Is the 2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate a BETTER luxury SUV than a Lincoln Navigator?

The Yukon Denali Ultimate is here and GMC wants to be the leader in full size luxury SUVs. This competes directly with the Ford expedition, Toyota Sequoia, Infiniti QX80, Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator. On the outside you will find a uniq grill, nead headlights, 22in wheels and automatic running boards. On the inside there is a higher level of materials and finishes. Under the hood is a 6.2L V8 that now produces 420HP & is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate a BETTER luxury SUV than a Lincoln Navigator?
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[@stangman50]

Come on man, You can get the diesel in the Escalade.

[@arthurresendez]

Can't get enough of your content!!!! Instructional and entertaining which is ALMOST achievable but you do it Joe!!!

[@vernonpaigejr.1517]

You get a Yukon when you have money, but don't want people to know.

[@davidwolf226]

Joe, the moment this vehicle sold me was when you pointed out that the rear glass wiper has FINALLY been tucked underneath the spoiler. Geezzz... took them long enough! Even that Bentley Bentayga didn't have the rear glass wiper tucked underneath the spoiler! Just an FYI... years ago, the Denali trim USED to be very upscale. However, over the past 10 or 12 years, it had become only a minor upscale trim. With the "Ultimate" tag, this one is truly upscale.

[@jeffs6090]

I understand the aesthetics of it on the outside, but functionally it's better to have the wiper on the bottom. In order to easily see the road out the back, you want the clear part of the wiped window to be wider on the bottom. I've been in vehicles with the wiper on top, and it's horrible to properly see when it's raining. Then when it dries, it's even worse. You're constantly needing to clean the rear window in order to safely see everything. Now, the fact that this has a digital rear view mirror makes it just fine to have the wiper on top. Every vehicle should have one of those! I love them! Hopefully it becomes standard across all automakers soon.

[@normanli7085]

The previous generation started the tucked wiper trend for the yukon and its corporate cousins

[@davidp2888]

There he is! The man, the legend....Joe Raiti. I'm loving the styling on this Denali.

[@jimmydeneus7109]

956,000k subscribers 💯 congrats keep going reaching goals 1 million lets do the numbers

[@pateljigar9179]

I used to watch his vidio ... But after viewing your cmt .. I just subscribed him .. Let's help him for his best Contain

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Glad you got this Yukon Denali Ultimate With two Tone leather seats which looks stunning bro

[@wardellward]

The color is off da chain I’m definitely digging the interior

[@favourjegede4610]

Joe you're an amazing guy How many videos this week alone😭🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bryanwashington9511]

This is a beautiful full size SUV. I like the color, the wheels, the interior is nice, cool how there is no longer a column shift. GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate is a mouthful. Thanks for the review from the Chicago Auto Show and now the on throttle action!

[@battosaijenkins946]

@Raiti's Rides, LOL @ 24:05 What are you talking about Joe? Let's be real here you wouldn't buy this GMC if they paid you. It drives like a boat, it guzzles gas faster than a mukbang eater, and your butt would prefer your FL5 Type-R anyday of the week~ 😂🤣

[@Lovemyfriends1]

​@Battosai Jenkins That's why they have diesel which saves you more money on gas.

[@rahimi4762]

It’s not a SUV it’s a body on truck frame. SUV is car based

[@jamewilliams7660]

I’ve heard a lot about trading with her but how competent and trustworthy is she? Can I trust her with my investment I need your opinion please 🙏

[@engelstody7171]

She’s an awesome person I’ve made $2,125,000 trading with her I’m blessed to meet her

[@tomdrummy4984]

She is big! I like the dash area….looks good…..with knobs and switches.

[@chabbysrides]

Great stuff Joe. This SUV looks great! I agree that you gotta have ventilated seats in the mid-row. Otherwise a real beauty. Thanks for bringing it to us.

[@manuelcamomot5152]

Good full size GMC Yukon Denali .

[@jcdenton8750]

I will bet my whole Twinkie collection that given the choice between a V8 and V6 Joe will always go with the V8!

[@JokerG16]

as would anyone with a working brain

[@gregsalerno1434]

Yes, no replacement for cubic displacement !!

