**NEW** GMC Acadia Photos

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Just saw one on the road. Nice styling

[red_rider]

Originally Posted by uboys

Let us hope never. Chevy doesn't need one of these. It needs a Ridgeline competitor and a wagon. That's all.

Ridgeline competitor = Avalanche? (After all they get basically the same mpg don't they?)

I agree on a real wagon though.

But on the acadia, will they all have the grey two-tone on the bottom like the first photos? That really ruins it for me, kinda cheapens the look compared to one solid color. Also, I think having it sit a little lower would help mpg and c.g.

But overall it looks nice for a people mover.

[viral]

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

The Ultra V8 should go into the Acadia and the Enclave. That engine should hit the market in the 2010 model year.

We now know that there's almost no chance of an Acadia Denali or Enclave Super for 2009, so those possible models with Ultra V8s would be 2010s at the very earliest.

However, we also know the 2009 Lambdas are getting a variant of the Direct Injection V6 found in the CTS making at least 286HP and a much improved torque curve. It's not exactly a V8, but it should be noticeably more responsive in the lower revs. Keep in mind, one of the most important bullet points in the Lambda stable is "Best in class fuel economy". Don't expect anything to change in them that would eliminate that factor.

[Sgt Beavis]

Originally Posted by viral

We now know that there's almost no chance of an Acadia Denali or Enclave Super for 2009, so those possible models with Ultra V8s would be 2010s at the very earliest.

However, we also know the 2009 Lambdas are getting a variant of the Direct Injection V6 found in the CTS making at least 286HP and a much improved torque curve. It's not exactly a V8, but it should be noticeably more responsive in the lower revs. Keep in mind, one of the most important bullet points in the Lambda stable is "Best in class fuel economy". Don't expect anything to change in them that would eliminate that factor.

The DI V6 is also supposed to get 27MPG!

I hope it is standard equipment and not an option. But even if it is, I'm still on board with getting it in either the Acadia, Outlook, or even the Traverse.

[GeoHawk]

Originally Posted by Sgt Beavis

The DI V6 is also supposed to get 27MPG!

I hope it is standard equipment and not an option. But even if it is, I'm still on board with getting it in either the Acadia, Outlook, or even the Traverse.

It is standard on the entire Lambda line. Don't know about the 27 mpg, though. That sounds kinda optimistic for a nearly 5000 lb. vehicle, but somewhere close to that shouldn't be out of the question as ours gets 22-24 on the highway (EPA Highway rating for our '08 is 24mpg).

[DuraMax Hammer]

Originally Posted by GeoHawk

It is standard on the entire Lambda line. Don't know about the 27 mpg, though. That sounds kinda optimistic for a nearly 5000 lb. vehicle, but somewhere close to that shouldn't be out of the question as ours gets 22-24 on the highway (EPA Highway rating for our '08 is 24mpg).

Thats pretty solid MPG's. Could be looking at one of these towards the end of the year or in '09 at the 2010 MY. What is your real world city MPG? There are several in my nieghborhood (2 Acadia's and 1 Enclave), and all the owner's seem to really enjoy them. We will look at Acadia, Outlook, and the Traverse. Leaning towards the Acadia or Traverse.

[GeoHawk]

Originally Posted by DuraMax Hammer

Thats pretty solid MPG's. Could be looking at one of these towards the end of the year or in '09 at the 2010 MY. What is your real world city MPG? There are several in my nieghborhood (2 Acadia's and 1 Enclave), and all the owner's seem to really enjoy them. We will look at Acadia, Outlook, and the Traverse. Leaning towards the Acadia or Traverse.

City MPG is 15-17, but my wife drives it like she stole it. She thinks her last name is Andretti or something. We usually average 17-19 in combined driving, with over 50% of it being in-town stuff.