2023 GMC Yukon Denali vs Denali Ultimate

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Time Stamps
▸ 0:00 Intro 2023 Yukon Denali Ultimate
▸ 1:05 Specs and Exterior 2023 Yukon Denali Ultimate
▸ 7:22 Interior 2023 Yukon Denali Ultimate
▸ 15:57 Rear Seats 2023 Yukon Denali Ultimate

[@VagabondBuilds]

Super Cruise available on this Denali Ultimate. You can get yours in a 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel or 6.2L V8 engine 10-speed automatic transmission. What a luxury SUV. Well done GMC 👏👏👏

[@ChaseWalling]

My wife and I bought a '23 Ultimate a few days ago and LOVE it! Great video!

[@VagabondBuilds]

Awesome! Honestly it’s just a very nice car! It would be on my list of a car to purchase

[@elcamaron6504]

$$$$ how much

[@kamuranduman7570]

send me gift yukon

[@PureSwank]

Prepare to get your MIND BLOWN. When you pull the center console back you dont lose "Personal space". You grab the top leather portion and slide it forward and you know have an arm rest without having the entire thing come forward. OUR LITTLE SECRET.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Yes! Secret will be kept. Thanks!

[@griffinfamilyballin]

We build these trucks and all of the General Motors full size SUVs right here in Arlington, Texas! Nice review!👊🏾💯🔥🔥🔥🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@VagabondBuilds]

Thank you and appreciated your support!

[@griffinfamilyballin]

@@VagabondBuilds no problem I actually learned something. I had just asked why did the Ultimate sit so much lower than the other trucks and no one gave me an answer, but now I know! Thanks!👊🏾💯

[@LivingWithKK]

Woop woopATX in the house 😆 I just got my 2023 Tahoe manufactured right there off 360! Love it. You all do great work

[@bigoz7]

Great video very informative and thanks for sharing!

[@VagabondBuilds]

Thanks and happy that you guys appreciate it! Thank you for the comment!

[@BeefGummybears]

They just did so much right with the Escalade that if you can afford a Yukon might as well go with the escalade. Can see the Yukon Being a fleet vehicle bc price tag is less for some corporations. I’ve seen more caddies in this generation than Yukons and even with that only seen the SLE/SLT trims.

[@VagabondBuilds]

The Escalade is beautiful and nice. But nice price tag as well!

[@Mr-Bogs]

In my area I see waaay more of the new Yukon Denali's than the new Escalades. Probably depends on the area. I prefer the Yukon this generation, unless it's the Escalade V haha

[@dontwatchmydoomvideos]

You’re right. If you can afford a $60k Yukon, might as well go with a $90k+ Escalade. What’s 30k anyway 😂

[@BeefGummybears]

@@dontwatchmydoomvideos new Yukon are pretty much in $80/90k range for Denali/at4 trim and $70/80 for Sle/Slt trim Ultimate is $100k now used you’re looking at that 60k but that’s probably a 2020/2021 . Info out there do research bud

[@BeefGummybears]

@@Mr-Bogs agreed! That Cadillac V set a pretty high bar . I couldn’t imagine what next generation gonna bring to table . Cappuccino maker in the center console maybe haha

[@jvande102]

The regular Denali has the option for the adaptive air ride suspension, magnetic ride control, trailer brake assist, and the 2nd row screens. Might be worth mentioning since those features were highlighted as being on the Ultimate.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Yea! Sorry about that. I thought I mentioned some of these but totally sorry! Thanks for the constructive criticism.

[@mikefigi-pc9cu]

Those are options though on delani, all comes standard on ultimate.

[@yamahaguy1732]

@@mikefigi-pc9cuyep and if you spec out the Denali as close to the ultimate as you can it comes out more expensive.

[@Mustafakhan-qg6nv]

Magnetic ride is standard on both of these vehicles.

[@davidyoung9262]

My wife and I just bought a Denali Ultimate Yukon! We flew to Colorado and drove back to Idaho…..what a trip suoer cruise, massaging seats…. Just an awesome ride! Love it! Huge shout out to Markley GMC of Fort Collins, Colorado!

