The 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 / Denali Is The Ultimate 3-Row Family SUV With Cadillac Vibes

[@theredline]

Between this, the Tahoe, and Escalade… which would you choose between the GM triplets? This segment is really heating up for 2025 as we are expecting a revised version of the Armada and Expedition to be revealed next month as well!

[@raremane460]

Loving all 3 and also the Lincoln navigator and looking forward to the Expedition but it would've been nice if GM would've put ambient lighting in the new yukons and Tahoe/Suburbans like they put in the new Acadias. Seems odd but will still buy a Yukon Suburban Escalade or Expedition or Navigator

[@raremane460]

*in the new Acadias and Traverse

[@wyaldkingdom]

I love the looks of the new Escalade EV. Inside and out it’s just stunning. Too expensive for me but that’s the one I love.

[@LilRick96]

@@theredline Denali all day everyday

[@youtoobe169]

Question: Is the headliner fastened tightly? In the current gen it's very loose in every one I checked, which causes booming in the cabin.

[@G-Rated]

I am blown away!! GMC knocked the 2025 Yukon’s Mid Cycle Enhancement out of the park seriously! The exterior updates have brought this thing right in line with the Cadillac Escalade and Range Rover. The new Denali Ultimate is a show stopper, the wheels are jaw dropping and completed the side profile nicely. They cleaned up the rear even more and the stance screams executive luxury barge. I’m impressed by Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillacs attention to detail and the focus they’ve had on further differentiating the Tahoe, Yukon, and Escalade. GMC has done a better job of being original while competing with Cadillac than brands like Lincoln, Genesis, and Infiniti whose interiors are visibly adopting Cadillac interior styling. This 2025 Yukon is impressive on so many levels. GMC will make the decision to Tahoe or Escalade a hard one with this refresh!

[@KNRS927]

The issue is now I’m starting to wonder what the point of GMC even is. This is really close to, if not more than Escalade money and doesn’t carry the same cachet. So like why not go for the Escalade if you’re spending this much or just stick with the Tahoe if you don’t need crazy fanciness?

[@G-Rated]

@@KNRS927 You’re basically asking why does *gm* give their customers who are willing to pay premium prices so many options. Think about that. Lol

[@KNRS927]

@@G-Rated I mean they’re literally the same car. GM killed off older brands like Pontiac and Saturn because they all made variations of the same car. Chevy is mainstream and borderline luxury being 80k on trims. Cadillac is the luxury. So what is GMC then exactly? That’s the thing I don’t get with badge engineering

[@G-Rated]

@@KNRS927 Soyfan literally answered this question in the first 15 seconds of the video. People have their own opinions and perceptions of *gm* but they’re a *premium* automaker before anything else. Chevrolet also builds premium vehicles and that’s because there’s a demand for it from Chevrolet customers. The GMC is _also_ luxury. It is another option to the Chevrolet brand for the people who want a more luxurious experience. Nobody questions why Hyundai has Kia and Genesis, despite the fact they adopted their twin strategy after *gm’s* own when they targeted the N. American market. Nobody questions why VW has Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley.

[@KNRS927]

@@G-Ratedmaybe it’s me then. But even when Sofyan said that, I still don’t get the point.

[@lazayvion]

Wow. Now this is a genuinely nice full-size SUV. I want one of these!

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

American auto company, Japanese auto brands can't make big trucks that sell in North America......

[@JayWerx]

You know damn well you can’t afford any of this shlt.

[@lazayvion]

@@JayWerx I didn’t realize you knew what my finances looked like.

[@naveenthemachine]

This looks amazing. Rip to all the GM haters who are desperately punching air trying to come up with another failed argument that GM products are junk

[@KevLEXodus]

Well there's also the fact that vehicles like this are completely unnecessary.

