Smaller dimensions and a lightweight body has made the 2017 GMC Acadia one of the most promising new SUVs available in the car market. With a completely refreshed design, the GMC Acadia brings performance, style and good safety features, all in one package for the SUV enthusiasts in the UAE.
The all-new 2017 GMC Acadia brings three rows of seats and a more spacious interior than prior models. For the past 9 years, Acadia has been the mid-size SUV of choice for UAE motorists and GMC is trying to maintain this streak for this year as well.
Here is a review of the all-new 2017 GMC Acadia with an in-depth look at the performance, new design and safety features.
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New Design Makes a Lasting Impression
The highlight of the new 2017 GMC Acadia is its refreshed design. GMC completely changed the design of the new Acadia from top to bottom, to add more finesse to its exterior and make it a more modern mid-size SUV.
The new design can be described as bold with the refined lines and sculpted body around the hood and roof. The distinctive GMC grille is still present depicting the glorious heritage of GMC vehicles, however this time, the grille is flanked by new wrap-around headlamps.
The stance of the 2017 GMC Acadia can be made as impressive and aggressive as one would want with the help of 17-inch, 18-inch and 20-inch wheel options. Another thing that has been retained from the original design of the 2017 GMC Acadia is the signature LED Lighting Accents.
The interior reflects luxury and comfort and has various advanced features that an SUV enthusiast can expect in a modern day SUV. The Acadia is offering three rows of seats, however, the cabin is more spacious than ever to accommodate the luggage and passengers as easily as possible.
The interior is very comfortable, thanks to the plush seats made with soft touch materials and attractive trim accents. Two-way adjustable front head restraints allow the driver and the front passengers to ride in comfort at all times.
The cabin is spacious enough to accommodate seven passengers easily on the three rows of seats with an equal level of comfort. Acadia’s 2nd and 3rd-row seats can be flat-folded to maximise the cargo space for the next big adventure trip.
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Performance of 2017 GMC Acadia
Much like the rest of the SUV, the 2017 GMC Acadia has an upgraded engine that promises improved performance. Compared to the 2016 GMC Acadia, the new Acadia is offering two power terrain choices to the driver, however, the UAE market will get the 3.6-Litre V6 engine with 310 horsepower.
The GMC Acadia offers 6-speed-automatic transmission and its advanced All-Wheel Drive System adds to the stability and control on all kinds of roads. Other than these spectacular performance features, the 2017 GMC Acadia delivers the fuel economy of 21 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, which makes it a highly fuel-efficient SUV.
The 2017 Acadia features Traction Select, an optional drive mode that allows the driver to switch between multiple modes according to road conditions. The Traction Select modes are:
- All-Wheel Drive (4X4)
- Off-Road (AWD Only)
- Snow
- Sport
- Trailer/Tow (if equipped)
Technology Available in 2017 GMC Acadia
2017 GMC Acadia comes with the best in class technological features that conveniently bring you control over every aspect of the SUV. The 8-inch diagonal Color Touch Radio with IntelliLink touch display can be found on the dashboard, which is immensely useful with its advanced navigational features and other driver assist technologies. The IntelliLink offers voice recognition, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, navigation, 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot, 5 USB ports and a lot more for a complete hands-free driving experience.
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Safety Features
The new mid-size 2017 GMC Acadia offers a complete and comprehensive collection of active safety features and driver alert technologies. The security systems rely on a very sophisticated network comprising of radars, cameras and ultrasonic sensors that help the driver in any condition.
Some of the safety features in 2017 GMC Acadia include:
- Daytime Running Lamps
- Following Distance Indicator
- Forward Collision Alert
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- Lane Keep Assist
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Side Blind Zone Alert
- Lane Change Alert
The Price of 2017 GMC Acadia in the UAE
The 2017 GMC Acadia is available in the UAE in two trim levels i.e. Standard and Denali. The 2017 GMC Acadia base model has the price of AED 129,000 to AED 150,000, while the 2017 GMC Acadia Denali is priced at AED 199,900 to AED 210,000.
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