What's New on the 2027 GMC Acadia: Quick Factory Update Summary for Riverton & Fremont County Drivers
For the 2027 model year, GMC updates its three-row midsize SUV across four trims—Elevation, AT4, Denali, and the flagship Denali Ultimate—with expanded standard hands-free driving technology, new interior camera capabilities, and two new exterior paint finishes. For families and commuters in Riverton, Lander, Shoshoni, and Dubois, here are the factory updates from the official 2027 GMC Acadia Order Guide:
- Super Cruise Package (WQ1) Now Standard on Denali & Denali Ultimate: Previously an optional package on Denali, hands-free Super Cruise (UKL) with 3 years of OnStar One (R9M), Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist (UKZ), and Driver Attention Assist (ULM) is now standard equipment on both Denali (5SA/5SB) and Denali Ultimate (5SC/5SD), and available on Elevation (4SC/4SD) and AT4 (4SB).
- New Standard Interior Camera (UCV) with Cabin Glance & Surround Vision Recorder: The standard Assisted Driving Package (CWM) on every 2027 Acadia now integrates an Interior Camera (UCV) that enables Cabin Glance and Security Recording, alongside HD Surround Vision (UV2) with Surround Vision Recorder.
- Two New Exterior Paint Colors—Ink & Trailstone Green Metallic: GMC introduces Ink (G46) exclusively on Denali and Denali Ultimate, and Trailstone Green Metallic (GTM) exclusively on Elevation (4SC/4SD).
- Standard Key Card, Wireless Phone Charging & Expanded Elevation Groups: Every 2027 Acadia includes a standard Key Card, standard Wireless Phone Charging (K7A), and 8 years of OnStar Basics, while the Elevation lineup adds new 2VL (FWD) and 3VL (AWD) equipment groups alongside 4SC (FWD) and 4SD (AWD).
- Standard 328-HP 2.5L Turbo Powertrain & 5,000-Lb. Trailering Package (V92): All four trims carry the 2.5L Turbo DOHC engine (LK0) producing 328 horsepower and 326 lb.-ft. of torque, an 8-speed automatic transmission (MF8), and a factory Trailering Package (V92) rated for up to 5,000 lbs. maximum towing capacity when properly equipped.
The 2027 GMC Acadia spans 203.96 inches in overall length on a 120.93-inch wheelbase, offering 7- or 8-passenger seating, up to 97.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo space, and standard V92 Trailering hardware across Elevation, AT4, Denali, and Denali Ultimate trims.
1. Standard Super Cruise on Denali & New Cabin Glance Interior Camera
Long drives across central Wyoming—whether heading east on U.S. Highway 20/26 toward Casper or running north through the Wind River Canyon toward Thermopolis—are where the 2027 Acadia's updated driver-assistance hardware makes the biggest daily difference. For 2027, GMC has upgraded both highway automation and interior passenger monitoring:
- Super Cruise Package (WQ1) Standard on Denali & Denali Ultimate: For 2027, GMC moved the Super Cruise Package from optional to standard equipment on Acadia Denali (5SA FWD / 5SB AWD), matching the flagship Denali Ultimate (5SC FWD / 5SD AWD). It remains available as an option on Elevation (4SC/4SD) and is included on AT4 (4SB) when ordered with the AT4 Reserve Package (GZ4). The package bundles hands-free Super Cruise (UKL) for compatible mapped roads, 3 years of OnStar One (R9M), Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist (UKZ), and Driver Attention Assist (ULM).
- New Interior Camera (UCV) with Cabin Glance & Security Recording: Included as part of the standard Assisted Driving Package (CWM) on every 2027 Acadia, the new overhead Interior Camera (UCV) unlocks Cabin Glance—letting you check on kids, pets, or cargo in the second and third rows directly on the 15-inch diagonal infotainment display without turning your head away from the road—plus integrated Security Recording.
- HD Surround Vision (UV2) with Surround Vision Recorder: Also standard across all trims inside the Assisted Driving Package (CWM), multi-camera HD Surround Vision provides selectable bird's-eye views around the vehicle and enables Surround Vision Recorder capability.
- Standard Active Safety Suite Across All Trims: Every 2027 Acadia comes standard with Adaptive Cruise Control (KSG), Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking (UGN), Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking (UKT), Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking (CTB), Rear Cross Traffic Braking (UFB), Reverse Automatic Braking (UVZ), Blind Zone Steering Assist (UKW), Side Bicyclist Alert (UOW), Traffic Sign Recognition (UVX), and GMC's Teen Driver system (TDM).
