The GMC Acadia is all-new for 2024 model year, returning to the full-size roots of the first-gen model (despite GMC still referring to the new model as mid-size). As part of the third-generation overhaul, the 2024 GMC Acadia offers a new Denali Reserve Package, which adds several key features that increase the luxury levels of the range-topping model.
Assigned RPO code GFY, the Acadia Denali Reserve package includes the following content:
- Panoramic power sunroof with sunshade (CAJ)
- Performance suspension with “passive plus” dampers (FE4)
- 22-inch Pearl Nickel machined aluminum wheels (RUJ)
- Bose Performance 16-speaker audio (UQP)
2024 GMC Acadia Denali Reserve Package
Priced at $3,130, the Denali Reserve package is available on both Denali FWD (5SA) and Denali AWD (5SB) trims. Selecting the package, however, also requires the addition of the Super Cruise Package (WQ1), priced at $3,490, bringing the total price of the 2024 GMC Acadia Denali Reserve to $62,315, including destination freight charge.
It’s worth noting that the Denali Reserve package aligns the Acadia with other GMC models such as the Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra 1500 and Sierra HD, which offer similar packages (see more on Sierra HD Denali Reserve and Yukon Denali Reserve). Unlike those models, however, the third-gen Acadia is not offered with a Denali Ultimate package… at least not yet.
The 2024 GMC Acadia, which began to arrive at dealers just last month, aims to recapture customers that were put off by the smaller size of the outgoing, last-gen model. Initial response has been positive, with GMC receiving roughly 21,000 handraisers, most of whom are new to the GMC brand.
As a reminder, 2024 GMC Acadia rides on a wheelbase that’s 8.4 inches longer than the previous model, enabling overall length to grow 10.6 inches. Indeed, the new model is longer, wider and taller than the preceding 2023 Acadia.
Inside, a 15-inch infotainment screen and an 11-inch driver information center, both measured diagonally, are equipped as standard, while additional tech and safety goodies include Google built-in, the aforementioned Super Cruise, nine available camera views, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, and Rear Park Assist, among others.
Under the hood, the 2024 Acadia features the turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 gasoline engine, rated by General Motors at 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque, while the GM eight-speed automatic transmission handles the shifting duties.
As for structure, the third-generation Acadia makes the transition to the long-wheelbase version of the GM C1 platform, which now incorporates technologies like the GM Global B electrical architecture. As a result of its larger size shared directly with the 2024 Chevy Traverse and 2025 Buick Enclave, production has been moved to the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan from the GM Spring Hill Plant in Tennessee.
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Comments
why not a V6? so sad. I have a 2017 acadia and a 2023 blazer. The 6 cylinder is so great. Why the 8 speed transmission? My blazer has the 9 speed.
Because it isn’t needed. The turbo 4 is more powerful across the board with better driving manners. Old school way of thinking. Why no V8 or V10?
The 8speed is better fit for the abundance of torque the V6 lacks…
A boosted to death tiny engine is not what should be in a $60K “luxury” truck.
I don’t care what the hp is.
So bigger is better, even if it’s not? Gotcha.
Except it is…..bigger is better because it doesn’t have to work as hard, so it lasts longer and most likely will get better mileage, bigger is better in terms of smoothness, bigger is better because it doesn’t need turbos and other added costs and complexity, bigger is better in terms of prestige….
For that $, just get a Cadillac XT6. Ridiculous.
At least it still has a V6…..for now.
The good thing is that GM….sorry. gm doesn’t care about it so it could remain like it is for a few years while gm tries to get people into Optiqs and Lyriqs, and Liqliqs and Lilaqs or whatever.
They aren’t really in the same size class, at least not from a cargo standpoint. That’s why I didn’t even consider the XT6.
The gimmick, in GM….sorry, gm’s mind is.
1-Put tiny overboosted, overstrained engines in cars
2-Have engines blow up, 3, 5, 12 times
3-When the customer gets upset….switch customer to EV
Turbo v4s are a direct result of government Cafe standards. Trust me, gm would love to throw bigger engines in them. Government would penalize them for it.
