RIP Escalade? Is This the Ultimate Full-Size Luxury SUV? 2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate Review

[@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall]

I remember when a fully loaded GMC Denali in 2011 was around $54,000 My god how times have changed

[@briandaniel931]

😐

[@tristanhood3022]

union labor goes up

[@briandaniel931]

@@tristanhood3022 as with everything else in life

[@briandaniel931]

@@D_Series22 so any automobile of $100,000 shouldn't ever show any rust and how the hell would you know like you see a bunch of vehicles with rust and you know when they were made

[@briandaniel931]

@@D_Series22 ok

[@MrSupersaiyangoku]

Best part of this luxury SUV. It’s reliable according to Consumer reports. The stigma GM doesn’t make some reliable Products is a lie. They routinely make it to over 300,000 miles. And that’s why GM didn’t try to change all the mechanics. It’s tried and true. Unlike Ford and Dodge they weren’t trying to fix what ain’t broken and will break down the line

[@joelcruz998]

Great post👍

[@arthurleywin7043]

'consumer reports' made by who?? a company affiliated to GM? Lol😂

[@MrSupersaiyangoku]

@@arthurleywin7043 smh read it for yourself. Literally the entity is Consumers reports and they aren’t biased to anyone they took owners long terms reviews.

[@MercOne]

Just because a simple product like this with absolutely old engine tech is reliable doesn't absolve GM of all the junk it has made over the years. Visit any GM service department, they still make unreliable vehicles in spades. Just because something can make it 300K miles means it's durable, doesn't tell what it took to get it there either. What you're describing is durability, it's a truck based SUV so yeah it should be durable to go the long haul. An old pushrod V8 is the oldest engine tech going, should be reliable. Now when can make something new that is that reliable, then they'll have something.

[@arthurleywin7043]

@@MrSupersaiyangoku can you give us a link since you saw it yourself? Or are you just another troll who comments based on his feelings/guts? show the facts not the 'trust me bro'😂

[@balam574]

Sam, you touched a lot on two important topics that many consumers think about…1) Age and Generation, and 2) Comparison to the Escalade. Thank you for adding so much personal touch to this review…especially with the wood trimming. I loved this video!

[@garymcgowan4057]

They make these highest trims of the Tahoe, Yukon, and Escalade all very similar so you can choose the branding you want. Alot of people want and can afford the premium options but don't want the stigma of an Escalade or maybe even a Yukon. So you can get a great optioned machine in any look. I like the look of the Yukon Denali the best of the 3 though.

[@SamCarLegion]

I like the Yukon Denali a lot but then you look at the price we’re getting very close to the Cadillac Escalade

[@bmt801]

Escalade all day

[@joannlamonica8067]

Just bought of of these beautiful SUV,s!! My color white. First time in owning one of these suv,s LOVE IT. LOOKING FORWARD TO ENJOYING MY NEW SUV. 👏👏👏👏👏👏. AMERICA. 3/5/2023

[@Elizabeth-yp5dy]

Nothing beats an Escalade so stop trying.

[@randyp9491]

price close to Escalade, but Yukon is so, so much better looking

[@paulnieder4236]

Sam, I've been watching your channel since almost the beginning. It's awesome how far you've come. The camera angles, music, and editing are top notch. Your presentation skills and comfort being on camera are up there with some of the best. It's nice to see that you can do other content besides drag racing. The fact that you're based about an hour away from where I live makes me proud . Keep up the good work!

[@SamCarLegion]

I appreciate that!

[@derek4463]

I bought this truck with supercruise last week and there was a 7k charge over msrp. There was only one here in Florida so I was stuck with that. USA $99,000 plus the $7,000 over msrp. But I drove this and the Escalade and they both ride the same, the only difference I noticed is the Escalade has augmented reality which is pretty nice. But they want 25-30k over msrp for the Escalades and it’s just not worth that for a push button in the back truck and AR technology.

[@SamCarLegion]

Great pick bud!

