GMC announces Acadia pricing
UPDATE - AWD pricing added. Scroll for details.
The price of entry for the eight-passenger 2007 GMC Acadia is $29,990.
That sum gets you a front-wheel-drive model with the new 3.6L V6 tuned to pump out 275 horsepower, plus standard features including StabiliTrak, ABS, Airbags all around, AM/FM/CD with MP3 capability, the latest, greatest version of OnStar, dual exhaust with a pair of double-barrel tips, 18" rims, and a roof spoiler. Load it up all the way and you' should see that bottom line fly well into the $30Ks.
You also get GM's spiffy 5yr/100K mile powertrain warranty. Sadly, none of the available optional equipment enables the Acadia to fly like the GM cars in the new TV spots, so you'll have to sit in traffic like the rest of us. At least the GM-nouveau interior gives you a nice place to sit.
UPDATE: Our buddy Dave over at Kicking Tires has posted the base price for the AWD model, which comes in at $31,990. Dave also notes that the announced pricing for both the FWD and AWD models includes a $735 destination charge.
(Press release after the jump)
[Source: GM]
PRESS RELEASE:
GMC Announces Pricing For 2007 Acadia
All-New GMC Acadia Offers Generous List of Standard Equipment in a Package Priced Under $30,000
DETROIT - GMC announced today that pricing for GMC's first crossover SUV, the all-new 2007 Acadia, will begin at $29,990 for a well-equipped front-wheel-drive model.
"The next generation of GMC is here with the all-new Acadia," said John Larson, GMC general manager. "The fuel-efficient crossover has a sleek design and spacious interior that offers all of the people and cargo-carrying capabilities that you would expect in a utility vehicle, along with the smooth ride and responsive handling that feels more like a sedan."
Acadia, which goes on sale at the end of the year, is available in front- or all-wheel-drive models. The base FWD model pricing includes the destination freight charge, is well-equipped, with GM's all-new high-feature 3.6L V-6 engine with variable valve timing. It offers 275 horsepower (205 kW) and 251 lb.-ft. of torque (340 Nm) and EPA ratings of 18 mpg city / 26 mpg highway on FWD models. The engine is backed by a new, fuel-saving Hydra-Matic 6T75 six-speed automatic transmission.
The Acadia comfortably seats up to eight adults and has a standard 60/40 split-folding third-row seat. It offers more space than many of its competitors, with nearly 20 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row.
Other standard features on the GMC Acadia include:
- StabiliTrak stability control system with rollover mitigation technology
- Six air bags - two frontal-impact air bags, two seat-mounted side-impact air bags; and head curtain side-impact air bags that help protect outboard passengers in all three rows
- Four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes
- OnStar Generation 7 hardware with one-year Directions and Connections service that features new voice-activated Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- GM's exclusive Smart Slide feature on second-row seating, allowing quick and easy access to the third row
- AM/FM stereo with CD and MP3 players and six-speaker audio system
- Dual exhaust with chrome tips
- Rear spoiler
- 18-inch wheels
GMC is a division of General Motors Corp. The division markets Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Envoy, Canyon and Savana. GMC's lineup of Professional Grade trucks and SUVs delivers capabilities and unique features to fit every active lifestyle. GMC sold more than 566,000 vehicles in 2005, and has set divisional sales records 11 times in the last 13 years. More information on GMC and its products can be found at www.gmc.com.
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 75 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 327,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. In 2005, 9.17 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. GM operates one of the world's leading finance companies, GMAC Financial Services, which offers automotive, residential and commercial financing and insurance. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
M. 7:06AM (10/19/2006)
Seems gas is too cheap in the US. Its European sibling, The Opel Antara ist expected to be sold with a new 2.0l Diesel developped by VM that makes 150hp in 90% of the cars. And if that is not enough (yours seems to be longer) there is a compact V6 Diesel waiting.
But GM seems to see no need for Diesel SUV, so you Americans can continue to drain the worlds oil resources.
