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Children and pets are put in danger every year due to drivers forgetting that they are in the rear seat. In an effort to help drivers remember their most precious cargo, the 2017 GMC Acadia is reminding drivers to check the back seat before leaving their vehicle. The Rear Seat Reminder is an industry-first feature that works to help keep passengers safe from heat-stroke. more Rear Seat Reminder on New GMC You might think to yourself that you are responsible enough to know when you have a child in the back seat, but half of the children who die of in-vehicle heat stroke each year are forgotten. If you ask the driver of their passengers if they intended to forget the child in the back, you'll most likely hear a resounding no. None of us plan on the worst happening, and that's why the 2017 GMC Acadia is giving drivers that extra reminder. Check This Out: Engine Specs & Horsepower 2017 GMC Acadia The Rear Seat Reminder monitors the rear doors and activates whenever either rear door is opened and closed within 10 minutes before the vehicle is started, or while the vehicle is running. When the Acadia is turned off following the system being triggered, you will hear five chime sounds and see the reminder to check the rear seat on the driver information center.  Since the system is triggered by the rear doors, and not by weight placed in the seats, it's still important to try and remember to check the back before ever leaving your vehicle. 2017 GMC Acadia with Third-Row of Seats Not only does the Acadia offer a wide variety of new high-tech features for 2017, but there's added seating available for those who have more than just bags to pack up for the road. An available third row gives you the choice between room for passengers and added room for cargo. Fold the seats for more space, and keep them up to fit the whole family inside!

The 2016 GMC Acadia is absolutely beautiful, but when you compare it to the newly redesigned and ultra-modern looking 2017 GMC Acadia, you can't deny the improvements. We can't wait to give you a chance to test drive, but for now, we're going to share the engine specs for the 2017 GMC Acadia with over 300 horsepower. This SUV has what it takes to stand out from the competition, and it's looking great. more 2017 GMC Acadia Engine Specs New features on the 2017 GMC Acadia enable you to take advantage of higher fuel economy ratings and a smaller engine. The new 2.5-Liter I-4 engine may not offer the same level of horsepower, but with a towing capability of up to 1000 lbs., you will still find your Acadia to be versatile and capable as an SUV. The 310 horsepower 3.6-Liter V-6 engine gives you more torque for quicker acceleration and up to 4,000 lbs of towing capacity. Read More: What's New on the 2016 GMC Acadia 2017 GMC Acadia Interior Features The standard seating for the 2017 Acadia is 6 passengers, and optional safety features make sure that everyone inside gets where they need to go comfortably and with confidence. The latest technology features, like a first-row LCD touchscreen and Bluetooth compatibility make it easy to enjoy your favorite music or make hands-free phone calls while behind the wheel. Read More: 2016 GMC Acadia vs 2016 Honda Pilot Exciting features for rear passengers, like a DVD entertainment system, can make long rides entertaining, while the driver and front passenger can enjoy the comfort of heated front seats for winter road trips. Whenever and wherever you need to go, the 2017 GMC Acadia is going to be a comfortable and exciting option to get you there.

The 2016 GMC Acadia is an SUV with impressive style and the power to take your family where you need to go. No longer does being put in the back seat mean you are doomed to a long and uncomfortable ride, because the GMC Acadia has some of the most spacious third-row seats in the segment. We'll tell you more about what makes this 2016 GMC SUV with comfortable third-row seats so impressive. more 2016 GMC Acadia Fits 8 Passengers Available with both front-wheel and all-wheel-drive, the 2016 Acadia is an SUV that shares a platform with the Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave. However, the interior features and overall design makes it a more luxurious option, being compared to Cadillac vehicles at higher trim levels. Soft-touch materials throughout the cabin, and a distinct and confident exterior come together to make this SUV something to stare at. Read More: Acadia Trim Comparison SLT-1 vs SLT-2 The third-row of seating inside the 2016 Acadia gives passengers 48.3 inches of hip room, and almost 60 inches of third-row shoulder room. This means that when you are lucky enough to be taking a ride inside the 2016 Acadia, even the third seat is a comfortable option. Should you decide to fold all the rear seats and use the back of your Acadia for cargo, you have 166 cubic feet to work with. Read More: Check out the ALL-NEW 2017 GMC Acadia The standard 3.6-Liter V-6 engine you'll find under the hood puts down an impressive 281 horsepower, and offers a maximum towing capacity of 2,000lbs. With such an impressive amount of power, it can be no surprise that the Acadia offers a roomy interior, made for passengers and cargo. Test Drive the 2016 GMC Acadia in Kenosha WI If you are interested in taking the 2016 GMC Acadia for a spin, contact the sales team at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac of Kenosha. Our experienced sales professionals would be happy to answer any questions you have regarding our inventory or the quick and easy financing options we have available. We look forward to helping you drive home in the SUV you've been dreaming of.

