2025 GMC Yukon XL Overview Guide

January 21st, 2025 by

2025 GMC Yukon XL Overview Guide

With a new year comes a new model of the GMC Yukon XL, packing plenty of cutting-edge and top-of-the-line specs and features that will thrill any passionate motorist. Whether you want to cruise the city streets in a home away from home or take the road less traveled with all-wheel drive (AWD) powered by a 5.3-6.2L V8 engine, there is no better way to get around and show off your style. 

GMC Yukon: The Basics 

Sitting among the large SUV vehicles with 3rd-row seating, the Yukon has more than enough space to seat eight comfortably without considering the ample cargo space. You have several trims to choose from and can outfit it with 22-24” wheels and a dozen package options including rear cameras, roof racks, step assist, and more to meet your wants and needs when you’re on the road. The GMC Yukon highlights your style and personality both on the interior and exterior — and there are limitless ways to show off. 

The Yukon also features new front and rear fascias with LED lamps, new wheels, and an available hands-free liftgate. 

GMC Yukon: The Power GMC Yukon: The Power

Let’s look at the workhorse that is the 2025 GMC Yukon XL. The 5.3L V8 engine is rated for 8,400 pounds while the 6.2L V8 engine is rated for 8,200 pounds with a whopping 420 horsepower. If opting for the diesel engine, available in every trim such as the Yukon Denali XL, offers 305 horsepower alongside 495 ft. of torque.  

If you intend to haul larger loads, the Yukon XL has several quality-of-life improvements for trailering, including: 

  • Rear trailer view 
  • Blind zone assist 
  • Transparent trailer view 

All engine options (the 5.3L and 6.2 V8s and the 3.0L turbodiesel) offer plenty of power to tackle steep climbs and heavy loads, and the Yukon AT4 trim enhances off-road capabilities with all-terrain tires, four-wheel drive, and magnetic ride suspension. In short: whether you’re on or off paved roads, you’ll enjoy smoother rides and improved handling with any trim of the Yukon.  

Fuel economy: 

  • The 5.3L gets a combined 17mpg. 
  • The 6.2L gets 17mpg combined with rear-wheel drive and 16 with 4-wheel drive. 
  • The 3.0L gets 21mpg in the city and 27mpg highway. 

Now that power is briefly covered and you know you’re prepared for whatever the road has in store, let’s explore your future comforts while you drive. 

GMC Yukon: The Luxury

GMC Yukon: The Luxury

Think of the GMC Yukon as a rolling boardroom; there’s plenty of space and comfort features to make every ride comfortable and luxurious you can enjoy. The standard trims of the Yukon offer 122.9 cubic ft. of cargo space while the Yukon XL trims, such as the Yukon Denali and Yukon Denali Ultimate, boast a first-class 144.7 cubic ft. of cargo space with folding third row. You can easily and comfortably stretch out in this elite 3-row SUV. 

While you lounge, play your favorite playlists, radio stations, audiobooks, or podcasts via your 16.8entertainment and information console. Seamlessly and simultaneously listen, navigate, and communicate with the touch of a screen (available Google compatibility). The Yukon AT4 and Yukon Denali XL models have available 18-speaker Bose audio systems to make every listen an experience rather than a way to fill the silence. 

For better views, you can opt for the available panoramic sunroof (standard on the Yukon AT4 Ultimate and the Yukon Denali Ultimate). To provide a more comfortable ride for passengers, there are available executive seats for the second row, featuring massage capabilities and Bose headrest speakers. 

GMC Yukon: The Trims 

GMC Yukon Elevation

  • 5.3L V8 engine 
  • Bose 10-speaker audio system 
  • Heated first and second-row seats 
  • 20” wheels 
  • Seats 8 

GMC Yukon AT4 

  • 20” all-terrain tires 
  • Magnetic ride control suspension 
  • Heated front seats 
  • Available 4-wheel drive 

GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate 

  • 6.2L V8 engine 
  • Hands-free driver assistance 
  • Available Night Vision 
  • Air Ride suspension 
  • Panoramic sunroof 
  • Seats 7 

GMC Yukon Denali 

  • 6.2L V8 engine 
  • Heated and ventilated front executive seats 
  • 15” Head-Up display 
  • Available 22” or 24” wheels 
  • Available 3.0L diesel engine 

GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate 

  • Panoramic sunroof 
  • Air Ride suspension 
  • 24” aluminum wheels 
  • Hands-free driver assistance 
  • Available second-row heated and massaging seats 
  • Available Night Vision 

Explore the GMC Yukon XL in Person 

Come see what power and luxury combined into a spacious and elite vehicle can be with the GMC Yukon XL models. Contact us or call us at our South Carolina GMC dealership (803-462-4475) to schedule a test drive and find the right 2025 GMC Yukon XL for you. Also, take a look at our new vehicle specials to see which offers are available. 

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