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Base FromTBA
Unveiling 2012 Chicago auto show
Availability Late 2012
Status Nearing production
Engine 3.6L V6
Body Style SUV/Crossover
Segment Grand Touring
Size Midsize
By Andrew Ganz
Wednesday, Feb 8th, 2012 @ 4:15 pm

GMC’s three-row fullsize crossover was one of the first on the market when it debuted about five years ago, but the updated 2013 model brings with it a new appearance and an industry-first safety feature.

To usher in the new model year, GMC has revised the Acadia’s appearance with a new three-bar grille that is more upright and prominent than before. LED running lamps are standard on all Acadias, while projector beam headlamps can be replaced by HIDs on upmarket models. A new rear spoiler and a revised rear glass treatment round out the appearance changes. Redesigned 18-inch alloy wheels are standard, while 19s are optional.

Inside, GMC has upgraded some of the Acadia’s materials. A new red ambient light scheme spreads across the dashboard to set the mood during nighttime driving. SLT models gain aluminum accents but French stitching is standard across the line. GMC’s new Color Touch Radio head unit, a high-resolution touchscreen display that debuted in the 2012 Terrain, will also make an appearance in the Acadia. The upgraded audio unit features internet radio applications like Pandora and Stitcher as well as HD Radio.

But the biggest interior change is one most drivers will hopefully never see: A newly-available front center airbag that deploys from the inboard (next to the center console) side of the driver’s seat to protect the space between the driver and passenger. The airbag is designed to provide protection for the passenger opposite the crash side in a side-impact situation.

Otherwise, a new version of GM’s six-speed automatic transmission will send power to either the front or all four wheels. The 3.6-liter, 288-horsepower, 270 lb-ft. of torque V6 engine that was in the outgoing Acadia returns unchanged for the new model year.

GMC will announce the 2013 Acadia’s pricing closer to its late 2012 on-sale date. We would expect a modest increase from the outgoing model’s mid-$32,000 base MSRP.

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