GMC Acadia New Trim Level for 2016 When you're in the market for an SUV with the style and capability to handle a family or a road trip, the 2016 GMC Acadia has what it takes. Spacious, gorgeous, and efficient, this vehicle is the perfect combination of versatility and power. There haven't been too many changes since this vehicle was first released in 2007, but this year there are a few exciting things to report! We'll cover those for you here: more The Entire Family Gets a Boost Much like the cousins to the GMC Acadia, like the Buick Enclave, there have been a large number of innovations and technology improvements for 2016. This year, the 2016 GMC Acadia offers GMs prized 4G LTE connectivity with a built-in WIFI hot spot. Not only will the driver and passengers be able to access the internet while inside the vehicle, but they will do it on a lightning fast connection! A New Trim Level Makes the Acadia More Affordable The GMC Acadia SL offers you the basic package of features so that you can drive the vehicle you're looking for, without passing on quality or comfort. Expensive add-ons and extra features can make it hard for you to get the vehicle you want, but the new trim makes it easier than ever for you to drive home in a GMC Acadia. Don't Forget to Read: Fall Vehicle Maintenance You Might Forget! 2016 GMC Acadia Stats Engine Options: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower: 281 HP Transmission: 6-speed Automatic Fuel Economy: 17 mpg city/ 24 mpg hwy Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs Front-wheel and All-wheel drive available Read More! What's New on the 2016 Buick Enclave? Take a Closer Look? If you are interested in learning more about the 2016 GMC Acadia, or feel like you're ready to take a test drive, be sure to give us a call or schedule your appointment online. Our skilled automotive team are happy to answer your questions regarding our inventory options or financing for a new Acadia. We look forward to hearing from you soon! VIEW OUR INVENTORY SCHEDULE A TEST DRIVE

When you have to worry about driving your family around all the time, there are a large number of things to consider. A minivan is known as the vehicle for families across the country, but many are finding the sporty and versatile convenience of the SUV makes it a great option as well. Today we will tell you 4 reasons to get an SUV instead of a minivan for the family. more You need to cart the kids around. You need space for all their stuff and you need to make sure everyone is comfortable for the next big family road trip. Here are five reasons why you should do it all in an SUV. READ MORE: The Buick Enclave, Perfect for Big Families! 1) Minivans carry the stereotype: Not only will people assume that you are a soccer mom, but there is a good chance that you are one! Choose to drive a vehicle that looks more aggressive, handles more like a car, and offers the space you need without sacrificing your self-esteem. Drive a powerful SUV. 2) SUVs can tow more and carry more: Unless you get a really powerful minivan, chances are that an SUV will be able to tow the family pontoon boat or haul the kids college dorm room materials more easily than a minivan could. Because they are built more like a truck, they are prepared to handle tougher jobs. 3) Large SUVs actually have a truck's engine. They are made to handle tough road conditions with ease and confidence. There are few who feel save in a smaller vehicle on an icy road, but a 2015 GMC Acadia will have you feeling like you could race! Great traction and capability in wintery weather makes the SUV a great choice. All-wheel drive baby! 4) Safety is key. While minivans are pretty safe as far as ratings and precaution goes, it is equally safe to buckle the family into a three-row SUV. They go through the same tests and get excellent ratings that prove they are excellent options for the whole family! READ MORE: Buick Comes Out Ahead of Honda in Initial Quality and Dependability! Still not sure if there is an SUV that is perfect for your family? Give our sales team a call. We'll help you find the right one, at the right price, and take it for a spin. We look forward to hearing from you.

The New York International Auto Show marked some big milestones for GMC. What does it take to earn industry respect in a tough arena like the auto world? Producing a top-quality product over a long period of time is a major part of it, but it's also about knowing your customers and responding to their expectations and needs with a constant "How can we do better?" attitude. That's what GMC displays year in and year out, and why we're so proud to offer these world-class vehicles to our community here in Kenosha and beyond. Today, we celebrate three awards that GMC took home during the recent New York International Auto Show - have a look! more The 2015 GMC Canyon is a Must-Test-Drive! Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Award for Most Refined Brand: Kelley Blue Book uses its extensive data on new-car buyer perceptions to determine each year which brand is seen as most refined. The word "refined" is synonymous with great taste, sophistication, and class, which one might not always associate with such tough vehicles as those made by GMC. But that's the beauty of these vehicles -- they go well beyond the incredible performance and offer a truly enhanced experience. Check out some GMC vehicles with the Denali trim to see what we mean. Auto Trader 2014 Must Test Drive: The upcoming 2015 GMC Canyon has been listed as one that auto buyers this year should definitely be taking out for a test drive. Why? It's defying what a small trucks is conventionally able to do, and may very well change some minds upon giving it a try. Feel free to follow the link below and fill out the form to get in on the action as soon the 2015 Canyon is available here:   A popular vehicle during the online research phase and beyond, the 2014 Acadia is ready for action! Edmunds 2014 Most Popular Large Crossover SUV: This one gets taken by the 2014 GMC Acadia, and is based off the number of visitors to the Edmunds research and model information pages for a particular model during 2013. Why is the 2014 Acadia so popular among web visitors? Its impressive size, capability, and great reputation keep it at the forefront of shoppers' minds. To learn more about any of the great GMC models we have in stock, just give us a call or stop in!

