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AcAdiA SNAPSHOT Sets the standard for
industry crossovers. Acadia can seat up to eight people
yet it gets remarkable fuel economy (up to 24 mpg highway) for a vehicle this size.
Available in FWD or AWD.
Able to tow up to 5200 lbs. Features a bold design with distinctive
signature cues and refinements. For 2014, Acadia adds additional
safety featuresForward Collision Alert and lane Departure Warning.
WHATS NEW (UVF) Forward Collision Alert
and lane Departure Warning. Two charging-only USB
ports, located in rear of center console.
Text Message Alerts with select smarphones; now available on GMC Intellilink.
Remotelink key fob services now included for five years.
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TArgET cuSTOmEr They are dual-income professionals
but value family first. Their tastes tend to be more
understated and classic. They engage in family activities,
e.g., yearly beach vacations, outings, home dcor.
They practice skilled hobbies, e.g., photography, furniture refinishing, bird watching.
They are socially active, e.g., book clubs, fantasy sports leagues.
AcAdiA TArgET cuSTOmEr dEmOgrAPHicSAge 3355Female 50%Children in household 40%Income $100,000+Top reasons for purchase Family (Acadia)
Style + Family (Denali)
WHAT dO AcAdiA cuSTOmErS SEE THAT drAWS THEm TO gmc? Premium brand. Value propositionyou get a lot for your money with excellent reliability and durability. A product that fits your lifestyle and reflects your values.
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The 2014 Acadia received a 5-star overall Side Crash Rating in NHTSAs New Car Assessment Program.
The 2013 GMC Acadia was named a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
2013 Consumers Digest Best Buy.
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cHOicE OF 7- Or 8-PASSENgEr SEATiNg WiTH EASy AccESS TO THE THird rOW 7-passenger seating with center row
captains chairs or 8-passenger seating with second row split-folding bench seat.
SmartSlide second row seats (both captains chairs and second row bench) make third row access easy.
WHy iT mATTErSAcadia lets passengers ride in comfort, and its flexible interior makes it easy for passengers to enter and exit the vehicleregardless of seating location.
LOW STEP-iN/LiFT-OVEr HEigHT Acadias car-like low floor height makes
it easy for drivers of all sizes to enter/exit the vehicle and to load cargo into the hatch.
WHy iT mATTErS easy everyday access for both occupants and cargo is important to crossover customers.
cOLOr TOucH rAdiO WiTH iNTELLiLiNK Includes all of the features of the Color
Touch Radio and adds smartphone pairing for hands-free calling and phone book access, Bluetooth audio streaming, integrated Pandora and Stitcher SmartRadio apps, Text Message Alerts and iPod control, including voice commands.
WHy iT mATTErSConnectivity has become an integral part of many customers lifestyles, and Intellilink helps connect them safely.
FrONT cENTEr Air BAg This industry-first front center air
bag helps keep the driver and front passenger from colliding with each other during a crash.
WHy iT mATTErSA front center air bag can help reduce injuries in side impacts.
BOLd dESigN WiTH LEd LigHTiNg Acadias hood, front fenders and bold,
powerful grille and fascia convey a sense of confidence.
Projector beam headlamps with signature leD lighting provide a distinctive front-end appearance.
WHy iT mATTErSAcadias bold, powerful and confident look help differentiate it from other, less capable, crossover SUVs.
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rEAr ViSiON cAmErA ANd uLTrASONic rEAr PArKiNg ASSiST The Rear Vision Cameras image is
displayed within the radio display. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist features
audible warnings.WHy iT mATTErSThese standard technologies can help drivers back up to a trailer or avoid obstacles.
AVAiLABLE SidE BLiNd ZONE ALErT WiTH rEAr crOSS TrAFFic ALErT Side Blind Zone Alert warns of a
potential collision using radar sensors on both sides of the vehicle to look for other vehicles in blind zone areas.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert warns drivers to oncoming traffic when backing up.
WHy iT mATTErS These available alert technologies can help drivers avoid collisions.
AVAiLABLE iNTELLigENT AWd Unlike passive systems that merely
react to wheelspin, the Acadia AWD system reads a wide variety of vehicle conditions to continuously monitor and provide optimal power and control among all wheels.
