Redesigned for the 2024 model year on a larger three-row platform, the GMC Acadia rolls into 2026 with a new range-topping trim level but is otherwise little changed. The new Denali Ultimate trim caps the lineup with upgraded interior and exterior bits, plus every luxury and tech feature in GMC’s arsenal. Meanwhile, the rest of the Acadia lineup gets only a standard rearview mirror camera to distinguish the 2026 SUV from the 2025. The 2026 GMC Acadia starts at $45,595 (all prices include $1,895 destination charge).
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Release Date and Pricing
Most versions of the 2026 GMC Acadia are on sale now; the Denali Ultimate will arrive in showrooms later in the fall. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive costs $2,000 on all trim levels but the AT4, where it’s standard. Pricing is as follows:
- Elevation: $45,595
- AT4: $54,195
- Denali: $57,595
- Denali Ultimate: $64,795
Trim Levels
The entry-level Elevation trim is the only Acadia available in an eight-occupant configuration with a second-row bench seat; captain’s chairs are optional for the middle row and standard on the pricier trim levels. The Elevation rides on 18-inch wheels and features keyless entry and start, remote start and a hands-free power liftgate. Inside, it boasts synthetic leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and tri-zone automatic climate control. Cabin tech consists of an 11-inch digital instrument panel, 15-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless phone charging, 12-speaker Bose sound system and active noise cancellation.
The Acadia AT4 is only available with AWD and rides on a suspension modified for off-road exploring. It, too, rides on 18-inch wheels, but here they wear all-terrain tires. A unique grille, red tow hooks and an underbody skid plate distinguish the AT4. It also features black exterior trim, hill descent control, a power-adjustable passenger seat and unique upholstery in a blend of synthetic leather and cloth.
Previously the pinnacle of the Acadia lineup, the Denali features 20-inch wheels, LED headlights and taillights, body-color fender flares and rain-sensing windshield wipers with de-icers. Its cabin gains heated and ventilated front seats, heated outboard second-row seats, a power tilt/telescoping steering column (a manually adjustable piece is standard in the Elevation and AT4), a head-up display and perforated leather upholstery.
The new-for-2026 Denali Ultimate gets 22-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights, a panoramic moonroof, exclusive Woodland Mahogany (brown) leather upholstery with contrast stitching, massaging front seats, Paldao wood trim and a 16-speaker Bose audio system.
Standard and Available Safety Features
The 2026 GMC Acadia boasts a lengthy list of safety technologies. Standard equipment includes forward collision warning with pedestrian and bicyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure steering assist, blind spot intervention, front and rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, a 360-degree camera system, rear parking sensors, road-sign recognition and automatic high beams.
A package with Super Cruise hands-free semi-autonomous highway driving is optional on the Elevation, AT4 and Denali; it’s standard on the Denali Ultimate. The package also includes automated parking and a driver-attention monitor.
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Powertrain Specs and MPG
Every 2026 Acadia is powered by a 328-horsepower, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine good for 326 pounds-feet of torque; it’s mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. GMC says the FWD Acadia returns the same EPA-estimated 20/27/23 mpg city/highway/combined as the 2025 model (official EPA ratings for 2026 are not yet available). The Denali gets an estimated 20/27/23 mpg, and the AT4 with its all-terrain tires is rated at 19/24/21 mpg.
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