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2008 GMC Acadia Review
Eight-passenger capability with better fuel economy.
2008 Acadia Review Summary & Specifications
The GMC Acadia offers the people and cargo hauling capability of a full-size SUV with significantly improved fuel efficiency and comfort. Acadia can carry six to eight people in comfort. On the road, it's smooth and handles well.Christopher Jensen filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from New Hampshire. John Katz provided styling commentary from Pennsylvania.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | GMC Acadia SLE ($29,735); SLT ($34,270); SLE AWD ($31,765); SLT AWD ($36,300); |
| Engines (standard) | 3.6-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 275-hp 3.6-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | six-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | six-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | anti-lock brakes with brake assist, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, traction control, air curtains, frontal airbags, seat-mounted side-impact air bags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | all-wheel drive, rear park assist, rear-view camera |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Lansing, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-462-8782 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.gmc.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 29735 |
| Model Tested MSRP | 2008 GMC Acadia SLT AWD ($36,300) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, heated front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, six-way power adjustable driver's seat, two-way power adjustable front passenger seat, second-row captain's chairs and console, power windows and door locks, keyless entry, cruise control, auto-dim rearview mirror, rear window defroster; OnStar, satellite radio, premium Bose AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with steering-wheel controls, auto headlamps, heated power outside mirrors, tilt and telescope leather-wrapped steering wheel |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | SLT-2 package ($1,980) includes ultra-sonic rear parking assist, eight-way power adjustable driver's seat, four-way power adjustable front passenger seat, memory for seats and mirrors, power liftgate, heated windshield wiper nozzles, 115-volt power outlet, cargo shade and net, remote starter |
| Destination Charge | 735 |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 39015 |
| Horse Power | 275 @ 6600 |
| Torque | 251 @ 3200 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/22 |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 201.1/78.9/72.8 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.4/57.8/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/57.9/36.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/48.3/33.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 117.0 |
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| Towing Capacity | 4500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, linked H-arm, coil springs, hydraulic shocks |
| Ground Clearance | 7.4 |
| Curb Weight | 4925 |
| Stock Tires | 255/65R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc w ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 |
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