2025 GMC Acadia: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 GMC Acadia gets a light equipment update one year after its full redesign. The main change is a standard Trailering Package on every trim, giving the entire lineup factory towing hardware and a 5,000-pound maximum tow rating.
About the 2025 GMC Acadia
3rd gen (2024-present), second year after the redesign.
GMC positions the Acadia as a roomy mid-size three-row SUV with a more upscale, more truck-inspired personality than many family crossovers. The messaging centers on bold design, a large-screen cabin, strong cargo and passenger space, and useful capability like towing and available off-road hardware. In practice, it is the family-friendly GMC SUV for shoppers who want everyday three-row utility, but with a richer look and feel than a typical mainstream rival.
The 2025 Acadia remains a roomy three-row SUV with three distinct versions. Elevation seats up to eight and carries a 15-inch touchscreen and Bose audio, AT4 adds a lifted off-road suspension and underbody protection, and Denali focuses on leather, ventilated front seats, and a head-up display.
What changed, by category
2025 GMC Acadia specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 328 hp | 328 hp |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | 326 lb-ft | 326 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 97.5 cu-ft | 97.5 cu-ft | 97.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Hill Descent Control | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Tow Hooks | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||
| Power Folding Third Row Seat | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2025 GMC Acadia?
The biggest change is a standard Trailering Package on every 2025 Acadia trim. It brings factory towing hardware and a 5,000-pound maximum tow rating across the lineup.
Is the 2025 GMC Acadia a redesign?
No, the 2025 Acadia is not a redesign. It is the second year of the third-generation model introduced for 2024, with the same basic body, turbocharged engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, and three-trim structure.
How much can the 2025 GMC Acadia tow?
Every 2025 GMC Acadia has a 5,000-pound maximum tow rating because the Trailering Package is standard across all three trims.
Does the 2025 GMC Acadia have eight seats?
The 2025 Acadia Elevation seats up to eight with its standard second-row bench. AT4 and Denali use second-row captain’s chairs and seat seven.
Is the 2025 Acadia worth considering over the 2024 model?
The 2025 Acadia is the more useful choice for shoppers who want factory towing equipment on any trim, eight-seat Elevation seating, or the added rear-seat reminder and vehicle monitoring alerts. Otherwise, it is very similar to the redesigned 2024 model.
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