2. Two New Exterior Colors: Ink & Trailstone Green Metallic
GMC refreshes the 2027 Acadia exterior palette with two new trim-specific paint finishes, bringing the total color selection to eight factory options. Each new shade is paired with specific trim and cabin combinations in the 2027 Order Guide:
NEW! Ink (Order Code G46 / WA-237L)
Trim Availability: Exclusive to Denali (5SA/5SB) and Denali Ultimate (5SC/5SD) (available at extra charge).
Compatible Interiors: Pairs with Denali's Perforated Leather-Appointed seating in Sheer / Very Dark Atmosphere (H6Z) or Denali Ultimate's Full Leather seating in Woodland Mahogany (E4L). Note: Not available with After Dark (H6Y) interiors on Denali.
NEW! Trailstone Green Metallic (Order Code GTM / WA-380M)
Trim Availability: Exclusive to Elevation (4SC FWD / 4SD AWD) (available at extra charge).
Compatible Interiors: Pairs with Elevation's standard Cloth or available CoreTec seating surfaces in either After Dark (H6W / H7K) or Gideon Gray (H6X / H7L).
Alongside Ink and Trailstone Green Metallic, the 2027 GMC Acadia returns six established exterior finishes:
- Summit White (GAZ): Standard no-extra-charge paint across Elevation, AT4, Denali, and Denali Ultimate.
- Riverstone Metallic (GFR): Available exclusively on the off-road AT4 (4SB) with Forest Storm / Mahogany Accents interior (H6V).
- Ebony Twilight Metallic (GB8), Sterling Metallic (GXD), Volcanic Red Tintcoat (GNT) & Glacier White Tricoat (G4J): Available across Elevation, AT4, Denali, and Denali Ultimate (Glacier White Tricoat is available on 4SC/4SD Elevation, AT4, Denali, and Denali Ultimate).
Inside every 2027 GMC Acadia, a standard 15-inch diagonal portrait GMC Infotainment touchscreen with Google built-in pairs with an 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center, standard Wireless Phone Charging (K7A), and a standard Key Card.
3. Inside the 2027 Acadia Denali Ultimate & Winter-Ready Luxury Package
Sitting above the Denali trim, the 2027 GMC Acadia Denali Ultimate (5SC FWD / 5SD AWD) combines every major comfort, audio, and chassis upgrade into a single factory build. Meanwhile, GMC's cold-weather features—led by the Luxury Package (WPL)—address sub-freezing mornings in the Wind River Basin:
- Woodland Mahogany Full Leather & Massaging Front Seats (Denali Ultimate): Denali Ultimate equips full leather upholstery in Woodland Mahogany (E4L) with 8-way power driver (A2X) and front passenger (A7K) adjustments, 4-way power lumbar (AVK/AVU), driver (AF6) and front passenger (AKE) power massage, and heated and ventilated front seats (KU9).
- Bose 16-Speaker Performance Audio vs. Standard 12-Speaker Bose Audio: Elevation, AT4, and Denali models include a standard Bose Premium 12-speaker audio system with subwoofer (UQA). Stepping up to Denali Ultimate (or adding the AT4 Reserve Package GZ4 on AT4) upgrades the cabin to a Bose Performance 16-speaker audio system with subwoofer (UQP).
- 22-Inch After Midnight Wheels & Performance Suspension: Denali Ultimate rides on standard 22-inch x 8.5-inch machined aluminum wheels with After Midnight metallic finish (RRF) and P275/45R22 all-season tires (QZR), paired with a factory Performance Suspension (FE4), a standard Panoramic Power Sunroof with sunshade (CAJ), and a suede-like headliner (AZ7).
- Winter-Focused Luxury Package (WPL): Standard on Denali and Denali Ultimate (and available on Elevation 4SC/4SD with the GHI Elevation Premium Package, or included on AT4 with the GZ4 AT4 Reserve Package), the Luxury Package adds a Heated Wiper Park (CMO) that keeps ice and snow from freezing wiper blades to the glass, an Acoustic Laminated Windshield (AKK), an 8-inch diagonal Head-Up Display (UV6), Heated Rear Outboard Seats (KA6), and a Rear Camera Mirror with washer (DRZ).
- Cold-Morning Essentials Standard on All Trims: Even on the entry Elevation trim, every 2027 Acadia comes standard with Heated Front Seats (KA1), a Heated Steering Wheel (KI3), Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control (CJ2), Remote Start (BTV), heated power outside mirrors (DLF), and an AutoSense hands-free power programmable liftgate (TCP).
