Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
GMC Introduced the Acadia in 2006 as a 2007 model, and it was the company's first-ever passenger vehicle that featured a front-wheel-drive, even though it was dressed as an SUV.
When GMC launched the vehicle, there were no signs of the world financial crisis that was about to begin and throw the entire motoring industry into chaos, with the Big-Three from Detroit trying to dodge the financial losses bullets. Strangely though, the Acadia was fit for the forthcoming times and offered a lower-priced SUV in a market that begged for that kind of vehicle. Its unit-body construction made the vehicle lighter than the regular 4x4 vehicles on the market. That led to lower fuel consumption as well.
From the outside, the Acadia looked like a regular, classic-looking 4x4, but its softened edges made it appealing to the customers that didn't look for a rugged off-road vehicle. At the front, GMC installed a chrome-plated bar on top of the grille and boomerang-shaped headlights with corner-mounted turn signals. Its long rear windows and the raked-forward tailgate tried to diminish the car's off-road look. Its taillights featured clear lenses on their upper side.
Inside, the seven-seat vehicle was suitable for a family, or two, who wanted to go on long trips. Even with all the seats up, the Acadia still had a decent trunk. With the second and third rows folded down, it provided a long flat area and an astonishing 3,313 liters (117 cu-ft) of space. That was already in LCV territory.
Under the hood, GMC installed a 3.8-liter V-6 engine offered in two power versions: 275 hp (up to 2008) and then increased to 288 hp. Both versions were paired to a six-speed automatic version. GMC offered the Acadia with a front- or all-wheel-drive system.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6AT AWD (279 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 205.1 KW @ 6600 RPM 279 HP @ 6600 RPM 275 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 340 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.9 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P255/65R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 201.1 in (5108 mm) |
Width: | 78.9 in (2004 mm) |
Height: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 67.3/67.3 in (1,709/1,709 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118.9 in (3020 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.6 in (193 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 116 cuFT (3285 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4936 lbs (2239 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6398 lbs (2902 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 294 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6AT AWD (292 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 214.8 KW @ 6300 RPM 292 HP @ 6300 RPM 288 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 270 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 366 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P255/65R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 201.1 in (5108 mm) |
Width: | 78.9 in (2004 mm) |
Height: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 67.3/67.3 in (1,709/1,709 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118.9 in (3020 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.6 in (193 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 116 cuFT (3285 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4850 lbs (2200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6460 lbs (2930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6AT FWD (279 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 205.1 KW @ 6600 RPM 279 HP @ 6600 RPM 275 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 340 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.9 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P255/65R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 201.1 in (5108 mm) |
Width: | 78.9 in (2004 mm) |
Height: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 67.3/67.3 in (1,709/1,709 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118.9 in (3020 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.6 in (193 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 116 cuFT (3285 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4722 lbs (2142 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6398 lbs (2902 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6AT FWD (292 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 214.8 KW @ 6300 RPM 292 HP @ 6300 RPM 288 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 270 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 366 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P255/65R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 201.1 in (5108 mm) |
Width: | 78.9 in (2004 mm) |
Height: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 67.3/67.3 in (1,709/1,709 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118.9 in (3020 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.6 in (193 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 116 cuFT (3285 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4720 lbs (2141 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6460 lbs (2930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |