible CD player
• Available leather-appointed, reclining front bucket seats
• Available Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
• Available Rearview Backup Camera system
• Available Convenience Package with Remote Start
• Available Technology Package with head-up display
• Available touch-screen DVD navigation system
• Available Bose® Advanced 10-speaker sound system
• Available rear-seat DVD player
Safety Features
• Frontal and side-impact air bags for driver and front passenger4
• Head curtain side-impact air bags for all rows in outboard seating positions5
• OnStar® with one year of the Directions & Connections Plan6
• StabiliTrak® with traction control
Exterior Features
• Available high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps
• Available power rear liftgate
• Ride and Handling suspension
• 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled transmission
• Double dual exhaust with chrome tips
• 18-inch wheels
Engines
• Vortec 3.6L SIDI V6 with 288 hp
More information on the Acadia is available at www.brickellgmc.com
Review the 2009 GMC Acadia and Decide if its the Miami PickUp for You
2009 GMC Acadia Vehicle Overview
from Edmunds.com
Introduction
As high fuel prices have prompted folks to be more realistic about their vehicle purchases, the sales of large truck-based SUVs have dropped while those of more space- and fuel-efficient crossovers, such as the 2009 GMC Acadia, have risen. Crazy as it sounds, Americans are finally realizing that perhaps they don't need something that can pull a house and handle the Rubicon trail. For the more common tasks of shuttling the kids around, hauling 48-count toilet paper boxes from Costco and negotiating winter driving conditions, the Acadia is just about perfect. Along with its corporate cousins, the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and Saturn Outlook, the GMC Acadia has a unibody architecture (as opposed to heavier body-on-frame) which allows better handling, interior packaging and crashworthiness. The Acadia also has a powerful V6 engine and can be had in either front- or all-wheel-drive versions.
What makes the Acadia especially attractive is its optimal use of space. Yes, it's large, about the same size as a Yukon, but it provides a more accommodating third-row seat along with a serious amount of cargo space. And yet, in spite of the Acadia's generous proportions and the fact that it gets a more powerful (288 horsepower) engine this year, this big SUV (in front-drive form) posts respectable fuel mileage figures of 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. All things considered, the 2009 GMC Acadia is an easy family vehicle for us to recommend. Thanks to its well-rounded nature and handsome design, it has been the best-selling model of the GM cousins thus far. (The Traverse debuts this year.) Still, there are a few other large crossovers that may warrant your attention, such as the sporty Mazda CX-9 and redesigned Toyota Highlander.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
A full-size crossover SUV, the 2009 GMC Acadia is offered in three trims: base SLE-1 and uplevel SLT-1 and SLT-2. The SLE comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, eight-passenger seating, front and rear air-conditioning, full power accessories, cruise control, OnStar telematics and a six-speaker CD/MP3 stereo system with satellite radio. The SLT-1 package adds heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, leather seating with heated power front seats, second-row captain's chairs, triple-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth connectivity and a Bose 10-speaker audio system with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and a six-disc CD changer. The line-topping SLT-2 adds remote vehicle start, rear park assist, a power rear liftgate, power lumbar supports for the front seats, a 115-volt power outlet and a rear cargo shade.
Both SLT models can also be had with eight-passenger seating, and many of the SLT-2's features are available on lesser models, too. Option highlights, available individually or through packages, include a DVD entertainment system, cooled seats, real-time traffic reporting, remote vehicle start, a rearview camera, a second-row console, a two-panel sunroof, 19-inch wheels, a head-up windshield instrument display, a navigation system, Dolby 5.1 surround sound and third-row audio controls.
Powertrains and Performance
The 2009 GMC Acadia can be had with either front-wheel drive or AWD. This year brings a new 3.6-liter V6 with direct injection that makes 288 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque, spread over a broad rpm range. It's matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. Though GMC has built its image around tough trucks, the AWD version of the Acadia is geared more for foul-weather driving than boulder-bashing. The system automatically varies the torque split from 90 percent front/10 percent rear to 35/65, respectively, as available traction dictates. The front-drive 2009 Acadia has an EPA fuel economy estimate of 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. The AWD version rates just one mpg less. The Acadia's towing capacity, at 4,500 pounds when properly equipped, should be enough for most folks.
Safety
Standard safety features include antilock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and the OnStar communications system. In government crash tests, the Acadia was all aces, scoring five stars (out of five) in all frontal- and side-impact tests.
Interior Design and Special Features
The attractive cabin boasts logical controls and mostly solid materials and build quality, though a few lower-grade plastic pieces can still be found. Thanks to its space-efficient design, the GMC Acadia provides large-sedan-like comfort for all passengers. A third-row seat is standard, and one may choose between seven- and eight-passenger configurations. The 60/40-split second-row bench allows eight to ride, while opting for the captain's chairs reduces capacity to seven. Additionally, access to that third row is eased by wide rear doors and a sliding second-row seat. Although taller folks in the way back may wish for more thigh support, the accommodations back there are much better than those of most crossovers or traditional SUVs. Cargo capacity is abundant, with nearly 117 cubic feet available with all seats down, and a still-very-respectable 24 cubic feet behind the third-row seat if all are raised.
Driving Impressions
While the 2009 GMC Acadia isn't exactly an overgrown sport sedan, it's easy and pleasant to drive, especially considering the vehicle's size and 4,700-pound curb weight. Those planning on towing a trailer will want to consider the SLT versions, which feature variable-effort power steering to make quick work of maneuvering.