[@VagabondBuilds]

Nice!!!! Glad you guys like your purchase! Was the video helpful?

[@davidyoung9262]

@@VagabondBuilds Yes very helpful. Thank you

[@eronic404]

One of my dream cars, probably will never be able to afford one anytime soon but if I could, would definitely be on the lot buying one. 😅 I honestly prefer the interior more than the one in the Escalade. I can't stand the tablet attached to dash look that every car manufacturer is doing, but that oled is beautiful screen.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Never say never on the dream. It’s a dream that is reachable! Blessings exist !

[@josephdepasquale973]

agreed, tablets are ridiculous

[@albertsylvester2981]

WELL BOTH OF THESE CARS ARE AWESOME

[@VagabondBuilds]

Yes haha. I agree. Which one would you pick if you had to choose ?

[@truthofthelight5184]

Well detailed explanation thanks

[@VagabondBuilds]

Glad to be of help!

[@konghuatang6938]

For new vehicles all I need is: LED light, backup camera , CarPlay, and leather, over that is extra you don’t used a lot!

[@VagabondBuilds]

Haha but the bells and whistles are nice haha

[@Wyn61]

Stud review! But if I hear the pronunciation "Buh-in", instead of BUTTON, one more time.....I'm gonna SCREAM!

[@VagabondBuilds]

Haha haha sorry, just my accent 😅

[@johnhardy9935]

Nicely done Sir!

[@VagabondBuilds]

Appreciate it ! Thanks for the support !

[@Nate-zy5ce]

Great review. Worth the watch! A question: Do you know, do the leather seats in this new Ultimate have more padding and thicker side bolstering than the regular Yukons? I've heard the leather is a higher quality, which is great, but I wonder about the padding, and if it might be thicker, bottom and side bolstering especially, if it might be more comfortable for longer road trips than the regular Yukons. Thanks, if you or anyone knows.

[@EndoMTB]

I came here for this exact question. I have a 2008 Sequoia Platinum and I’ve test driven the Denali. The seats were not as comfortable in the Denali.

[@VagabondBuilds]

I do remember the seats did feel more comfortable in the ultimate. I can’t tell you exactly if it’s more padding for sure but they were more plushy.

[@HuyQLe-fe1qp]

Even though these brand cars are not luxury brands but still expensive to the normal people. I rather to buy top models of luxury brands like Cadillac, Mez, Porche, or Masterari etc.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Well they are a bit more affordable for some. All depends the price tag each person wants to spend.

[@roycestandard6153]

I wonder why they didn't give people the option to get the Ultimate's interior in different colors???? That same interior would look better in black.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Strange. Maybe down the road they will offer that option

[@stevechimelski4557]

You are very correct. Getting a black interior is what makes me like the Escalade better.

[@davidyoung9262]

I am surprised how many people want a choice for the ultimate interior. GM typically uses black leather for everything even my 2019 Sierra. This is what makes the ultimate stand out! A different color! The best way to describe it if someone has not seen the ultimate interior in person it reminds me of a baseball mitt brown……. Give or take a shade :) not exact but with the wide stitching loops it’s very classy and fits the truck! I hope they keep it with an ultimate only color. The rims are ultimate only all the Vader chrome is ultimate only. Massaging seats to my knowledge are only for the ultimate. Sorry for the long answer wanted to be clear maybe it might help someone

[@daviddobrei]

Gm top of the top,the best of the best!

[@VagabondBuilds]

I take it you like these suvs haha

[@shaktimishra6388]

I want this one

[@VagabondBuilds]

There are 2. Which one exactly?

[@henosgetachew]

i liked the Denali but the ultimate is much nicer and i like it a little shorter

[@VagabondBuilds]

Very nice! Ultimate is a beautiful trim now.

[@robertlopez1734]

The Ultimate does come in standard size as well as XL.

[@user-if4jg6ul9o]

This would be great 10 years ago

[@VagabondBuilds]

In what sense? Thank you for the interaction here on the channel!

[@DapimpBDSD]

Honestly the only thing id want different on my denali would be that black chrome grille and accents but im not trying to pay about +10k more just for a visual look. Might buy the parts and install them later

[@VagabondBuilds]

Not a bad idea… but 10k is simply just outside trim…. Are you sure?

