A crossover utility vehicle or CUV, the 2015 GMC Acadia has been redesigned for that elegant exterior styling and spacious and roomy interior that can actually conveniently seat eight persons including the driver. It’s a fit one, fit all family crossover vehicle.
It has more than enough space to fit every member of the family while leaving more than sufficient room for travel belongings and other stuff.
The crossover vehicle comes in four different trim levels – the SLE-1, the SLE-2, the SLT-1, and the SLT-2.
In terms of what’s under the hood, the crossover is being powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine with variable valve timing and direct injection giving it a maximum power of 281 horsepower at 6,300 revolutions per minute.
The 2015 GMC Acadia also comes as a standard four-wheel drive with six-speed automatic transmission that also has an overdrive function.
Spacious and high-tech
Apart from being spacious beyond the normal limits for crossover vehicles, the interiors of the 2015 GMC Acadia are also bedecked with modern-day comforts, communications and entertainment systems for the entire family.
The crossover’s interiors are highlighted by premium clothing seating with convenient flat-folding second-row 60/40 split bench seat. It also has 60/40 split-folding bench seat in the third-row giving the vehicle flexible cargo space if necessary.
The 2015 GMC Acadia’s leather-wrapped steering wheel also contains most of the controls to the audio system to give the driver easy access. The crossover features an AM/FM stereo with CD player, a 6.5-inch color touch screen, MP3 playback, USB port, Bluetooth, and auxiliary input jack.
The audio system also comes with a six-speaker set sound system to ensure that every one onboard will have the right amount of good cabin music for that enjoyable driving and riding experience.
The interior is also highlighted by the enhanced driver information center with exterior temperature and compass display.
High regard for safety
Typical of all GMC vehicles and the American carmaker’s extreme high regard for safety, the 2015 GMC Acadia features an excellent level of safety. Its safety features are mostly powered by modern technologies but there is still no substitute of course to driver’s responsibility to safely operate the crossover.
The 2015 GMC Acadia has a long list of standard safety features to give the driver and its passengers that extra peace of mind while on board.
Apart from the standard airbags, the crossover has a rear vision camera and rear park assist to go with its four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system. It also has other accident-prevention systems includng the Side Blind Zone Alert, the Rear Cross Traffic Alert, the Forward Collision Alert, and the Lane Departure Warning.
It also features the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system as well as traction control to ensure the crossover’s good road grip regardless of road conditions.