2026 GMC Acadia Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview
The three-row mid-size SUV category is thick with practical options just begging to be your next family road-trip ride, and the 2026 GMC Acadia is one of the roomiest among them. Unfortunately, the Acadia's roomy interior is the sole ace up its sleeve. The rest of the package is pretty mediocre. It's even harder to recommend once you realize the mechanically similar Chevy Traverse can be had for slightly less money. A 328-hp turbocharged four-cylinder is the only engine option, and despite its stout horsepower rating, acceleration is merely average. The Acadia rides nicely and its cabin is quiet at highway speeds, but its handling is forgettable. If you want something with a bit more luxury, consider the Acadia's other sibling, the Buick Enclave.
What's New for 2026?
After undergoing a complete redesign for 2024, the Acadia isn't expected to receive any major updates for 2026.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2026 GMC Acadia is expected to start around $45,000 and go up to $60,000 depending on the trim and options.
Elevation
$45,000 (est)
AT4
$57,000 (est)
Denali
$60,000 (est) 0 $10k $20k $30k $40k $50k $60k $70k $80k $90k
We'd stick with the entry-level Elevation model, which is a solid offering for the price. It includes all of the expected infotainment and driver-assistance tech as standard, including a surround-view camera system. Other standard equipment includes 18-inch wheels, power front seats, a hands-free power rear liftgate, a heated steering wheel, and heated front seats. The Elevation can be optioned with heated rear seats, a head-up display, and more.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Every Acadia is powered by a 328-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four engine with 326 pound-feet of torque and an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is optional on most trims (standard on the off-road-oriented AT4), but front-wheel drive is standard. The last-generation Acadia's chassis worked from a platform shared by the Cadillac XT5, Buick Envision, and Chevrolet Blazer, but this new generation shares much of its bones with the new Chevy Traverse. In our drive of the new Acadia, we found it to offer sure-footed cornering for its size, but didn't feel that the turbocharged four-cylinder was as responsive as we expected given its power output. The off-road-inspired AT4 trim level adds GMC's Active Torque Control all-wheel-drive system as well as extra ground clearance, a suspension tuned for unpaved adventures, and protective underbody skid plates. The AT4 also features a Terrain drive mode and hill descent control. For those more likely to log long highway miles, Super Cruise, GM's highly accomplished hands-free driving assist, is available on all trim levels.
0–60-MPH Times
We estimate that the Acadia will get to 60 mph in between 6.5 and 6.7 seconds. We'll update this section with test results once we get one to our test track.
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Towing and Payload Capacity
Every GMC Acadia can trailer up to 5000 pounds. That's as much as the maximum towing capacity of the Toyota Grand Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Kia Telluride. The standard Trailering package includes a Class III hitch, heavy-duty cooling, a hitch view in the camera system, and a seven-pin wiring harness.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA hasn't released any fuel economy information for the 2026 Acadia yet, but the 2025 model earned ratings as high as 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. We'll update this information once we collect real-world data from our 75-mph highway fuel economy test. For more information about the Acadia's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
GMC has fitted the Acadia with nice interior materials and contemporary tech. The large center console provides plenty of cubby storage, and there's plentiful passenger space throughout the cabin. The Acadia comes standard with seating for eight, with three-across bench seats in the second and third rows; with second-row captain's chairs, the AT4 and Denali seat seven. In the Denali, the 60/40-split third-row power-folds. With all seats in use, there's more luggage space than in most mid-size three-row SUVs—23 cubic feet.
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Infotainment and Connectivity
GMC puts an 11.0-inch digital gauge cluster in every Acadia along with a large vertically oriented 15.0-inch infotainment touchscreen. The infotainment display is customizable and uses Google built-in software with voice activation. Wireless charging is standard. Acadias come equipped with a 12-speaker Bose stereo system, but an optional 16-speaker theater-style system is available.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The Acadia offers several standard driver-assistance technologies such as automated emergency braking, automatic high-beam headlamps, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assist. GM's Super Cruise hands-free driving system, one of the best in the business, is also available as an option. For more information about the Acadia's crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:
Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
Standard adaptive cruise control
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
The Acadia comes with reasonable warranty and maintenance coverage. Hyundai offers longer limited and powertrain warranties, but GMC does cover the Acadia's first maintenance visit within the first year of ownership.
Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
Complimentary maintenance is covered for the first visit
Specifications
Specifications
2024 GMC Acadia
Vehicle Type: front-engine, front- or front/all-wheel-drive, 7-passenger, 4-door wagon
PRICE
Base: Elevation, $43,995; Elevation AWD; $45,995; AT4, $51,395; Denali, $55,695; Denali AWD, $57,695
ENGINE
turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 152 in3, 2494 cm3
Power: 328 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
TRANSMISSION
8-speed automatic
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 120.9 in
Length: 204.0 in
Width: 79.6–80.0 in
Height: 71.0–72.0 in
Passenger Volume, F/M/R: 65–68/57–60/40 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind F/M/R: 98/57/23 ft3
Curb Weight (C/D est): 4550–4950 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
60 mph: 6.5–6.7 sec
1/4-Mile: 14.8–15.0 sec
Top Speed: 118–130 mph
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 21–23/19–20/24–27 mpg
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