The 2017 Acadia will still offer third-row seating in most trims. Five, six, and seven-passenger seating arrangements are available. Usability is still an emphasis, and the second row of seats will fold flat for cargo hauling. Rick Spina, executive chief engineer for compact and crossover SUVs at General Motors, said, “It’s a vehicle that offers the functionality Acadia is known for while delivering big advantages and balance to customers’ everyday lives.”
Acadias with AWD will have an off-road mode, but the new All-Terrain trim will replace that with an All-Terrain setting that has enhanced hill-climbing abilities. GMC is emphasizing its Active Twin Clutch all-wheel drive technology. The All-Terrain is only to be offered in five-passenger seating if we read GM’s specifications correctly. Trailering up to 4,000 pounds will be possible with the Acadia when equipped with its trailer package.
The mid-size crossover segment is all about family needs, and thus, the new 2017 Acadia will have a long list of passive and active safety features. GMC specifically designed the new Acadia to do well on the IIHS’ small frontal overlap test. With its advanced active safety suite, the new Acadia should earn the Top Safety Pick Plus rating. Here is a list of some of the safety features that will be available:
• New Front Pedestrian Braking
• New Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking (standard on SLT-2 and Denali)
• New Forward Automatic Braking (available on Denali)
• New Following Distance Indicator
• New IntelliBeam automatic headlamp high-beam control
• New Surround Vision camera system
• New Safety Alert Seat
• Forward Collision Alert
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
• Front and Rear Parking Assist.
Clearly GMC wants to continue the success of the Acadia. Downsizing is an interesting move by the company. There have been no fuel economy projections yet for AWD vehicles but expect significant improvements over the 2016 model.
Update:
Chevrolet provided these photos of the official reveal of the 2017 Acadia at the Detroit Auto Show
GMC introduces the 2017 GMC Acadia (All Terrain, left) and Acadia Denali Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The Acadia offers more-efficient powertrains, while continuing to offer three rows of seating on most models. The premium Acadia Denali returns, along with a new All Terrain model with enhanced off-road capability. (Photo by John F. Martin for GMC)
General Motors Executive Vice President Product Development Mark Reuss 2017 GMC Acadia (All Terrain, pictured rear) and Acadia Denali (on screen) Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The Acadia offers more-efficient powertrains, while continuing to offer three rows of seating on most models. The premium Acadia Denali returns, along with a new All Terrain model with enhanced off-road capability. (Photo by John F. Martin for GMC)
GMC Vice President Sales and Marketing Duncan Aldred (left) and General Motors Executive Vice President Product Development Mark Reuss with the 2017 GMC Acadia (All Terrain, pictured rear) and Acadia Denali Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The Acadia offers more-efficient powertrains, while continuing to offer three rows of seating on most models. (Photo by John F. Martin for GMC)
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