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GMC Acadia in Columbia SC Holds Best Resale Value

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2011 GMC Acadia for sale in Columbia, South Carolina from Jim Hudson GMC

Jim Hudson GMC, the premier GMC dealer in Columbia SC, is pleased to announce that the 2011 GMC Acadia offers the best resale value among full-size utility vehicles, according to a report released by the experts at Kelley Blue Book.

The Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value Awards are based on projections from the Kelley Blue Book® Official Residual Value Guide, which are created by an expert staff of automotive analysts.  These awards honor cars, trucks, and SUVs expected to maintain the greatest proportion of their original list price after five years of ownership.

“Since its launch in 2007, the Acadia has become one of the most desirable vehicles in its segment, thanks in part to its high quality and durability – two attributes our customers greatly value,” said Lisa Hutchinson, GMC’s director of product marketing. “Earning the Best Resale Value Award clearly demonstrates the engineering excellence that enables Acadia to rise above the competition.”

Resale value and vehicle quality have become increasingly important reasons for new-vehicle buyers to remain loyal to an automotive brand, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Customer Retention Study. Last year’s study – the most recent on record – found that the importance of resale value as a reason for owner loyalty increased by 12 percentage points year over year.  These values are a sign that Columbia will love GMC Acadia.

The Acadia has been recognized with numerous awards, including:

  • AutoPacific and Intellichoice.com – 2010 Motorist Choice Award, Best Cargo Hauler from a Popular Brand
  • Consumer Guide – 2010 Best Buy, Midsize Sport-utility
  • Consumers Digest – 2010 Best Buy, Midsize SUV
  • NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) – 5-star frontal crash rating, driver and passenger
  • Ward’s Automotive – A Ward’s 10 Best Engine for 2009

In 2011, GMC is offering consumers the exclusive Denali trim line for the first time in a crossover sport utility on the Acadia. The iconic Denali chrome honeycomb grille and monochromatic exterior distinguishes it on the outside, along with chrome door handles, chrome accents and 20-inch two-tone chrome-clad wheels. The 2011 Acadia Denali is now for sale in Columbia, South Carolina.

For more information about the 2011 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards from Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, visit http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2011-best-resale-value-awards.  For more information on the GMC Acadia in Columbia SC, contact Jim Hudson GMC at (803) 783-0110 or visit us at 7201 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia, SC

GMC Acadia achieves Five-Star Safety Rating

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2011 GMC Acadia for sale in Columbia, South Carolina from Jim Hudson GMC

Jim Hudson GMC, the premier GMC dealer in Columbia, SC, is please to announce thatthe 2011 GMC Acadia for sale in Columbia has followed up on its recongition as a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety by receiving a 5-star test rating under the New Car Assessment Program managed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The GMC Acadia was tested under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new rating system, which was implemented for the 2011 model year. The new rating system is based on more rigorous frontal and side crash tests in addition to rollover resistance testing. These three test conditions are combined mathematically under the new system into an “Overall Vehicle Score.”   Under this methodology, the Acadia achieved an overall vehicle score of five stars – the highest rating possible – even though several individual tests resulted in four-star ratings.

“Earning five stars under the new rating system is an impressive feat – one that clearly demonstrates the strength of Acadia’s advanced structure, overall crashworthiness and effectiveness of its state-of-the-art safety technologies,” said Jeff Boyer, General Motors executive director of vehicle safety.

Acadia’s safety systems help protect passengers before, during and after a crash. Standard safety-enhancing features include StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with rollover mitigation technology, six air bags and OnStar’s Automatic Crash Response system that can help get emergency responders to a crash scene quickly even if the driver is incapacitated.

A strong and well-designed vehicle structure is foundational for crashworthiness, while a wide stance and low center of gravity helps reduce the likelihood of a rollover. Acadia’s vehicle structure is reinforced in numerous areas with high-strength steel. The six air bags include dual-stage front air bags for the driver and front passenger; two seat-mounted side-impact air bags in the front row; and two head curtain side-impact air bags that cover all three seating rows. The head curtain side air bags are among the longest air bags in any production vehicle.

Complementing the air bags is GM’s rollover sensing system, which can activate the side-impact air bags if sensors determine an imminent rollover. In a rollover, the air bags stay inflated longer to provide increased occupant protection.

Shop the GMC Acadia in Columbia, South Carolina

The 2011 GMC Acadia is available from Jim Hudson GMC in Columbia, South Carolina.  Jim Hudson has served Columbia GMC customers for nearly 30 years as well as other communities in the midlands of South Carolina including Orangeburg, Sumter, Newberry, and Lugoff.  Jim Hudson is proud to have offered the GMC Acadia since its launch for the 2007 model year.  For more information about the 2011 GMC Acadia for sale in Columbia, visit our GMC Acadia Columbia SC website.