GMC Acadia
The GMC Acadia is a cousin of the Chevrolet Blazer, though with more muscular styling. All models are available with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The Acadia offers a selection of three engines, starting with a naturally aspirated four-cylinder rated at 193 horsepower. Next up is a turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 230 horsepower. Finally, buyers can opt for a V6 with 308 horsepower. All-wheel drive is offered on mid-level models or higher. Maximum towing capacity is rated at 4,500 pounds.
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2020 GMC Acadia AT4: The Proper Uniform
2020 GMC Acadia AT4: The Proper UniformGMC is in the midst of a transformation. The GMC Sierra and GMC Sierra HD pickups are all-new, the AT4 sub-brand is about to expand to the entire lineup and the Acadia midsize crossover sits pretty thanks to a makeover for the 2020 model year. This story is about the …
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2017 GMC Acadia: Unique, For Now
2017 GMC Acadia: Unique, For NowYou might not know it, but Canada is a big market for the GMC division of General Motors. While buyers in the United States generally prefer Chevrolet’s truck lineup, we are more inclined to choose the GMC brand’s more posh versions. European style, brand image; we can speculate on the …
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In Whistler to Drive the new 2017 GMC Acadia
In Whistler to Drive the new 2017 GMC AcadiaGeneral Motors offers quite a few options for those in need of a vehicle capable of carrying seven passengers over three rows of seats. For those in the market for a big, powerful and off-road capable vehicle, there’s the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and the GMC Yukon, two models with a long …
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The Most Dependable Used Vehicles in 2025 According to J.D. Power
The Most Dependable Used Vehicles in 2025 According to J.D. PowerLooking for a reliable used car, truck or SUV? J.D. Power has just published its 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study, which is based on responses from more than 34,000 original owners of 2022 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership. The study covers more than 180 specific problem areas across nine …
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All-New 2024 GMC Acadia Seats Up to Eight, Settles for Four Cylinders
All-New 2024 GMC Acadia Seats Up to Eight, Settles for Four CylindersThe GMC Acadia is far from the first name that comes to mind when shopping for a midsize SUV—be it with two or three rows of seats. The current generation dates back to 2017 and was updated for 2020. Four years later, an all-new Acadia is ready to take over.
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GM Recalls 42,000 SUVs With Potentially Deadly Airbags in Canada
GM Recalls 42,000 SUVs With Potentially Deadly Airbags in CanadaGeneral Motors is recalling more than one million vehicles in North America, including just over 42,000 in Canada, due to defective driver-front airbag inflators that could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash and injure occupants. Sounds familiar? Of course it does. In late 2020, GM announced a similar …
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Airbag Failures Lead to Class Action Lawsuit Against GM Canada
Airbag Failures Lead to Class Action Lawsuit Against GM CanadaA class action lawsuit against General Motors of Canada has been filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia by Garcha & Company on behalf of William Arthur Baldridge, who purchased a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 in April 2005. The class action, which includes all consumers in Canada except the Province …
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Over 20 Makes Affected by Continental-made Tires That May Explode
Over 20 Makes Affected by Continental-made Tires That May ExplodeContinental Tire has issued a recall covering approximately 100,000 Continental, General and Barum tires in North America due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a blowout. Nearly two dozen vehicle brands are affected including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Lincoln, …
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GMC Announces 2020 Changes and AT4 Sub-brand Expansion
GMC Announces 2020 Changes and AT4 Sub-brand ExpansionGeneral Motors of Canada has just announced the various changes and updates to its 2020 GMC pickup and SUV lineup. It also has great news for off-road enthusiasts: every single model will be available in AT4 variant within the next two years. Let’s start at the bottom of the ladder.
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Made in USA: the Most American-made Vehicles are…
Made in USA: the Most American-made Vehicles are…In the United States, American-made products are highly regarded, with good reason, as they obviously boost the local economy as opposed to foreign-made products. However, are all the domestic-brand vehicles really assembled with components sourced from the United States? That’s what the Kogod School of Business figured out. This establishment …
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2017 GMC Acadia starts at $34,995 in Canada
2017 GMC Acadia starts at $34,995 in CanadaThe GMC Acadia isn't just shedding pounds for the 2017 model year, with the automaker announcing the now-midsize crossover will start at $34,995 when it goes on sale—$2,525 less than the 2016 base model. Set to hit the market this spring, the 2017 Acadia is seven inches shorter and 700 …
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Review: 2017 GMC Acadia
Review: 2017 GMC AcadiaGraeme says the previous Acadia was left withering on the vine for too long. This week he gets a chance to sample the new generation. For more stories about the 2017 GMC Acadia, hit the link - http://www.guideautoweb.com/en/makes/gmc/acadia/2017/ (This segment originally aired on Motoring TV 2017 Episode #8) …
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MOTORING TV: Premium Crossover of the Year for 2017
MOTORING TV: Premium Crossover of the Year for 2017Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner for Premium Crossover. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …
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Review: 2017 GMC Acadia
Review: 2017 GMC AcadiaBigger is not always better. So says General Motors as it launches its new GMC Acadia. This segment is hot and GM wanted the Acadia to stand out when it comes to design,. With that in mind we had the opportunity to meet the chief designer. (This segment originally aired …