4. 2027 GMC Acadia Trim Comparison: Elevation vs. AT4 vs. Denali vs. Denali Ultimate
To help you compare how the four 2027 GMC Acadia trims differ in seating capacity, all-wheel-drive hardware, ground clearance, and standard equipment, review the verified specification matrix below:
| Specification2027 GMC Acadia | Elevation2VL/4SC FWD • 3VL/4SD AWD | AT44SB Standard AWD | Denali5SA FWD • 5SB AWD | Denali Ultimate5SC FWD • 5SD AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.5L Turbo DOHC (LK0): 328 hp @ 5,500 rpm / 326 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm | 2.5L Turbo DOHC (LK0): 328 hp @ 5,500 rpm / 326 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm | 2.5L Turbo DOHC (LK0): 328 hp @ 5,500 rpm / 326 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm | 2.5L Turbo DOHC (LK0): 328 hp @ 5,500 rpm / 326 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm |
| Drivetrain & AWD | Standard FWD; Available AWD with AWD Disconnect (F48) | Standard Active Torque Control Twin-Clutch AWD (G99) | Standard FWD; Available AWD with AWD Disconnect (F48) | Standard FWD; Available AWD with AWD Disconnect (F48) |
| Ground Clearance | 6.77 in. clearance; Ride & Handling Suspension (FE2) | 7.75 in. clearance; Off-Road Performance Suspension (FE4) + Skid Plates | 7.30 in. clearance; Ride & Handling Suspension (FE2; FE4 w/ 22" wheels) | 7.30 in. clearance; Standard Performance Suspension (FE4) |
| Seating & Interior | Standard 8-Passenger (ABC) w/ Cloth (H6W/H6X); Available 7-Passenger (ABE) w/ CoreTec (GHI) | Standard 7-Passenger (ABE) w/ Forest Storm Cloth/CoreTec (H6V); Available Leather (H8B) | Standard 7-Passenger (ABE) w/ Perforated Leather (H6Y/H6Z) & Power 3rd Row (AS8) | Standard 7-Passenger (ABE) w/ Woodland Mahogany Full Leather (E4L) & Massaging Front Seats |
| Wheels & Tires | 18" Grazen Metallic Aluminum (RT7) w/ 255/65R18; 20" Bright Silver (Q76) w/ GHI | 18" Dark Machined Aluminum (RV3) w/ 265/65R18SL All-Terrain Tires (XCK) | 20" Pearl Nickel Machined Aluminum (Q6S); Available 22" Pearl Nickel (RQA) | 22" After Midnight Machined Aluminum (RRF) w/ P275/45R22 All-Season Tires (QZR) |
| Super Cruise (WQ1) | Available on 4SC / 4SD | Available (Included in GZ4 AT4 Reserve Package) | NEW! Standard (S²) for 2027 | Standard (S²) |
| Bose Audio System | Standard Bose 12-Speaker Premium Audio w/ Subwoofer (UQA) | Standard 12-Speaker Bose (UQA); 16-Speaker Bose (UQP) in GZ4 | Standard Bose 12-Speaker Premium Audio w/ Subwoofer (UQA) | Standard Bose 16-Speaker Performance Audio w/ Subwoofer (UQP) |
| Max Towing (V92) | Up to 5,000 lbs. when properly equipped | Up to 5,000 lbs. when properly equipped | Up to 5,000 lbs. when properly equipped | Up to 5,000 lbs. when properly equipped |
With 44.28 inches of front legroom, 41.45 inches of second-row legroom, and 32.14 inches of third-row legroom, the 2027 Acadia provides 23.0 cu. ft. of cargo room behind the third row and up to 97.5 cu. ft. with the second and third rows folded flat.
5. How the 2027 GMC Acadia Handles South Pass, Togwotee Pass & Boysen Reservoir Hauling
Whether you are pulling a fishing boat out to Boysen State Park, hauling camp gear up into the Wind River Range via Sinks Canyon, or crossing high mountain passes in winter, the 2027 Acadia comes standard with mechanical hardware engineered for steep grades and variable traction:
- Turbocharged Altitude Advantage (328 HP & 326 lb.-ft.): Naturally aspirated engines lose roughly 3% of their power for every 1,000 feet of elevation gain. Because every 2027 Acadia uses a 2.5L Turbocharged DOHC SIDI four-cylinder engine (LK0) delivering 328 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 326 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,500 rpm through an 8-speed automatic transmission (MF8), the turbocharger maintains strong manifold boost pressure when climbing over South Pass (7,550 feet) on WY-28 or Togwotee Pass (9,658 feet) on U.S. Highway 26/287.
- Factory Trailering Package (V92) Standard on Every Trim: You do not have to hunt for an optional towing group on the 2027 Acadia. Every trim includes the V92 Trailering Package as standard equipment, providing a factory-installed Class III hitch, 7-pin wiring harness, Heavy-Duty Cooling System (V08), 220-amp alternator (KW5), Hitch Guidance (CTT), and Hitch View (PZ8) for up to 5,000 lbs. of maximum towing capacity when properly equipped (with the standard 3.49 final drive axle ratio).
