GMC’s flagship full-size SUV gets a fresh look for 2025, with notable updates both inside and out. While the exterior design has been subtly refreshed, the Yukon’s interior takes a significant leap forward.
It now features a redesigned lower dashboard for improved forward visibility, an advanced tech package with a standard 11-inch digital instrument panel and a 16.8-inch touchscreen, and optional heated, ventilated, and massaging seats for the first and second rows.
The trim hierarchy has been restructured, replacing the SLE and SLT trims with the new Elevation trim. A notable addition is the AT4 Ultimate trim, which blends the off-road capabilities of the AT4 with much of the luxurious equipment from the top-tier Denali Ultimate. This shift increases the base price to $68,895—$8,700 more than the 2024 SLT model.
Powertrains, Specs, and MPG
For 2025, the Yukon offers three engine options: a 5.3-liter V-8 producing 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, a 6.2-liter V-8 delivering 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft, and a revised 3.0-liter Duramax diesel inline-six, which now generates 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque (an increase of 28 horsepower and 35 lb-ft).
All engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard on Elevation and Denali trims, with four-wheel drive available for an additional $3,000 with gas engines or $3,150 with the diesel. The AT4 and Ultimate trims are exclusively 4WD.
Pricing and Availability
The 2025 GMC Yukon is already on sale, with the following starting prices (including a $1,995 destination fee):
- Elevation: $68,895
- AT4: $75,695
- Denali: $78,995
- AT4 Ultimate: $95,795
- Denali Ultimate: $101,795
The longer Yukon XL adds $3,000 to each trim level and offers an additional 1.8 inches of third-row legroom. It also provides 16 cubic feet of extra cargo space behind the third row and 21.7 cubic feet more when the second and third rows are folded.
Safety Features and Trim-Specific Amenities
Packed with advanced safety features, the Yukon includes forward collision warning, pedestrian and bicyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning with steering assist, blind spot intervention, rear cross-traffic alert with pedestrian detection, front cross-traffic alert, a 360-degree camera system, and automated parking. Unique to GM, the Yukon also features Buckle to Drive, Safety Alert Seat, and Teen Driver.
The entry-level Elevation trim rides on 20-inch wheels and boasts luxury features like LED lighting, a power liftgate, keyless entry and start, remote start, and a mechanical limited-slip rear differential.
Inside, it offers synthetic leather seats, heated first- and second-row seats, an 11-inch digital instrument panel, wireless charging, and a 10-speaker Bose audio system. The centerpiece is the 16.8-inch infotainment touchscreen with Google Built-In and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The AT4 is tailored for off-road enthusiasts, with features like standard 4WD, a two-speed transfer case, a high-clearance front bumper, skid plates, and red tow hooks. Luxury touches include a hands-free power liftgate, perforated leather upholstery, and ventilated front seats.
The Denali enhances the luxury experience with features like a 15-inch head-up display, upgraded upholstery, and second-row captain’s chairs. The Denali Ultimate further elevates the experience with 24-inch wheels, adaptive air suspension, a panoramic moonroof, power-retractable running boards, massaging front seats, and GM’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system.
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