Mannai Auto has launched in Qatar the 2015 GMC Acadia, offering the latest in safety developments in the midsize crossover segment.
“The Acadia is known for its flexibility, safety and functionality, making it especially popular with families,” said Mohamed Helmy, group general manager, Mannai Auto.
Acadia’s line-up includes the SLT-1 and SLT-2 trims as well as the top-of-the-line Denali models, with seven- or eight-passenger configurations. It features a 3.6L engine with direct injection technology rated at 288hp and 364 Nm of torque, with 90% of the engine’s peak torque available from approximately 2,500 rpm to more than 6,000 rpm.
All models are mated to the Hydra-Matic 6T75 six-speed automatic transmission, an advanced transmission with clutch-to-clutch shift operation for front- and all-wheel-drive vehicles. It also offers automatic grade braking, shift stabilisation and precise shift control, as well as hill start assist.
The available intelligent all-wheel-drive (AWD) system provides increased traction on slippery roads by actively managing torque distribution between the front and rear axles, based on factors such as wheel speed, throttle and surface conditions. The system automatically decides how much torque to apply and delivers it to the wheels that have the best traction.
The Smart Slide seating system allows easy access to the third row for both seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations. Additionally, the second and third row still fold flat for maximum cargo space.
The Acadia’s overall attention to safety ensures a suite of safety features such as forward collision alert and lane departure warning, which are standard on Denali and available on SLT-1 and SLT-2 models.
The crash-avoidance systems employ a high-resolution camera mounted on the windshield to determine if the driver is too close to vehicles ahead. There are visual signals and audible alarms to warn the driver of a possible collision. Sensors also can detect if the vehicle is changing lanes without a turn signal to give the driver time to correct.
Side blind zone alert and cross traffic alert are standard on Acadia Denali and SLT-2. Its smart engineering uses radar to help watch where drivers might not see. When a vehicle enters the blind zone or approaches in cross-traffic, the systems warn of a possible collision.
The Acadia is also the leader with the segment’s first front centre air bag. This feature deploys from the inboard side of the driver’s seat and inflates between the driver and front passenger, providing added protection for both front occupants in side-impact situations.
Air bags are part of a 360-degree safety system, including anchor pretensioners for outboard occupants and pelvic-thorax seat-mounted side air bags. The structure is reinforced in numerous areas with high-strength steel, including a stiff steel cross-car beam welded across the floor between the B-pillars.
 It also uses dual-phase steel in select areas, such as the lower engine compartment rails. Dual-phase steel is strengthened and offers easier formability, reduced mass, greater strength and better crash energy absorption than most high-strength steels.
To book or test drive the 2015 GMC Acadia, customers can visit the Mannai Auto Showrooms in Wakrah or Salwa Road.


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