[@SuperBoss351]

Hi, im trying to find one now, do you have brenbo brakes? Hard finding quad exhaust too. Thx dan

[@derek4463]

@@SuperBoss351 no brenbo if I remember correctly it wasn’t listed on the pricing sheet. Your biggest hurdle is finding supercruise and a good color

[@SuperBoss351]

@@derek4463 Thankyou, I remember it was offered at first than cancelled, im doing supercharger, ill upgrade fronts. i found black one, they are sharp. the cruise does not bother me. thx tho for info, how do you like yours? Dan

[@sonataq14]

I'm ordering one of these Yukon XL denali ultimates from the dealer (including supercruise). The 1st dealer that I went to said that they would be selling it for several thousand dollars over MSRP/invoice. That was my preferred dealership. But, to be price competitive, I went to a different dealership. They told me they will not charge me anything over invoice. I got it from them in writing, along with the PDF build/feature specs and pricing I was ordering. Went back to the 1st dealer. Suddenly they wanted to do business with me without going over invoice. Going over MSRP is just dealer greed. It is not something that comes from the factory.

[@sonataq14]

I've been at the dealer a few times that I'm putting together the Yukon XL denali ultimate. I'm going to be ordering it from GMC. You inquired about the super cruise and it's an add-on feature. There are several add-on features that you can add to the ultimate package/vehicle. There are different trim packages, light packages, wheel packages, super cruise… ETC.

[@sarahp.3772]

I'm young, and I like the wood grain interior.

[@benh5774]

Amazing, add in bullet proofing and sold. And a follow up on maintenance after 75,000 miles

[@daurenyeraliyev3182]

I really like Yukon SUV. Many thanks to the people who produced this vehicle.

[@Shehryys]

I am watching you for the first time and I must say after seeing you I am 100% convinced that there are no “short” car reviewers

[@SamCarLegion]

Thank you!

[@jd52wtf]

Beautiful vehicle. Would never drop that kind of cash on a new car.

[@alengreen589]

If you want a little bit more? GMC is there for you, thanks GMC.

[@hc_2323]

I had a 15’ yukon denali, still miss that beast. Awesome ride. This is way too much $$$

[@deechosenway]

I was thinking the same thing thats too much money for that truck I rather wait til the prices drop 40k in a year or 2

[@kennethblizzard4017]

As an owner of a 2012 Escalade Platinum, it's all about preference in stying and options. For those that like the look and feel of an Escalade this will not replace that look for feeling.

[@markjames8962]

I love that gen escalade. I was looking at a gorgeous 2012 Escalade Hybrid for 17K. On the contrary, I like this Denali's looks better than current Escalade.

[@tonysarzynski7198]

Loving mine! Delivered last week!

[@SamCarLegion]

Great to hear!

[@tracinglightphotography805]

It looks gorgeous it I didn’t see any ambient lighting. I wish it had something like that.

[@reesroberts3525]

The escalade has so many more features, like an IR camera, virtual reality navigation, etc. But the Yukon Denali ultimate is awesome!

[@qhamarii0]

I was going to say the same thing

[@glennyoung1251]

GMC = trustworthiness! Plain and simple.

[@dave_ymb149]

Soon we'll have the Acadia Denali Ultimate and the Terrain Denali Ultimate

[@bernardygouellet7293]

Classic legendary SUV

[@gillesnick1052]

I liked when he says Black looks more luxurious... As a black man i must say i agree.

[@thedesertdwellerfromutah4354]

Onyx Black is a basic color on the Yukon Denali Ultimate and it's a flat color with no metallic. Frost White Tricoat is metallic with a tint to the depth which makes it a luxurious color. It's also a $1,200 upcharge to get it where as Onyx Black is a color that's base.

[@mustafasajjad2]

Great video, awesome SUV. I love the rain shots.

[@SamCarLegion]

Thank you

[@KK-zh9vb]

Drove my 2016 denali 329,000 before I hit a 🦌-thinking about getting another

[@timematrixtraveler]

Love your reviews!! Was this a new camera person? The filming style was a bit different than your other amazing reviews..

