How Much Can a GMC Acadia Tow?

The 2024 GMC Acadia makes shopping simple with only three trims. This rugged midsize SUV brings driving excellence to wherever you want to go.

The three trims offered for the latest Acadia are Elevation, AT4, and Denali. If you’re familiar with the GMC trim naming structure, you’ll know these three trims represent three different ways to enjoy this SUV. The Elevation trim is where things get started, the AT4 model takes you out on the trails for some wilderness driving, and the Denali model is the most luxurious version of this GMC SUV.

What powers the Acadia?

Regardless of the trim level, this GMC SUV is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain delivers 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque. If you need to tow a heavy load, you can pull up to 5,000 pounds behind the Acadia. This makes it easy to pull a fishing boat to your favorite spot by the lake, take a trailer full of camping gear along for the ride, or pull some lawn equipment to your next destination.

AWD is optional for the Acadia in the Elevation and Denali trims but comes standard in the AT4 trim.

Did GMC add anything new?

The 2024 version of the GMC Acadia has more standard safety features than before, and an all-new design. The equipment list is much longer than before and the single-engine offering is a new part of what you’ll find in this GMC SUV.

Let’s see what this GMC SUV brings to the market at each trim level.

Acadia Elevation

This new base trim level replaces the SLE and SLT models from before, providing a relatively high-end package of features and qualities for your driving pleasure. The Elevation model includes:

• Smart Slide captain’s chairs in the second row
• 60/40 split-folding third-row seat
• Front heated power seats
• CoreTec simulated leather upholstery
• 11-inch digital instrument display
• 15-inch high-contrast color infotainment touchscreen
• Google built-in
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Natural voice recognition
• OnStar services
• SiriusXM 360L
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Six USB ports
• 12-speaker Bose audio system
• Tri-zone automatic climate controls
• Heated steering wheel
• Active noise cancellation
• 120-volt outlet
• Tilt/telescoping steering column
• Wireless charging pad
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Smart Sense hands-free power liftgate
• Heated side mirrors
• Automatic LED headlights
• Rear privacy glass
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Roof rails
• Rear camera washer
• Keyless entry
• Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and bicyclist detection
• Forward-collision warning
• Lane-departure warning
• Lane-keeping assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Follow-distance indicator
• Safety alert seat
• Traffic sign recognition
• Speed limit assist
• HD Surround Vision camera
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• Lane change alert
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alerts
• Reverse automatic braking
• LED Collision Alert windshield
• Buckle to Drive
• Rear parking sensors
• Intersection automatic braking

The GMC Acadia Elevation can be had with several options, including:

• Luxury Package
  • Head-up display
  • Heated wiper resting pads
  • Heated second-row seats
• Super Cruise Package
  • Automatic parking assist
  • Super Cruise
• Black Edition
  • Black exterior highlights
  • 22-inch gloss black wheels
• Panoramic sunroof
• Performance Suspension
• Trailering Package

Acadia AT4

The Acadia AT4 builds on the Elevation model with off-road features while remaining plush and comfortable. This version gives you:

• Standard AWD
• Hill descent control
• Hill-hold assist
• Off-road tuned Performance Suspension
• Trailering Package
• Heavy-duty cooling system
• 220-amp alternator
• Cloth and CoreTec upholstery
• Trim-specific exterior elements
• Gloss black roof rails
• Red front recovery hooks
• Underbody skid plates
• All-terrain tires

The GMC Acadia AT4 can be upgraded with the Super Cruise Package with a rear camera mirror and an improved version of the Luxury Package, adding heated and ventilated front seats to the mix.

Acadia Denali

The Acadia’s top trim is the Denali model, which gives you everything you want in an SUV. This luxury-laden version builds on the Elevation trim with:

• Perforated leather upholstery
• Driver’s side memory settings
• Premium carpeted floor mats
• Power tilt/telescoping steering column
• Power-folding third-row seat
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Animated LED headlights and taillights
• Walk-up display
• Power-folding exterior mirrors
• 20-inch wheels with wheel flares

The Denali trim can be upgraded with some options, including:

• Denali Reserve Package
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Performance Suspension
  • 22-inch Pearl Nickel alloy wheels
  • Bose Performance 16-speaker stereo
• Super Cruise Package with a rear camera mirror

Which version of the 2024 GMC Acadia will be the three-row midsize SUV you want to drive? All three trims offer complete lists of features for your comfort, convenience, and driving pleasure. Put the 5,000 pounds of towing capacity to good use and enjoy the ride in this GMC SUV.