Standard Furnishings

The Elevation seats eight passengers on CoreTec leatherette upholstery with an eight-way power-adjustable heated driver seat with two-way lumbar support, a heated front passenger seat, second- and third-row benches, tri-zone automatic HVAC with rear seat controls, and six USB ports (two in each row). It also gets remote start, a heated sport-style steering wheel, an 11-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless smartphone charging, remote keyless entry, an entry keycard, push-button ignition, a digital rearview mirror, ambient interior lighting, an AutoSense power liftgate, heated power side-view mirrors with integrated turn indicators, Intellibeam automatic headlights, a 120-volt power auxiliary power outlet, solar glass, tinted windows, black roof rails, and 18-inch Bright Silver-painted aluminum wheels.

The AT4 has a seven-passenger layout with flat-folding second-row Smart Slide captain’s chairs, cloth and CoreTec-trimmed seating surfaces, a six-way power-adjustable front passenger seat with two-way lumbar support, a three-channel universal home remote, auto-dimming side-view mirrors, LED Intellibeam headlights, LED taillights, acoustic-laminated glass, two front-mounted recovery hooks, a steel skid plate, brushed aluminum roof rails, and 22-inch After Midnight machined aluminum wheels. The Denali receives leather-trimmed seats, heated and ventilated front seats with four-way lumbar support, driver’s seat and side-view mirror memory settings, an 8-inch head-up display, heated rear outboard seats, a one-touch flat-folding Smart Slide second-row, a power-folding 60/40-split third row bench, a trim-specific front grille and badging, and 20-inch Pearl Nickel machined aluminum wheels. The Denali Ultimate boasts an exclusive Woodland Mahogany-colored full-leather interior, with massaging front seats, a panoramic power sunroof, a suede-like headliner, and 22-inch After Midnight machined aluminum wheels.

Safety and Driver-Assist Technology

All 2026 Acadias come with enhanced automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic braking, reverse automatic braking, intersection automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian and bicyclist braking, traffic sign recognition, rear park assist, rear pedestrian alert, side bicyclist alert, blind zone steering assist, forward collision alert, following distance indicator, adaptive cruise control, and lane keep assist with lane departure warning. Also standard is Buckle-to-Drive technology, GM’s safety alert seat, 360-degree HD Surround Vision, LED reflective windshield collision alert, a passenger sensing system, and rear seat reminder. The Denali Ultimate adds Super Cruise, enabling hands-free driving (this feature is available on all trims). Every Acadia comes with GM’s Teen Driver setting, which mutes the audio until the driver and front passenger have fastened their seatbelts, activates safety systems when the designated Teen key fob is in use, and provides feedback through an in-vehicle report card for parents to review to help new drivers establish good habits.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The Acadia’s 15-inch infotainment touchscreen includes Google built-in with connected apps, personalized driver profiles, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, voice recognition, active noise cancellation, and SiriusXM satellite radio. A 12-speaker Bose audio system is installed on the three lower trims, while the Denali Ultimate upgrades to a Bose unit with 16 speakers and a subwoofer. All trims are compatible with OnStar, GM’s safety and connectivity suite, and come with OnStar Basics, which provides real-time navigation and traffic updates, automatic crash response, and remote commands. Denali and Denali Ultimate buyers get three years of OnStar One, which offers safety services, a Wi-Fi hotspot, roadside assistance, and in-vehicle apps. GM’s MobileService+ assistance suite is available with a subscription.