[@SamCarLegion]

Yes

[@rema_style]

I can't afford this car, but man a will buy one Oris aqus!

[@59BigWalt]

Sam, it’s not that we need a big screen, it’s that we want the big screen!

[@SamCarLegion]

Good point

[@babiestoysmikoadie4054]

Nice review sam. Is this comes with window shades or curtains? And is there any available or option for colours for the leather seats? Thanks!

[@018139548]

Nice cat review man. I thoroughly enjoyed this..

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

GM has shown everyone repeatedly that it is more than capable of destroying the competition for less money.

[@SamCarLegion]

Agreed

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

How is it less money? It’s a 6 figure truck after TTL and destination in America

[@danielarias1744]

The ultimate Denali cost about the same lol I’d still take the caddy even though the Yukon does look mean

[@tristanbrown2713]

Yukon is ESCALADE little BROTHER!!!

[@scramble7673]

Never mix brown with black, I was enjoying it until the interior colour

[@SamCarLegion]

I am the same

[@scramble7673]

@@SamCarLegion definitely euro input, which is a BMW trend. But a very beautiful beast

[@cscms28]

I like the push button gear select over the escalade electronic shift knob

[@PolarBearXx]

Hell yessss!!!!!!! God man I haven’t seen the other Denali but my sister has one I’ve always loved gmc and I wanted it all digital it’s a great family vehicle and all around reliable hopefully ….the interior is beautiful

[@SuperBizalz]

Question: If you connect your phone to the infotainment system, but still want to use the CAR’S navigational, and NOT use your phone’s google maps… Can you do that?

[@ktpinnacle]

I'd like these more if the dealers were willing to deal again. In addition, the AT4 is the Swiss army knife of the Yukon range, but you can't get the Duramax. It still bugs me, because I'd likely own one right now if it did.

[@rickp6731]

When all these SUV's go full electric and solid-state batteries come on the market all these SUV's will have bullet proof reliable 😇😉

[@sulimanbabar]

Finally I can decide to go and pay for the extra features with $53 in my Up-Work Account, after I have the other $94,503.

[@geemanbmw]

LET'S ROLL ! 👊

[@daifucz4305]

The Escalade still on top level

[@chiarab4925]

we're in our late thirties and we love the wood interior 😅

[@hangnwithslim476]

This man whip in like he was the Fed's 🤣 nice ride tho love the black!

[@SamCarLegion]

😂

[@charlesnnuji2801]

For VIPs, what is the ballistics protection options. For outside continental American customers

[@mikaelwest]

We have a 2021 at4 Yukon and just yesterday reverse wasn’t working only forward works had to be towed back to gmc dealership anyone else had problems with Yukon suv one we had was a 2017 Yukon we had problems with ac just kept blowing hot air

[@ericcissoko1280]

As always another great review

[@SamCarLegion]

I appreciate that

[@Willster7471]

Great looking car. Much better pick than the Tahoe

[@SamCarLegion]

Can agree on that

[@henrya8965]

It has physical buttons for the dash 🙌🏽🙏🏽!

[@JackSmith21924]

Its a great video On a great car

[@karrinwilliams1227]

love the wood trim... sorry looks awesome to me.

[@willzuehlke37]

Well really considering it starts from GM it uses the same engine and platform as the Escalade in Silverado

[@masoodfarooquevm5956]

I like the Oris watch, particularly the band color is it red or orange?

[@SamCarLegion]

Orange

[@michigantoga]

It's not the first time, I have a 2021 & it has the Ultimate PKG. This here is Ultimate Trim

[@SamCarLegion]

They said in the brochure first ever. Are they lying to us?

[@robm3357]

I agree no wood in vehicles pls

[@frankfrank9437]

To me, it's far better looking than the Cadillac Escalade. I love this vehicle

[@tintocherian7715]

Great review! Can you please share what kind of watch you are wearing in this video?

[@SamCarLegion]

It’s a Oris Aquis with Red Orange Silicon Strap from Oris.

[@tintocherian7715]

@@SamCarLegion thanks, I had a feeling it was an Oris because of the bezel!

