This time we had the opportunity to test the new 2013 GMC Acadia in what was a very special, taking it by the flat roads of Florida first, and then embark on an adventure in North Carolina uphill gradient and thus ascertain what Acadia is made when the land is subject to a bit more difficult.
The ride in Florida was just delicious, shooting the GMC Acadia spotless, very comfortable about manners excellent, very good for a long trip like this, thanks to the convenience of its two rows of seats, the second with captain chairs separate with good space between them to accommodate a medium sized dog and also enjoy the ride. It should be noted that the Acadia has a third row of seats allowing passengers to sit three more but with a smaller space for the legs. This line is fully foldable seats which help to significantly increase cargo space.
Arriving when climbing hills is when experiencing the GMC Acadia in all its glory, thanks in large part to its AWD all wheel. During our test drive we -- quite complicated, some of them seemed a wall in the way that complicated curve, especially when the floor was wet and sometimes hail or snow had stopped its sequel, making the road a slide track type that had to be taken with caution. But the GMC Acadia behaved like a champ, rising each of these hills without any problems, as almost without slipping and pleading that the degree of difficulty was higher to show off even more with their performance, with impressive grip thanks to its traction control and poise that offers a strong sense of security and power.
The GMC Acadia rides a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 288 horsepower and 270 pounds per foot of torque. This machine is coupled to an upgraded six-speed automatic transmission.
The overall look of the GMC Acadia has not undergone major changes since it was launched into production in 2007. However, the 2013 model comes with finest materials inside are noticed more specifically in its instrument panel and doors. The navigation system is easy usability with activations very suitable for GPS, audio, and climate controls in the case of video models come equipped with DVD vanity as our test unit. The multimedia interface provides a digital display operable by touch and in turn is compatible to connect devices via Bluetooth, integration of smart phones (smartphones) and voice commands with its IntelliLink system.
Continuing with the interior, the seats offer individual climate control which is a big advantage, especially when the U.S. winter freezing temperatures begin to penetrate the interior.
The visibility of the GMC Acadia has not been one of his best virtues traditionally speaking, but, for the 2013 model, the rear window has been designed so that all his clothes back increasing the capability of driver visibility.
Among the items you will find the buyer also highlights the dual sunroof, towing package that allows the Acadia tow up to 5,000 pounds. Similarly this SUV comes (optional) type with Xenon headlights, and blind spot detection system that detects the proximity of objects or vehicles when backing up. As standard the 2013 GMC Acadia offers type rearview video camera, an advantage that increases their security levels significantly.
As for fuel consumption to expect from Acadia in city traffic about 17 miles per gallon while highway consumption can reach 24 mpg.
The suggested base price of the 2013 GMC Acadia varies between its various versions, with front-wheel drive or four-wheel integrated one of the main differences that do fluctuate in value. For front-wheel drive version the basic cost starts around $ 32,000, while his exemplary AWD is around $ 41 to $ 45,000 in base price.
