2012 GMC Acadia news, pictures, and information

The Acadia's 3.6L engine's direct injection technology helps produce power similar to many V-8 engines and uses regular unleaded gasoline. It is rated at 288 horsepower (215 kW) and 270 lb.-ft. of torque (366 Nm). Ninety percent of the engine's peak torque is available from approximately 2,500 rpm to more than 6,000 rpm.

The 3.6L engine is mated to the Hydra-Matic 6T75 six-speed automatic transmission, an advanced transmission wîth clutch-to-clutch shift operation for front- and all-wheel-drive vehicles. It also offers automatic grade braking, shift stabilization and precise shift control.

The available intelligent all-wheel-drive (AWD) system provides increased traction on slippery roads by actively managing the torque distribution between the front and rear axles, based on factors such as wheel speed, throttle and surface conditions. There is no driver intervention: The system automatically decides how much torque to apply and delivers it to the wheels that have the best traction.

Acadia chassis and suspension


Acadia rides on a long 118.9-inch (3,019 mm) wheelbase, wîth wide 67.8-inch (1,721 mm) front and 67.4-inch (1,712 mm) rear tracks – a combination that lowers the center of gravity and enables smooth, stable ride and handling characteristics. Additional chassis and suspension features include:
-Independent front and rear suspensions.
-The front suspension features a MacPherson strut design, wîth a direct-acting stabilizer bar and aluminum knuckles. Isolated mounting points help reduce noise and vibration.
-The rear suspension uses a compact, linked 'H' design, which uses an isolated mounting system to reduce noise and vibration transmitted to the passenger compartment.
-Power-assisted rack-and-pinion §teering is standard, wîth variable-effort §teering available.
-Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are standard on all models, wîth additional brake features including dynamic rear proportioning, hydraulic brake boost and panic brake assist.

Acadia safety and crash-avoidance features


The Acadia has 360-degree safety system that helps protect passengers before, during and after a crash, including anchor pretensioners for outboard occupants and pelvic-thorax seat-mounted side air bags. The structure is reinforced in numerous areas wîth high-strength steel, including a stiff steel cross-car beam welded across the floor between the B-pillars. It also uses dual-phase steel in select areas, such as the lower engine compartment rails. Dual-phase steel is strengthened in the paint oven and offers easier formability, reduced mass, greater strength and better crash energy absorption than most high-strength steels.
-Standard head curtain side air bags wîth rollover protection for all seating rows. The roof-mounted head curtain air bags include design features that provide increased rollover protection and occupant containment. These head curtain side air bags stay inflated longer than air bags developed only for side impacts, since rollover incidents can last longer. The deployment duration and other design features of the air bags combine to provide increased occupant protection and the ability to help keep occupants inside the vehicle.
-StabiliTrak electronic stability control system wîth rollover mitigation technology is standard on all models and incorporates full-function traction control.
-Available rearview camera system designed to provide the driver with
a view of people or objects in the rearward path of the vehicle.
-Standard four-wheel-disc brake system wîth ABS featuring smooth, quiet operation, longer pad life and more resistance to brake pulsation.
-Pretensioners minimize forward movement during a collision, and are standard on the front safety belts. Load-limiting retractors cinch the belt more tightly.
-LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat attachment system, which is included in all second-row seating positions.
-Tire pressure monitoring system, standard on all models.
-Standard remote keyless entry system provides a second function for the red panic button. Drivers can use it to locate their vehicle without sounding the panic alarm.
-Strong body structure to absorb crash energy and provide a protective 'safety cage' around occupants.

OnStar details

	Vital Stats
Engine : 3.6 L., 6-cylinder Power: 288 hp Torque: 270 ft-lbs
6-speed Automatic

OnStar is standard on all Acadia models. It uses GPS and cellular phone technology to automatically call for help in the event of crash. OnStar subscribers also can use the service to be Good Samaritans by sending help to other motorists, and to call for help in other non-crash emergencies.
-OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the Únited States and Canada.
-Six months of complimentary OnStar Directions and Connections service wîth Turn-by-Turn Navigation for easier route guidance on all Acadia models. The feature is easy to use because all directions are sent to the car by an advisor, without the need to stop. Turn-by-Turn can be cost-effective, since map updates and aftermarket navigation systems are not needed.
-Stolen Vehicle Assistance helps police track the vehicle.