2026 GMC Acadia Gets New Denali Ultimate Trim

The 2026 GMC Acadia is the latest vehicle in the brand’s lineup to receive a Denali Ultimate trim, giving those in the market for a luxury mid-size SUV more options. Besides the new trim level, the 2026 Acadia will also get a standard rear camera mirror.
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The 2026 Acadia Denali Ultimate will feature a signature Vader Chrome grille and GMC badge, LED daytime running lights with an animated lighting sequence, 22-inch machined-aluminum wheels and trim-exclusive badging.
Inside, the Denali Ultimate trim will feature heated and ventilated Woodland Mahogany leather massaging seats with plaited contrast stitching, as well as paldao wood with laser-etched accents and other exclusive features on the seatbacks, door trim and map pockets. Additional standard features include a 16-speaker Bose sound system, GM’s Super Cruise hands-free semi-autonomous cruise control, panoramic moonroof, nine camera views, a 360-degree camera system, configurable 8-inch head-up display, hands-free power liftgate and performance suspension.
The 2026 Acadia comes standard with a 328-horsepower, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 326 pound feet of torque; it’s paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and can handle up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is available.
The 2026 GMC Acadia Denali Ultimate will be available in the fall, and pricing will be announced closer to its on-sale date.
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