GM has unveiled last night in Detroit the GMC Acadia Denali which is the first crossover to get the Denali line. The GMC Acadia Denali will be available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive and will be powered by the 3.6-liter direct injection V6 engine that develops 288 hp at 6300 rpm and 366 Nm of torque at 3400 rpm. The fuel consumption of the GMC Acadia Denali is rated on the highway at 24 mpg for the FWD and at 23 mpg for the AWD version.
The GMC Acadia Denali comes equipped with leather seats, a Head-up display (HUD), a Dual SkyScape sunroof system, OnStar and a Navigation system including XM NavTraffic.
The GMC Acadia Denali price has not been announced, but the company mentioned it will go on sale in the third quarter of 2010.
GMC Press Release:
Today GMC unveiled the 2011 Acadia Denali in Detroit. The first Denali was launched in 1999 on the Yukon brand and helped define the luxury SUV segment. With nearly half of all Yukon sales being Denali models, expanding the Denali line to include the Acadia was a logical extension. Acadia Denali will provide GMC customers with all the amenities the Denali is known for in a fuel-efficient crossover.
“The GMC Denali models have come to stand for luxury and exclusivity, and that’s just what customers will get in the new Acadia Denali,” said Lisa Hutchinson, GMC product marketing director. “The decision to develop an Acadia Denali was made quickly within the new GM in response to customer and dealer demand for a Denali version ever since the launch and success of the Acadia.”
The Acadia launched in 2007 as the first crossover from GMC, with segment-leading fuel economy and innovative features. An exclusive SmartSlide System allows easy access to an
adult-sized third row with available seven- or eight- passenger seating configurations. Fold-flat second- and third-row seats allow flexible passenger and cargo configurations of the best-in-class interior space. Acadia’s refined styling, impressive fuel efficiency, and confidence-inspiring safety features made it an immediate success and ideal platform to build upon for a Denali model.
The 2011 Acadia Denali goes on sale in the third quarter of 2010. It is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models, as well as seven- and eight-passenger configurations.
The standard 3.6L direct injected V-6 contributes to an EPA highway rating of 24 mpg with FWD models.
The Acadia Denali will stand out with its signature Denali design cues highlighted by the mono-color exterior and chrome honeycomb grille, a feature on all GMC Denali models. It also wears a number of specific exterior design cues, including:
Unique lower front and rear fascias
High-intensity discharge headlamps
Body-color lower cladding and rocker moldings
Body-color rear fascia and fender flares
Unique body-side moldings with chrome accents and Denali badges
Dual chrome exhaust tips
Further distinction comes with 20-inch, two-tone chrome-clad wheels. The six-spoke wheels feature black chrome spoke inserts set against bright chrome.
The Acadia Denali is offered in five exterior colors: Quicksilver Metallic, Summit White, Carbon Black, Red Jewel Tintcoat and White Diamond Tricoat.
Luxury amenities
Acadia Denali delivers all the luxury and refinement that are hallmarks of the Denali line. It includes a number of exclusive design, comfort and convenience features including:
Premium acoustics - laminated glass, triple door seals, and liquid applied sound deadeners
Perforated leather seats with matching leather door panel trim
Heated and cooled driver and passenger seats
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with mahogany wood inserts
Complementary wood grain finish on the instrument panel and center stack
Enhanced accent lighting in the footwells
Chrome, lighted sill plates with the Denali logo
Dual SkyScape sunroof system, with sliding front sunroof and fixed rear section
Head-up display (HUD)
Additional content includes:
Tri-zone automatic climate control
Navigation system including XM NavTraffic (available)
Bluetooth connectivity
OnStar
Rear-seat DVD entertainment system, with roof-mounted flip-down screen (available)
Premium audio system with USB port and Bose 10-speaker sound system
XM Satellite Radio
Rearview camera system
Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory
Remote vehicle start
GMC capability
Acadia Denali is powered by a 3.6L direct injection V-6 engine with VVT that optimizes performance and fuel economy, while also reducing emissions – including a 25-percent reduction in cold-start emissions. Engine performance is enhanced by the advanced six-speed automatic transmission. The maximum towing capacity is a class-leading 5,200 pounds (2,364 kg).
A long, 118.9-inch (3,021 mm) wheelbase and wide 67.28-inch (1,709 mm) front/rear tracks give it a lower center of gravity and enable smooth, stable ride and handling for driving comfort. Independent front and rear suspensions enhance smoothness and deliver a more responsive driving experience. The front suspension features a MacPherson strut design, with a direct-acting stabilizer bar and aluminum knuckles, while the rear suspension uses a compact, state-of-the-art linked “H” design. Isolated mounting points help reduce noise and vibration.