[@G-Rated]

@@KevLEXodus Unnecessary for who? Who do you speak for, every household in every country these vehicles are sold? 🤡

[@JoshuaOverman]

@@KevLEXodusperfect safe vehicle for your family. It’s completely necessary

[@KevLEXodus]

@@JoshuaOverman A Lexus es350 and bmw 330i are BOTH iihs top safety picks. I don't need a huge truck for that.

[@fishoutofwater343]

I can always rely on Redline to give a thorough review that is not long-winded and remain professional and just be easy to watch. Appreciate your hard work, Sofyan! I have a 2021 Yukon Denali and will be ordering one of these 2025's soon.

[@jcollins1305]

I watched tfl’s video of these vehicles yesterday and it was not good. I love tfl, but it didn’t seem like they did their homework like this gentleman did.

[@hellkitty1014]

Big styling upgrade on the refresh! The AT4 looks much better, and the Ultimate finally received better wheels and appropriate interior for the price.

[@PsychicWarrior100]

Thanks!

[@cornbread70s4]

Great review as always, Sofyan. And a special shout out to the cameraman Rob. You are theeee best. I especially like how you seamlessly stepped off of the platform during the closing remarks. Best duo in auto journalism!

[@paulm6481]

That AT-4 in silver looks great. Gorgeous.

[@NovaResource]

1:19 The 6.2 is a small block LS motor, not a big block.

[@JohnKar-b8o]

That’s crazy bro we are gonna need search and rescue to find out who asked

[@NovaResource]

@@JohnKar-b8o People with brains asked. So yeah, you will have to send out search and rescue to find them.

[@evosthunder]

Comment section is *shocked* that the Denali trim is expensive, as it always has been for the Yukon. More at 11.

[@KenLuong86]

The Yukon Denali Ultimate will always be the best model in general.

[@krishna2387]

The Tahoe Z71 or RST in a duramax might still be the best value for money as it offers, nice interiors with almost catering to 100% of daily drive needs providing some good offroad features (even though only less than 1% of owners who buy these will be using it for that) with a great performance (the Duramax is quiet a torquey engine) with almost amazing towing capabilities. And all these can be bought almost 20 to 30k cheaper than the GMC if you are looking to save some.

[@georgeallender3993]

So, This is a $100000 dollar vehicle I bet!

[@CharlesEbarb-v8g]

indeed it is.

[@joshtavenner3073]

The Denali ultimate, yes.

[@ktpinnacle]

The Ultimate always was. Ridiculous.

[@ShoMac]

more. for the ultimate trim and the extra options its about 115k

[@tespenkr9924]

Considering an M3 cost 20k less, this seems like a waste of money.

[@lonestarcollectiblezcom2602]

Sofyan, you're probably my favorite car reviewer, but "obviously" I'm disappointed in the overuse of the word "obviously" within this video, otherwise, very factual and beneficial review as always! Thanks Brian

[@JamesAluwong]

Fantastic review on a solid machine. I always love and appreciate the power of the 6.2L V8 on the Denali.

[@ericlanger9124]

You operate at a high level. Thank you for the great video

[@Dohvakiiin]

What’s the point of the GMC? If ur paying close to if not same as Escalade money, why not get an Escalade. Always wondered the point of GMC suvs.

[@Ryan-cp4rh]

This was always my opinion too. Why does Chevy essentially have 3 brands that technically offer the same thing. My thought is that Cadillac is its own luxury brand, the vehicles are vastly different both inside and out while GMC is the “Acura” Version to Chevy the same why Acura is the luxury brand to Honda. That cars look the same but they call it their “luxury” brand.

[@chibbyylol]

Chevrolet is more basic tier, GMC is a more 'premium' version of chevrolet trucks and suvs, cadillac is luxury Chevrolet

[@TeXasDadBod]

So you feel like you’re getting a small discount by having a different badge. .😅

[@111TheFox111]

Still 30k less my Denali vs an Escalade sport. If you have the extra cash laying around, go ahead 😉

[@raremane460]

​@@Ryan-cp4rhYou mean GM has 3 brands. GM(General Motors) is the franchise that owns Chevy Cadillac and GMC

[@Frankyfromnj]

Incredible review.. simply one of the best

[@georgearevalo781]

Awesome Detailed Review..that Denali is awesome

[@cerdafiedDeveloper]

Can’t wait to buy this used in 3 years lol

[@dennwilliams3342]

Facts

[@JayWerx]

They will still cost around 70k even with close to 100k miles on them.

