GMC Yukon Denali orders officially open

GMSV has announced pricing for its long-awaited GMC Yukon Denali, the locally-converted full-size SUV on sale from Q2 next year priced from $169,990 plus on-road costs – or around $14K more than a similar sized Toyota LandCruiser Sahara ZX.

The MY25 GMC Yukon Denali is an Upper Large SUV segment competitor that will introduce not only the Yukon nameplate to Australian buyers, but also debut major technology updates, bold looks, and a tasteful – not to mention incredibly spacious – interior design.

Built in Texas, and almost as big, the GMC Yukon will be offered exclusively with 6.2-litre V8 petrol power, the unit paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive as standard.

Power figures for the duo are listed at 313kW/624Nm with a braked towing capacity “in excess of 3500kg”.

Importer GMSV says orders for the full-size Yukon Denali are now open with highlights of the range including eight seats, effortless towing, and both on- and off-road capability.

“We expect the GMC Yukon Denali to redefine premium family transport in Australia and New Zealand, combining eight seats, incredible cargo room, the latest in premium technology, and easy towing with an advanced V8 engine for effortless progress,” said General Motors Australia and New Zealand managing director Jess Bala.

“Like our popular Silverado, (the) Yukon is built in America but re-engineered to right-hand-drive in Australia, delivering factory quality in right-hand drive for our markets. And that means families across Australia and New Zealand get to experience GMC’s flagship SUV for the first time.”

Highlights of the variant include 24-inch alloy wheels shod with all-season tyres, air ride suspension, a bold grille, “lashings of chrome”, and LED lighting. Chrome body mouldings and door handles deliver a premium look and feel, says GMSV, reiterating the Yukon’s 5338mm length, 2058mm width, and 1941mm height.

GMSV says the cabin offers first-class seating for eight passengers, alongside elevated cabin materials and segment-leading technology, and up to 3480 litres of cargo space.

Adding to the premium look and feel of the Yukon’s interior is Denali-exclusive unique Fractal stitching on the seats, which are heated and ventilated for the driver and front passenger (heated in second row), a panoramic sunroof with sunshade, along with the use of high-quality materials including authentic wood detailing and the innovative pivoting wood door for the cup-holder console.

Cabin technologies include more than 42 inches of high-quality screens. These includes a central 16.8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 14-speaker Bose CenterPoint audio system, an 11.0-inch instrumentation screen, and 15.0-inch colour head-up display.

Completing the picture are dual 12.6-inch rear-seat entertainment screens.

On the safety front we find an extensive itinerary of standard technologies and driver assistants including a 360-degree camera system, adaptive cruise control, AEB, buckle-to-drive, front and rear parking sensors, hill-start assist, intelligent high beam, rear cross traffic and pedestrian alert, trailer sway control, and tyre pressure monitoring.

2025 GMC Yukon pricing*:

Denali                                 $169,990                          New Variant

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.