7 Reasons Why the GMC Acadia Should Be Your Next SUV
The 2018 GMC Acadia is the next largest SUV from the GMC Terrain, and comes with plenty of bells and whistles that make the driver's life both easier and safer. Read the top 7 reasons why we think the GMC Acadia makes for the best overall SUV purchase.
Some of the features noted are available on certain packages only, and some are standard. The standard 2018 GMC Acadia starts at $29,000, the SLE-1 package starts at $32,560, and the Denali package starts at $45,020.
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1. Convenience
- 5 USB ports
- 120-volt power outlet
- Universal home remote to conveniently operate your automatic garage door, open powered gates or turn on home lighting from the safety of your vehicle
- Keyless open on all 4 doors
- Keyless start
- Programmable rear power liftgate
2. Affordability
- The new design of the Acadia is low-cost, and its standard feature set is equal to or better than its rivals and at a better price in most cases.
3. Fuel Efficiency
- The 2018 GMC Acadia FWD is projected to reach approximately 21 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on highways, and the AWD is projected to reach 18 MPG city and 25 MPG highway. This beats out rivals Hyundai Santa Fe and Ford Explorer, and is competitive with the Honda Pilot and Dodge Durango.
3. Technology
- Apple CarPlay (View and send text Messages from your screen as well as control your phone and some apps
- Bose 8 speaker audio system
- Navigation
- 4G LTE wifi hotspot
- Universal tablet holder
- Rear seat entertainment system
4. Comfortability
- Heated and ventilated driver and passenger seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Automatic Climate ControlÂ
- Active noise cancellation helps provide a remarkably quiet cabin
- Two-way adjustable front head restraints for greater comfort
- Purposeful interior lighting accents
5. Safety
- Top Safety Pick from the IIHS and 5-star overall rating from the NHTSA
- Lane change alerts
- Blind zone alert
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Front and rear park assistÂ
- Front pedestrian detection
- IntelliBeam day-running Headlamps
- Industry-first Front Center Airbag
- StabiliTrak with Traction Control
- Halogen fog lamps with projector technology help reduce glare and improve visibility in foggy conditions
- 5-year OnStar plan
6. Storage
- Fold-flat 2nd and 3rd row seats
- 2nd-row pullout console drawer
- Covered under-floor cargo area storage
- Cargo net
7. Capability
- AWD available
- Active Tow system: makes hitching easier by employing an advanced rear-vision camera with dynamic guidelines to help you line up the Acadia SUV's hitch with the trailer, as well as provide you with views of the trailer while driving
- 7 passengers fit with comfort and ease thanks to premium seating and easy access to the 3rd row
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