Article From Motor Trend Magazine
First Test: 2007 GMC Acadia
| 2007 GMC ACADIA AWD SLT-2 |
| POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS |
| Drivetrain layout | Front engine, AWD |
| Engine type | 60 V-6 alum block/heads |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| Displacement | 227.4 cu in/3726 cc |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 273 hp @ 6250 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) | 270 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm |
| Weight to power | 17.0 lb/hp |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Axle/final ratio | 3.46:1/2.37:1 |
| Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Steering ratio | 16.3:1 |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.1 |
| Brakes, f/r | 12.6-in vented disc; 12.8-in vented disc, ABS |
| Wheels, f/r | 7.5 x 20 in, cast aluminum |
| Tires, f/r | 245/50R20 102V Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in |
| Track, f/r | 65.1/64.7 in |
| Length x width x height | 199.8 x 76.2 x 68.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in |
| Turning circle | 17.0/21.1 deg |
| Curb weight | 37.4 ft |
| Weight dist, f/r | 4633 lb |
| Towing capacity | 55/45% |
| Seating capacity | 3500 lb |
| Headroom, f/m/r | 7 |
| Legroom, f/m/r | 38.4/39.0/35.4 in |
| Shoulder room, f/m/r | 40.9/39.8/32.4 in |
| Cargo vol behind f/m/r | 59.4/58.7/56.9 in |
| TEST DATA |
| Acceleration to mph |
| 0-30 | 2.6 sec |
| 0-40 | 4.2 |
| 0-50 | 5.9 |
| 0-60 | 7.8 |
| 0-70 | 10.4 |
| 0-80 | 13.5 |
| Passing, 45-65 mph | 16.9 |
| Quarter mile | 4 |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 16.0 sec @ 87.8 mph |
| 600-ft slalom | 127 ft |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.77 g avg |
| MT figure eight | 28.4 sec @ 0.58 g avg |
| Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 1750 rpm |
| CONSUMER INFO |
| Base price | $38,105 |
| Price as tested | $44,965 |
| Stability/traction control | Yes/yes |
| Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/m/r curtain |
| Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yrs/100,000 miles |
| Fuel capacity | 22.0 gal |
| EPA city/hwy econ | 17/24 mpg |
| MT fuel economy | 16.8 mpg |
| Recommended fuel | Regular unleaded |