GM unveiled the 2024 GMC Acadia last year, ushering in a wealth of design enhancements, technical upgrades, and trim-specific features. As expected, the 2024 GMC Acadia presents unique exterior styling elements to differentiate the various trim levels on offer. Now, GM Authority is diving into those styling differences with the following visual comparison.
Trims
The 2024 GMC Acadia is available in three trim levels, listed from base to range-topping:
- Elevation
- AT4
- Denali
The Elevation is offered as the entry-level trim, while the AT4 takes a more rugged approach. The Denali is the most luxurious of the three. With that, let’s see how these trims stand apart in terms of visual design.
Front
Elevation
AT4
Denali
Starting up front, the 2024 GMC Acadia Elevation features a black grille with chrome horizontal bars and a matching black lower fascia with a chrome insert. The AT4, targeted at off-road enthusiasts, includes a black grille with a ripple effect and AT4 badge, complemented by a black lower fascia with a steel skid plate and red tow hooks, enhancing its rugged persona. Finally, the Denali displays a signature chrome mesh grille paired with a sleek black lower fascia with a chrome insert.
| Trim | Grille | Lower Fascia Insert |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation | Black with Chrome horizontal bars | Black with Chrome insert |
| AT4 | Black with Signature AT4 ripple-effect Chrome horizontal bars and AT4 badge | Black with steel skid plate and Red tow hooks |
| Denali | Signature Denali Chrome Mesh | Black with Chrome insert |
Profile
Elevation
AT4
Denali
Moving into the profile, the Elevation features 20-inch bright silver aluminum wheels, body-colored door handles, and black mirror caps. The AT4 stands out with 18-inch dark machined aluminum wheels, gloss black roof rails, and additional black accents. Finally, the Denali rides on 20-inch pearl nickel machined aluminum wheels, with chrome accents applied to the door handles and bright window molding.
| Trim | Standard Wheels | Roof Rails | Door Handles | Mirror Caps | Upper Window Molding | Lower Window Molding | Lower Door Molding | Wheel Arches | Door Badge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 20-inch Bright Silver aluminum | Black | Body-color | Black | Bright | Black | Black | Black | Acadia |
| AT4 | 18-inch dark machined aluminum | Gloss Black | Body-color | Black | Gloss Black | Gloss Black | Black | Gloss Black with accent lighting | AT4 |
| Denali | 20-inch Pearl Nickel machined aluminum | Brushed aluminum | Body-color with Chrome strip | Body-color | Bright | Bright | Gloss Black | Body-color | Denali |
Rear Design
Elevation
AT4
Denali
All 2024 Acadia trims share a similar rear design characterized by four square-shaped chrome exhaust tips, but they differ slightly in their branding and garnish. The Elevation features a GMC badge and gray lower fascia, while the AT4 has a GMC badge and gloss black lower fascia. Finally, the Denali incorporates a Denali badge and chrome lower fascia.
| Trim | Liftgate Garnish Badge | Lower Fascia | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | GMC | Gray | Four square-shaped chrome tips |
| AT4 | GMC | Gloss Black | Four square-shaped chrome tips |
| Denali | Denali | Chrome | Four square-shaped chrome tips |
About The 2024 GMC Acadia
The 2024 GMC Acadia introduces the crossover’s latest third generation. Compared to the preceding generation, the third-gen Acadia has a wheelbase that’s 8.4 inches longer, an overall length that’s 10.6 inches longer, and an overall height that’s 3.2 inches taller. The cabin incorporates a 15-inch diagonal infotainment screen paired with a standard 11-inch diagonal driver information center. GM Super Cruise is available.
Motivation is derived from the turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 gasoline engine. The GM C1 platform provides the underpinnings. Production takes place at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.
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Comments
My Denali is being held up for no tow package parts available. Unbelievable
Why is that unbelievable? It is pretty common across the entire industry that is still recovering from part, supplier, distribution and employee shortages. Shocked should be the last thing you think of.
I think he just wanted to brag about getting a Denali.
V92 (trailering pkg) is at a 50% constraint of total national allocation quantity, which isn’t that bad really. Is it ideal, in your case? No, but it shouldn’t hold up your order getting accepted for too long. It’s a plant restriction, not a supplier parts issue.
I certainly like the Elevation looks best. The grills on the others look like Impala egg crates from the 70’s. Not sure why GM needs to source three different finish roof racks. Thats never been high on my priorities, rather have the bars that make it functional!
Wish the marker light wheel well trims were available on Denali.
When can I put in my order for Denali?
3 weeks ago. Call a dealer
Wait, you put your order in 3 weeks ago and are upset about a constraint that may or may not delay your vehicle a little? Maybe if it was significantly delayed but there is still plenty of time for it to arrive in the usual 8-12 week window.
There is too much lower black plastic on the Denali. It should be fully body-colored like on the previous gens.