[@DapimpBDSD]

@@VagabondBuilds locally, all the denali ultimates were at least 13k more than my Denali was, and I just looked up the grille and it's like 800 from GM

[@rickwarren-ym4ic]

What is your favourite exterior / interior colour combo on the Denali Reserve package? 3:14

[@VagabondBuilds]

I would have to go with a white exterior and ultimate interior or the dark grey/silver exterior and the ultimate interior.

[@ronswauger9503]

Black on black all day long

[@ckem1044]

Missing that the back glass opens is like not mentioning the tailgate on the Range Rover.

[@emmakorkin332]

And still everyone knows it's there. Great video @vagabondbuilds

[@VagabondBuilds]

Haha sorry for that 😅 thank you though for the feedback. We will try better next time! Thank you for the criticism!

[@owusumawxell4167]

I love this machine

[@VagabondBuilds]

Well good place to place your love haha.

[@ps2604]

is there ambient lighting like youll find on the escalade?

[@VagabondBuilds]

Yes

[@iemhmdibrahim2193]

Bismillahirrahmanirrohiim. Sp then now I know the abbreviation of XL means Extra Long. Thanks for the very good review. Best regards from Indonesia. Wslm

[@VagabondBuilds]

Appreciate it!

[@bakunawa534]

That seat cracked the screen 😂. Then when he goes back behind the vehicle he paused and looked at the screen with his eyes very quick then proceeded his presentation 😅 I hope he didn't have to pay for a new screen.

[@boltactionshooter]

That is just the factory film on the screen. It is not cracked.

[@VagabondBuilds]

It didn’t crack. Everything is fine. But funny how people notice the smallest things haha

[@mustanggt106]

I know this version now has Supercruise...but does it have lane Centering available when not in supercruise? That is, will it still center your vehicle in the lane or just ping pong you back in forth?

[@VagabondBuilds]

Goodness I couldn’t say. Check out the MSRP sticker.

[@bigearl8687]

Should have compared both models to the base model Yukon

[@VagabondBuilds]

Good idea!

[@amandavillasenorhuerta]

I got the ultimate xl I think it’s important to mention you can get the xl ultimate but price is different also

[@VagabondBuilds]

Yes. Price will be a big factor in choosing these cars.

[@stevechimelski4557]

@@VagabondBuilds The difference in Yukon vs Yukon XL is only $3,000.

[@trevoC132]

So to be clear, the ultimate package is a blackout grill and 4 headrest speakers (which are horrible placement for speakers btw). That seems kind of crazy for the 10k premium (in Canada) over a loaded Denali. I like the blackout grill personally, but 10K?... not that much.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Thank you for the perspective.

[@Nixonskitchen]

Does anyone have an opinion on reliability like keeping this for 10 years at least?

[@VagabondBuilds]

Ummm… I couldn’t say. I have never owned one. If I had the cash I would totally own one though.

[@shelton.nobles]

At 96k miles flush the transmission

[@jathawk101]

I’ll take them both! 😂😅😂

[@VagabondBuilds]

Someone has deep pockets honestly haha!

[@jathawk101]

@@VagabondBuilds 😇 - NAH, just knowing that you have the upper hand when entering any dealership because they are in a sense desperate to sell and will do and say anything to sell you a car.

[@jeffwest5783]

Backpacks and stuff... For that small area?

[@VagabondBuilds]

Well then. Was the video helpful at all?

[@user-of4fr9kt4l]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@VagabondBuilds]

👍🏼

[@mr255459]

Leaving the best part out… super cruise

[@VagabondBuilds]

Yea I know! We totally forgot to talk about it to my mistake. Totally sorry

[@rudytaljeh5439]

So really right now I checked google to see how. Much the denail. Gmc2023 cost 92.000 dollars the gmc Denali ultimate costs 20.000 so I prefer the GMC denail ultimate is cheaper then th gmc 2023 gmc so I’m a 3 family living in doha so the denail ultimate is just the perfect car ❤😮

[@VagabondBuilds]

Great! Thanks for the feedback!

