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Holden Acadia Earns Five-Star Rating In Crash Tests

The Holden Acadia, the latest crossover SUV imported to Australia for the brand, has earned the highest possible score from ANCAP at five stars.

Adult occupant protection received a 94 percent rating, while child occupant safety was 87 percent. Active safety features were awarded a 86 percent score. The five-star rating applies to all Holden Acadia variants; ANCAP specifically tested LT models without the optional all-wheel-drive system.

Holden Acadia ANCAP crash test 01

Unlike the GMC Acadia in the U.S., the Holden Acadia receives a suite of standard active safety technology. The features include automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist with lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, side blind-zone alert, following distance indicator, automatic high-beam assist, safety seat alert and rear parking assist.

The safety body said the active safety features performed “very well,” and helped the crossover SUV achieve its five-star rating. Crucially, the Acadia intervened in overtaking scenarios, which led to a full score for the lane-keep assist technologies. ANCAP said it’s “encouraging” to see Holden offer an incredibly competent vehicle in the popular crossover SUV segment.

2019 Holden Acadia

The Acadia marks the first time Holden has sourced a GMC vehicle for its lineup and follows the Holden Equinox as its second new crossover entry. In Australia, the Acadia is considered a full-size large SUV, while the Equinox is mid-sized. Holden also sells the compact Trax crossover.

Additional standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, navigation, tri-zone climate control, passive entry and push-button start and a hitch view system. Pricier LTZ and LTZ-V models add heated and ventilated seats, an eight-inch infotainment screen, dual-panel sunroof and more.

The Acadia starts at $42,990 AUD, or roughly $30,700 USD, and is on sale now.

Former GM Authority staff writer.

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