{"id":406,"date":"2025-07-17T21:52:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T21:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klemtravalos.com\/?p=406"},"modified":"2025-07-23T11:50:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T11:50:29","slug":"forget-the-cadillac-xt6-this-is-gms-fanciest-crossover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klemtravalos.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/17\/forget-the-cadillac-xt6-this-is-gms-fanciest-crossover\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget The Cadillac XT6, This Is GM\u2019s Fanciest Crossover"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/klemtravalos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2026-GMC-Acadia-Denali-Ulti-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>GMC has introduced the 2026 Acadia Denali Ultimate as their flagship crossover.<\/li>\n<li>It features a lightly revised exterior with a Vader Chrome grille and 22-inch wheels.<\/li>\n<li>The interior has Woodland Mahogany leather seats and laser-etched wood trim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Denali sub-brand has been a huge success for GMC as over 30% of customers opt for the range-topping trim. This enthusiasm pushed the brand to introduce an even more exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2022\/05\/gmc-introduces-fully-loaded-super-cruise-ready-yukon-denali-ultimate-for-2023\/\">Denali Ultimate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A staple of the Sierra 1500 and Yukon, the Denali Ultimate trim is now expanding to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/gmc-acadia\/\">Acadia<\/a> for 2026. It builds on the regular Denali, but is distinguished by a unique exterior with a Vader Chrome grille and 22-inch aluminum wheels sporting an After Midnight metallic finish. Buyers will also find special badging, a Vader Chrome GMC logo, and LED daytime running lamps with an animated lighting sequence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First Look: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/09\/2024-gmc-acadia-goes-big-on-luxury-and-offers-lifted-at4-trim\/\">Redesigned GMC Acadia Goes Big On Luxury And Offers Lifted AT4 Trim<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While the exterior is a little subdued, the interior looks fantastic thanks to Woodland Mahogany leather front seats with topographical accents and plaited contrast stitching. They&rsquo;re joined by black accents and prominent Ultimate badging on the backrests. Needless to say, the seats are also heated, ventilated, and offer a massage function.<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>The topographical accents extend to the laser-etched Paldao wood trim and door panels. Customers will also find unique floor mats, a panoramic sunroof, and a 16-speaker Bose premium audio system. They&rsquo;re joined by Super Cruise, an 8-inch head-up display, a power liftgate, and a performance suspension that delivers an &ldquo;exceptional ride and handling balance.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/gmc\/\">GMC<\/a> didn&rsquo;t mention powertrain details, so the model likely has a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 328 hp (245 kW \/ 333 PS) and 326 lb-ft (442 Nm) of torque. It&rsquo;s connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission, which can be paired to an optional all-wheel drive system.<\/p>\n<p>Besides the new Denali Ultimate, the 2026 GMC Acadia now comes standard with a rear camera mirror. It enables drivers to easily switch between a traditional rearview mirror and a digital one.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Acadia will arrive at dealerships in the third quarter, while the Denali Ultimate will follow later this&nbsp;year.&nbsp;There&rsquo;s no word on pricing, but we can likely expect a small increase over the current base price of $43,000 before a $1,495 destination fee.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GMC has introduced the 2026 Acadia Denali Ultimate as their [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":408,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-cars"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/klemtravalos.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/406","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/klemtravalos.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/klemtravalos.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klemtravalos.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klemtravalos.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=406"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/klemtravalos.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/406\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":409,"href":"https:\/\/klemtravalos.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/406\/revisions\/409"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klemtravalos.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/408"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/klemtravalos.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klemtravalos.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klemtravalos.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}