Turbo 4’s have been around nearly forever, definitely before CAFE. The turbo 4 cylinders cut costs and boost profit. No pun intended. That fancy pants V6 costs more to produce, so if they keep the price the same and throw in a 4 they just bumped up the profit margin.
Nearly 63 grand.
Pass. When is the madness going to stop? It won’t until the sheep stop spending that stupid money on a raised up butch wagon.
Yes its dumb that a vehicle like this can have over $20k in available options. 42k base to over 65k fully loaded, like the one I saw at a local dealer.
This is not abnormal. Especially in Europe. A 3-series starts out as a common taxi but goes up to well over 100K
@TMI – The four cylinder turbo engine in this 3rd generation Acadia you’re singing praises for is horrendous! I know because I test drove two of them!! I don’t care how much GMC touts the horsepower or torque, it’s definitely not working in this larger and heavier vehicle; the engine is struggling moving this thing.
The styling of this new model is appealing though, but that ridiculous four cylinder is a major turn off, for me at least. Hoping GM brings back the six cylinder at some point as an option to order.
@ Jake – You have no idea what you’re talking about, so stop the stupidity! Ford, Honda and other manufacturers offer six cylinders in their vehicles and you don’t hear them complaining about being “penalized” for it.
Great looks…….BUT the requirement for Supercruise in order to get uplevel trims/wheels is a deal breaker. Will never pay $3490 for Supercruise…..I value at $0.
I have Super Cruise on an XT6 and a Lyriq. Super Cruise is excellent and I would not get GM a vehicle without it.
I just took delivery of my 2024 GMC Denali..I luv the styling,roominess and even the electronics/no buttons/large screen…I am concerned though with the Turbocharged 4 cyl…when I accelerate off a dead stop…I can hear it struggling to supply the power. I traded in a 23 Traverse 6 cyl…and would feel much better with this engine in my Denali..Hoping this little T/C 4cyl wont blow up.
Yes gotta pass on that just get Caddy instead
So what are “passive plus dampers”? Previous year Denali models had adaptive ride control. Is this as smooth of a a ride or just a cost cutting measure. 22″ wheels and tires could get a little rough. I’m considering this or the new Buick Enclave Avenir which still has adaptive ride control. I bought the Buick Envision Avenir for my wife and it is has the adaptive ride control and a very smooth ride.
GM missed the boat, big time. Why no Hybrid option to supplement the overmatched turbo 4 and assist where it will be most beneficial, in suburban and city driving. The results are mixed on GM’s turbo 4’s and while it may be fine for the base and fleet oriented versions, a 60k Denali should have something a bit more refined and powerful for the extra 20 grand. GM seems to have a real aversion to Hybrid technology and is instead betting the farm on the EV mandates. Stellantis is already feeling the pain of that decision and VW just announced they’re back to investing in gas powerplants for the foreseeable future. EV may take over some day but until range, charging speed and charger access on the road are solved, Gas power will continue to lead market share.
We skipped the GM 4 Cylinder winey eggbeater engines, and bought a Ford Explorer Platinum with V6, much better machine!
I’m now giving up on wanting to get the third generation Acadia, mainly because of that pathetic four cylinder engine, and now looking at the 2025 Honda Pilot with a six cylinder. GMC should have at least offered an optional engine choice in the 2024 Acadia, and if it was a six cylinder I’d be having one in my driveway next week.
I test drove a red denali yesterday. It gets up and goes, BUT that engine sounds like crap and you have to Rev the heck out of it to get the turbo spoiled up. And for $65k I about lost my mind. It’s not worth that amount of money. Needs to have $10k taken off msrp immediately
Why does GMC insist on putting a big hole in a perfectly good roof?
They keep this up and they’re going to run out of room to put all the extra special, super-duper brand extension badges on the rear tailgate.
Maybe another page for the Monroney label too.