2026 GMC Acadia Denali Ultimate Revealed As New Top Model

The GMC Acadia is climbing further upscale with a Denali Ultimate trim for 2026. The new grade is a step above the currently available Denali, which starts at $55,595 in 2025. GMC also offers Denali Ultimate trims for the Yukon SUVs and Sierra pickups.

It includes GMC’s dark Vader Chrome trim, 22-inch wheels, Paldao wood inserts, and heated and ventilated Woodland Mahogany massaging front seats.

There’s also a package of standard feature content that includes a 16-speaker Bose audio system, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera system, head-up display, power liftgate, a performance suspension with special dampers and the hands-free Super Cruise highway driving system.

“Denali Ultimate represents the pinnacle of premium expression for the GMC brand, delivering an innovative mixture of stunning craftsmanship and real-world capability,” GMC boss Jaclyn McQuaid said in a news release.

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“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.”

The Acadia is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine rated at 328 hp and 326 lb-ft of torque that’s paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and available with front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive.

Pricing hasn’t been announced for the Denali Ultimate, but the 2025 Acadia Denali starts at $55,595 and Super Cruise is a $3,490 option. Deliveries of the Denali Ultimate are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of this year.