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GMC (NYSE: GM) said today that the 2026 Acadia mid-size SUV will be the latest vehicle in GMC’s lineup to receive the so-called ultra-premium Denali Ultimate trim.
“Denali Ultimate represents the pinnacle of premium expression for the GMC brand, delivering an innovative mixture of stunning craftsmanship and real-world capability,” said Jaclyn McQuaid, global vice president, Buick and GMC. “Expanding Denali Ultimate’s innovative technologies and exclusive design elements to the Acadia nameplate allows us to further differentiate our mid-size offering in a highly competitive segment.”
Just bring money – much of it….
Acadia Denali Ultimate Standard Equipment
- Bose 16-Speaker Performance Series Sound System [see footnote1 below].
- Super Cruise [2 and 4] hands-free driver assistance technology with 3-year OnStar One Super Cruise plan [3].
- 22-inch machined aluminum wheels with After Midnight Metallic finish and all-season tires
- Panoramic Sunroof
- 9 camera views, including smart technologies such as HD Surround Vision and Rear Camera Mirror [4].
- Configurable 8-inch diagonal Head-Up Display
- AutoSense Power Liftgate
- Performance suspension, which provides exceptional ride and handling balance and helps to isolate sharp road impacts.
- Up to six selectable driving modes also allow customers to optimize the vehicle’s performance based on the driving conditions and personal preferences.
The 2026 GMC Acadia comes standard with a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine offering a GM rated 328 horsepower and 326 lb.-ft. of torque connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a maximum available towing capacity [5] of up to 5000 lbs.
The 2026 GMC Acadia will be produced at Lansing Delta Township Assembly [6] and is expected to arrive at dealerships beginning in the third quarter of 2025, with Denali Ultimate coming later in the year. MSRP and additional information regarding Denali Ultimate will be made available at GMC.com.
Inevitable GMC Acadia Footnotes
- Bose is a registered trademark of the Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
- Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Do not use a handheld device. Requires active Super Cruise Plan or trial. Terms apply. Visit the Super Cruise page for compatible roads and full details.
- Requires vehicle software update, active OnStar service and compatible active streaming service.
- Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information.
- Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
- Assembled with US and globally sourced parts.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
First GMC Acadia Denali Ultimate Debuts in Late 2025
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GMC (NYSE: GM) said today that the 2026 Acadia mid-size SUV will be the latest vehicle in GMC’s lineup to receive the so-called ultra-premium Denali Ultimate trim.
“Denali Ultimate represents the pinnacle of premium expression for the GMC brand, delivering an innovative mixture of stunning craftsmanship and real-world capability,” said Jaclyn McQuaid, global vice president, Buick and GMC. “Expanding Denali Ultimate’s innovative technologies and exclusive design elements to the Acadia nameplate allows us to further differentiate our mid-size offering in a highly competitive segment.”
Just bring money – much of it….
Acadia Denali Ultimate Standard Equipment
The 2026 GMC Acadia comes standard with a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine offering a GM rated 328 horsepower and 326 lb.-ft. of torque connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a maximum available towing capacity [5] of up to 5000 lbs.
The 2026 GMC Acadia will be produced at Lansing Delta Township Assembly [6] and is expected to arrive at dealerships beginning in the third quarter of 2025, with Denali Ultimate coming later in the year. MSRP and additional information regarding Denali Ultimate will be made available at GMC.com.
Inevitable GMC Acadia Footnotes
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.