[@malshammarii2000]

Wait 3 years to get a car 🤡

[@jakes5530]

I dont get the obsession with massive screens controlling everything. Does anyone on GM’s board of directors actually drive? Clearly not, bc if they did, they’d know physical buttons and knobs are infinitely easier and thus safer to use while in motion.

[@FacuGonz3]

It has real buttons.... And the screen isn't that huge for todays standards I think they did it great

[@G-Rated]

I don’t understand y’all pretending like *gm* is doing something wrong meanwhile every other manufacturer (Lincoln, Infiniti, Kia, Hyundai, Genesis, BMW, etc.) are all copying *gm’s* interior design philosophy when it come to the wide single lane curved displays. Y’all are always wanting *gm* executives to feel like they’re out of the loop when they’re the ones setting the trends.

[@jakes5530]

@@G-Rated all brand auto executives are out of loop with what consumers actually want or need. That’s how we arrived at a $100k Yukon

[@G-Rated]

@@jakes5530You mean the $100,000 Yukon that people are buying and love?? You’re the only one complaining about the price of something you would never buy even if you had the money to purchase it.

[@naveenthemachine]

The more you spend the more screens matter. They’re a showstopper in an interior

[@JamesZ888]

Us Australians is getting the Denali trim in 2025

[@dallasfrost1996]

So are we here in New Zealand, can't wait to see these on our roads!

[@JulezWinnfield]

A RHD GMC Yukon is un-American....ugh.

[@charlesyoung9980]

Sofyan gives me Cadillac Cimarron vibes.... :)

[@mgdulan4756]

I rather the way the Denali Ultimate looks over the Escalade and now that it has the same features, it’s perfect for me! Thanks for listening to your customers GMC!

[@lucasS0724]

Didn’t even mention the “nice, solid-sounding thunk” when closing the driver door…

[@poppa_da_corn]

Lol I said the same when he shut the door

[@jcollins1305]

Excellent presentation, you are a pro. The AT4 is gorgeous! I shudder to think of the price tag though!

[@robwoods5434]

Wow. I will start saving for my down payment. Take my money GM. This is outstanding.

[@jonathanrodriguez6376]

Really bet this vehicle GMC Yukon is what Escalade is praying for, the styling and updated tech is insanity to know how awesome the refreshed Yukon really is. But for $60K-$70K is too much to consider. But overall a great styling.🙌🏻🙌🏻💯

[@LuisGutierrez-hh9dx]

We making it to soccer practice with this one 😂

[@howardafenton1441]

My next vehicle in 2030

[@ramonj08]

Out of the three the Escalade had the best refresh.

[@JoshuaOverman]

I’m glad all 3 are different layouts so people can pick based on whether they like simple layout more fancy layout or insane layout. The gmc is my favorite

[@karacha]

Very, very nice! +1 for the Diesel option.

[@ZNP25]

Missing screens for the rear windows.

[@davidcallen5847]

Can you get the AT4 Ultimate trim with a 2nd-row bench seat? I don't get why they force captains chairs on certain trims. Shouldn't they offer both as different people have different needs on how many seats they need.

[@tariqstowe9812]

I agree with you 💯. I have an 18 SLT with the bench. Having that extra seat has been a life saver. All my SUVs I’ve owned had the bench.

