It is the most luxurious Yukon ever made.
We spotted a GMC Yukon in March with strategically placed camouflage pieces on its exterior. We now have complete disclosure about the 2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate, which is the flagship SUV in the Yukon family.
Ultimate is a well-dressed SUV. GMCfuses the Yukon Denali’s interior and exterior with unique trim. The front fascia will be accented with dark chrome, the windows will have bright chrome, the lower doors will have more chrome, and the Ultimate-specific 22-inch seven-spoke wheels will feature a mixture of chrome and dark painted.
These exterior improvements will be obvious to the untrained eye, but the true differences can be found inside. All three rows of seats are covered in full-grain leather in an Alpine Umber color. The driver and passenger are seated in front of each other on 16-way power seats that have massage functions. The seats are enhanced by the use of contrast stitching and Ultimate branding. In some locations, there is more brown through the use of woodgrain trim. This is contrasted with aluminum trim and an upgraded stereo. A Bose 18-speaker system, with speakers integrated into the front headrests, is installed.
The Denali Ultimate, the first Yukon with Super Cruise capability, is on the tech side. The driver-assist system now includes automatic lane-change functionality as well as hands-free trailer towing on roads compatible with it. The center screen of the 10.2-inch infotainment screen features Google embedded, along with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto as standard equipment. Amazon Alexa is an option, as is WiFi Hotspot.
The Yukon Denali Ultimate isn’t a new model in terms of power or performance. The standard-issue 6.2-liter V8 produces 420 horsepower (313 Kilowatts), and the turbocharged Duramax diesel, which makes 277 horsepower (207 kW) at 460 pound-feet (624 Newton meters) of torque. The 10-speed automatic transmission transmits power to the ground. All standard features include Magnetic Ride Control, Air Ride adaptive suspension, and 4WD.
GMC does not offer Yukon Denali Ultimate pricing; this should be available closer the SUV’s release date. A 2022 Yukon Denali costs just over $70,000, with the 2WD and diesel engines. It will be available at dealerships by the fall 2022 and go on sale in 2023.