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FamilyTruckster 8:00AM (10/19/2006)
Will do M! Thanks for the go ahead!!!
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dejal 8:18AM (10/19/2006)
M, as I'm sure you are aware, the US is currently changing it's desiel emmissions standards. Current desiels are so dirty and states with CARB standards are such a big part of the market that very few desiels are sold here.
Wait, until the fuel changes and companys have engines that meet the new standards.
Also, M, a 3.6 is a big step DOWN in the US. Not a huge step, but the engine size is going in the right direction. A couple of years ago, this would have been a 5.0
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Dr. Woo 8:29AM (10/19/2006)
"Wait, until the fuel changes and companys have engines that meet the new standards."
They did. Then they changed the standards again.
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t 8:45AM (10/19/2006)
Talk about pricing it high. The class leaders in this midsize crossovers typically are priced lower. The Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander with 3rd row seats starts at a couple of grand less.
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M. 8:47AM (10/19/2006)
@3: 80µg NOx should not be a big deal: GM buys the new I4 (and soon I'll expect V6) Diesels at DCs subsidaries VM and Detroit Diesel. So also ordering Bluetec urea injection would be a logical thing. Since your Diesel fuel just changed to EU standard, besides some states not allowing urea systems as too maintenance intensive there is no cause not to sell small and medium Diesels.
Besides that: "dirty" is relative: the European Union sees not so many problems from NOx than it sees caused by CO2. For example recent studies show that NOx causes much less ground-near ozone than thaught years ago. Thus the NOx emissions allowed are about thrice as high as in California.
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Ed 9:06AM (10/19/2006)
Uplander anyone or is it just me..oh well it won't sell.
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Michael Karesh 9:34AM (10/19/2006)
The Acadia and its sibs, which are unrelated to and much larger than the Opel Antara, will sell much better than the Uplander.
Base prices don't tell you a whole lot. As soon as I find a complete price list I'll get it into my database, so we can see how the Acadia's price really stacks up.
http://www.truedelta.com/prices.php
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Wolfrham Hart 9:45AM (10/19/2006)
M. I don't have the publications in front of me, but EU diesel standard are more concerned about greenhouse gases. The new US EPA standards are more concerned about particulate matter (soot). The new low sulphur diesel standards just implemented will help, but it hurts the auto manufacuturers when the US is divided into 2 markets (California with 4 other states with even toughter standards than EPA and the rest of the US). I truly believe diesels will come to the US, but it'll take a few years.
The thing that concerns me about these types of vehicles is how many people truly need 8 passenger seating. IIRC when Jeep introduced the Commander with 3rd row seating a representative stated 90% of consumers wanted it, but only 10% might ever use the 3rd row. Seems like the consumer dollar might be better spent on something that matches more in line with what they actually need and will use.
DISCLAIMER: I'm not stating a vehicle purchase should be completely rational. A person can buy what they want and I will buy what I want when the time comes. I'm just saying people should put more thought into it than they seem to do.
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turd 9:46AM (10/19/2006)
Geee Whizz!!! Thanks Karesh!!!
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cade 9:55AM (10/19/2006)
"But GM seems to see no need for Diesel SUV, so you Americans can continue to drain the worlds oil resources"
M exactly where do you think diesel comes from?
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DarkKnight67 9:56AM (10/19/2006)
t,
This vehicle is certainly more stylish than either of those offerings. It may be higher priced, but it (and its siblings) have a great deal of positive buzz going for the vehicle. It's competitors are several years away from a restyle ... and that will be a copy of someone's anyway.
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PuffyC 10:10AM (10/19/2006)
You guys can keep your old dirty diesels. After spending a week in Paris I blew my nose and it came out black - no lie. The soot from those nasty diesels was everywhere. Very gross.
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M. 10:24AM (10/19/2006)
@9: Soot is no problem for European Diesels. Nearly every modern European Diesel with particulate filter produces only a fraction of the soot emissions allowed. These Diesels easily pass US soot standards. The big difference is in NOx: EU4 allows about thrice the NOx than californian law. To bring current engines on California levels they have to be equipped with a urea injection solution.
