Oshawa, ON – The 2026 Acadia is the latest vehicle in GMC’s lineup of trucks and SUVs to receive the ultra-premium Denali Ultimate trim, further expanding customer choice within the portfolio and elevating the best of what the mid-size SUV can offer.

“Denali Ultimate represents the pinnacle of premium expression for the GMC brand, delivering an innovative mixture of stunning craftsmanship with real-world capability,” says Jaclyn McQuaid, global vice president of 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.”

Ultimate Inside and Out

Helping to distinguish the exterior of the 2026 GMC Acadia Denali Ultimate is a signature Vader Chrome grille and GMC logo, LED daytime running lamps with animated lighting sequence, exclusive badging, and 22” Machined Aluminum wheels with After Midnight Metallic finish.

Exclusive interior appointments help further set the Acadia Denali Ultimate apart, including heated and ventilated Woodland Mahogany full leather massaging front seats with plaited contrast stitching; Paldao wood laser-etched accents and embossed topographical maps on the seat backs, door trim and map pockets; unique floor mats; and Denali Ultimate badging on the vehicle’s seat backs.  

Additional standard features for the Acadia Denali Ultimate include:

• Bose 16-Speaker Performance Series Sound System¹
• Super Cruise™ capability (3-year plan included*) provides hands-free driver assistance technology on compatible roads²
• 22” Machined Aluminum wheels with After Midnight Metallic finish and all-season tires
• Panoramic Sunroof
• 9 camera views including smart technologies like High-Definition Surround Vision and Rear Camera Mirror
• Configurable 8” 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 drive modes also allow customers to optimize the vehicle’s performance based on the driving conditions and personal preferences.

The 2026 GMC Acadia

Standard across all Acadia trims for 2026 is a Rear Camera Mirror, allowing drivers to toggle between a traditional rearview mirror or camera view which provides a less obstructed view of the vehicle.

Safety remains a priority for the 2026 GMC Acadia, with an expansive list of more than 19 standard safety and driver assistance features³.

The 2026 GMC Acadia comes standard with All-Wheel Drive on all trims, a 2.5L turbo engine featuring 328 horsepower, 326 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a maximum available towing capacity⁴ of up to 5,000 lbs.

Available later this year

The 2026 GMC Acadia will be produced at Lansing Delta Township Assembly⁵ and is expected to arrive at dealerships beginning in the third quarter of 2025, with Denali Ultimate expected to arrive later in the year. Pricing and additional information regarding Denali Ultimate will be made available closer to the start of production.

¹ Bose is a registered trademark of the Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
² Super Cruise: Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Do not use a hand-held device. See (gmcsupercruise.ca) for compatible highways and more information. Requires active Super Cruise trial or paid subscription. Services are dependent on compatible wireless networks provided by third-party wireless service providers, working vehicle electrical systems, GPS signal and other factors outside GM control. Changes in technology and wireless networks may limit or prevent the operation of certain services. Services, connectivity and capabilities are subject to terms and limitations and will vary by model, vehicle configuration, conditions, and geographical and technical restrictions. See onstar.ca for details.
*Trial period for Super Cruise connectivity begins on vehicle delivery date. Paid subscription is required after trial period expires. Conditions apply. See gmcsupercruise.ca for details.
³ 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.
⁴ 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.
⁵ Assembled with US and globally sourced parts

About GMC
GMC offers a range of premium trucks and SUVs designed and engineered to the highest standard. With vehicles like the compact Terrain and full-size Yukon, Canyon and Sierra light-duty, as well as the world’s first all-electric supertruck the GMC HUMMER EV, our trucks and SUVs deliver GMC’s signature combination of intuitive technologies, precise engineering and premium execution. Built on a strong foundation of manufacturing trucks since 1902, GMC now sells in a dozen countries across the world. Details on all models are available at www.gmc.ca.