{"id":33247,"date":"2024-08-22T15:33:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T19:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/?p=33247"},"modified":"2024-08-22T15:43:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T19:43:35","slug":"2025-gmc-yukon-mega-ute-new-face-screens-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/2025-gmc-yukon-mega-ute-new-face-screens-models","title":{"rendered":"2025 GMC Yukon mega-ute: New face, screens, models"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><em>Warren<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 The GMC Yukon\u2019s namesake is Canada\u2019s rugged, western-most, mountainous territory about 3,000 miles from Detroit. The 2025 mega-ute is designed to get you there in style.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">GMC unveiled its latest model Monday with an updated face, bigger wheels, and a truck-load of new technology inside. And for those long interstate trips to the wilderness, Yukon options hands-free Super Cruise on all trims. Based on General Motor\u2019s light-duty truck frame, the Yukon follows its Texas-built, mega-ute siblings, the Chevy Tahoe\/Silverado and Cadillac Escalade in receiving a mid-cycle update after a full remake in 2021 that introduced an independent rear suspension to all three brands.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/08\/19\/PDTN\/74859539007-gmc-2025-yukon.jpg?crop=1497,681,x228,y0&amp;width=660&amp;height=301&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" alt=\"GMC's 2025 Yukon AT4 and Denali, left.\" width=\"498\" height=\"227\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"GMC's 2025 Yukon AT4 and Denali, left.\" data-c-credit=\"GMC\">\n<p><em>GMC&#8217;s 2025 Yukon AT4 and Denali, left. GMC<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The GMC separates itself from its peers with its signature design, posh Denali trim, and a huge, waterfall center screen. Like its stablemates, the Yukon now comes stuffed with standard safety features and offers an extended version called the Yukon XL.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cThe \u201821 model made significant architecture changes, (including) introducing independent front and rear suspensions, adaptive air ride, and magnetic ride control,\u201d said Martin Hayes, General Motors\u2019 chief engineer for full-size trucks and SUVs.\u00a0<em>The Detroit News<\/em>\u00a0got a sneak peak ahead of the Yukon&#8217;s reveal in GM&#8217;s Warren studio. \u201cFor 2025, we\u2019ve added fantastic interior details. We have a large, 16.8-inch diagonal screen, 11-inch digital cluster in front of the driver, and head-up display technology. And we\u2019ve taken our 16-way, heated, cooled, and massaging front seats and put them in the second row &#8211; including the head rest. \u201c<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">While stuffing the Yukon with more tech, GMC has streamlined the model trim lineup. SLE and SLT have been replaced by a base Elevation trim, off-road AT4 model, and posh Denali. The latter pair offer upgraded AT4 Ultimate and Denali Ultimate trims.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/08\/19\/PDTN\/74854583007-gmc-yukon-2024-at-4-denalifr.jpg?width=990&amp;height=558&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" width=\"550\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_mo_cap gnt_em_mo_cc__swd\"><em>2025 GMC Yukon AT4 (left) and Denali. Henry Payne, The Detroit News<\/em><\/div>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Once spare with standard features, GMC\u2019s starter Elevation trim now comes loaded with standard safety goodies like blind-spot assist, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian-and-bicyclist braking, rear automatic cross traffic braking, side bicyclist alert, and more. Night Vision is optional \u2013 offering thermal object detection to better detect, say, a herd of moose on your trip through the Great White North.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/08\/19\/PDTN\/74854592007-gmcyukon-2025-cockpit.jpg?width=660&amp;height=459&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" alt=\"Interior view of the 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate featuring the 16.8-inch-diagonal, portrait-orientation infotainment touch screen.\" width=\"512\" height=\"356\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"Interior view of the 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate featuring the 16.8-inch-diagonal, portrait-orientation infotainment touch screen.\" data-c-credit=\"GM, GM\"><\/div>\n<div data-c-caption=\"Interior view of the 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate featuring the 16.8-inch-diagonal, portrait-orientation infotainment touch screen.\" data-c-credit=\"GM, GM\">\n<p><em>Interior view of the 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate featuring the 16.8-inch-diagonal, portrait-orientation infotainment touch screen. GM, GM<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">You\u2019ll know the new GMC Yukon by its refreshed face and hind quarters. Revered for its handsome design language, Yukon tweaks its look with a revised c-clap headlamp design \u2212 moving the lights more to the middle of the fascia. Each trim gets its own grille design and features.