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Acadia Up To $1,600 Pricier

The new GMC Acadia arrived in 2023 as a larger vehicle with more length, height, and cargo capacity. For 2026, the only thing that will be getting bigger is the price, according to order guide data uncovered by CarsDirect. The publication reports that the luxury SUV will now start at $43,700 (excluding $1,495 for destination) in base Elevation form, an increase of $700 over the 2025 sticker. The other two trims in the range, however, get heftier raises of $900 on the mid-level model and $1,600 on the range-topper.

Price Increases Come With Minor Updates

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The mid-range AT4 model now starts at $52,300, while the epitome of luxury in the range, the Denali, costs $55,700, representing an increase of 2.96%. These adjustments are not unusual for an annual pricing update, and to soften the blow, they don’t arrive alone, with a new key card now being standard and a pair of new paint options – Glacier White Tricoat and Riverstone Metallic – joining the palette. The former costs $1,095 on the Sierra EV and the Terrain, while the latter is no more than $495, so we expect the same prices for the Acadia.


GMC Acadia Trim	MY2025 Price	MY2026 Price	Difference
Elevation	$43,000	$43,700	+$700
AT4	$51,400	$52,300	+$900
Denali	$54,100	$55,700	+$1,600

Standard equipment includes a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine delivering 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque, a Bose Premium 12-speaker sound system, and a 15-inch infotainment display alongside an 11-inch driver cluster. Buyers not swayed by the appeal of the GMC badge may wish to consider the Chevrolet Traverse, which is very similar beneath the skin and starts at $40,995 for the 2025 model year. Of course, that may get a price bump for 2026, too, but it will still offer much of the same at a lower price point.

What Rivals In The Same Segment Cost

The Acadia has plenty of competitors in the midsize SUV segment, even if some of them don’t aspire to quite the same levels of luxury as the GMC brand. Across town is the Ford Explorer, which currently starts at $39,625 for 2025, while Japan’s Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot start at $43,630 and $40,200, respectively. There’s also the Kia Telluride to consider, which starts at $36,390. This will likely become more expensive for the 2026 model, which will bring with it numerous changes, but we still expect it to remain competitive.

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The electric supertruck gets a little more super with some choice enhancements for the new model year

“Subtle” was never a word that described any generation of the Hummer. The electrified version doesn’t deviate, weighing in at nearly five tons, making a whopping 1,000 horsepower, and measuring a tremendous 18 feet from tip to tail. Apparently, GM decided that the Hummer EV simply wasn’t crazy enough, juicing the EV with a mixture of special features and added performance that make it even more ludicrous for 2026.

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Model year-specific updates range from practical to performative

GM improved the 2026 Hummer EV truck and SUV with some truly cool features. Bidirectional charging is one of the most pragmatic additions, allowing the Hummer EV to charge other EVs or power a home via its own power supplies. It’s a niche, but certainly a useful tool to have. Super Cruise gets a few improvements, too, making small steps forward in how the truck’s radar cruise control tracks vehicles in front of the driver. Smoother integration with Google Maps adds lane-specific guidance, and drivers now have the option of having the truck automatically adjust cruising speed for the posted speed limit. Two new paint colors — Coastal Dune and Auburn Matte — are available, joining new interior colors dubbed Granite Drift and Stealth Eclipse.

Of course, there are a few decidedly more fun changes for the 2026 Hummer EV, too. GM upped the output for the Hummer EV 3X pickup to 1,160 horsepower, an increase of 160 horsepower relative to the 2025 model year. In a comment to Motor1, GM says the bump in performance is exclusive to the body style and was accomplished by “optimization of software and propulsion calibration.” As a result, the truck can now scoot from zero to 60 mph in a manufacturer-estimated 2.8 seconds. That’s two-tenths of a second quicker than the outgoing model. Finally, a Carbon Fiber Edition, available on either body style, joins the lineup. It adds special Magnus Gray matte paint, Velocity Ember upholstery, unique 22-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, black emblems, and some carbon fiber accents.

2026 HUMMER EV Carbon Fiber Edition Pickup

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A new drive mode debuts, and it isn’t limited to just 2026 model year trucks

The 2026 Hummer EV debuts a new King Crab drive mode, a rear-wheel steering mode designed to specifically enhance the truck’s maneuverability in off-road settings. The automaker says that King Crab mode allows the rear wheels to turn “significantly faster” than the front ones, adding to the truck’s off-road versatility. Apparently, GM will push this new drive mode to all GMC Hummer pickup and SUV models on the road via an over-the-air update coming later in the year. King Crab will occupy the “Mystery Mode” button, which GM used to tease “future possibilities.”

Final thoughts

Lots to unpack here, but King Crab being offered to all Hummer EV owners is perhaps the most notable takeaway. It’s a real-world illustration of automotive software’s flexibility and certainly paints a picture of what’s possible in the future. While hardly necessary, more power and a special edition are welcome additions that are certain to entice a steady stream of buyers as the Hummer EV ages. Pricing and range details will follow later in the year.

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2026 GMC Acadia Price Increases Come With New Colors