SEMA News—March 2015

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GMC Acadia
Nissan Maxima Sport
GMC Acadia Nissan Maxima Sport
GMC Acadia  Nissan Maxima Sport

The GMC Acadia is reportedly moving to GM’s new Chi architecture, which is said to result in a slightly downsized crossover. Judging by the squared-off wheelwells and taped-over center cap with still-visible badging, the photographers easily determined that this is the Acadia and not the Chevrolet Traverse variant. At a smaller size, the Acadia will most likely be less of a minivan alternative and become a more traditional SUV/crossover.

The new Chi architecture will also underpin the next Cadillac SRX, the Chevrolet Traverse and the Buick Enclave. The Chi architecture has provisions for standard- and long-wheelbase variants. The next Traverse is expected to reach the market sometime in 2016 as a ’17 model.

This new Nissan Maxima test car has less camouflage around key elements of the design, including its C pillar and side-window profile. A closer look reveals the rakish headlights along with a hint of the LED effects that will be in play. The sport sedan concept furthers Nissan’s crossover designs, bringing them to the midsize-sedan segment to battle the Ford Fusion and Mazda6.

AutoPacific reports that a performance-oriented Maxima Hybrid variant is expected, powered by a supercharged 2.5L direct-inject four-cylinder engine mated to a battery to provide strong, V6-like performance.

 

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