2020 ACADIA DENALI
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Engineered to be Distinctive

Redesigned with bolder and more aggressive lines, the 2020 Acadia Denali mid-size SUV features expressive design that creates a powerful presence.

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Refined Exterior Design

The updated exterior of Acadia Denali SUV was refined with bold details to create aggressive attitude. Its athletic form is created by precision-crafted design that features an expressive hood and distinctive grille, accented with new LED headlamps to create Acadia’s bold attitude.

20" Machined-Face Aluminum Wheels

The new 20" machined-face aluminum wheels are standard and exclusive to Denali.

Exclusive Denali Design

- Chrome Denali grille
- Exclusive Denali badging
- Chrome accents on the door handles

Hands-Free Programmable Power
Liftgate

To make loading cargo more convenient, the hands-free programmable power liftgate can be activated simply by kicking your foot over the projected GMC logo, underneath the left-hand side of the rear bumper.

Heated , Power-Adjustable, Power-Folding Mirrors

Heated, power-adjustable, power-folding outside mirrors feature new integrated LED turn signals.

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Uncompromised Craftsmanship

Acadia Denali mid-size SUV features a refined interior with versatile seating and cargo options to create a flexible, comfortable cabin.

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Heated and Ventilated, Leather-Appointed Front Seating

  • Keep cool in summer and warm in winter with standard heated and ventilated driver and front-passenger perforated leather-appointed seat cushions and seatbacks
  • Features 8-way power adjustability

Premium Refinement

  • Real ash wood accents 
  • Warm-tone burnished aluminum finishes
  • Premium soft-touch materials 

Heated Second-Row Seats

  • Heated seats provide comfort and warmth for passengers in the second-row outboard seating positions.

Easy Access to All Rows

  • Third-row 50/50 split seats fold flat for extra cargo storage
  • Seating options for 6 or 7 people
  • Smart Slide second-row seats provide easy third-row access 
  • Second-row passenger-side tip option slides the seat forward and angles it slightly, even while an empty forward-facing child seat is in place using the LATCH system

Dual SkyScape Sunroof

  • Two panels, one over the front seats and another over the second row
  • Express-open feature: front panel slides fully open at the single touch of a button
  • Fixed rear panel with a sunshade to control brightness

Denali-Exclusive Floor Mats

  • Durable floor mats with Denali-exclusive design help protect the floor from dirt and debris.

 

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Confident Capability

Powerful efficiency and advanced handling combine to offer Professional Grade capability so you can travel confidently.

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3.6L V6 Engine with 9-Speed Automatic Transmission 

  • 310 horsepower and 365.9 N-m of torque
  • Active Fuel Management
  • Stop/Start technology with deactivation switch
  • Tow up to 1,814 kg1

Traction Select System

The Traction Select System featured in Acadia mid-size SUV gives added confidence to drivers by allowing them to switch between different modes for different road conditions.
All-Wheel-Drive Modes (Available) 
AWD - FWD - Sport - Off-Road - Trailer/Tow 

Adaptive Ride Control

Adaptive Ride Control uses a Continuous Damping Control system that adjusts to the road every two milliseconds to deliver a quiet and comfortable ride.  

Hitch Guidance with Hitch View

Hitch View mode allows the driver to zoom in on the hitch for careful maneuvering.

1. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

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Innovative Technology

Driver-centric technologies work together to help keep you connected in this mid-size SUV.  

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Available 6" Diagonal Color Head-Up Display 

A 6" diagonal color Head-Up Display (late availability) projects key information directly onto the windshield so you can keep your eyes on the road. Includes but not limited to: 
Speed, Audio, Phone, Navigation1, Forward Collision Alert2, Lane Departure Warning2, Cruise Control, Low Fuel, Tachometer.

High Definition
Surround Vision 5

High Definition Surround Vision provides you a high-resolution “digital” bird’s-eye view of the scene around the vehicle at low speeds and adds several additional views on the infotainment display to help you park and avoid objects.

Diagonal GMC Infotainment System with Navigation

Make hands-free, voice-activated calls, send and receive messages and listen to music—all while keeping your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.

  • Multicolor 8" diagonal touch-screen3 

8" Diagonal Reconfigurable Driver Information Center

The information you need is always within sight. On your Acadia Denali’s steering-wheel-mounted controls, you can navigate among three themes—Standard, Technology and Media.

Bose® Premium 8-Speaker Sound System

Enjoy your music loud and clear with the Bose® Premium Sound System that features eight speakers, including a subwoofer.

Apple CarPlay™ 4 Compatibility

With Apple CarPlay™ compatibility you can access iPhone features such as hands-free phone calls, messaging, Apple Music™ and more.

Android AutoTM 4 Ready

Android Auto seamlessly connects your compatible smartphone so you can get directions using Google Maps, listen to music via Google Play Music and more.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Rear Camera Mirror

The Rear Camera Mirror allows you to use either a traditional inside mirror or rear-view camera mirror display that provides a wide, unobstructed view to check for traffic and allows Zoom and Vertical Tilt adjustment.

1- Check with your local GMC dealer for available Map coverage in your country.
2- Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
3- Functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth® and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices.
4- Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple and Apple’s terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible smartphone and data plan rates apply.
5- Safety or driver-assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information.

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ADVANCED SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES

Available safety technologies help enhance your awareness of the road and surrounding vehicles  when driving your Acadia mid-size SUV.

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Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert

Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert can help you avoid lane change crashes by providing side-mirror alerts when a moving vehicle is detected in rapidly approaching a side blind zone, or is in a side blind zone.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Alert can alert you to detected left or right cross traffic behind you when in Reverse. 

Front and Rear Park Assist

Front and Rear Park Assist can provide distance alerts to nearby detected objects to help you park and avoid them at low speeds.

Automatic Emergency Braking

Automatic Emergency Braking which operates below  80 km/h can alert you when it detects a front-end collision is imminent with a vehicle ahead you are following. It also can help reduce the collision’s severity or avoid the collision by automatically applying hard, emergency braking if you have not already, or by enhancing driver hard braking.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking

Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking can alert you when a front-end collision is detected to be imminent with a vehicle ahead you are following.  It also can help reduce the collision’s severity or avoid the collision by automatically applying hard, emergency braking if you have not already, or by enhancing driver hard braking.

Adaptive Cruise Control Advanced

Adaptive Cruise Control - Advanced enhances regular Cruise Control by using sensors including radar technology to automatically adapt the vehicle speed to maintain your selected following gap time between your vehicle and any vehicles detected ahead while you steer, reducing the need for you to frequently brake and accelerate.

Safety or driver-assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information.

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GMC reserves the right to change the specifications and colors of any models and items shown on this website at any time. It is important to check with your local GMC Dealer for the latest information on models available for order in your market.

1. Not compatible with all devices.

2. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and Smartphone. Some devices require USB connectivity.

3. Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple and Apple’s terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible smartphone and data plan rates apply.

4. Does not detect people or items. Always check rear seat before exiting.