Holden Acadia

AC MY19 LTZ-V Wagon 7st 5dr Spts Auto 9sp AWD 3.6i Holden upped the ante in the large SUV segment with the arrival of its new seven-seat Acadia. With safety, size, power and sharp pricing on its side to compete against Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-9 and Toyota Kluger, the Acadia sits above the mid-size Equinox.

Available in LT, LTZ and LTZ-V form with one powertrain (231kW/367Nm 3.6-litre V6 petrol and nine-speed auto), and two drivelines (2WD and AWD), all Acadias get low-speed autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and bicycle detection, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, automatic high beam assist, rear parking assist and trailer sway control.

Exterior & Interior Features

Value is a key component of the Acadia sales pitch, part of the reason the brand announced drive-away pricing at the launch. There are three models – LT, LTZ and LTZ-V – each available as a two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

Vehicle Body Features

Steering is progressive but a fraction light, albeit predictable in its responses to driver inputs. Impressively, you can dial up the fun and the Acadia rises to the occasion, ensuring little in the way of rock’n’roll on quick direction changes. Not everyone will push it to its limits, but most will appreciate the inherent body control on display even during gentle driving.

Car Safety Features

Whereas two relatively new additions to the Holden stables – the Astra and Equinox – skimped on safety gear with the more affordable models, the Acadia has come out swinging with a good smattering of equipment.

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  • ESP
  • Air conditioning
  • Leather interior
  • -Xenon
  • -Parking sensors
  • Alloy wheels
  • Cruise control
  • ABS