Why did GMC stop production of the Acadia?
In December 2006, all production and sales of the Acadia (and the Saturn Outlook) were temporarily stopped due to the engine mounts not having holes drilled to release accumulated water, as well as an issue with potentially faulty rivets in the load floor just forward of the vehicle’s rear hatch.
What kind of engine does the GMC Acadia have?
The Acadia uses GM’s High Feature LY7 V6 that was introduced in the Cadillac CTS. In the Acadia, the engine produces 275 hp (205 kW) and 258 lb⋅ft (350 N⋅m) of torque. The Acadia also uses the new GM-Ford 6-speed automatic transmission.
Is the GMC Acadia on the same platform as the XT5?
The Acadia is built on the same platform as the Cadillac XT5 and will be joined by the Chinese-built Buick Envision and the Chevrolet Blazer (built on the C1XX platform) when GM unveils its lineup for its mid-size CUVs for 2018 and beyond.
What kind of interior does GMC Acadia have?
Inside, the Acadia features more contemporary trim than the Outlook, including chrome and satin nickel textures, and a wider variety of two-toned interior colors such as an Ebony and Light Titanium (grey) cloth upholstery, and a choice of either Ebony, Light Titanium (grey) or Brick (brown) leather upholstery.
In December 2006, all production and sales of the Acadia (and the Saturn Outlook) were temporarily stopped due to the engine mounts not having holes drilled to release accumulated water, as well as an issue with potentially faulty rivets in the load floor just forward of the vehicle’s rear hatch.
Is the GMC Acadia a front wheel drive vehicle?
The Acadia represents GMC’s entry-level truck-like CUV and is the first unibody vehicle from the marque. It is also GMC’s first front-wheel drive passenger vehicle. The Acadia has seating for eight and either front or all-wheel drive.
When did the second generation GMC Acadia come out?
The second generation Acadia introduced a feature to remind drivers to check the rear seats for children to help prevent heatstroke of children accidentally left behind in a vehicle. The Acadia is sold in Australia and New Zealand as a Holden -badged vehicle. It went on sale November 12, 2018.
The Acadia is built on the same platform as the Cadillac XT5 and will be joined by the Chinese-built Buick Envision and the Chevrolet Blazer (built on the C1XX platform) when GM unveils its lineup for its mid-size CUVs for 2018 and beyond.