[@omarcortes5754]

I don't have kids to spoil but I don't care. I want one of these.

[@pricilaaguilar7637]

Love your reviews Joe and Lori! You are hilarious! that’s what makes it even better 😂, keep them coming Joe!

[@collinsj44]

My dream SUV!! As always, great review Joe!

[@susanjspaulding]

🇺🇸 *LOVE this NEW Yukon Denali Ultimate* !! *LIKE the real knobs on the dash for climate control* !! *SUPER to see the hidden compartments in the center stack* !! *GREAT job Joe and Steven* !! *LOL* !! *"We just had a rock to play with"* !! #RaitisRides 🇺🇸

[@gregpaige4430]

Joe, very confusing the dark chrome and shiny chrome? It should be all dark chrome in my opinion. The Navigator has more horsepower and better fuel mileage. The Lincoln has on the Black Label a map of Central Park like C GmC has the map of Mt Denali. GMC is a step ahead of Ford especially with the rear wiper and dual exhaust. You could say the Denali is a dressed up Chevy Tahoe/Suburban.

[@jasperordrup]

I'm totally agree with you about the rear viper. This is the way to do it!

[@jombeemeanstroke6426]

This channel never fails to disappoint. I love it, so funny. I also want this car. So nice.

[@enessapan919]

Thank you for sharing the great video 🙏🏻

[@bvbhu3dg]

Hi rati! I love your videos. No matter what you review, I always watch. A pointer, wish you’d go over the suspension more. Does this have air bags? I didn’t know you couldn’t get the diesel on the Escalade. Great video as always

[@kscarrigan6892]

😊Escalade has been offered with a 3.0L turbo diesel Duramax Diesel option, since the 2021 model. They also started offering a Supercharged 6.2L V8 with 682HP!! It's called the Escalade V. No dealer is selling it @ MSRP... They're selling for as high as $230k!!! 😡30 to 70k OVER sticker.

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice review keep up the good work Joe

[@MillenniumFalcon]

Thanks, great review and your sense of humor always keeps me coming back for more. Big Banana vs Broccoli for potassium....love it.

[@scottshefford5367]

I think this one very well put together full size, very impressive. It would be very nice to own. Thanks for the review.

[@rockylee3281]

Another great review this time on one of my favorite new vehicles. If I had the coins this would be in my garage as the ultimate road trip vehicle.

[@darthbane2669]

Nice interior and love the humor sir it's always fun watching these! So close to a million man it will happen!

[@darthbane2669]

Idk man i feel the screen needs to be a lot larger at that price looks small for me I'd have to squint unless my knees are on the wheel lol Love it when you go full throttle woooo!

[@1257wizard]

Joe I,m soooo proud of you! You actually said there is a place for chrome. ....well done

[@MegaRetr]

Love your reviews Joe and Lori!

[@billcaldwell977]

Great review !!! Mine is on order same color -Love it-

[@razakool]

Obviously he’s a movie buff since he knows Steven Spielberg directed the OG Star Wars movie. 🤣 George lucus directed it jbtw.

[@davidyoung9262]

Love the video content!!! I am torn with colors!!! Joe I need help! Titanium Rush or Volcanic Red? I can’t decide!!! Your thoughts? Keep the content up your the best!!!!

[@RazAlGhoul898]

Looks great, but the top spot is debatable between the Escalade and the Navigator. I do love Denali's exterior, though.

[@nevillejames2200]

Love this space in this vehicle. Great overview and perspective. Dont know why they don't do ventilated seats in mid row. Thank you.

[@MrSmith1984]

Hopefully they introduce Mid-Row Ventilated Seats for the Mid-Life Refresh planned for the GM Full-Sized SUVs in 2024

[@slavamitchell2014]

I’m surprised you are just now doing one of these!! I work at a GMC dealership and we’ve had these for months!!!

[@4liter]

Fun fact, once the center console is slid back, the top part still slides forward so the driver/passenger still has an arm rest 🤘🏼 Can’t find a thing wrong with our Denali Ultimate

[@mikeyp4404]

Awesome Joe 🤙 Good Review I place an order for 2024 2500 HD Sierra Denali Ultimate Duramax. Can't wait 4 delivery day with a gallon sweet tea that comes with this massive front grill 😃

[@Integratedcraig]

Joe- great review as always. I checked the Cad Escalade build site and the 3.0 T-Diesel is still offered by Cadillac as a 1600.00 option on Sport Plat.

