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The 2025 GMC Acadia is big on space, technology, and comfort. Even at the base trim, this mid-size SUV is loaded with standard features. Let's take a look at some of the most impressive ones to see if it's right for you. more Bold Exterior The Acadia's athletic stance, impressive height, and long wheelbase get noticed. Its large grille and C-shape LED headlights add to its attention-getting beauty. It also has sporty 18-inch metallic wheels and black roof rails, which give it a rugged look. The heated side mirrors are power adjustable and have integrated turn signals. Comfortable Spacious Interior The Acadia's cabin is open and spacious. It seats eight over three rows. There's 44.3 inches of leg room on the first row, 41.5 inches on the second, and 32 inches on the third. The steering wheel and front seats are heated, so you get a comfortable driving experience even in the winter. The tri-zone automatic climate control with separate controls for the rear makes sure every row is as comfortable as the first. It also comes with remote start. There are small touches throughout that add up to big comfort and convenience. For example, there are 10 cupholders spread across the three rows so that everyone has space for their drink. Versatile Cargo Space The Acadia's cargo area has a cargo capacity of 23 cubic feet. This is ideal for carrying your groceries or luggage. If you need to carry larger items, the rear seats offer a 60/40 split-fold. This gives you the flexibility to carry both passengers and cargo. When the third row fully folded, you have 57.3 cubic feet of cargo space. With the second and third rows folded, your cargo capacity expands to 97.5 cubic feet. The autosense power liftgate automatically opens if you're near and in possession of the key fob. This makes getting access to the cargo area effortless. Power and Performance The Acadia has a 2.5L turbo engine that produces 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque. With the included trailering package, it can tow up to 5,000 pounds. It comes with front-wheel drive and a traction select system, but all-wheel drive is available too. Technology and Connectivity The 15-inch infotainment system comes with Google built-in, voice activation, and wireless smartphone integration. It also has Wi-Fi hotspot capability and wireless charging to keep everyone connected. It has a 120-volt power outlet and USB ports on every row. There's also a premium 12-speaker Bose audio system. Safety and Driver Assistance The Acadia comes with over 15 standard safety and driver assistance features, including forward collision alert, adaptive cruise control, blind zone steering assist, and rear park assist. While this doesn't eliminate the need for safe, alert driving, it does offer a bit more confidence in challenging driving situations. Would you like a closer look at the Acadia's impressive space, technology, and comfort? Stop in and see us at Marquardt of Barrington GMC in Barrington, IL for a test drive.

The 2025 GMC Acadia holds its own in the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment, boasting an opulent feature-packed cabin, head-turning looks, and adult-friendly seating in all three rows. It also handles well for its size and delivers a smooth ride. Let's dive deeper into the incredible features this luxury SUV has to offer. more 1. Comfort and Convenience The spacious and well-designed interior of the 2025 Acadia is ready to comfort you and store everything you need for your commutes and road trips. You'll get 23 cubic feet behind the third row, 57.3 cubic feet behind the second row, and a whopping 97.5 cubic feet with both rear seats folded. Heated driver and front passenger seats help provide warmth during cold months, and the tri-zone automatic climate control keeps all passengers comfortable with individualized climate settings. A 15-inch GMC infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration ensures seamless smartphone connectivity. An 11-inch diagonal driver information center provides key information about your car, including speed, fuel range, and warning messages. Owners will also love the active noise cancellation technology that helps leave outside noise where it belongs. 2. Power and Performance Under the hood of every new Acadia, you'll find an energetic and efficient 2.5-liter inline-four powertrain that yields up to 328 horsepower, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel antilock disc brakes prevent the wheels from locking up during braking, enhancing control and reducing skidding. Automatic stop-start technology shuts off your engine when the vehicle is stationary and restarts it when you release the brake pedal, helping to improve fuel efficiency. The fully independent suspension is tuned to ensure smooth rides and optimum handling. There's also the heavy-duty cooling system that helps the engine dissipate heat to avoid temporary overheating during adverse operating conditions. 3. Driver-Aid Systems The new Acadia comes equipped with a myriad of sophisticated driver-assist features to improve your safety and confidence on the road. Enhanced automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, and blind zone steering assist are some of the features that work hard to prevent collisions. The HD surround vision ensures drivers are aware of everything happening around their vehicle, and the hitch view shows a close-up view of the trailer hitch. Lane keep assist and lane departure warning are also standard, as are rear cross-traffic braking, safety alert seat, and traffic sign recognition. With a maximum trailering capability of up to 5,000 pounds, the new Acadia is ready for all your family adventures. The traction control select system allows drivers to switch from up to six drive modes to tailor their ride to differing conditions. Swing by Marquardt of Barrington GMC in Barrington, IL, to schedule a test drive and explore our favorable auto financing options.