@13: The majority of Diesels in Paris are those of delivery vans and trucks. Especially 10+ old Peugeot and Renault vans produce terrible amounts of soot. Unfortunately these engines last nearly forever and are very economical. There is also no incentive like tax reduction to replace them. Modern light commercial vehicles are mostly equipped with common rail engines and particulate filters.
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AZMike 10:28AM (10/19/2006)
diesels in passenger vehicles in the US have always been a niche market; that will not change.
there are several reasons for this:
-noise and smell. newer diesels may improve this, but it will never go away. spilled diesel fuel (unlike gasoline, it never dries) on your shoes always makes a nice aromatic addition to any new vehicle. and don't forget to carry that glove in the trunk for that slimy diesel pump handle.
-cost. how much will the diesel premium be, somewhere between $3,000-$4,000? more? and all that for the privilege of paying 30-40 cents more per gallon for diesel, when you can find it. in Europe, diesel fuel is considerably cheaper than gasoline. not so in the US.
-increased maintenance for diesel over gasoline engines, with everything from oil changes to filters being more expensive. even the labor rate is higher for diesels.
I was a diesel believer until I had the oppurtunity to own a diesel (Dodge Cummins diesel) and a Dodge V10 gasoline engine at the same time. after four years and over 500,000 miles on both, the diesel expenses and maintenence were $10,000 MORE than the gasoline engine. the much-touted difference in fuel economy was a whopping 2 miles per gallon. I won't make that mistake again.
do the Honda Pilot and teeny Highlander come with a 100,000 miles warranty like the GM products? oops, I forgot...the Japanese products never break, and never have any recalls, do they? looks to me like GM is putting their money where their mouth is here.
Mike
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Rastus 10:42AM (10/19/2006)
$30,000 of your hard-earned cash for this POS?
...all for the "pleasure" of owning a GM truck?
...one that keeps on taking to the tune of several thousand dollars in repair bills?
No thank you, GM! Why...you just need to build some "relevant" products, not YET ANOTHER SUV!!!
You know, GM...you're a real assh@le.
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Paul 10:49AM (10/19/2006)
looks oddly toyota like. seems that gm cant beat toyota so they will copy them. why buy a copy of the real toyota.
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M. 10:48AM (10/19/2006)
@15: Prejudices... Many modern Diesels in light commercial vehicles here in Europe have oil change intervals of 40.000 to 50.000km. The 5.9l Dodge Cummins is a great engine for hauling but absolutely not for smaller vehicles. Remember, this engine was originally intended for large commercial vehicles.
Just take a ride with one of those small 1.9l common rail engines, for example in an Alfa 159 or with the V6 common rail in a Peugeot 407 or Citroen C6 (or Jaguar XJ). These engines still sound like diesels but in a much smoother way than the Cummins.
I am sure that the smaller VM Motori V6 CRD (VM 630) would make a great choice for vehicles like the Dodge Nitro, Dodge Dakota and some Jeeps. Unfortunately Chrysler still prefers the rough 2.8l I4...
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pauln 11:39AM (10/19/2006)
Mike makes a point about diesels worth noting. I like the idea of diesels, but the economics of owning them in the US are not good. In the EU, diesels are essentially subsidised by lower taxes on diesel. In Oregon, diesel has averaged 15% to 25% more than regular over the past few years, which negates the fuel efficiency of a diesel. But you pay much more up front and in higher maintenance and parts costs. And we will have to live with these ridiculously noisy (not current) Dodge Cummins and Ford Powerstroke pickups probably for a long time. The noise pollution is horrendous on these rigs.
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Mike 11:46AM (10/19/2006)
Rastus, or is that Rat's Ass.
Thanks for your sophisticated commentary. Hey, why even try to think when you can just lob in a mindless cliche ?
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