[@vernonpaigejr.1517]

I think he meant to say Lincoln, but said Caddy instead.

[@aaronhenschel1885]

Great job joe and Stephen…

[@coachmaupin201]

Nice Denali , great work reviewing this Ultimate Yukon

[@jesse1008]

I absolutely love this vehicle ! Joe your the best man 👍🏼

[@MercOne]

Another great video.

[@sharjeelkhan7437]

Best review of an amazing SUV. Love the interior, Nav screen is embedded in the dash board unlike sticking out like a sore thumb in post SUVs

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

A sweet ride !!! Expensive...yep but today ALL vehicles are expensive. USA....thanks Joe and Steven.

[@S.Alonzo]

Joe once again you knocked out the park with this review. Just one thing I noticed with your reviews. You never show the sunroof while you're talking about it. Other than that you are amazing at what you do. Oh yeah can we get Lori to do a review one day.. Y'all trading places would be dope and fun to see. Joe on photography and Lori on reviews. Lol

[@criminalscum8472]

Very nice. I like the Navigator a bit more but it is undoubtedly an amazing SUV

[@muradomar5649]

MURAD form Toronto 🇨🇦👋👌

[@whostosay3256]

Really sharp looking vehicle beautiful color and the dash layout is extremely well done I agree.

[@JoeSwanikerFord]

The integrated infotainment is the best not the tablet like infotainment which is a huge zonk for me.

[@Reaperguy67]

This is something I whould consider. It's great for towing and its a great road trip suv

[@1227Masher]

I love the Denali Ultimate and the power of the Escalade V. If I had the money I would get a Yukon Denali Ultimate and have Hennessy give it the V treatment. That would be the perfect combination of style and power. Love the video and a big shout out to the woman behind the camera!

[@2004cyrus]

Steven Flood did a great job on camera here!

[@inchlorIentztJiIu]

No thank you I’ll take any Escalade over this 2023 Denali

[@vlbinladen3019]

​@@inchlorIentztJiIudamn right

[@modena315]

Great Review Joe! How does it compare with Grand Wagoneer?

[@richki.24]

Yay for Joe !!!!!

[@E_A_G_O]

Congrats Steven

[@ladin425]

I think you meant to say is there in no coating over the wood trim or the wood trim is natural or "open pore" wood

[@M-zg2sg]

Joe, what is the name of the color on that Denali Ultimate you did at the auto show?

[@vigilantwatcher9552]

Heck ya! Ordering one for sure!

[@prettyboy1970]

Awesome suv! For when you have money but don't want to be too flashy about it.

[@dominickirkwood]

I love gmc yukon denali lot look good and Joe and Lori and keep up the great work real true and I love the video 👏 👍 💯💯💯💯💯

[@johnny.twister]

Doesn’t this have LED lights on the running boards?

[@robertsanders7888]

Twinkies and Yoo-hoo ready, let's go, On Throttle!

[@alexs3187]

Three years ago I paid $62k for a brand new Denali 3500 Duramax. I just laugh at these prices now.

[@dejonbuick6070]

Well, joe another good review, however is GMC copying Cadillac or did Cadillac copy GMC, because they look really similar to me.

[@prettyboy1970]

Same company, slightly different target buyer.

[@mybro727]

Neither copied the other, the Escalade looks nothing like the Yukon cosmetically. They’re actually vastly different on the front rows and on the exterior. Of course they will look similar , they’re of the same architecture.

[@huanronghu4432]

@@mybro727 too bad the escalade don't have cooled mid row and no heat third row

[@obeidroden2934]

Very cool full size SUV. By the way, is it possible to watch movies like Utube on the front driver's enfortsinment screen like on the back TVs? Thanks

[@RaitisRides]

No it is not.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

I like GMC SUV's!! I'm buying this one Joe.

[@user-pi2sl7ko7k]

Bought one. Love it

[@RaitisRides]

That is fantastic! Congrats!

