The price is higher, and they cheapened a lot of little things. Mostly things that are minor, but cheapening a 100k SUV to save a few bucks while jacking the price is insane. No ventilated rear seats in a suv this price these days is stupid. I think they wanted to save a few more things for the Escalade this year.
It should be available with executive rear seat package which should be available soon on the Denali ultimate edition! I do agree that it should be standard though
Just got a 23 Escalade Sport Platinum with 5k miles that absolutely dunks on this for 84k. You'd have to be insane to spend over 100k on this when the Escalade exists.
Great review. Have you driven the 2025 Yukon at night? Any improvement in real world performance of the headlights? I have a 2024 Yukon that uses reflector LEDs and they are terrible.
I do not like brown, and am disappointed they didn't make the Denali Ultimate's leather black, but this new variation of brown is significantly better than the prior browns, it actually looks more luxurious even upscale than utilitarian as before, and I confess to actually liking it. I'd rather have all jet black, but this mahogany version of brown won't keep me from buying the suv.
The Color looks Fantastic on the outside & inside of 2025 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate but something is little bit different between GMC Yukon/GMC Acadia. The Cargo inside hidden of GMC Acadia has More storage than the GMC Yukon
Did they make the padding and bolstering, the cushioning of these leather seats in the Denali's thicker than prior years, at least the Ultimate if not all of them? And is that brown of the leather on the door different than the brown of the leather seats? They look different browns, but could just be the lighting.
I bought a 2024 GMC Acadia Elevation for $45k which has Bose, LED lights, almost identical infotainment screen, acoustic glass, leather, etc… The fact you could buy two Acadias for the price of this Yukon is insane.
Are you sure that is a real leather dash? GM has had so much trouble with the leather delaminating on the dash and door panels of the C6, C7 and C8 Corvettes and Escalades. My 2019 ZO6 dash was delaminated on delivery. GM only warranties the leather dash and panels for ONE year!!!!. Also NO extended warranty includes the leather dash and door panels!
I would like GMC to offer an option to have all the chrome/silver pieces on the exterior blacked out. Looking at this, for over $100k, the Escalade is still more appealing look wise IMO. Not to mention the X5, GLS, Range Rover, etc.
@ your comprehension skills appear to be severely lacking. The GLS, for example, doesn’t even come with a blacked out option. Just because I clearly stated that I would like the GMC to have a blacked out option, if you would have actually read the rest of the comment with some common sense, you would have realized I didn’t say anything about blacking out the others. Are you ok, did you forget to take your meds this morning? 😂 Also, where the hell did you get $200k?? 😂 In the US, ALL of the more appealing options I provide can be had for around $100k…. That’s the whole point of my comment, duh lmao. In addition, the X5 M60i can by purchased in the 90’s which would make it a no-brainer for the mass majority of actual car enthusiasts over a GMC Yukon, including with the Denali Ultimate option. I’m down for more back and forth, but clearly you’ve been outclassed here, meaning you may just want to move on 😂
I love the exterior of it especially the 3-D graphic of the GMC emblem in the grille! The interior I like the stitching, leather(3-D graphics on it), and the dash. My dislikes are the thin seats and the leather is boring it doesn’t look”ULTIMATE” when just put a different color leather on the back and but of the seats. It should be just called Denali! And last should’ve came up with a better design for the armrest console because if your wife or significant other put their purse, wallet, gun, or anything of value in it and it doesn’t work good luck! Does it have airbag suspension?
Why is there no safety handle on the passenger side in the front? My husband and I are older and need this feature. The handle above the door is just too high for us to reach. We would love to buy this vehicle but not without this necessity~~
I would choose the Duramax 3L Diesel all the way because I am a slow rider, cruiser and don't plan to use it for state to state coasting, so no need a large engine because normal tears and wears apply.
Remember with a diesel comes a lot more maintenance. Fuel filters should be changed every 5K miles. Fuel averages over 50 cents more a gallon. Also in cold climates it may need to be plugged in. I have a new diesel 3/4 ton truck and have had 3 others previously. In my opinion the only way to go but not in a SUV. Just my 2 cents.