- Acadia AT4 (4SB) Twin-Clutch AWD & Skid Plate Protection: Built exclusively in AWD, the 2027 Acadia AT4 upgrades from the standard AWD Disconnect system (F48) to an Active Torque Control AWD System (G99) that actively vectors torque across the rear axle on snow-packed highways and washboard gravel roads. AT4 also adds 7.75 inches of ground clearance, an off-road tuned Performance Suspension (FE4), Hill Descent Control (JHD), steel underbody skid plates covering the front approach and underbody, red front recovery hooks (VJQ), and 18-inch dark machined aluminum wheels wrapped in 265/65R18SL all-terrain tires (XCK).
- 8-Passenger vs. 7-Passenger Flexibility: Families who need maximum seatbelts can choose the standard 8-passenger (2-3-3) bench configuration (ABC) on Elevation (2VL, 3VL, 4SC, and 4SD). Drivers who prefer center-aisle walk-through access to the third row can select 7-passenger seating (ABE) with Smart Slide flat-folding second-row captain's chairs—standard on AT4, Denali, and Denali Ultimate, and available on Elevation (4SC/4SD) through the Elevation Premium Package (GHI).
Frequently Asked Questions: 2027 GMC Acadia in Riverton, WY
What are the biggest changes on the 2027 GMC Acadia?
For 2027, GMC makes the Super Cruise Package (WQ1)—including Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance (UKL), 3 years of OnStar One (R9M), Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist (UKZ), and Driver Attention Assist (ULM)—standard equipment on both Denali and Denali Ultimate. Every 2027 Acadia also gains a standard Interior Camera (UCV) enabling Cabin Glance and Security Recording, a standard Key Card, standard Wireless Phone Charging (K7A), new Elevation 2VL (FWD) and 3VL (AWD) equipment groups, and two new trim-exclusive exterior paint colors: Ink (G46) and Trailstone Green Metallic (GTM).
What new exterior colors are available on the 2027 GMC Acadia?
The 2027 GMC Acadia introduces two new extra-cost paint options: Ink (G46), offered exclusively on Denali (5SA/5SB) and Denali Ultimate (5SC/5SD) with Sheer/Very Dark Atmosphere or Woodland Mahogany interiors, and Trailstone Green Metallic (GTM), offered exclusively on Elevation (4SC/4SD). Returning colors include Summit White (GAZ), Ebony Twilight Metallic (GB8), Sterling Metallic (GXD), Volcanic Red Tintcoat (GNT), Glacier White Tricoat (G4J), and AT4-exclusive Riverstone Metallic (GFR).
How much can the 2027 GMC Acadia tow when properly equipped?
Every 2027 GMC Acadia trim comes standard with the factory Trailering Package (V92) and is rated for up to 5,000 lbs. of maximum towing capacity when properly equipped. The standard V92 package includes a Class III hitch, 7-pin wiring harness, heavy-duty cooling system (V08), 220-amp alternator (KW5), Hitch Guidance (CTT), and Hitch View (PZ8).
Does the 2027 GMC Acadia seat 7 or 8 passengers?
It offers both configurations depending on trim. The 2027 Acadia Elevation (2VL, 3VL, 4SC, and 4SD) comes standard with 8-passenger seating (ABC) featuring second- and third-row bench seats, and offers available 7-passenger seating (ABE) with second-row flat-folding captain's chairs via the Elevation Premium Package (GHI) on 4SC and 4SD. The AT4, Denali, and Denali Ultimate trims come standard with 7-passenger seating (ABE).
What is the difference between the 2027 GMC Acadia Denali and Denali Ultimate?
While both trims now include standard Super Cruise (WQ1) and the Luxury Package (WPL), the Denali Ultimate (5SC/5SD) upgrades to Woodland Mahogany full leather seats (E4L) with driver and front passenger power massage, a Bose Performance 16-speaker audio system (UQP), 22-inch After Midnight machined aluminum wheels (RRF), a standard Performance Suspension (FE4), a standard Panoramic Power Sunroof (CAJ), and a suede-like headliner (AZ7).
Vehicle Specification Disclosures: Specifications, standard equipment, package availability, and exterior color combinations are sourced from the official General Motors 2027 GMC Acadia Order Guide (effective October 2026) and are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice. Maximum 5,000-lb. trailering rating is for 2027 GMC Acadia models with the standard V92 Trailering Package when properly equipped; 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. Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise; do not use a hand-held device. Requires active Super Cruise plan or trial; terms apply. Driver assistance and camera features are not a substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Contact Fremont Chevrolet GMC Riverton at 1401 N Federal Blvd, Riverton, WY 82501 for complete trim and ordering details.