GMC Yukon 2025: Revealing the large American SUV for the Australian market

Full size GMC Yukon The SUV is coming to Australia in 2025 and the American brand has already teased the refreshed model we expect to get.

GMC has released a single image of the Yukon's front end ahead of its late 2024 launch.

Yukon is confirmed to launch in Australia in late Q1 2025 or in Q2.

This suggests we will get an upgraded version instead of the version currently sold in North America.

The teaser image shows a more slender headlight cluster in a figure 6 shape with C-shaped daytime running lights; we can also create a subtly modified grille.

The Yukon featured here is the off-road AT4, which we won't get in Australia.

Instead, GM Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) only confirmed that it will import the left-hand drive version of the luxury vehicle Yukon Denali, which will be remanufactured to right-hand drive in Melbourne.

Except the facelifted 2025 Yukon has the same large interior as the related version Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

Chevrolets have adopted a new, larger 17.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and also feature an 11-inch digital instrument cluster.

However, the updated Yukon will have a different interior appearance than its Chevy counterpart as GM continues to increase the visual differences between the Chevrolet and GMC models.

To that end, the Yukon is set up to use a portrait-oriented touchscreen, aligning it intuitively with Sierra EV. The spy shots have revealed a screen that is significantly larger than the current Yukon's 10.2-inch display.

The Yukon is 5334mm long, 2057mm wide excluding mirrors and 1943mm tall on a 3071mm wheelbase, while the Yukon XL – equivalent to GMC's Chevy Suburban – is 5720mm long on a 3406mm wheelbase.

As for context, one Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series up to 5015mm long and 1990mm wide on a 2850mm wheelbase.

The Denali nameplate debuted 25 years ago as the flagship of the Yukon line, although an even fancier Denali Ultimate version was introduced for 2023.

Both models are now powered by a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 petrol engine, producing 313kW of power and 624Nm of torque, or an optional 3.0-litre turbo-diesel inline six-cylinder engine with 206kW and 624Nm, both mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. .

Yukon Denali models are rated to tow up to 8200lbs (3719kg) depending on US specifications.

It's unclear if there will be any mechanical changes with the update.

GM's Magnetic Ride Control is now standard on the Denali, with adaptive air suspension optional on the Denali and standard on the Denali Ultimate.

In addition, standard on the current Denali is a head-up display, wireless phone charger, power sliding center console, 14-speaker Bose sound system, heated and ventilated front seats, with 20-inch alloy wheels.

Denali Ultimate also features standard semi-automatic parking assistance, an 18-speaker Bose sound system, front seats with massage function, panoramic sunroof, digital rearview mirror, and vehicle steps. electric retractable roof and 22-inch alloy wheels.

The car also has a unique Alpine Umber interior color with laser-engraved Paldao wood trim details.

Both models have standard safety equipment including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking (AEB), blind spot monitoring, lane keeping assist, and cross-traffic alert. rear and surround-view cameras, with Denali Ultimate reverse parking feature. AEB.

With the updated Yukon, GM will launch the GMC brand not only in Australia but also in New Zealand and China.

It won't be sold in independent GMC showrooms like GM's fellow Cadillac brand, which also launches later this year.

Instead, the GMC Yukon will be sold in GMSV showrooms just like the GMC Yukon. Chevrolet Corvette And Silverado.

THAN: Everything GMC Yukon