The suspension is tuned specifically for the Acadia Denali’s 20-inch wheels and the available AWD system enhances dry-road handling and provides increased traction on wet, snow and ice-covered roads. Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS are standard, as are the following features:
StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with rollover mitigation technology
Traction control system
Tire pressure monitoring system
Acadia Denali is covered by GM’s five-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Warranty and three-year/36,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper warranty – the best coverage in America.
2011 GMC ACADIA DENALI SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Models:
GMC Acadia Denali
Body style / driveline:
crossover SUV / front-engine; front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive
Construction:
body-frame integral
EPA vehicle class:
sport utility vehicle
Manufacturing location:
Lansing Delta Township Assembly, Lansing, Mich.
Key competitors:
Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-9
Engine
3.6L V-6 VVT DI
Displacement (cu in / cc):
217 / 3564
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
3.70 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6
Block material:
aluminum
Cylinder head material:
aluminum
Valvetrain:
dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
Fuel delivery:
direct injection
Compression ratio:
11.3:1
Horsepower (hp / kW) @ rpm:
288 / 215 @ 6300*
Torque (lb-ft / Nm) @ rpm:
270 / 366 @ 3400*
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded
Max. engine speed (rpm):
6700
Emissions controls:
dual close-coupled converters; two pre- and two post-oxygen sensors
EPA-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy):
17 / 24 (FWD)
16 / 23 (AWD)
Transmission
Hydra-Matic 6T75 6-speed FWD/AWD automatic
Gear Ratio (:1)
First:
4.48
Second:
2.87
Third:
1.84
Fourth:
1.41
Fifth:
1.0
Sixth:
0.74
Reverse:
2.88
Final drive ratio:
3.16
Chassis / Suspension
Front:
coil-over strut; direct acting stabilizer bar; full perimeter isolated cradle
Rear:
linked H-arm independent suspension; coil springs with twin-tube shock absorbers mounted on isolated sub-frame
Steering type:
hydraulic rack-and-pinion; straight ratio and variable effort
Steering ratio:
16.1
Steer wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
2.89
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):
40.4 / 12.3
Brakes
Type:
four-wheel disc
Rotor diameter (in / mm):
front: 12.8 x 1.1 / 325 x 29, ventilated
rear: 13 x 0.8 / 331 x 20, ventilated
Anti-lock braking system (ABS):
Bosch 8.0 Chassis Controls: ABS / ETC / ESC w/rollover mitigation
Wheels / Tires
Wheel size and type:
20-inch chrome-clad
Tire size and type:
P255/55R20 H-rated blackwall
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm):
118.9 / 3020.7
Overall length (in / mm):
201.1 / 5107.9
Overall width (in / mm):
78.9 / 2004.1
Overall height (in / mm):
72.8 / 1846 (w/roof rails); 69.9 / 1775.5 (w/o roof rails)
Track
Front (in / mm):
67.3 / 1709.4
Rear (in / mm):
67.3 / 1709.4
Curb weight (lb / kg):
4720 / 2141 (FWD)
4925 / 2234 (AWD)
Min. ground clearance (in / mm):
7.4 / 189 (FWD and AWD)
Interior
Seating capacity:
7 or 8
Headroom
First row (in /mm):
40.4 / 1024 (w/o sunroof); 38.5 / 978 (w/ sunroof)
Second row (in / mm):
39.3 / 996 (w/o sunroof); 38.3 / 973 (w/ sunroof)
Third row (in / mm):
38.4 / 975.3 (w/o sunroof); 38.1 / 968 (w/ sunroof)
Legroom
First row (in / mm):
41.3 / 1049
Second row (in / mm):
36.9 / 937.2
Third row (in / mm):
33.2 / 843.2
Shoulder room
First row (in / mm):
61.9 / 1574
Second row (in / mm):
61.1 / 1551
Third row (in / mm):
57.8 / 1468
Hip room
First row (in / mm):
57.8 / 1468.1
Second row (in / mm):
57.9 / 1470.6
Third row (in / mm):
48.3 / 1226.8
Cargo volume
Behind first row, with second seat folded and third-row seat and cargo management system removed (cu ft / L):
115.9 / 3282
Behind second row, with third-row seat and cargo management system removed (cu ft / L):
68.7 / 1946
Behind third row (cu ft / L):
24.1 / 683
Capacities
EPA passenger volume
(cu ft / L):
154 / 4362
Fuel tank (gal / L):
22.0 / 83.3
Engine oil (qt / L):
5.5 / 5.2
Transmission fluid (qt / L):
9.5 / 9.0 (Dexron VI only)
Cooling system (qt / L):
11.8 / 11.18
Max towing capacity (lb / kg):
5200 / 2364
GCWR (lb / kg):
9500 / 4309 (FWD)
9700 / 4400 (AWD)
GVWR (lb / kg):
6459 / 2930
