Today launched the 2011 GMC Acadia Denali in Detroit. Denali first launched in 1999 on the Yukon brand and help determine the luxury SUV segment. With nearly half of all sales of the Yukon Denali models, including the expanding line of Acadia Denali is a logical extension. GMC Acadia Denali will provide customers with all the facilities in Denali known fuel efficient crossover.

“The GMC Denali models come to stand for luxury and exclusivity, and that’s just what the customer will get the new Acadia Denali,” said Lisa Hutchinson, GMC product marketing director. “The decision to develop the Acadia Denali is made quickly in the new GM in response to customer and dealer demand for Denali version since the launch and success of the Acadians.”

The Acadia was launched in 2007 as the first crossover from GMC, with segment-leading fuel economy and innovative features. SmartSlide system exclusively enables easy access to adult-sized third row with the available seven-or eight-passenger seating configuration. Fold-flat second-and third-row seats allow flexible passenger and cargo configurations best in class interior space. Acadia’s refined styling, fuel efficiency is impressive, and confidence-inspiring safety features to make immediate success and the ideal platform to build a Denali model.

2011 Acadia Denali’s going on sale in the third quarter of 2010. This is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models, and seven-and eight-passenger configuration. Standard 3.6L direct injected V-6 contribute to the EPA highway rating of 24 mpg with FWD models.

The Acadia Denali will stand with Denali design cues highlighted by the signature of mono-color exterior and chrome honeycomb grille, a feature on all models of the GMC Denali. This was also wearing a number of specific exterior design cues, including:

* Unique front and rear lower 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 the Denali badge
* Dual chrome exhaust tips

Further differences come with 20-inch, two-tone chrome-clad wheels. Speaking six wheels feature a black chrome spoke against bright chrome inserts.

Acadia Denali are offered in five exterior colors: Quicksilver Metallic, Summit White, Carbon Black, Red Jewel Tintcoat and White Diamond Tricoat.

Luxury facilities

Acadia Denali provides all the luxuries and improvements that are characteristic Denali line. This includes a number of exclusive design, comfort and convenience features include:

* Premium Acoustic – laminated glass, doors three seals, and liquid applied sound deadeners
* Perforated leather seats with matching leather door trim panels
* Heated and cooled driver and passenger seat
* Leather-wrapped steering wheel with mahogany inserts
* Additional wood grain finish on the instrument panel and center stack
* Enhanced footwells spotlight
* Chrome, turned on the threshold of plates with Denali logo
* Dual skyscape sunroof system, with a sliding roof front and rear fixed
* Head-up display (HUD)

Additional content includes:

* Tri-zone automatic climate control
* A navigation system includes 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 10-speaker Bose sound system
* XM Satellite Radio
* Glass camera system
* Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory
* Remote vehicle starting

GMC ability

Acadia Denali is powered by a 3.6L direct injection V-6 engine with VVT that optimize performance and fuel economy, while also reducing emissions – including a 25-percent reduction in cold-start emissions. Improved engine performance by the advanced six-speed automatic transmission. The maximum towing capacity of 5200 pounds a leading class (2364 kg).

Length, 118.9 inches (3021 mm) wheelbase and wide 67.28 inches (1709 mm) front / rear tracks provide a low center of gravity and enables smooth, stable ride and handling for ride comfort. Independent suspension front and rear increase the smoothness and provide a driving experience more responsive. MacPherson strut front suspension design displays, with 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.

A suspension tuned specifically for the Acadia Denali’s 20-inch wheels and AWD systems are available dry-road handling and enhance provides increased traction on wet, snow and ice-covered roads. Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS are standard, as well as the following features:

* StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with rollover mitigation technology
* Traction control system
* Tire pressure monitoring system

Acadia Denali five-year/100 covered by the GM Powertrain ,000-mile warranty and three-year/36 ,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty – the best coverage in America.