October 19, 2016 – The all-new GMC 2017 Acadia was launched in Lebanon on Thursday October 13th, 2016 in a unique press event at the Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort. Brought by Rasamny Younis Motor Company and GMC Middle East, the new GMC comes packed with an expanded range of available active safety features and new 310 HP 3.6L V6 powertrain – offers Lebanese buyers a truly compelling package.
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The event was attended by local automotive, lifestyle and daily media, Mr. Markus Leithe, managing director of GM Middle East Commercial Operations, Mr. Mohsen Kassem, Regional Marketing and Sales Manager, GMC Middle East, and Rymco CEO Mr. Fayez Rasamny and VIPs.
“We are very proud to have RYMCO as our partner, and are excited to be here today to help continue the GMC momentum in Lebanon,” commented Mr. Leithe. “2016 has been a great year for GMC in Lebanon, with Lebanon being one of our top performing countries with one of the best year-over-year sales. We remain committed to our customers here. And one way we are doing this is by competitively positioning our pricing for all our GMC vehicles including the Terrain, and Yukon, to be tailored to the needs of our Lebanese customers,” he added.
The 2017 GMC Acadia lineup will go for sale across GMC showrooms in Lebanon this month with a three-year/60,000 kilometers scheduled service package for SLE and SLT trims, four-year/80,000 kilometer scheduled service package for Denali trim, and three-year 100,000 kilometer warranty, as well as four years off 24/7 Roadside Assistance.
In his note Mr. Fayez gave an overview of Rymco’s GMC partnership and added: “We are so delighted to be ending 2016 with yet another exciting launch introducing GMC’s newest model the all-new 2017 Acadia. A model that is going to change the game in the midsize crossover segment. This model will be perceived by the Lebanese customer as it ticks all the boxes from luxury, to comfort, to price, to great fuel economy.”
The strategic re-scoping of the 2017 Acadia – which comes in distinct trim levels that include SLE, SLT, Denali, as well as a special sporty edition All Terrain – offers customers a midsize crossover positioned between the compact Terrain and full-size Yukon. Depending on the model, it is available with five-, six- or seven-passenger seating, while offering greater maneuverability and enhanced driving dynamics over the first-generation model.
The new Acadia is 318 Kilograms lighter than the outgoing model, which pays dividends with fuel efficiency.
A new standard 3.6L V-6 engine is more powerful and efficient, while offering over 1800 Kilograms of estimated trailering capability (with the available towing package). It delivers 310 horsepower and 9.41 L/100km highway (FWD models). In addition, the Acadia’s new engines feature direct injection, variable valve timing, and active fuel management. The new V6 is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and an electronically controlled drive mode selector.
As a contemporary crossover designed for families on the go, the 2017 Acadia offers the latest active safety features to protect them, as well as the latest technologies to keep them connected. The active safety features – such as Front Pedestrian Braking and Surround Vision Camera – are designed to help make drivers more aware of their surroundings and potential crash situations. With this in mind, the vehicle is also equipped with a new, standard rear seat alert that can remind the driver when an item may have been left in the second- and third-row seats.
“The 2017 Acadia SLE is loaded with a number of safety, design, and performance enhancements yet still costs as much as the previous model,” said Mohsen Kassem, Regional Marketing and Sales Manager, GMC Middle East. “This is a strong testament to GMC’s commitment to positioning its premium products as the segment best in terms of safety and technological features.”
Built on a new, lighter body structure, the 2017 Acadia is completely redesigned to strike at the heart of the Medium SUV market. It will offer GMC customers a bold design that inspires confidence, a finely crafted interior and segment leading specification and the capability that the GMC legacy is built on.
The 2017 GMC Acadia is available for viewing at RYMCO GMC Showrooms.