Holden has
announced pricing and specs for the new Holden Acadia, which has just hit
showrooms and is available now for a test drive. The Holden Acadia is the
brand’s new large 7-seat SUV. It’s based on the GMC Acadia from the US, and
will sit above the Equinox and Trailblazer as the new flagship SUV, and
flagship model overall.
Holden is launching
three variant levels, spanning from the LT, LTZ, to the top LTZ-V. All come
with a 3.6-litre naturally aspirated V6 that produces a strong 314 hp of power
and 367 Nm of torque. This is sent through a nine-speed auto, and is available
with front- and all-wheel drive.
Across the average
fuel economy cycle, the front-wheel drive version consumes 8.9L/100km, while
the all-wheel drive consumes 9.3L/100km on the official test. Figures for the
0-100 km/h sprint haven’t been mentioned. Holden is boasting a number of safety
systems for the new model, coming standard with autonomous emergency braking,
auto high-beams, forward collision alert and head-up warning, lane-keep assist,
rear parking assist, and lateral impact avoidance. Locally-tested traffic sign
recognition is also standard.
All variants come with an 8.0-inch touch-screen media system with Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto as standard. There’s also 2.1-amp fast-charge USB ports in all
three rows of seating, and lots of handy storage solutions around the cabin
including under-floor bins in the back and a console drawer for the second row.
Holden’s local
engineering teams have fine-tuned the Acadia for local conditions. It promises
a plush ride from the MacPherson front end and five-link rear setup. The new model is on sale now from the
following prices (excluding on-road costs). It’s going up against the likes of
the Toyota Kluger and Mazda CX-9.
- 2019 Holden Acadia LT 2WD: AUD 42,990
- 2019 Holden Acadia LT AWD: AUD 46,990
- 2019 Holden Acadia LTZ 2WD: AUD 53,990
- 2019 Holden Acadia LTZ AWD: AUD 57,990
- 2019 Holden Acadia LTZ-V 2WD: AUD 63,990
- 2019 Holden Acadia LTZ-V AWD: AUD 67,990