I just don’t get the gloss black grille surround. Why is that not the actual Vader chrome from previous years? Will look weird on colors other than black and looks slightly cheap on a 6 figure vehicle.
nice dash Is better now never liked the push buttons on the transmission gear selection ,. 16:38 24" rims and a 17 " spare payload is not that great at 1388 more of a 3 row luxury family school bus some one will lease or buy one
All of these GM VEHICLES are complete junk!! I own a 2019 gmc sierra DenaliHD 6.6 and spent 8k out of pocket to replace #4 injector and took out multiple parts 77k miles, and I own a 2019 gmc yukon denali 6.2 with 88k miles dropped a lifter in the motor and took out the cam,lifters, oil pump, and few other things , 8,500 out of pocket to fix! My son has a 2015 gmc 1500 Denali half ton, 90k miles blew the transmission! 7,300 out of pocket to fix! I'm sick of the pieces of SH*T GM VEHICLES they build nothing but garbage and I laugh at the ones who still continue to be so dumb to own a GM VEHICLE
Fantastic review, These SUVS have come a long way. I love those 24s. The design is out of this world. So much design talent at GM.
Good job on the review. Brief, accurate, & done. 👍
I can't wait for the diesel version.
You & me both. It will be my road tripper.
The price is higher, and they cheapened a lot of little things. Mostly things that are minor, but cheapening a 100k SUV to save a few bucks while jacking the price is insane. No ventilated rear seats in a suv this price these days is stupid. I think they wanted to save a few more things for the Escalade this year.
What part of 24 inch wheels and tires did you miss? 🤣
@@paulm6481he did say minor
It should be available with executive rear seat package which should be available soon on the Denali ultimate edition! I do agree that it should be standard though
Beautiful SUV. Top notch!
Love the Review
Those headlights looks like the ones on the silverados HD, except they flipped the headlights lol
My wife has a 2023 ultimate, much prefer the wood over the center console. The piano black is a terrible choice
Just got a 23 Escalade Sport Platinum with 5k miles that absolutely dunks on this for 84k. You'd have to be insane to spend over 100k on this when the Escalade exists.
When is the ram tungsten review coming bro?
Great review. Have you driven the 2025 Yukon at night? Any improvement in real world performance of the headlights? I have a 2024 Yukon that uses reflector LEDs and they are terrible.
I do not like brown, and am disappointed they didn't make the Denali Ultimate's leather black, but this new variation of brown is significantly better than the prior browns, it actually looks more luxurious even upscale than utilitarian as before, and I confess to actually liking it. I'd rather have all jet black, but this mahogany version of brown won't keep me from buying the suv.
A lot of these features are currently on my 2018 Escalade.
Is OnStar in the Vehicle?
What’s everyone think of the infotainment screen? I typically prefer landscape over portrait, but this seems to fit well.
Does it have the second row limo seats in this as the. Cadillac Escalade does???😊😊😊
The Color looks Fantastic on the outside & inside of 2025 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate but something is little bit different between GMC Yukon/GMC Acadia. The Cargo inside hidden of GMC Acadia has More storage than the GMC Yukon
Love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yup waiting for the diesel
Did they make the padding and bolstering, the cushioning of these leather seats in the Denali's thicker than prior years, at least the Ultimate if not all of them? And is that brown of the leather on the door different than the brown of the leather seats? They look different browns, but could just be the lighting.
I bought a 2024 GMC Acadia Elevation for $45k which has Bose, LED lights, almost identical infotainment screen, acoustic glass, leather, etc… The fact you could buy two Acadias for the price of this Yukon is insane.
Who compares front wheel drive GM to this daddy SUV with God’s V8?
Are you sure that is a real leather dash? GM has had so much trouble with the leather delaminating on the dash and door panels of the C6, C7 and C8 Corvettes and Escalades. My 2019 ZO6 dash was delaminated on delivery. GM only warranties the leather dash and panels for ONE year!!!!. Also NO extended warranty includes the leather dash and door panels!