WHy iT mATTErS AWD provides an extra measure of traction in wet or dry weather.
dENALi mOdEL The Denali name signifies a level of
design and craftsmanship that is at the pinnacle of GMC engineering. Acadia Denali combines premium materials, distinctive style and advanced technologies to make this the premier choice in the crossover category.
WHy iT mATTErS Denalis premium materials and high feature content make it the most premium and technologically advanced Acadia.
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ExTEriOr Hid projector low-beam headlamps
Included with the Technology Package on SlT-2; standard on Denali.
dual SkyScape sunroof Power tilt-sliding sunroof in front and an additional skylight. Standard on Denali; available on all other models except Sle-1.
Power liftgate opens and closes with the touch of a button.
remote Vehicle Start Standard on all models except Sle-1.
iNTEriOr Features crossover buyers are
looking for Seats up to eight, and its spacious interior can quickly transform to create more cargo capacity than any competitor in its class.
impressive cargo capacity With all seats upright, the cargo area behind the third row seat is an impressive 24.1 cu. ft. With just the third row seats folded, the cargo capacity grows to 70.1 cu. ft. of cargo area. With both the second and third row seats folded into a flat load floor, Acadia has a massive 116.1 cu. ft. of cargo capacityenough room to carry a 4' x 8' sheet of plywood.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel Denali models add power and wood trim.
Automatic climate control Tri-zone (SlT and Denali; available on Sle-2).
SLE seats Premium Cloth bucket seats with 4-way manual (Sle-1) or 8-way power (Sle-2) driver seat and 2-way manual (Sle-1) or 2-way power front passenger seat (Sle-2). Heated cloth front seats are available on Sle-2. A second row 3-passenger bench is standard on Sle-1; second row captains chairs are standard on Sle-2.
SLT seats Standard leather-appointed first and second row seats with heated front buckets; 8-way power driver and front passenger seats. SlT-2 models add driver memory feature and are available with heated and cooled front bucket seats with perforated leather-appointed front and second row seats.
denali seats Standard heated and cooled front bucket seats with perforated leather seating surfaces on first and second row seats. There are 8-way power controls with memory on the driver seat and 8-way power controls on the front passenger seat.
SmartSlide second row seats Slide back or forward for more cargo room or leg room.
Head-up display Projects important driving information at eye level. Available on SlT-2 and standard on Denali.
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iNFOTAiNmENTcONNEcTiViTy OnStar The Directions & Connections
Plan is standard for the first six months on Acadia and combines all of the Safe & Sound Plan services with Turn-by-TurnNavigation, eNav with Google Maps or MapQuest and Destination Download (if equipped with screen-based navigation). learn more at onstar.com.
Bluetooth for Phone Provides hands-free operation of compatible cell phones.
Standard uSB port Allows for the connection of portable electronic media devices.
ENTErTAiNmENT color Touch radio Includes a 6.5"
color touch-screen display, AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD radio with CD player with MP3 playback capability, hands-free calling, capacitive-touch faceplate, home page customization, auxiliary input jack and USB port. Standard on Sle-1.
color Touch radio with intelliLink Includes a 6.5" color touch-screen display, AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD radio with CD player, embedded apps for Pandora and Stitcher, USB port and auxiliary input jack. Standard on all models except Sle-1.
rear-Seat Entertainment Includes rear-seat DVD player with remote control, overhead display, two sets of 2-channel wireless infrared headphones, Bose advanced 10-speaker system with 5.1 surround sound and 3-prong household-style power outlet. Available on all models except Sle-1.
Siriusxm radio With a 3-month trial to the XM Premier Package.
Speaker systems: Standard six speakers. Available Bose 10-speaker system
with subwoofer. Available Bose advanced 10-speaker
system with 5.1 surround sound.EmBEddEd mOBiLE APPS Pandora. Stitcher.NAVigATiON color Touch Navigation radio with
intelliLink Available on all models except Sle-1.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation onStar Directions & Connections Plan is standard for the first six months. learn more at onstar.com.