On the open road, we've found that the optional 19-inch wheels increase the crossover's bling factor, but they also compromise the Acadia's otherwise comfortable ride quality, turning it into a somewhat jarring experience that many target buyers won't enjoy. Our only other complaint regards the programming of the six-speed automatic, whose downshifts can be a bit lethargic unless prodded by a sharp boot to the gas.
For more information on how you can purchase this vehicle in the South Florida Area, contact Brickell Motors at 786-245-4889 or visit them online at www.brickellgmc.com for more information on the 2009 GMC Acadia.
from Edmunds.com
Introduction
As high fuel prices have prompted folks to be more realistic about their vehicle purchases, the sales of large truck-based SUVs have dropped while those of more space- and fuel-efficient crossovers, such as the 2009 GMC Acadia, have risen. Crazy as it sounds, Americans are finally realizing that perhaps they don't need something that can pull a house and handle the Rubicon trail. For the more common tasks of shuttling the kids around, hauling 48-count toilet paper boxes from Costco and negotiating winter driving conditions, the Acadia is just about perfect. Along with its corporate cousins, the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and Saturn Outlook, the GMC Acadia has a unibody architecture (as opposed to heavier body-on-frame) which allows better handling, interior packaging and crashworthiness. The Acadia also has a powerful V6 engine and can be had in either front- or all-wheel-drive versions.
What makes the Acadia especially attractive is its optimal use of space. Yes, it's large, about the same size as a Yukon, but it provides a more accommodating third-row seat along with a serious amount of cargo space. And yet, in spite of the Acadia's generous proportions and the fact that it gets a more powerful (288 horsepower) engine this year, this big SUV (in front-drive form) posts respectable fuel mileage figures of 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. All things considered, the 2009 GMC Acadia is an easy family vehicle for us to recommend. Thanks to its well-rounded nature and handsome design, it has been the best-selling model of the GM cousins thus far. (The Traverse debuts this year.) Still, there are a few other large crossovers that may warrant your attention, such as the sporty Mazda CX-9 and redesigned Toyota Highlander.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
A full-size crossover SUV, the 2009 GMC Acadia is offered in three trims: base SLE-1 and uplevel SLT-1 and SLT-2. The SLE comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, eight-passenger seating, front and rear air-conditioning, full power accessories, cruise control, OnStar telematics and a six-speaker CD/MP3 stereo system with satellite radio. The SLT-1 package adds heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, leather seating with heated power front seats, second-row captain's chairs, triple-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth connectivity and a Bose 10-speaker audio system with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and a six-disc CD changer. The line-topping SLT-2 adds remote vehicle start, rear park assist, a power rear liftgate, power lumbar supports for the front seats, a 115-volt power outlet and a rear cargo shade.
Both SLT models can also be had with eight-passenger seating, and many of the SLT-2's features are available on lesser models, too. Option highlights, available individually or through packages, include a DVD entertainment system, cooled seats, real-time traffic reporting, remote vehicle start, a rearview camera, a second-row console, a two-panel sunroof, 19-inch wheels, a head-up windshield instrument display, a navigation system, Dolby 5.1 surround sound and third-row audio controls.
Powertrains and Performance
The 2009 GMC Acadia can be had with either front-wheel drive or AWD. This year brings a new 3.6-liter V6 with direct injection that makes 288 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque, spread over a broad rpm range. It's matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. Though GMC has built its image around tough trucks, the AWD version of the Acadia is geared more for foul-weather driving than boulder-bashing. The system automatically varies the torque split from 90 percent front/10 percent rear to 35/65, respectively, as available traction dictates. The front-drive 2009 Acadia has an EPA fuel economy estimate of 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. The AWD version rates just one mpg less. The Acadia's towing capacity, at 4,500 pounds when properly equipped, should be enough for most folks.
Safety
Standard safety features include antilock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and the OnStar communications system. In government crash tests, the Acadia was all aces, scoring five stars (out of five) in all frontal- and side-impact tests.
Interior Design and Special Features
The attractive cabin boasts logical controls and mostly solid materials and build quality, though a few lower-grade plastic pieces can still be found. Thanks to its space-efficient design, the GMC Acadia provides large-sedan-like comfort for all passengers. A third-row seat is standard, and one may choose between seven- and eight-passenger configurations. The 60/40-split second-row bench allows eight to ride, while opting for the captain's chairs reduces capacity to seven. Additionally, access to that third row is eased by wide rear doors and a sliding second-row seat. Although taller folks in the way back may wish for more thigh support, the accommodations back there are much better than those of most crossovers or traditional SUVs. Cargo capacity is abundant, with nearly 117 cubic feet available with all seats down, and a still-very-respectable 24 cubic feet behind the third-row seat if all are raised.
Driving Impressions
While the 2009 GMC Acadia isn't exactly an overgrown sport sedan, it's easy and pleasant to drive, especially considering the vehicle's size and 4,700-pound curb weight. Those planning on towing a trailer will want to consider the SLT versions, which feature variable-effort power steering to make quick work of maneuvering.
On the open road, we've found that the optional 19-inch wheels increase the crossover's bling factor, but they also compromise the Acadia's otherwise comfortable ride quality, turning it into a somewhat jarring experience that many target buyers won't enjoy. Our only other complaint regards the programming of the six-speed automatic, whose downshifts can be a bit lethargic unless prodded by a sharp boot to the gas.
For more information on how you can purchase this vehicle in the South Florida Area, contact Brickell Motors at 786-245-4889 or visit them online at www.brickellgmc.com for more information on the 2009 GMC Acadia.
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
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
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