Winter’s definitely upon us, literally and figuratively. Some of us may be finding that our current vehicle isn’t quite displaying the winter wherewithal we’d prefer to have. If you need space, comfort, and true all-weather capability, and are in the lucky position to be shopping for a new vehicle this season, let us suggest these great selections from our 2014 line-up of all-wheel drive crossovers and SUVs. more more For the following four vehicles, we’ve chosen the most basic trim level equipped with all-wheel drive. Each is also available at higher trim levels with more great features and conveniences, but we wanted to focus on the capability factor and leave the details up to you. Have a look! We’ve tried to include something for everybody –  from the super-economical with great gas mileage to the big guys who can carry a crowd and tow a load. We aim to offer a great variety of winter-ready vehicles for all types of drivers and families in our area. Starting with our crossovers, you’ll see that the 2014 Buick Encore is the best option for the budget-conscious, while the Cadillac SRX is the ultimate in luxury and performance for a five-passenger all-wheel drive vehicle. How about larger families, or those who need additional cargo space? The 2014 GMC Acadia and 2014 Buick Enclave are two excellent choices that can get the job done and help you get there safe and sound. If you’re interested in any of our all-wheel drive vehicles for the winter driving season and beyond, let us know! We’ll be happy to help you find what you’re looking for.

Spacious seating for all in the new Acadia. SUV with a Spacious Third Row of Seating Stuck in the back seat. You didn’t call out “Shotgun” soon enough, now you are stuck in the back seat. It’s even worse to be stuck in the back when the vehicle has three rows of seating. Because everyone knows that the third row of seating isn’t fit for an actual human. Well, that was the reality. But with the new GMC Acadia, sitting in the third row has become more of a luxury. That’s because the Acadia is an SUV with a spacious third row of seating. more Just checking the stats on the Acadia shows that the third row of seats is expansive. It offers consumers 55 inches of shoulder room and 24 inches of fore-aft room. Finding a vehicle that has those kind of dimensions in the back is difficult, if not impossible. And thanks to the SmartSlide Seating System, getting to the third row of seats is also no problem. There’s really no reason to be practically crawling over the second row of seating to access the third, but that’s just what you have to do with many SUVs. To seat seven or eight passengers comfortably – including in the third row – you might think the Acadia is huge. But, it really isn’t, it just uses the space well. The 3.6-liter V6 engine gets an impressive 24 MPG on the highway while having the output families need at 288 horsepower. And the AWD makes drivers confident in what the SUV can handle out there in the world. No more complaints from the back seat passengers. This alone makes the Acadia one of the most coveted SUVs on the market. An SUV with a spacious third row of seating is hard to come by, so don’t pass this one up. Want to test out the room? Bring the family to Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac in Kenosha and see how everyone fits! Check out the 2014 GMC Acadia!

The 2013 Acadia is more of a good think from GMC. 2013 GMC Acadia Standard Features Improving on a good thing is a constant challenge for vehicle manufacturers. It’s no different at GMC, where the company recently updated the 2013 GMC Acadia to make it an even better choice for consumers in the crossover segment. The resulting 2013 GMC Acadia standard features have already been winning over a large portion of the population here at Palmen Buick Cadillac GMC. So let’s take a look at what Acadia buyers can expect from their new ride. more The Acadia is great for a lot of passengers or cargo. Interior: When carting the family around, comfort and convenience features are a must. The folks at GMC realized this when building the new Acadia. The result is flexible cargo capacity with the Acadia offering more cargo space than any vehicle in the class. And the fold-flat third row 60/40 split bench seats mean that both passengers and cargo will fit in the Acadia with ease. Passenger comfort is also taken into consideration with seating for seven or eight in seats made with high-grade materials. Exterior: The manufacturer pulled out all the stops on the 2013 GMC Acadia standard features on the exterior as well. The vehicle gets a strong updated overall look to go along with some helpful features. These include LED lighting and fog lamps that help out in low visibility situations. The Acadia also has wrap-around rear glass that makes for a great look and also keeps the driver’s view without obstruction. Technology: Having a high-tech vehicle is almost a necessity these days, and the Acadia is all over it. The SUV features full navigation, touch radio with Intellilink and a rear vision camera. If you haven’t experienced the advantages of these technological advances, schedule an Acadia test drive in Kenosha and check them out in person. Safety: Of course safety is paramount for families. With a new front-center air bag, the Acadia is even safer than it was in the past. Add in 2013 GMC Acadia standard features like blind zone alert and cross-traffic technology and you have one safe family SUV. Maybe the Acadia isn’t your thing? We also stock vehicles like the GMC Terrain for those looking for something just slightly different in the same general segment. The wrap-around rear mirror is stylish and functional.