GMC Acadia facts for kids

GMC Acadia from 2018

The GMC Acadia is a type of large car called a crossover vehicle. It is made by GMC, a division of General Motors. This car first went on sale in December 2006. It is designed to carry many people, usually seven or eight, depending on how it's set up. The Acadia took the place of several older vehicles, including some SUVs and a minivan.

What is a Crossover SUV?

A crossover SUV is a vehicle that combines features from a regular car and a sport utility vehicle (SUV). They are built on a car platform, which means they often drive more smoothly than traditional SUVs. Crossovers usually offer more space and a higher driving position, like an SUV. The GMC Acadia is a good example of this type of vehicle.

Acadia's Updates and Generations

The GMC Acadia has been updated over the years to keep it modern. It received its first big update in 2012. This updated version was sold as the 2013 model year Acadia.

Later, a completely new version of the Acadia was released. This is known as the second generation. This newer Acadia used parts from another car that was no longer made, the Saturn Outlook. This helped GMC create a new design for the Acadia.

Key Features for Families

The GMC Acadia is popular with families because of its size and features.

• Seating: It can seat up to eight passengers, which is great for larger families or carpooling.
• Space: It offers plenty of room for passengers and their belongings. The seats can often be folded down to create even more cargo space.
• Safety: Like most modern cars, the Acadia includes various safety features to protect everyone inside.

Images for kids

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  Holden Acadia (front)

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  Holden Acadia (rear)

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  2020 GMC Acadia SLT

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  2020 GMC Acadia SLT