GMC Acadia trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 3, 2026

The 2026 GMC Acadia comes as Elevation, AT4, Denali and the new Denali Ultimate, all with a 328-hp 2.5L turbo four and eight-speed automatic. The Elevation starts at $43,700 before destination and is the only eight-seat version; the AT4 adds standard AWD and off-road hardware, and Denali Ultimate adds Super Cruise and 22-inch wheels.

Current Acadia trim levels: 3rd generation (2024–present)

Redesigned for 2024 as a larger three-row SUV with one engine, a turbocharged 2.5L four rated at 328 hp and 326 lb-ft. The Denali Ultimate joined for 2026. Prices below are 2026 MSRPs with the $1,895 destination charge removed; AWD adds $2,000 except on the AT4, where it is standard.[1]

GMC Acadia 3rd generation (2024–present) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Elevation	$43,700FWD, excl. $1,895 destination	2.5L turbo I-4 (328 hp)	15-inch touchscreen, 11-inch digital cluster and 12-speaker Bose audio Only Acadia offered with an eight-seat second-row bench [1]
AT4	$52,300AWD std, excl. $1,895 destination	2.5L turbo I-4 (328 hp)	Off-road suspension tuning, all-terrain tires, skid plate and red tow hooks Hill descent control [1]
Denali	$55,700FWD, excl. $1,895 destination	2.5L turbo I-4 (328 hp)	20-inch wheels, head-up display and perforated leather Ventilated front seats and heated second row [1]
Denali Ultimate	$62,900FWD, excl. $1,895 destination	2.5L turbo I-4 (328 hp)	New for 2026 with standard Super Cruise 22-inch wheels, panoramic moonroof, massaging front seats and 16-speaker Bose audio [1]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

Previous Acadia trim levels: 2nd generation (2017–2023)

A smaller, lighter Acadia than the first generation. The 2020 refresh added the AT4, a new 2.0L turbo four and a nine-speed automatic in place of the six-speed, while the 2.5L four and 3.6L V6 carried on.[2]

GMC Acadia 2nd generation (2017–2023) trims in ladder order, engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
SL	—	2.5L I-4 (193 hp)	Entry trim [2]
SLE	—	2.5L I-4 (193 hp)	Volume trim; the 2.5L remained its base engine after the 2020 refresh [2]
SLT	—	2.0L turbo I-4 (2020+) 3.6L V6 (310 hp)	Leather-trimmed upper-middle trim [2]
AT4	—2020–2023	3.6L V6 (310 hp)	Added in the 2020 refresh with the V6 standard, all-terrain tires and black chrome accents [2]
Denali	—	2.0L turbo I-4 (2020+) 3.6L V6 (310 hp)	Top trim; the V6 became optional rather than standard in the 2020 refresh [2]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the 2026 GMC Acadia trim levels?

Elevation, AT4, Denali and Denali Ultimate. Denali Ultimate is new for 2026.

What engine does the new Acadia have?

Every 2024-and-newer Acadia uses a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder rated at 328 hp and 326 lb-ft, paired with an eight-speed automatic.

Which Acadia seats eight?

Only the Elevation is offered with a second-row bench for eight passengers.

Is the Acadia AT4 all-wheel drive?

Yes. AWD is standard on the AT4 and a $2,000 option on the Elevation, Denali and Denali Ultimate.

What engines did the 2017–2023 Acadia offer?

A 193-hp 2.5L four and a 310-hp 3.6L V6, plus a 2.0L turbo four added in the 2020 refresh.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by GMC for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its window sticker or build sheet.

How Much Is the 2026 GMC Acadia? — Cars.com
2020 GMC Acadia refresh brings new engine, AT4 trim level — Autoblog

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