2007 GMC Acadia - Insider

  |   2007 Gmc Acadia gmc SUV GMC unveiled its first crossover recently. The Acadia is based on the same platform as the Saturn Outlook and Buick Enclave. Powered by a 3.6L V-6 VVT and mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, the 267hp, 247 lb-ft Acadia is designed for fuel economy, low emissions, and a reasonable amount of power in front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive applications. The vehicle accommodates up to eight passengers and a useable amount of storage behind the third-row seats. Fuel economy is 17/25 EPA, and the price has not yet been announced. Isuzu will be adding two models to its pickup truck lineup: the i-370 4x2 Extended Cab and the i-370 4x2 Crew Cab. This is in addition to the i-290 4x2 Extended Cab and the i-370 4x4 Crew Cab announced earlier this year. Both models of the i-370 will be powered by a 3.7L I-5 that delivers 242 hp and 242 lb-ft of torque mated to a four-speed automat-ic transmission. Produc-tion begins in October. No pricing announced just yet. 2008 Nissan Armada
Although major changes are expected for the 2010 model-year Armada, Nissan's popular SUV will undergo a pretty significant facelift for 2008: revised headlamps, less chrome, an updated grille, and a new and unique air intake underneath, as well as new front and rear bumpers, are just some of the exterior changes. The 2008 Armada will also sport a newly styled rooftop rack, new foglamps, and a smoother, less Transformer look to the front and rear bumpers. And a quick look inside also showed a few minor adjustments with switches, controls, and air vents moved a tad, but we also noticed upgraded materials throughout. 2007 GMC Sierra 3500
We managed to catch a snapshot of the new 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 during the press conference for the launch of the 2007 Silverado and Sierra 1500 pickups. GM snuck the heavy duties into a herd of 1500s that fanned out behind the execs during their presentations. Chances are that most journalists didn't even notice them until they reviewed their photos after the event. GM says that the heavy-duty pickups will hit the streets in February.. 2007 Toyota Tundra Standard Cab
Recent auto shows have brought us a glimpse of the Tundra's new look, but Toyota has only shown us a preview of the extended cab. Here we show the standard-cab version of the truck. Va-Va-Voom
Here she is. Like what you see? Pick up the next issue of Truckin' to look at the first slice of our next spine photo. This image is brought to you by the truck suspension and accessory folks at AIM Industries, Dept. TR, 260 S. Hibbert, Mesa, AZ 8501, (800) 289-9980, www.truckin.com. iPod Madness
GM, Ford, and Mazda announced that they will provide a cable that allows an iPod to interface with the factory audio system. iPods will be controlled by the head units and charged by the factory cradle. This will be a dealer-installed option that will be available at dealers in the fourth quarter of this year. Toyota Tops Vehicle Dependability SurveyLexus, Toyota, and Honda models dominate the segment rankings in a JD Power Vehicle Dependability Survey. Four Lexus models lead in four segments, including the GX 470 SUV. Four Toyota models also lead in their respective segments, with the RAV4, Highlander, and Tundra among them. The Odyssey is one of three Honda models that rank highest in three segments. Models by Acura, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and GMC each rank highest in one segment. The presence of several non-luxury brands among the top-ranking brands in the industry points to the shrinking dependability gap between luxury and non-luxury brands. Lexus is the top-ranking brand in vehicle dependability for a 12th consecutive year and Cadillac ranks fourth. But three of the top-five-ranking brands in vehicle dependability are not luxury brands and include Mercury and Buick, which follow Lexus in the brand rankings, and Toyota ranks fifth. The study measures problems experienced by 47,620 original owners of model-year 2003 vehicles