2012 GMC Acadia

For a long time the GMC Acadia sat as one of the very few eight-seat SUVs available in the Middle East market. It was introduced in 2007 and has proved to be a popular choice amongst growing families who prefer its more rounded styling compared to the boxy choices on offer by the other American nameplates.
The latest model, as introduced in 2009, received an improved engine over the early cars – the 2012 GMC Acadia gets a 3.6-litre V6 engine that makes a maximum of 288bhp and 366Nm of torque.

With a wide track and long wheelbase, the GMC Acadia is a rather competent car to drive for long distances on the highway. As with many crossover SUVs of its type, the Acadia is not really made for serious off-road work – it will feel very much out of its depth on anything other than the most straightforward of gravel tracks.

As standard, the GMC Acadia comes with three rows of seats with a total capacity for eight people – and, unlike many of its rivals, even with all eight seats occupied there’s still a reasonable amount of luggage room on offer behind the third row. On the top level SLT-2 trim the centre row of seats is removed. In its place are two swivelling captain’s chairs so those on board can live out their Captain James T Kirk/Jean-Luc Picard/Kathryn Janeway fantasies as you drive them to school in the morning.
For peace of mind, all Acadia models are fitted as standard with front driver and passenger, side and full-length curtain airbags to protect all those on board in case of an accident.
Specifications
Price: AED 150,000 – AED 200,000
Engine
3.6-litre V6
Max power: 288bhp
Max torque: 366Nm
Transmission
6-speed automatic