[@sgbradley]

I wouldn't want the super cruise for where I live on Vancouver Island, but if I was back in Ottawa & had to travel to Hamilton 6 times a yr then sure. I love the wood, maybe it shows my age but if you go back 20 years ago when Cadillac were trying to attract the 30-50 yr old new buyers & put basically Piano Black everywhere the ones with the big bucks (seniors) walked away from Caddy's.

[@08c6vette]

It’s a nice rig but GMC messed up pricing it at 95k. 99% of people putting down 95-110k for a GM SUV are not going to pick the Yukon over the Escalade when the Escalade’s exterior looks much better and the Escalade’s interior is in a whole nother league. If they had priced it at 85k they probably would sell like hotcakes.

[@SamCarLegion]

That’s the thing

[@ctobin22]

It’s selling like hot cakes already. 10k to 20k over asking price. Dealers can’t even keep them in stock

[@pizza4fresers]

Price is only one factor but you have to understand this vehicle from the looks itself is targeted to a totally different community

[@w-josh]

Imo, I think this exterior looks better than the Escalade.

[@pizza4fresers]

@@w-josh I also think so but then again it’s a matter of taste. This look is way more on the sporty side and I view the Escalade as a more classic look

[@armandovelcani5090]

The weather is like sh*t Sammy, don’t you see it 😂

[@BeManiacal]

Man I’m sold on the outside, however although the inside is really nice it’s just not in the same class as the new Escalade. Give me this External body with the Escalade guts plz

[@Shrek765]

If I was in that Tax Bracket, I would not Hesitate... Beautiful!

[@faizangondal-kr8gd]

My dream car ❤

[@MercOne]

You would think for the "ultimate" version they would have spec'd better wheels. These look like base wheels on the cheapest version of any car you can name.

[@sonataq14]

I'm about to order one of these. They offer about 8 different wheel options. Obviously, whoever ordered this vehicle ordered a low end wheel package. There are lots of options that you can order for the vehicle outside of the wheels… for example, light packages, trim packages, supercruise, seat options … ETC. This guy is driving a base model.

[@claytonw_cz]

Yes, you definitely need different wheels for this vehicle. I recommend some 18" wheels with AT tires. It makes much more sense. More comfortable and better for any unpaved roads. These low profile tires are absolutely horrible.

[@TheTomatoBite]

This car needs to be put side-by-side with Mitsubishi Mirage base model to contrast size and price tag differences between the two 🤪

[@SamCarLegion]

😂

[@ToeTag1968]

Even if it was the same price as the Escalade, I'd choose the Denali Ultimate. That it is $50k cheaper is just icing on the cake.

[@S58985]

This truck is like $10k off a fully loaded Escalade platinum. It’s more than a base Escalade. Im not sure where your getting $50k cheaper

[@ToeTag1968]

@@S58985 I guess comps are closer in price. I was pricing the Escalade V series.

[@S58985]

@@ToeTag1968 yea the V isn’t comparable in this scenario. Interior wise maybe but your paying for the powertrain on the V

[@orochimaru2010]

I can feel the comfort by the way you're sitting ! Still, at that price I would get a Toyota Land Cruiser.

[@SamCarLegion]

Feels cosy

[@MrSupersaiyangoku]

Land Cruiser of the new generation is a bad choose, but older generations are solid but you get way less though than what this Rig offers

[@ericmoody4105]

Don't going of foreign products stick with America's products

[@americassportscar]

Not even close! No Toyota or lexus can touch this!

[@orochimaru2010]

@@americassportscar 😂😂😂 reliability says otherwise.

[@TheSleepyCraftsman]

I know that parking garage! Memories 😏

[@makatkplt]

Touching this price I’d consider so many others. If they made it in a 3/4 ton chassis it would be awesome. Not spending this much so the wife can go to Whole Foods. Lol

[@omertaomertaomerta7626]

I'll get one in a couple months after they depreciate

[@noufalboneza]

Only Almighty knows when i am going to buy this SUV🤲

[@derek4463]

Supercruise is not in a lot of vehicles for GM that are supposed to be. Escalades, Ultimate Denalis both are missing it on most vehicles.

