2013 GMC Acadia debuts in Chicago

Posted on 10 February 2012. Tags: Chicago Auto Show, GMC Acadia

GMC has unveiled the new 2013 Acadia and Acadia Denali at the Chicago Auto Show, highlighting a new exterior and safety features including the industry’s first front center air bag.

Exterior highlights include a three-bar grille, that sits prominently in the new, more upright design.LED running lamps are standard on all models, regardless of whether standard projector beam or optional HID headlamps are selected. New taillamp detailing reflects the advancements up front. There is also a new wrap-around rear glass and a new rear spoiler. New 18-, 19- and 20-inch wheel patterns complement the vehicle’s lines and stance.

The Acadia’s refined interior uses upgraded soft-touch materials, with French stitching that adds a tailored look and red ambient light flowing across the dashboard. SLT and Denali models get aluminum accents on the center console, doors and dash.

The redesigned Acadia will be the first vehicle on the market with GMC’s new front center air bag system, created to protect drivers and front passengers in far-side impact crashes where the affected occupant is on the opposite, non-struck side of the vehicle. It deploys from the inboard side of the driver’s seat and positions itself between the driver and front passenger.

All 2013 GMC Acadia models are powered by a 3.6L direct injection V-6 with variable valve timing, producing 288 horsepower and 270 lb-ft (266 Nm) of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, while the added control of all-wheel drive is also available.

The 2013 GMC Acadia and Acadia Denali will go on sale in late 2012.

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