[@TimeisReel]

I like the 25' Escalade's exterior and the 25' Denali's interior... But the Screens man, the Screens. ( I'm talking to you... LINCOLN)

[@lucassitanggang5154]

When GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate XL Is on The road, All cars pulled over on the side of the road

[@steveh545]

I hope for that kind of money, there's the option to delete rear seat entertainment screens. The (now old) LC200 had those as standard, and no easy work around to remove them.

[@norriscreary]

I despise them, seems like an afterthought.

[@PsychicWarrior100]

Great Review..Thank you :-)

[@peter.wilson]

The Denali is amazing, and they will export them to Australia in 2025 (locally converted from LHD to RHD).

[@dmack7265]

In my opinion, this looks so much better than the Escalade.

[@KeithRoles-rp5kp]

Love the refresh. did they add ambient lighting to the dash and door panels?

[@Nate-zy5ce]

With the executive package and those 1st row captain's chairs also in the second row, can the second row seats still fold down flat, and flip up for that greater access to the 3rd row? And if not fully flat, then how flat? Or is some or all of that capability limited perhaps given the thicker nature of those seats? I wish someone would demonstrate that. But another thorough review. Thanks.

[@KhrissyDaDon]

Infiniti: TA-DA the all-new Qx80 😊 GM: Drops the Cadillac Escalade Lincoln: TA-DA the new Lincoln Navigator 😊 GM: Go ahead and reveal the Yukon! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dennwilliams3342]

If this GMC grill gets any bigger .....

[@JoshuaOverman]

It didn’t get bigger it looks slightly smaller than the 2021-2024s

[@Desertbiker617]

Copying Audi, BMW, Lexus.

[@jamesmin2837]

6.2L is a small block Chevy motor, not a big block.

[@rss8400]

Good catch! 😂

[@kyleivie6984]

THIS.

[@ElGuapo61947]

In today’s standards it is a big block.

[@jamesmin2837]

@@ElGuapo61947 The naming convention isn't by displacement size. C6 Z06's LS7 engine that is 7.0L is also called a small block by GM. It's engine design and architecture, not displacement size.

[@ElGuapo61947]

@@jamesmin2837 anything bigger than 6.0 is a big block

[@losequis7682]

Ambient lighting?

[@georgefieldsjr.640]

WHY ? dont dealers or GM let people design there own lease and monthly payments 😮, More people would be able to enjoy this Magnificent vehicle 😂, over $1,000 + dollars a month is too much 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your car video

[@rod7434]

Why can’t they make an AT4X version. GM seems to do a lot of things half-ass. 4 cylinder in Canyon/Colorado, 1500 ZR2/AT4X with normal width, leaf spring rear, and 33s not 35s. HD is close, but only with AEV package and missing front locker. Need a 6.6L Duramax suburban too.

[@jboggs80]

Does this have the second row slide feature for a carseat with LATCH system, like the Traverse and Acadia?

[@johnnykeener3727]

Google/Android based, NICE!

[@sportsboss12]

What's new other than front light that look like Sierra?

[@Lex_in_WDM]

So does that giant screen only ever show 1 thing??? Like is there a way to show radio station with something else like split screen?

[@WaleedMuhammad-yj2rx]

Cool car 👍👍👍

[@dusandestanovic5884]

You have to take them both, plus the Escalade.

[@paulinemercer538]

I wot one for my Christmas please Santa 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎❤️

[@Nate-zy5ce]

I like the brown leather seats of the new 2025 Yukon Denali Ultimate, much more than the prior umber brown. Still wish they offered black leather, but this is an improvement. The prior brown looked utilitarian or western, but this greyish brown looks more upscale and luxury. I like it. One thing, the new seats of the 2025 Yukon Denali Ultimate and AT4 Ultimate, do they have more padding and bolstering than the prior years, making them more comfortable, or is it only the surface leather that is apparently different? And is that the case with both? I ask that because in this video the Denali Ultimate seats do look to have thicker padding and bolstering, unless I'm imagining that, but it doesn't look like the AT4 Ultimate's are. The prior models were less comfortable on long distances, and I heard rumors this would be addressed in 2025. Oh, and I love the new leather seat color of the Yukon AT4 Ultimate, looks black with a bit of red striping of sorts. I did not like that old light black with the brown or tan swatches, too utilitarian as well.