[@saddamqasm5945]

💕💕

[@VagabondBuilds]

They are beautiful cars honestly! Well anything new is nice!

[@jeandedieungabirano27]

guide us on how we can buy..where and how?????????????i need it

[@VagabondBuilds]

What exactly would you like us to help you with? We are open to helping!

[@edwardursulescu2661]

😎

[@VagabondBuilds]

😎

[@aleddineharoba4598]

do Bronco please

[@VagabondBuilds]

We do have bronco videos. Check out the video list earlier on, we did a few. Thanks for asking too.

[@antoniodavis8424]

Are you able to get the Ultimate in an XL? I'll pay extra

[@ManuSharma86]

Came to comments to ask this.

[@kiandominicmercado792]

I think you can buy the ultimate XL version

[@jonathanr971]

Yes you can get it in the XL version in either. You can also get every ultimate option including super cruise in without getting the ultimate special interior and Vader chrome if you want.

[@antoniodavis8424]

@@jonathanr971 I appreciate the information:).

[@VagabondBuilds]

Appreciate the responses everyone!?

[@lvzmyvidz]

your video describes as if there are only two Denali options - Ultimate or standard Denali XL. The 2023 Denali is available in standard and XL sizes in both the standard Denali and the ultimate - 2 model options of the Denali in standard and XL versions of each. FYI.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Sorry if I wasn’t clear. I’ll try to do better next time.

[@danasalce3603]

Why would you compare the xl verses the ultimate !?!

[@VagabondBuilds]

Ummm. More so just for slight body differences.

[@ax960]

ماذا الفرق بين هذا و هذا

[@VagabondBuilds]

The length and the certain trim packages on the car.

[@AK-hw9ij]

I hate that brown interior. Sucks that you can only get that color.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Goodness.. what color would you choose otherwise though?

[@stevechimelski4557]

XL is not a package! You can get either the Yukon in Denali or Denali ultimate, and you can get the Yukon XL in either Denali or Denali Ultimate!

[@VagabondBuilds]

Didn’t mean to make it sound like XL was a package

[@scottguy28]

I guess if i hit the lottery

[@VagabondBuilds]

Hahaha I don’t play the lottery so my chances are more slim. Haha

[@albertsmith1842]

😆😆 So ,what you're saying is,is that they are the exact same truck but one just got a $5000 suit on🤣. Cold game.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Haha that’s a spiffy suit I say! Haha

[@vangarcia419]

4 extra Bose Speakers 😊

[@VagabondBuilds]

Nice right?

[@isturasign2965]

seat cover colour is not good.., other vice fantastic

[@VagabondBuilds]

In which car?

[@balboa7866]

Dbags marked it up 15000 dollars

[@VagabondBuilds]

Yea, very unfortunate, I have a feeling we might see manufacturers start dropping the mark ups. Markets are slowing down.

[@syenosis]

I don't get how you did a comparison video and didn't even bother to show the regular Denali?

[@VagabondBuilds]

Yea… made that mistake…

[@yamahaguy1732]

If you spec them the same the ultimate comes out slightly cheaper.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Interesting. Was the video helpful at all?

[@inchlorIentztJiIu]

No thanks you. I’ll take the Escalade. The Denali ultimate is just a cheese grater on wheels 😂

[@VagabondBuilds]

Hahahahah funny!

[@geraldinewozniak127]

How much 😊

[@VagabondBuilds]

Price will show at the end of the video. Thanks for watching

[@igornistor5046]

Escalade !!!

[@VagabondBuilds]

I’m hear you! You buying one?

[@larryrobinson1399]

110,000 and that interior brown looks tacky as all hell ! My thoughts

[@VagabondBuilds]

Haha funny. I really like it but beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.

[@larryrobinson1399]

@@VagabondBuilds .. very true , I was feeling it a bit till I seen it against the wood trim on the door panel

[@KeithAyers-yz4uu]

No comparison at all. The Denali was barely mentioned. My 2023 Denali has exactly everything that the ultimate has with the exception of the speakers in the headrest. And guess what, I don't want speakers in my ears. I even have the Super Cruise option on my 2023. The darkened grill and other trim are not attractive to me. My light shale interior looks better too. So, why pay extra for a vehicle that you like less. The Ultimate is not worth the extra money.