Sexy SUV, had my heart set on a Range Rover Sport, Idk
I would like GMC to offer an option to have all the chrome/silver pieces on the exterior blacked out. Looking at this, for over $100k, the Escalade is still more appealing look wise IMO. Not to mention the X5, GLS, Range Rover, etc.
Well, good on you to be able to consider 200,000 dollar vehicles over 100,00 dollar vehicles for the look of their chrome.
@ your comprehension skills appear to be severely lacking. The GLS, for example, doesn’t even come with a blacked out option. Just because I clearly stated that I would like the GMC to have a blacked out option, if you would have actually read the rest of the comment with some common sense, you would have realized I didn’t say anything about blacking out the others. Are you ok, did you forget to take your meds this morning? 😂 Also, where the hell did you get $200k?? 😂 In the US, ALL of the more appealing options I provide can be had for around $100k…. That’s the whole point of my comment, duh lmao. In addition, the X5 M60i can by purchased in the 90’s which would make it a no-brainer for the mass majority of actual car enthusiasts over a GMC Yukon, including with the Denali Ultimate option.
I’m down for more back and forth, but clearly you’ve been outclassed here, meaning you may just want to move on 😂
I love the exterior of it especially the 3-D graphic of the GMC emblem in the grille! The interior I like the stitching, leather(3-D graphics on it), and the dash. My dislikes are the thin seats and the leather is boring it doesn’t look”ULTIMATE” when just put a different color leather on the back and but of the seats. It should be just called Denali! And last should’ve came up with a better design for the armrest console because if your wife or significant other put their purse, wallet, gun, or anything of value in it and it doesn’t work good luck! Does it have airbag suspension?
Why is there no safety handle on the passenger side in the front? My husband and I are older and need this feature. The handle above the door is just too high for us to reach. We would love to buy this vehicle but not without this necessity~~
I would choose the Duramax 3L Diesel all the way because I am a slow rider, cruiser and don't plan to use it for state to state coasting, so no need a large engine because normal tears and wears apply.
Remember with a diesel comes a lot more maintenance. Fuel filters should be changed every 5K miles. Fuel averages over 50 cents more a gallon. Also in cold climates it may need to be plugged in. I have a new diesel 3/4 ton truck and have had 3 others previously. In my opinion the only way to go but not in a SUV. Just my 2 cents.
Bro the camera is too close to the vehicle everything looks very zoomed in I can’t even appreciate the vehicle
What about night vision
I just don’t get the gloss black grille surround. Why is that not the actual Vader chrome from previous years? Will look weird on colors other than black and looks slightly cheap on a 6 figure vehicle.
With this exact same thing as this one can you see that you can get the 3.0l inline 6 Diesel engine?.????😮😅😊
Personally I didn’t like headlights design.Previous headlight design and grill looked more aggressive and serious.
nice dash Is better now never liked the push buttons on the transmission gear selection ,. 16:38 24" rims and a 17 " spare payload is not that great at 1388 more of a 3 row luxury family school bus some one will lease or buy one
24 gallons fuel tank is simply not enough for a big SUV like that.
All i see is 100k electronics for something to go wrong . Nice review though
The price is just rediclisI that's crazy
Terrible job on the camera I don’t even know how the interior really looks like from a good angle you’re way too close to everything bro
Also a 100k GMC still using Bose for interior audio is absolutely trash.
All of these GM VEHICLES are complete junk!! I own a 2019 gmc sierra DenaliHD 6.6 and spent 8k out of pocket to replace #4 injector and took out multiple parts 77k miles, and I own a 2019 gmc yukon denali 6.2 with 88k miles dropped a lifter in the motor and took out the cam,lifters, oil pump, and few other things , 8,500 out of pocket to fix! My son has a 2015 gmc 1500 Denali half ton, 90k miles blew the transmission! 7,300 out of pocket to fix! I'm sick of the pieces of SH*T GM VEHICLES they build nothing but garbage and I laugh at the ones who still continue to be so dumb to own a GM VEHICLE
16mpg? Hard pass. ✌️
There's nothing "Ultimate" about the horrid brown interior color scheme & tacky stitched leather seats.