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Under the available panoramic roof, Yukon\u2019s acres of front, digital screens are complimented by an available, 8-inch rear climate control touchscreen. Notably, the Yukon\u2019s push-button shifter has been replaced by a column-mounted shifter, and the console gets clever touches like a hidden storage compartment above the center stack. Google Built-in software \u2013 a phone-like operating system fast becoming an industry go-to \u2013 runs the displays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Hayes says hard buttons compliment the touchscreens for better ergonomics. \u201cWe haven\u2019t lost the controls you want to have in a vehicle. For example the climate, driveline, and headlamp controls are still operated by buttons,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<aside id=\"gnt_atomsnc\" class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_anc\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"loadAnc\" aria-label=\"Newsletter signup form\"><\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cBut the thing I like most is the accessible, vertical screen layout,\u201d Hayes continued. \u201cYou can personalize the screen and use tile view where the map is in one part of the screen \u2013 with radio controls and trailering info are nearby. All that is configurable.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/08\/19\/PDTN\/74854595007-gmc-yukon-2024-rrscreen.jpg?width=660&amp;height=372&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" alt=\"2025 GMC Yukon rear seat touchscreens.\" width=\"502\" height=\"283\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"2025 GMC Yukon rear seat touchscreens.\" data-c-credit=\"Henry Payne, The Detroit News\">\n<div class=\"gnt_em_mo_cap gnt_em_mo_cc__swd\"><em>2025 GMC Yukon rear seat touchscreens. Henry Payne, The Detroit News<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">For the full, blingtastic experience, get the Denali Ultimate with its exclusive, 24-inch, laser-etched wheels, front and second-row captain\u2019s chairs, open-pore laser etched wood trim, and 22-speaker Bose stereo. It\u2019s a rolling living room.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">For a more rugged look, get the AT4 Ultimate with a higher front approach angle, front skid plate, and 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. Adaptive air suspension can add 2 inches of ground clearance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/08\/19\/PDTN\/74854588007-gmcyukon-2025-at-4-rock.jpg?crop=1569,960,x358,y626&amp;width=660&amp;height=404&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" alt=\"Front 3\/4 view of the 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate.\" width=\"506\" height=\"310\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"Front 3\/4 view of the 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate.\" data-c-credit=\"GM\">\n<p><em>Front 3\/4 view of the 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate. GM<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">At the heart of the gentle giant are three familiar engine choices driven by a 10-speed transmission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The tried-and-true, standard, 5.3-liter V-8 engine makes 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque; the 6.2-liter V-8 produces 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque; and a sippier, 3.0-liter, Duramax Turbo-Diesel inine-6-cylinder puts out 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque \u2013 and increase from the last gen\u2019s 277 horsepower and 460 torque. It is available across all trims.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Towing is high on the list of mega-ute customers and Yukon offers max towing capability of up to 8,400 pounds. With the trailer hooked up, additional safety systems come into play like: automatic, blind-zone steering; Transparent Trailer View with cameras that help the driver \u201csee through\u201d the trailer to detect vehicles behind; and a back-up, jack-knife alert.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Expect the 2025 Yukon at dealerships later this year at which time pricing will be announced. Expect a starting price above the 2024 model\u2019s $60,195 due to increased standard features.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><em>Henry Payne is auto critic for The Detroit News. Find him at hpayne@detroitnews.com or @HenryEPayne.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Warren\u00a0\u2013 The GMC Yukon\u2019s namesake is Canada\u2019s rugged, western-most, mountainous territory about 3,000 miles from Detroit. The 2025 mega-ute is designed to get you there in style. GMC unveiled its latest model Monday with an updated face, bigger wheels, and a truck-load of new technology inside. 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