[@Otterom]

Have been a lincoln owner for the last 20 years once they went to a V6 it lost my interest i love the traditional power the denali keeps naturally aspirated V8 this is a truck that I will look to purchase in the near future

[@jeffs6090]

It's a zonk that the window surround also isn't the dark chrome. The ultimate gets the dark chrome in the grill, so why not everywhere else?

[@andreking7138]

I think the Yukon Denali is just as good as the Ford expedition, I just can’t decide if it should still have a V8 under the hood.

[@JokerG16]

ofc it should. V6s in trucks this size make no sense

[@roycestandard6153]

Don`t buy any fords. They are unreliable vehicles. My father use to buy only fords. He had trouble with all of them and they had low miles on them.

[@jetfixer3207]

Just an FYI, when you opt for the 3.0 Duramax diesel, the "fake" vents below the bumper that you zonked ARE open and active.

[@normanli7085]

Joe, once u pass a million subscribers, then there is a reason that you could give yourself the "ultimate" celebration

[@sreykimsear]

Does this vehicle have automatic folding side mirrors?

[@nunya7319]

When I win the lottery, I'm gonna get one of these. Which means, never. Thanks Joe, another great review of a beautiful vehicle. 🥳Congrats Steven !! 🥳

[@southdetroitentertainment7741]

That's a great looking rig right there

[@eddyflo2978]

Ill be taking one for sure

[@MrM0000000]

WaoThis is fantastic ,leave in England could get one.

[@mystictk4149]

Yessir I definitely believe so and I’ll even take the ultimate denali over the regular one. This one has a lot more fancier touches and all with it.

[@fordTH7335]

Both make a compelling argument within their respective specs.... to me it comes down to brand loyalty. They compete very very well

[@coy9898]

Appreciate the good quality camera, Honda take note! My 2022 Civic Touring camera is garbage!

[@realderek]

Great review! Maybe I missed it, but how was the suspension? And how does it compare to the ride comfort of the Navigator?

[@RaitisRides]

It is so freaking good! I highly recommend. Way better than a Navigator!

[@SpecRB]

Outrageous prices

[@8VD80Y]

This bit hard 💪🏾

[@franklopez5910]

Nice vehicle, however just a quick note, on the Cadillac escalade they do offer the diesel engine, in fact I have a relative who got sports ESV with diesel

[@uperez71]

Love this Denali Yukon Ultimate. But yes, The Chrome should have been Darth Vader black. Otherwise stunning!

[@phillipjoseph8768]

Love the gmc badge

[@jombeemeanstroke6426]

Congrats on the chess win Steven!

[@ericbarry3639]

I own one ! With super cruise!

[@wendyjenkins6076]

rock it joe 👊

[@azauctionman]

I ordered one today with the turbo diesel! Thanks for the review!!

[@claudiadiaz8600]

Have you gotten it yet? If so, how do you like it?

[@azauctionman]

@@claudiadiaz8600 nope the local dealership told me AFTER I gave them a deposit and not until two weeks had gone by that GMC will notify them once the order is accepted here it is 3 months later and not a word so I found an identical one in Minnesota and bought it it’s getting delivered next week!

[@claudiadiaz8600]

@erik hoyer bummer. Ok, I hope all goes well with it!

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Still my dream GMC SUV I wanted to afford.

[@mauricewalton6515]

I AM GOING WITH THE 2023 YUKON DENALI ULTIMATE JUST AS SIMPLE AS THAT BOTTOMLINE PERIOD 💯% .

[@user-ky9pd6qt3j]

I want to see this car in South Korea!!! awesome car!!

[@njrivetelite]

This thing is beautiful

[@RaitisRides]

Especially in this color.

[@chrisholland2016]

Denali ultimates are nice can't wait for the 2024 denali ultimate 2500 I'm too excited for that one.

[@marcebrodie3862]

Love my Yukon Denali ❤

[@HenryRoss-wu4lo]

Denali whips looks 🔥!!!

[@TahaIbrahim-gd6ci]

I have the exact same one.i must say it is a beautiful truck and worth every penny

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for letting me share it with you!

[@milspecrider]

Love that natchally aspirated truck

[@RyeitOut]

Beautiful truck! I feel this truck is for a old man retiree with all this luxury. Price don’t surprise me. Denali’s were always expensive lol.