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POWErTrAiNENgiNE 3.6L V6 engine Direct Injection (DI)
and Variable Valve Timing (VVT) are included for enhanced power and efficiency. The 3.6l engine is rated at: 288 hp @ 6300 rpm. 270 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3400 rpm.
Outstanding fuel economy Acadia delivers exceptional fuel economy. 17 city/24 highway estimated
mpg (FWD). 16 city/23 highway estimated
mpg (AWD).
Oil Life System Monitors how the engine is being used and alerts the driver when oil and filter need replacement.
OnStar Vehicle diagnostics Runs hundreds of diagnostic checks on key vehicle operating systems and sends customers a monthly report by e-mail at no extra cost.
Stainless steel exhaust system.
24-month/24,000-mile maintenace program Includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations and 27-point inspections for two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.
TrANSmiSSiON Standard 6-speed automatic
transmission Hydra-Matic 6T70. Towing capacity 5200 lbs. with
available trailering package.
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ridE & HANdLiNgSuSPENSiON ride and handling Body Frame
Integral (BFI) architecture, specifically designed for Acadia, provides an exceptionally rigid, strong platform for superior handling. And because it sits lower to the ground, the center of mass is lower for improved handling characteristics.
4-wheel independent suspension Acadias smooth ride and agile handling come from a 4-wheel independent system that is very tunable for ride and handling.
Front suspension Fully independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar.
rear suspension Fully independent linked H-arm.
BrAKiNg 4-wheel disc brakes with Antilock
Braking System (ABS). Available AWd System For an extra
measure of traction. Variable-effort hydraulic
power steering.WHEELS 18" aluminum wheels (rSZ) Standard
on Sle models. 19" aluminum wheels (rZA) Standard
on SlT models. 20" machined aluminum wheels
(S4Q) Standard on Denali. 20" chrome-clad aluminum wheels
(PPE) Available on Denali.
SAFETy & SEcuriTyAcadia delivers comprehensive safety before, during and after a collision.BEFOrE Antilock Braking System (ABS). StabiliTrak Stability control System
with Traction control. Forward collision Alert Utilizes radar
and camera. Lane departure Warning Senses
if the vehicle drifts out of its lane without the driver using a turn signal.
rear cross Traffic Alert Uses radar sensors to warn drivers of oncoming traffic when backing out of a parking space.
Side Blind Zone Alert Uses radar sensors on the rear sides of the vehicle to sweep for traffic and triggers an alert in the outside mirror. Helps drivers avoid lane-change crashes with vehicles in the blind zone.
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duriNg Air bags Acadia is available with
up to seven air bags including an industry-first driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact air bag that helps keep the driver and front passenger from colliding with each other during a crash. Air bags include: Industry-first front center air bag. Frontal-impact driver and
front passenger. Side-impact driver and
front passenger. Head-curtain side-impact for all
outboard seating positions.
AFTEr OnStar Automatic Crash Response
can automatically alert an onStar Advisor, who is immediately connected into your vehicle to see if you need help sent to your exact locationeven if you cant answer.
SEcuriTy FEATurES PASS-Key iii Disables the engine
without the properly encoded key. OnStar services Include Crisis Assist,
emergency Services and Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. learn more at onstar.com.
Owner peace of mind In addition to their 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, all GMC vehicles are covered by GMs 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, which includes roadside assistance and courtesy transportation.