[@MrComerford77]

Did they fix the problem with the 6.2l engine.

[@Cleaning_Hero]

Can we get magnetic ride control on the SLE and/ or SLT?

[@krishsoundar3857]

SLT and SLE gone and replaced with Elevation

[@Don-qb1vi]

Such a crazy price lol 101k is insane!

[@MugatuJag]

If I had that kind of money I would go for the Escalade, however, I have very well healed friends who went for the Denali instead of the Escalade after a GLS🤷🏻‍♂️ That being said, I think it looks bad ass, and I’ve always thought that it was kind of bland

[@Saa42808]

its a cool SUV

[@FoundAGarage]

The 6.2 is not a “big block”, just to be clear :)

[@kHoPhAe]

Beautiful

[@crvilca1]

Is that screen infotainment included in all Yukon trims? I am liking the smaller screen of the Tahoe at this point. There is nothing elegant about a screen that large in a vehicle. All it takes is a good hit of the brakes and your yeti flings toward the screen.

[@worldinpeaceful]

Are they gonna have AT4X version?

[@ambagdasaryan]

What about the XL versions? Were they presented? There is no official information about them.

[@jjayjohnson1992]

What the heck $$$$$$$$$ i can’t do that, I’ll check back in ten years. It should be still on the lot.

[@jr6587]

FYI, the 6.2 liter is not a big block engine.

[@YeahYall]

Listen, if you can afford to wait, wait. This economy is about to tumble. One look at the numbers will show you we're in a silent recession. A reset is happening.

[@G-Rated]

You are so barking up the wrong tree. Middle class folks are in a recession, the rich are doing just fine especially with republican tax cuts still in play.

[@trumpisastump9382]

Another random dude pretending to be an economist or having some expertise in economics. A "recession" is defined as a reduction in the GDP for two successive quarters. The economy is, and has been, growing at a rate of 3%+ for the last three years. It is not contracting. If what you mean by "silent recession" is that people inaccurately and mistakenly feel that the economy is worse than it is, then ok, but that has been the case for some time and it hasn't caused an ACTUAL recession. The economy keeps outperforming all of the prognostications.

[@Zajac587]

@@trumpisastump9382and yet everyone is feeling the bite of inflation. Worse now than before. I seem to recall the definition of recession was conveniently altered when we had 2 negative quarters. In late 2021. GDP may be positive but real growth is in the dumps

[@G-Rated]

@@Zajac587 you are continuing to push a false narrative, and I suppose you have that right. But are you really here to find the definition of recession or are you just looking for a place to list talking points? You still have misplaced anger for the inflation you’re feeling.

[@JoshuaOverman]

By the time these come out they will probably be 5-10k off msrp right away

[@eggheadegghead]

Get the base 2025 Escalade, cheaper than the Denali and still has a lot of good stuff in it. However, the best value is the base 2025 Tahoe, all trims come with the big 17 in screens......

[@geoff.graham]

Is that AT4 Ultimate in Sterling Silver?

[@3yar1983]

Gotta luv the AT4 more than Denali

[@ganzonomy]

I would have wanted to see an at4x Yukon.

[@avalmonte]

I thought they cancelled the diesel engine for both the Yukon and Escalade. LZ0 only now available for the Tahoe. Can you confirm?

[@dallasfrost1996]

@@avalmonte From what I understand, only the Escalade no longer has the Diesel engine option.

[@RockinRack]

Brother had one of these but not the at4. Didn't make it a year. Electric shocks went out, air bag suspension quit working then the engine threw a rod and killed itself.

[@MB11183]

Why did they change the button shifters to the column shifter? Mechanical problems? And what’s going to happen to the 2020-2024 vehicles that have button shifters 8-10 years down the line, will mechanics know how to repair them? or is it the same to repair as the column shifter?

