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Holden's entrant into the seven-seat large SUV market hit showrooms in October 2018 to fill void left by the discontinuation of the three-row Captiva.
Three grades are offered in either front- or all-wheel-drive format, with current prices ranging from $20,350 for the LT (2WD) to $35,530 for the LTZ-V (2WD).
Regardless of variant choice, all versions are powered by a 3.6-litre naturally aspirated V6 petrol engine that outputs 231kW of power and 367Nm of torque.
Drive is fed to the road via a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Safety equipment includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition and blind-spot monitoring.
Three-zone climate control, 18-inch wheels and satellite navigation is also included as standard, with the mid-tier LTZ grade gaining heated front seats, leather pews, wireless smartphone charger and electronic tailgate.
Meanwhile, the top-shelf LTZ-V adds 20-inch wheels, surround-view monitor, adaptive suspension, cooled front seats, sunroof and adaptive cruise control.
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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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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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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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