The 2026 GMC Acadia is a three-row mid-size SUV that starts at $43,800, makes 328 horsepower from a 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder, and tows up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. It is the model year still on the ground at Allen Tillery, and for a family that wants a third row without waiting on an order, that matters more than a model year on a brochure.

Below: the powertrain, all four trims and what each one starts at, fuel economy, the technology, cargo and seating, the safety equipment, and which configuration suits which buyer. Arkadelphia, Hope and Bryant families make up most of the three-row business here, and the drive in is straightforward from all three, whether the weekend is a lake run or Crater of Diamonds State Park with the third row up.

2026 GMC Acadia Engines and Powertrain

One engine runs the whole lineup, so the powertrain decision is already made for you.

2.5L Turbocharged Four-Cylinder

Rated at 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque through an 8-speed automatic, running on regular unleaded. The output is identical on the $43,800 Elevation and the $63,100 Denali Ultimate. Front-wheel drive is standard on Elevation, Denali and Denali Ultimate, with all-wheel drive available for $2,000 on each; the AT4 is all-wheel drive only.

2026 GMC Acadia Trim Lineup and Pricing

Four trims, one powertrain, one tow rating. Prices exclude destination freight, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment; the dealer sets the final price. See which 2026 Acadias are still on the lot.

Elevation, from $43,800

The volume trim, and the one that seats up to eight on a second-row bench. Standard equipment includes the 15-inch touchscreen, the Bose 12-speaker audio system with subwoofer, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated mirrors and remote start. All-wheel drive is $2,000.

AT4, from $52,500

The only 2026 Acadia with all-wheel drive as standard, and the only one offered no other way. It adds the off-road-leaning hardware and the Traction Select drive modes, and it seats seven.

Denali, from $55,900

The luxury trim: leather-appointed first and second-row seating, a head-up display and the quieter, more finished cabin. Seven seats. All-wheel drive is $2,000.

Denali Ultimate, from $63,100

New for 2026 and the top of the range, with full leather, massaging front seats, a 16-speaker Bose system and a panoramic sunroof. It seats up to eight.

Fuel Economy

The 2026 Acadia is EPA-estimated at 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG with front-wheel drive, and 20 / 23 / 21 with all-wheel drive. It runs on regular unleaded. Ratings for every configuration are published at fueleconomy.gov.

Technology and Connectivity

Every 2026 Acadia carries the same 15-inch diagonal touchscreen with Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the Bose 12-speaker audio system with subwoofer as standard from the Elevation up. That last one is worth hearing before you assume a higher trim is necessary.

Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance is available on the 2026 Acadia as a package at about $3,670. On the run up to Little Rock it is the feature owners notice most, and it is worth twenty minutes behind the wheel to decide.

Interior, Cargo and Passenger Space

Three rows are standard across the lineup. Seating is seven or eight depending on configuration: the Elevation and the Denali Ultimate offer the eight-seat bench, while the AT4 and Denali use second-row captain's chairs and seat seven.

Cargo runs 23.0 cu ft behind the third row and 97.5 cu ft with the rows folded. The behind-the-third-row figure is the one a family with everyone aboard uses every day: a grocery run for six, two rolling carry-ons upright, a folded stroller with room beside it.

Towing and Capability

The 2026 Acadia tows up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped, which covers most bass boats, a pair of personal watercraft on a double trailer, a single-axle utility trailer or a small camper. For families in Hope and Arkadelphia who tow to the lake two months a year, that rating and a third row in the same vehicle is the whole reason this model sells here.

Safety and Driver Assistance

GMC Pro Safety is standard on every 2026 Acadia: automatic emergency braking with forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist with lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control. Blind-spot monitoring, front cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors and a full airbag set including third-row head airbags are standard as well.

Which 2026 GMC Acadia Is Right for You?

• You need eight seats for the best price. Elevation at $43,800. See Elevation inventory.
• Wet ramps and iced bridges. Elevation with all-wheel drive, $2,000 over the front-drive car.
• Gravel before the driveway. AT4 at $52,500, the only trim with all-wheel drive standard. See AT4 inventory.
• A quieter cabin and leather. Denali at $55,900. See Denali inventory.
• The full luxury package. Denali Ultimate at $63,100, with massaging seats and the 16-speaker Bose.

Get pre-approved before you drive one and the numbers are settled before the test drive is.

Why Buy the 2026 GMC Acadia at Allen Tillery

Allen Tillery Buick GMC has been family-owned since 1967 and sells GMC and Buick from one store at 4573 Central Ave. Buyers come from Arkadelphia, Hope and Bryant, and from Malvern and the rest of Hot Spring County, Benton and Texarkana besides, because a store that stocks the model also stocks the parts and knows the car.

Every 2026 Acadia carries GMC's 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage, 6-year/100,000-mile rust-through protection, and one covered maintenance visit in the first twelve months. The Acadia is assembled at GM's Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.

Call (501) 881-4160, schedule a test drive, or get a number on your trade. If you are shopping the newest model year instead, the 2027 Acadia page has that lineup, and the Acadia research hub links everything else.

2026 GMC Acadia Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2026 GMC Acadia?

The 2026 Acadia starts at $43,800 for the Elevation, $52,500 for the AT4, $55,900 for the Denali and $63,100 for the Denali Ultimate, each excluding destination. All-wheel drive adds $2,000 on the Elevation, Denali and Denali Ultimate; the AT4 includes it.

What gas mileage does the 2026 GMC Acadia get?

EPA-estimated 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined with front-wheel drive, and 20 / 23 / 21 with all-wheel drive, on regular unleaded.

How many seats does the 2026 GMC Acadia have?

Seven or eight, depending on configuration. The Elevation and Denali Ultimate offer an eight-seat bench; the AT4 and Denali seat seven with captain's chairs.

How much can the 2026 GMC Acadia tow?

Up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped.

Does the 2026 GMC Acadia have Super Cruise?

It is available as a package at about $3,670. It is not base equipment on the 2026 Acadia.

What is the warranty on a 2026 GMC Acadia?

3 years or 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years or 60,000 miles on the powertrain, and 6 years or 100,000 miles of rust-through protection, with one covered maintenance visit in the first year.

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