[@JoshuaOverman]

There’s no problems with the button shifters. You know how much planes rely on buttons? It’s totally fine and likely to last just as long as a manual shifter before it breaks. Also this is still electronic shifter it’s just on the column now.

[@JoshuaOverman]

And yes mechanics will know how to repair them it’s literally just a piece with a wiring harness and a connector on it. Just as easy to fix maybe easier to fix than a manual mechanism. Yes manual shifters can fail to I had mine snap off inside the collum and had to pull the entire steering wheel off to fix the mechanism inside

[@MB11183]

Thank you for the reply, much appreciated

[@clifhouse47]

So did they not get the memo of what the market is like for vehicles now days?

[@donovan4105]

9:08 So this Yukon that’ll no doubt hit $100k doesn’t have one touch up and down on all windows?….cmon now…

[@jaym5913]

That and we only have one choice for interior colors

[@marcusdarby2854]

Will there be a Yukon AT4X?

[@JoshuaOverman]

It’s called the AT4 ultimate now and it’s the most beautiful interior I ever seen

[@2l2q9]

Did they add ambient lighting? Kind of a let down at this price point

[@B1G613]

I prefer the style of the AT4, but not a big fan of that interior color on either option. I like the darker more vibrant cognac color interior better.

[@Spaceguy05]

Are they gonna have GMC Yukon XL for 2025? All I can see is just the Yukon and Denali.

[@ElCapitan12]

I dislike the new shifter. Love the old one.

[@induction7895]

Did Jesus tell you to hate?

[@BigdawgR6R1]

@@induction7895No Satan did… the fuk?

[@JoshuaOverman]

Can’t please everybody. Tons of people prefer this one better

[@ChristianMercado-r9t]

How about the regular denali

[@JoshuaOverman]

It’s all on gmc website every trim and interior color

[@Mark3332223]

Love your vids but why not ever show the cargo capacity with seats down?

[@ovidio722]

I prefer the current dash of the Yukon Denali, hate the Ipad on the dash.

[@leonardoguenther1861]

Please record a video of the K5 GT Line and K5 Gt!!!!!!

[@azizmorad861]

Why haven’t you showed us the at4 interior?

[@luv2bottom]

Well they didn’t fix the most blaring flaw of the Denali Ultimate & that is ALL the chrome should be Vader chrome because it looks absolutely silly that the front trim doesn’t match the rest.

[@G-Rated]

What do you mean “match” the rest? It’s all still chrome. The Vader chrome is an accent but not needed everywhere just mainly the grille. It pairs well with the regular chrome badges which is synonymous with the Denali brand.

[@ambkfim1901]

I completely agree! I wish it was all one or the other, not mixed.

[@ryanjohnson8960]

The old Denali interior dashboard looked sooooo much better. The screen looks tacked on and not made for the truck and the speedometer bezel is laughable

[@JoshuaOverman]

This is just a rushed refresh so they can hold out for a couple more years until their all new v8 engine is ready then they will drop a entire new Yukon that’s gonna be the best one ever.

[@apakin31]

Has GM fixed the issues with the 5.3 and6.2? 😢

[@KickingTires]

Sweet!

[@chrisgray4239]

Denali Yukon being sold in Australia for the first time…$150,000

[@normap1229]

When’s the mazda cx-30 2025?non aspirated coming. You know a car I can afford.☺️

[@mav4516]

The way the lights mixed with the high grill makes it look like King Pig from angry birds

[@robertconklin4657]

Missed opportunity. Perfect design for split tailgate like the new Ford Expedition.

[@richyme86]

I personally dont like the long taillights of the Escalade tho 😂

[@jusaverage6347]

that interior screen is a no for me. a lot of designers or going back to buttons bc the screens are distracting when driving. I prefer less touch screen myself and more buttons. Vehicles should not be a giant rolling phone