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Holden Acadia Review, For Sale, Interior, Specs, Colours & Models

Holden Acadia Review, For Sale, Interior, Specs, Colours & Models

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$20,350

If the Holden Acadia could talk it would have an American accent. That’s because this large, seven-seat SUV is made in Tennessee and wears a GMC badge when in the USA. Exported from the United States in right-hand drive the Holden Acadia has called Australia home since it first arrived here in 2018, effectively replacing the ageing seven-seat Captiva.

Buyers have a choice between a front-wheel drive and an all-wheel drive, although only one engine is available – a V6 petrol.

From launch there were three grades in the Holden Acadia range. The Acadia LT (2WD) kicks things off at $20,350 with the top model, Acadia LTZ-V (2WD) priced at $35,530.

The Acadia is up against some pretty fierce seven-seater rivals in the form of Mazda’s CX-9, Kia Sorento and Nissan Pathfinder.

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8.9L/100km (combined)
SUV
9 Speed Automatic
Unleaded Petrol
Overview
Likes
Truck-like looks
Advanced safety tech
Good value
Dislikes
2000kg braked towing capacity
Engine needs to rev hard to make grunt
Wireless charging not standard on LT

Holden Acadia FAQs

The air-condition in my 2018 Holden Acadia isn't working

The workshop you want is a specialist air-conditioning business. Air-con might have a simple job to do, but it’s a complex system with lots of interlocks to protect the various bit and pieces. If, for instance, the gas level is low, a sensor will detect this and disable the air-con compressor so the system can’t be damaged by running with low gas or lubricant. So, simply replacing sensors and other bits and pieces randomly is a great way to tear up money and still not fix the problem.

You need to have the system checked by somebody who understands the technology. They will test for leaks, check whether the system is holding pressure and then check the operation of the rest of the hardware including the compressor, receiver-drier, condenser, blower-fan and relevant filters.

If you’re lucky, the system may just need re-gassing, but you could also be up for some expensive new parts if there’s other damage or problems. But without a proper diagnosis, you’re flying blind.

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What are the best 7-seat SUV's?

A better option for someone with a tribe to transport would be a peoplemover, such as the Kia Carnival, Hyundai iMax, or VW Transporter. They’re made for that purpose and much more practical than an SUV.

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Does the Holden Acadia 2019 have enough space for three baby seats?

The Acadia doesn’t boast a diesel engine, so economy could be an issue for your daughter; also it’s only a little longer than the Kia Sorento, so space could be another problem. A better choice would be the Mazda CX-9.

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Holden Acadia Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Holden Acadia varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $20,350 and going to $35,530 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Holden Acadia Interior

Refined isn’t a word you’d use to describe the Holden Acadia's interior, because while its truck-like looks make it appealing on the outside, the commercial styling in the cabin is disappointing. As shown in our road test review images, moulded plastics around the doors and hard plastics on the dashboard and centre console look tacky (and feel cheap). The Acadia’s cabin lags behind the more stylish cockpit of Mazda's CX-9 with its excellent fit and finish. Buying a higher grade in the Acadia range won’t really improve the cabin scenery much either. The LTZ-V is the top-of-the-line Acadia and while it comes with ventilated leather seat trim, the rest of the cabin looks almost identical in styling and materials to the base-grade LT.

Shown above are interior details for the Holden Acadia 2020.

Holden Acadia Seats

The following Holden Acadia is available with seven seats. The LT model is available with Jet Black cloth trim. The LTZ comes with Jet Black leather and the LTZ-V comes with Jet Black premium leather seat trim.

Shown above are seat details for the Holden Acadia 2019.

Holden Acadia Colours

Abalone White
Blue Steel
Dark Shadow
Glory Red
Mineral Black
Nitrate Silver
Scorpion
Summit White
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Holden Acadia.

Holden Acadia Dimensions

The dimensions of the Holden Acadia SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

Holden Acadia Fuel consumption

The Holden Acadia is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.9L/100km for SUV
*Combined fuel consumption

Holden Acadia Wheel Size

The Holden Acadia has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x55 R20 for SUV in 2020 with a wheel size that spans from 8.0x20 inches.