AccESSOriESWhen your customers need to personalize their vehicle, improve their comfort level, add convenience and compliment their style, look no further than GMC Accessories. They are factory-tested and engineered for each vehicle and are backed by a 12-month warranty for manufacturer defects. Click this link for more information: http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/GMC/en-US/Acadia/2014/
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2014 gmc AcAdiAPower & PerformanceLayout FWD or AWDEngine Horsepower @ rpm Torque @ rpm
3.6l DoHC DI VVT V6 288 @ 6300 270 @ 3400
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability
Fuel economy, city/hwy FWD (17/24) AWD (16/23)recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasolineFuel tank capacity (gal.) 22.0Hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering Constant effort (Sle-1, Sle-2); variable effort (SlT-1, SlT-2, Denali)Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft.) 40.4Front suspension Independent coil-over-strut with stabilizer barrear suspension Independent linked H-arm with coil springs and shock absorbersTrack, front/rear (in.) 67.3/67.1Brakes, front/rear Disc/Disc ABS Stability control StandardWheel diameter 18" (Sle); 19" (SlT); 20" (Denali)Oil Life monitoring System Standarddual exhaust Flow-through fascia on Denali; downturn tailpipe on all othersDimensions & caPacitiesWheelbase (in.) 118.9Length (in.) 200.8Width (in.) 78.9Height (in.) 70.4cargo volume, behind 1st, 2nd, 3rd row (cu.ft.) 116.1/70.1/24.1Seating capacity 7 passengers with 2nd row captains chairs or 8 passengers with 2nd row bench seatmaximum trailer weight (lbs.) 5200
for a more extensive list of specifications, visit gmc.com.
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ExTEriOr Black power oSRVM Body-color bodyside molding Chrome door handles Halogen projector lamp headlamps
with leD lighting Manual liftgate Remote Keyless entry
iNTEriOr Air conditioning Ambient lighting in IP Cruise control Floor mats leather-wrapped steering wheel
w/ audio controls Manual single-zone HVAC Power locks Prismatic ISRVM Rear Park Assist Tilt/telescoping steering column
iNFOTAiNmENT, cONNEcTiViTy & NAVigATiON Bluetooth CD/MP3/iPod jack Color Touch Radio onStar w/ Directions & Connections SiriusXM Radio USB Port (one front, dual-charging only)
POWErTrAiNS, ridE & HANdLiNg 3.6l DI V6 engine 6speed automatic transmission
SAFETy & SEcuriTy 6 standard air bags, including
industry-first center air bag Antilock Braking System (ABS) lower Anchors and Top tethers for
CHildren (lATCH) onStar Services PASS-Key III security system Passenger Sensing System Rear Vision Camera StabiliTrak Tire Pressure Monitoring
WArrANTiES & OWNEr cOVErAgE 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper
limited Warranty 5-year/100,000-mile transferable
powertrain warranty 5-year/100,000-mile
roadside assistance 5-year/100,000-mile
courtesy transportation 6-year/100,000-mile rust-through
corrosion protection 2-year/24,000-mile GMC
scheduled maintenance onStar Vehicle Diagnostics (if equipped)
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Base cloth seats S S
7-passenger seating S S S S
8-passenger seating S A A A A
8-way power driver seat S S S S
8-way power passenger seat S S S
SmartSlide second row seats S S S S S
leather/heated front seats S S S
Color Touch Radio S
Color Touch Radio with Intellilink S S S S
Color Touch Radio with Intellilink and navigation A A A
Color Touch Navigation with Intellilink and Rear Seat-entertainment System A A A
Audio system controls in rear cargo area A S
DVD player A A A A
Sunroof A A A S
Trailering equipment A A A A S
Power liftgate S S S S
Remote Vehicle Start S S S S
Rear Vision Camera S S S S S
Air conditioning, tri-zone automatic A S S S
leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls S S S S S
Wood steering wheel trim S
Forward Collision Alert and lane Departure Warning A A S
Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert S S
Intelligent all-wheel drive A A A A A
TeCHNoloGY PACKAGe: Head-Up Display, cargo area audio system controls, HID projector low-beam headlamps A S
CARGo CoNVeNIeNCe PACKAGe: Cargo net and cargo area shade cover A A A A A
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Adjusting Front Head Restraints
SmartSlide Seating
Third-Row Seating
Front and Rear Wiper operation
Interior lighting
Power liftgate
Programming the Universal Home Remote System
Using Remote Vehicle Start
HVAC Controls
Power Seat
Head-up Display
Second-Row HVAC Controls
Driver Information Center
Seat Functions
Side Blind Zone Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Vision Camera System
onStar Remotelink
IP & Dome lighting: 2nd Row DVD & Audio Controls
Passenger/Cargo Flexibility
DIC/Capacitive-touch Switches/SWCs
Side Blind Zone Alert/Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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