2026 GMC Acadia Gets All Gussied Up with Denali Ultimate Trim

Within the GMC lineup, there’s nothing fancier than the Denali Ultimate treatment, and the trim level will soon be available on the mid-size 2026 Acadia. With more elegant finishes, extra tech, and special Easter eggs, the new trim will appeal to buyers who fancy a luxurious ride.

From the exterior, the 2026 Acadia Denali Ultimate will be differentiated from other models by its Vader Chrome grille and GMC logo, its LED daytime running lights, its Denali Ultimate badging, and its 22-inch machined aluminum wheels with a metallic black finish.

Inside, the SUV’s Woodland Mahogany leather massaging seats feature plaited contrast stitching and are heated and ventilated. The seat backs also feature an embossed topographical map, as do the door trim and map pockets.

In addition to these aesthetic changes, the Acadia Denali Ultimate will also come chockablock full of features, including a Bose 16-speaker sound system, a panoramic sunroof, an eight-inch head-up display, a power liftgate, a performance suspension, and nine camera views.

The model will also come with a three-year subscription to General Motors’ hands-free driving assistance system, Super Cruise, as well as six selectable drive modes.

Like the standard 2026 GMC Acadia, the Denali Ultimate trim will be powered by a 2.5L turbocharged engine that produces 328 hp and 326 lb-ft of torque. Power will be sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The 2026 GMC Acadia will reach Canadian showrooms this fall, with the Denali Ultimate edition expected to reach dealers later this year.