They can range in size from tiny, like the new Jeep Compass, to Texas-sized, like the coming GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook.
The center-mounted seatbelt will be standard on all Buick Enclave models and will be included on GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse versions equipped with power seats.
The Outlook is a version of GM's full-size crossover family that includes the GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave, and Chevrolet Traverse, while the Sky is a rebodied Pontiac Solstice.
Moving seven passengers with greater efficiency leads to the consideration of lesser (and smaller) vehicles, like the GMC Acadia Denali, or a minivan like the Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey.
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On the other hand, the automaker could command higher pricing in the fourth quarter with a host of vehicles such as Buick Verano Turbo, Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Malibu Turbo, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia either launched recently or to be introduced before the end of the year.
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The reason, according to Global Insight's Lindland: People can switch from midsized, truck-based SUVs like the Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Toyota 4Runner and Nissan Pathfinder into lighter, more fuel efficient so-called crossover vehicles like the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and forthcoming GMC Acadia without losing much utility.
The reason, according to Global Insight's Lindland: People can switch from midsized, truck-based SUVs like the Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Toyota 4Runner and Nissan Pathfinder into lighter, more fuel efficient so-called crossover vehicles like the Honda (nyse: HMC - news - people ) Pilot, Toyota Highlander and forthcoming GMC Acadia without losing much utility.
This strong branding combined with popular products like the GMC Terrain, Acadia and Sierra have helped propel GMC sales.
GM's all-new full-sized pickups will hit dealer lots early next year, along with a pair of large crossover SUVs for GMC and Saturn, called Acadia and Outlook.
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