GMC Freshens up Acadia and Acadia Denali Crossovers for the 2013MY

The exterior redesign brings a new front end with a much more prominent and upright grille with three-bars that was previewed by GMC’s modern idea designs like the Sierra HD All-Terrain, along with LED operating lamps, and new headlamp and bumper designs.

At the back, we uncover new taillamps, a re-sculptured bumper, a wrap-close to rear glass and a new rear spoiler, even though GMC also launched a fresh set of 18-, 19- and twenty-inch wheels.

According to GMC, the interior advantages from upgraded soft-touch materials, with French stitching and a red ambient light that flows across the dashboard.

The leading-of-the-line Acadia Denali enhances the crossover’s updated looks with bespoke exterior and interior parts this kind of as the twenty-inch machined wheels, the polished grille, interior wood trims and leather seating.

Another highlight is the introduction of the GMC’s new front center air bag system that deploys from the inboard side of the driver’s seat and positions itself among the driver and front passenger.

“While no restraint technology can deal with all entire body areas or all likely injuries, the front center air bag is intended to work with the vehicle’s other air bags and security belts to collectively provide an even far more complete occupant restraint technique,” explained Gay Kent, GM executive director of Car Safety and Crashworthiness.

Even although the Acadia continues for the 2013MY with the very same 288-horsepower three.six-liter V6 that offers a towing capability is five,000 pounds (2268 kg), it gets a new Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automated transmission with better shift response and enhanced drivability.

The updated Acadia and Acadia Denali will arrive in showrooms across the U.S. in late 2012.

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