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Denali Ultimate adds luxury features like Super Cruise and Bose audio to 2026 Acadia.
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Standard 2.5L turbo engine delivers 328 hp with 5,000 lbs towing across all trims.
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New trim arrives in Canada late 2025; pricing to be confirmed closer to launch.
GMC will introduce a Denali Ultimate trim for the 2026 Acadia, adding an ultra-premium variant to the midsize SUV’s lineup for the first time. The model will sit at the top of Acadia’s trim ladder with plenty of luxury features and is scheduled to reach Canadian dealerships in late 2025 following the initial release of other Acadia trims in the third quarter.
The Acadia Denali Ultimate version will gain distinct design elements, including a Vader Chrome grille and GMC logo, LED daytime running lights with an animated sequence, and 22-inch Machined Aluminum wheels with an After Midnight Metallic finish. Denali Ultimate badging and exclusive exterior accents differentiate it from lower trims.
Inside, the trim includes Woodland Mahogany leather seats with massaging functionality, plaited stitching, and embossed topographical details on the seatbacks, door panels, and map pockets. Laser-etched Paldao wood accents, unique floor mats, and Denali Ultimate badging complete the upscale interior.
Technology standard on the Denali Ultimate includes a 16-speaker Bose Performance Series audio system, General Motors’ Super Cruise driver assistance system with a 3-year plan, and a panoramic sunroof. Additional features include nine camera views, a high-definition Surround Vision system, a Rear Camera Mirror, an 8-inch Head-Up Display, and an AutoSense Power Liftgate.
All 2026 Acadia trims, including Denali Ultimate, will come with a 2.5L turbocharged engine delivering 328 horsepower and 326 lb.-ft. of torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard. The SUV offers a maximum towing capacity of up to 2,268 kilograms (5,000 pounds). A performance suspension and up to six selectable drive modes will improve the driving experience.
The 2026 GMC Acadia will be assembled at the Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant in Michigan. GMC will announce pricing and further details about the Denali Ultimate trim closer to production start.
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