- suv 99,559
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- Griffin, GA
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2008 gmc acadia review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Eight-passenger capability with better fuel economy. introductionthe gmc acadia may be a harbinger of refined, fuel-efficient vehicles that offer the utility of a big suv. The acadia is a crossover suv, meaning it looks like a truck but it's built like a car. Crossovers have been gaining in popularity because they make so much sense for so many families, but what sets the acadia apart is its size: it's big, similar in size to the gmc yukon and chevy tahoe, inside and out. And it can carry a lot of cargo. For starters, it's big and roomy. The driver sits high off the ground and benefits from that commanding view down the road that many like. Features like rear-seat dvd entertainment make it a good choice for families. the only places where the acadia falls short of truck-based suvs is in heavy-duty towing or for slogging through military-grade muck. Properly equipped, the gmc acadia can tow 4,500 pound, while a yukon is rated to pull 7,500 pounds or more. Based on the silverado pickup, the yukon can handle rugged terrain. It absorbs rough pavement in a soothing manner and takes corners reassuringly for such a large vehicle. It handles better and is smoother than a yukon and other truck-based suvs. Gmc's 275-horsepower 3. 6-liter v6 is smooth and sophisticated and supplies good acceleration performance. Its six-speed automatic transmission is responsive, smooth and efficient, further aiding fuel economy. three rows of seats provide room for seven or eight, though it's more comfortable with six. Two adults and two or three children plus their belongings can be carried with ease. Acadia comes loaded with safety equipment, including curtain air bags that provide head protection and side-impact airbags that provide torso protection; electronic stability control and other active safety features can help the driver avoid accidents. for 2008, acadia comes standard with brake assist, which helps the driver apply full braking performance in a panic stop. A rearview camera now comes with the optional navigation system, and we recommend it highly to help the driver avoid a tragic accident when backing up. Improvements to the all-wheel-drive and traction-control systems enhance and refine their performance for 2008. Xm satellite radio comes standard on the 2008 acadia. A second-row center console has been added to seven-seat models, there are new metallic colors, and other equipment added for 2008. lineupthe 2008 gmc acadia comes in basic sle and up-level slt trim. Tires are 255/65 on 18-inch painted aluminum wheels. Options for sle include bose stereo 870), second-row captain's chairs and console 495), and other equipment from the higher-line model. Eight-passenger seating is available for a credit (-$495). Dvd entertainment is offered as a stand-alone option 1,295). Brake assist has been added for 2008. air curtains are low-pressure air bags that come down from the ceiling and cover the side windows (of all three rows on the acadia) to provide head protection in a side-impact crash or rollover; in a rollover the air curtains could also help keep arms and heads inside the vehicle. Studies by the insurance institute for highway safety (iihs), which is funded by the insurance industry, have shown such head protection greatly improves the chance of surviving a side-impact crash. However, air curtains are not a substitute for seat belts. The front-seat side-impact air bags provide torso protection in a side-impact crash. Iihs studies have also shown these, too, are valuable, but not as important as head protection. onstar uses a global positioning system and an extra powerful cellular telephone to put the driver in touch with the onstar center which is manned 24/7. The center can tell where the vehicle is located and send help or provide other assistance. Should the air bags deploy the system can automatically notify the onstar center that an accident has occurred and where the vehicle is located so it can then send help. Onstar service is free for the first year but after that requires a subscription fee. walkaroundat 201 inches overall, the gmc acadia is a foot longer than a honda pilot and almost 8 inches longer than a ford explorer. The gmc acadia shares basic mechanical components with the buick enclave and saturn outlook. the exterior design team for the gmc acadia managed to give a relatively large vehicle a look that has moved away from bulky without sacrificing a kind of active grace. Happily gmc has avoided the threatening-suv school of design that has been so popular. the rounded front end features a bight grille surround framing a prominent gmc emblem. Distinctively curved headlight clusters give the acadia a slightly startled expression. Projector beams are standard; high-intensity discharge (hid) head lights are optional. Small round fog lights nestle below. The front bumper is massive, but this is camouflaged somewhat by its black color and by a bright strip at the top. most noticeable from the side are rounded fender flares and a horizontal character line that sets out to connect them but disappears into the doors instead. Tasteful bright trim and polished aluminum roof rails add visual interest. The shape of the acadia is aerodynamically efficient (for an suv), with a drag coefficient of 0. 344. Heated, power-adjustable outside mirrors are standard on all models. Body-color outside mirrors with integrated turn signals are standard on slt; power-folding mirrors with integrated turn signals and auto-dimming come with the slt-2 package. the rear view is generic suv/crossover accented by interesting two-tone taillight clusters and quad exhaust tips. eighteen-inch wheels and tires are standard, and 19-inch wheels are available. General motors has acknowledged the interiors of many gm vehicles needed to be upgraded, and the acadia engineers banished cheap-looking plastic and bargain-basement cloth. Their effort shows in the acadia. they did not lose track of basic functionality, however. The heating and cooling controls are easy to find and use. The instruments are legible, not lost in some fussy attempt at a complex design. big cupholders and a deep bin between the front seats are a plus, but the pockets on the inside door panels are too narrow for any meaningful storage. the front seats are wide and comfortable. The steering wheel tilts and telescopes, making it easy for drivers tall and short to get comfortable. As with any suv, the driver sits high, with a good view down the road. But visibility to the rear isn't great, requiring care when backing up. We recommend opting for ultrasonic rear park assist, which can detect objects out of the driver's line of sight. We further recommend getting the rearview camera, which comes with the navigation system. the 2008 acadia sle comes standard with eight-passenger seating; a 60/40 split bench in the second row accommodates three people. The up-level slt models come standard with second-row captain's chairs; they cut passenger capacity to seven but are more comfortable. Either model can be ordered with the other seating arrangement, however, for extra cost on the sle or a credit on the slt. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels
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