The GMC Terrain is considered a leader in the compact SUV market thanks to its innovative features, impressive power for its class, and incredible dependability. That's why the redesigned 2025 GMC Terrain has become an exciting fixture in the GMC lineup this year. more Impressive Performance One standout feature of the Terrain is its performance. It comes with a 1.5-liter Turbo Dual Overhead Cam 4-cylinder with Variable Valve Timing that churns out 175 horsepower and 184 foot-pounds of torque in the FWD configuration. There's also an AWD version of the Terrain that generates even more practical torque from the powerplant, producing 203 foot-pounds of torque and increasing trailering capacity to 1,500 pounds. The FWD version is paired with a Continuous Variable Transmission offering smooth performance while maintaining the perfect gear ratios throughout the driving experience. The AWD Terrain has a standard 8-speed automatic transmission, which makes it a true force when the Terrain leaves the pavement in search of off-road adventure. The Terrain's driving modes further enhance those capabilities by tailoring performance to match the driving conditions. Superior Safety Features Though the Terrain is a lot of fun to drive, its exemplary safety features make it one of the safest cars available in its class, as well. It has a full array of airbags as a standard feature, including front airbags, frontal and seat-mounted side-impact driver and passenger airbags, front and rear head curtain airbags, and an outboard Passenger Sensing System for the front passenger airbag. The Terrain's safety features don't just protect you during a wreck. They are designed to help drivers avoid collisions altogether. Those advanced collision avoidance features include a Blind Zone Steering Assist, Enhanced Automatic Emergency braking, a Following Distance Indicator, a Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian and Bicycle Braking, an HD Rear Vision Camera, Rear Emergency Braking, and Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking. Loaded With Advanced Amenities Modern automobiles are wonders of technological engineering, and the Terrain's long list of amenities reinforces GMC's focus on enhancing the driving experience. One impressive feature drivers love about the Terrain is its massive 15-inch GMC Premium Infotainment System with built-in Google integration. The Terrain also has an 11-inch color digital Driver Information Center to provide drivers with up-to-the-minute data. Other infotainment and driver assistance features found in the GMC Terrain include a 6-speaker sound system, Adaptive Cruise Control, Remote Start, heated driver and passenger front seats, a heated steering wheel, Keyless Open and Start, Occupant Presence Detection, the Safety Seat Alert System, multiple USB ports, and Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities. If you're in the market for a compact SUV with all the style and features found in larger models, the GMC Terrain may be the perfect option for your lifestyle. Stop by Marquardt of Barrington GMC in Barrington, IL to fully explore the Terrain's features today!

The 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV proves that the future of off-road vehicles is electric powertrains with high-capacity batteries, not gas-guzzling V8s. With power and torque to overcome any obstacle and driving range to keep going, the electric SUV is well-equipped to accompany you on your next weekend adventure. more Monstrous Torque Output A powerhouse from the get-go, the Hummer EV 2X SUV produces 570 hp and 7,400 lb-ft of torque with its two electric motors. The monstrous amounts of near-instant electric torque make the SUV more maneuverable at low speeds, helping it crawl over rocks and navigate tight spaces. The more powerful EV 3X houses three electric motors, churning out a best-in-class 830 hp and 11,500 lb-ft of torque. With the Hummer EV's exclusive electric launch control system, Watts to Freedom, the torque titan sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. Reliable Driving Range There are no charging stations in the wilderness, which is why the Hummer EV SUV comes with GM's capacious 20-module battery. When fully charged, the EV 2X offers 315 miles of driving range, while the EV 3X follows closely behind with 312 miles of range. You can plug the SUV into a home GM PowerUp, or any Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 charger to recharge the battery while you are off the trail. Armored Underbody The SUV's belly pan is covered in thick steel plates, with shields protecting the drive unit and battery, so that you can off-road with confidence. With the Extreme Off-Road package, the SUV turns into a fortress with full underbody armor, skid plates, and rocker protectors. The package also includes heavily armored electronically locking front and rear differentials and heavy-duty ball spline half shafts that reduce feedback forces. Soaring Ground Clearance You can confidently drive through water 28 inches deep, thanks to the Hummer EV SUV's 12-inch ground clearance. Additionally, the 44.3-degree approach angle and 43.3-degree departure angle allow the SUV to climb rock walls that are 18 inches high. 35-inch Wrangler Territory AT tires, 22-inch wheels, and Air Ride Adaptive Suspension with 13 inches of suspension travel are standard, enabling the SUV to scale large boulders without scraping its underbody Innovative Off-Road Technology The Hummer EV SUV comes equipped with CrabWalk and Extract Mode to help you navigate tight spots on the trail. CrabWalk activates rear-axle steering so that the SUV can move diagonally. Meanwhile, engaging Extract Mode raises the ride height by 6 inches, enabling the SUV to plow through deep mud or ford water 32 inches deep. If you are looking for an electric SUV with the ability to traverse any terrain, you can never go wrong with the GMC Hummer EV SUV's powerful propulsion system, armored underbody, and off-roading technology. Contact us at Marquardt of Barrington GMC in Barrington, IL to make the SUV yours today.