[@ktpinnacle]

GMC wants stupid money for their window dressing on the Ultimate. And I've been a GM truck owner since 1981 (two K Blazers and a Yukon).

[@VagabondBuilds]

So you wouldn’t want one?

[@ktpinnacle]

@@VagabondBuilds Next to my current home, my 2001 Yukon was the best purchase I've ever made. It's got 352K miles on the same engine and tranny. I got a great deal on the build, just as I did for the previous Chevy K Blazers (which were great vehicles for their time). I have no reason to look anywhere else but GM for a replacement - though I don't really NEED one. And that's the point. The current Yukon is larger that the Yukon I drive. Space which I really don't need for fun and work. But it's not a deal breaker. But another 20K tacked on to a high Denali price for an upgraded Bose system (?), Vadar chrome (which I like) and upgraded leather and wood (which I also like) hits my squeal point. Especially when the GMC VP crowed about how the average sale price has been rising rapidly and dealers are still pushing MSRP+. Based on inflation, I would be paying about 75K to replace my Yukon. Tough not to feel taken to pay more than that, even for a vehicle that I like.

[@RamyCamogah]

A bit expensive

[@VagabondBuilds]

What would be your price bracket for one ?

[@jeffwest5783]

OMG... If we did a drinking game and did shots every time you say the word "cool" - we'd be dead from alcohol poisoning...

[@VagabondBuilds]

Lol lol good thing you guys have no alcohol issues lol

[@vangtk10]

Why does a car of this price tag come with Bose? Yuck.

[@VagabondBuilds]

You don’t like BOSE?

[@CMCNestT]

Since I am not a rapper from Compton nor a crossfitter from Miami I will take this over an Escalade. And the price is a bargain compared to an Escalade. There will be ghosting in the Escalade's OLED screen a few years down the road.

[@VagabondBuilds]

I mean there’s always chances to become a rapper lol

[@FabianGarcia-ok8nv]

How many freaking model they are 🤣 Denali, Denali superior,Denali superior extra, Denali superior extra luxury etc etc

[@VagabondBuilds]

Haha feels like that right.! ?

[@kgindy81]

You can’t even order one with super cruise due to supply chain issues, whatever that means.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Yea…. Inflation at its finest. Money on the market with no goods to order. Problems that some created that can have been dodged.

[@kevincheyne2735]

@Vagabond Builds Mine just arrived yesterday Supercruise is installed in it.

[@TheParsaver]

Just big.....

[@VagabondBuilds]

Just American 🇺🇸 haha

[@hawaiianpunch6534]

You lost me at multiple Buh-en's.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Funny how people can’t finish the video due to my accent. Totally sorry! Haha

[@whereistheaccountability7353]

Paying close to 100k or more for a GMC. Not going to happen.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Haha. We call that inflation at its finest.

[@mjdgi1]

The ultimate is not worth the money

[@VagabondBuilds]

Why don’t you think so?

[@juniormarshallhastings723]

8:25 Cadillac is beautiful NOT this yuck.😂

[@VagabondBuilds]

I don’t know about that one haha. Caddy is boss haha

[@user-xw6qj7su2x]

Who is donkey put speaker in behind head....if accident happen what head will happen

[@VagabondBuilds]

Lol lol you have a good point honestly.

[@paullangan193]

This is not Vs. Did not see interior at all on Denali.................Come on just a few more seconds of video etc would have done that. Like your presentation style, just did not complete the job.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Thanks Paul, sorry, we actually started to do that. Thank you for the constructive criticism. It’s well taken 🙂

[@polievets1]

For me long version only cause otherwise third-row sitting does not make any sense

[@VagabondBuilds]

Thanks for your feedback

[@mustafa3169]

Tuck ya gown in next time. 😂

[@VagabondBuilds]

Hahah sorry! Lol that’s funny lol

[@mustafa3169]

@@VagabondBuilds great video though.!