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Your vehicleHome›GMC›Acadia›2025› Denali
2025 GMC Acadia

Denali FWD

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What the Denali adds over the Elevation

SpecElevationDenali
Ground clearance6.7 in7.3 in
Overall height70.9 in71.4 in
Tire size255/65R18 or 255/55R20 or 275/45R22255/55R20 or 275/45R22
Wheel diameter18 in20 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: Terrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter321 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter315 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row97.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row57.3 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row23 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance7.3 in
Overall height71.4 in
Overall length203.9 in
Overall width79.5 in
Wheelbase120.9 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2500 cc
Fuel injection systemSIDI (350 bar)
Engine type (full description)2.5L Turbo DOHC SIDI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
Valve configuration16 Valve OHV - VVT

Engine Output

Horsepower328 hp
Torque326 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)20 mpg
MPG (combined)23 mpg
MPG (highway)27 mpg

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity19.4 gal

Headroom

Front headroom42.6 in
Second-row headroom40 in
Third-row headroom38.2 in

Legroom

Front legroom44.2 in
Second-row legroom41.3 in
Third-row legroom32.1 in

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room62 in
Second-row shoulder room62 in
Third-row shoulder room57.9 in

Steering

Steering typeElectric variable-effort power steering
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)39 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson strut
Rear suspension type5-Link Independent

Tires

Tire size255/55R20 or 275/45R22

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.49:1
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (minimum)4502 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter20 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Exterior2 std · 0 opt

  • 255/55R20 tires (Denali, Elevation)
  • 275/45R22 tires (Denali, Elevation)

Powertrain4 std · 0 opt

  • AWD
  • Terrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand
  • 2.5L Turbo DOHC SIDI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) - 328 hp (244 kW) @ 5500 rpm / 326 lb-ft (442 N-m) @ 3500 rpm
  • 8-speed automatic transmission

Chassis4 std · 0 opt

  • 5-Link Independent rear suspension
  • Disc brakes - Front: 12.6x1.2 in / 321x30 mm, Rear: 12.4x0.9 in / 315x23 mm
  • Electric variable-effort power steering
  • MacPherson strut front suspension

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

  • Trailering capacity: 5000 lb (2268 kg)

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Acadia. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Denali

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2025 GMC Acadia Denali add over the Elevation?

Against the Elevation, 1 feature becomes standard that the Elevation does not and 4 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.