[@SamCarLegion]

This showed in the introduction documents that it came with it.

[@91326]

Until there’s an Yukon-V, Escalade is still king.

[@MrGreenelight]

Even if and after there is a Yukon-V, the Escalade will remain King of SUV bling

[@Wakardy]

Really nice ORIS bro!

[@SamCarLegion]

Thanks! :)

[@سيف2017-ض6د]

My dear brother’s question: If you use the regular road, use two wheels while driving, four-wheel drive, or automatic drive❤

[@سيف2017-ض6د]

؟؟

[@سيف2017-ض6د]

Please reply

[@joem6189]

Oh shit congratulations Sam

[@SamCarLegion]

Thank you!

[@theeagle7061]

Have the engine problems been fixed in the 2023 Tahoe and Yukon? Many of the 2021 and 2022 models have problems with their engines, especially in the Arab Gulf countries.

[@WZN9688]

Back in the day everyone thought 22 inch rims where "Ghetto" or "Thugish" now it's standard... FUNNY! 😄

[@thedesertdwellerfromutah4354]

Back in the day 22 inch wheels looked huge on a vehicle. Now all the new vehicles are oversized bloated plastic buckets that make 22's look like normal sized wheels.

[@appiahisaac2341]

Nice machine but Escalade is my favorite ❤

[@Mr1Musiclover]

Were the back seats comfortable? Do they recline?

[@Rayoody1988]

Do we know the wade depth of the Yukon? And is it different from the AT4? I’m only asking because it’s been raining like crazy recently and I see cars not surviving flooded roads.

[@jaimecervantes3896]

😢I’m having a hard time to decide what to buy the Escalade or the GMC Yukon 😬 0:44

[@johnf321]

Wau this is it real true SUV looks better than Lexus love Gm beautiful amazing

[@jonasreno3573]

GMC PLAYING THE CATCH UP GAME... should have done it in 2022... but when all said and done... very worthy!!!

[@7sonero7]

GMC put the damn gear shifter in the center console like the Sierra.

[@cscms28]

i like the wood

[@shaktimishra6388]

I want this one

[@theracer6882]

2025 version of this and tahoe are even better and will offer more features for less price

[@Rahsaun77]

I’m going diesel and tri-coat Pearl or red.

[@bbsara0146]

I prefer the GMC Yukon XL to the Escalade.

[@briandaniel931]

Beautiful vehicle, I love Denali

[@SamCarLegion]

Me too!

[@femiogunsola5436]

Wonderful truck for sure. No doubt. Honestly, the GCL Summit Reserve is more luxurious IMO and almost 20K less

[@khalilhenderson4082]

I agree with that as well

[@MJ-ef9bn]

This look like it has more space

[@ericcissoko1280]

The GCL Summit Reserve is definitely more luxurious BUT -it’s a mid size SUV -whereas the Yukon Denali is a full size one. Meaning more space

[@khalilhenderson4082]

@@ericcissoko1280 there the L version for the space and extra seating option

[@Soho33]

Anyone that dislikes wood materials in cars doesn't understand luxury... kinda like sam

[@denverampalo6234]

which is bigger dinali and tahoe from phillipines

[@rftpkor9624]

Ever since I was young these stereotypes stuck in me: Tahoe=secret service Escalade/Yukon=cartels

[@SamCarLegion]

😹😹😹

[@Harry.117]

The ultimate Mob Boss car.

[@theelaffingman8776]

Does it have Apple Carplay?

[@juliusadams1453]

The Cadillac Escalade has a much better beautiful dashboard it's like being in a Starship

[@stephenhawking4767]

I Love this Car✨😊

[@cbruno12180]

Is this yours sam? Because honestly is the best choice by far

[@SamCarLegion]

No it's a press car. I love it but don't need it.

[@alexanderwright3290]

Wow, spending $100k on a truck is no problem in this new world 😂😂😂