The 2025 GMC Yukon Denali has officially arrived in Australia, with the first remanufactured right-hand-drive vehicle rolling out of GMSV’s stand-alone facility in Victoria.

The Yukon Denali marks the debut of the GMC brand in Australia, and deliveries are expected to commence in Australia and New Zealand from May. Deep pockets will be needed to secure the US-born SUV, which is priced from $174,990 in Australia.

“This is a flagship product in the truest sense of the term – an eight-seat family vehicle unrivalled in terms performance and practicality,“ said Jess Bala, Managing Director, General Motors Australia and New Zealand.

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“There’s no better vehicle to launch the GMC brand in our market, with the Yukon Denali’s combination of potent performance, towing confidence and luxury in every seat delivering a truly unique proposition in the upper-large SUV space.”

The Denali is powered by a 6.2-litre EcoTec3 V8 petrol engine producing 313kW and 624Nm and featuring a Dynamic Fuel Management system to improve efficiency by shutting down four cylinders when they’re not needed. The engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

The Denali is equipped with an Active Response 4WD system with an electronic limited-slip differential and two-speed transfer case to improve off-road performance. The towing juggernaut can tow “in excess” of 3500kg.

The burly SUV has ample room to fit eight people inside, with official numbers stating the vehicle stretches 5330mm in length, 2058mm in width and 1943mm in height. Plus, it has a wheelbase of 3071mm. In fact, there’s a massive 3480 litres of cargo space when the rear seats are folded down.

The interior also benefits from heated and ventilated front seats; heated second-row seating; a 16.8-inch infotainment display, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; a 14-speaker Bose sound system; an 11-inch Digital Driver Information Centre; a 15-inch multicolour head-up display; dual 12.6-inch colour-touch LCD HD rear screens for second-row passengers; and a Panoramic sunroof.

It also gets a full suite of driver assistance features such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision alert, lane keep assist, and a 360-degree camera.

2025 GMC Yukon Denali: Australian features

Engine and powertrain

  • 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management
  • Maximum power: 313kW
  • Maximum torque: 624Nm
  • 10-speed automatic transmission
  • Electronic precision shift
  • Automatic stop/start with disabled switch
  • Fuel tank: 91L
  • Capless fuel filler
  • Two-speed transfer case with push-button controls
  • 3.23 rear axle ratio
  • Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with brake pad wear indicator
  • Active Response 4WD system with electronic limited-slip differential
  • Air Ride adaptive suspension
  • Dual system exhaust with polished stainless-steel tips
  • Hill Start Assist
  • Magnetic Ride Control
  • StabiliTrak electronic stability control system

Safety technology

  • 360-degree HD camera with up to 10 camera views
  • Adaptive Cruise Control – camera
  • Electrical theft-deterrent system
  • Following distance indicator
  • Forward Collision Alert
  • Front and rear park assist
  • Front pedestrian braking
  • HD surround vision
  • Head-up display
  • Hill Start Assist
  • Hitch guidance with hitch view
  • IntelliBeam high beam assist
  • Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Alert
  • Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
  • LED daytime running lamps
  • Rear camera mirror
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Rear Pedestrian Alert
  • Safety Alert seat
  • Teen driver alert
  • Trailer-side blind zone alert
  • Trailer sway control
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Exterior

  • 24-inch wheels
  • Acoustic laminated glass
  • Denali badging
  • Chrome bodyside mouldings
  • Deep tinted glass (rear windows)
  • Chrome door handles, with body-colour strip
  • Mudflaps (front and rear)
  • Galvano chrome bodyside mouldings
  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Heated power outside mirrors (body colour)
  • IntelliBeam
  • LED headlamps, DRLs, fog lamps and tail lamps
  • Mirror caps (body colour)
  • Panoramic power sunroof
  • Power-retractable assist steps
  • Rainsense automatic wipers
  • Rear Camera Mirror Washer
  • Rear intermittent wiper
  • Roof-mounted side rails (bright)
  • Upper active aero shutters in front fascia
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Interior

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Assist handles
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Bose 14-speaker surround with CenterPoint audio system
  • Carpet floors
  • Carpet floor mats
  • Three child seat anchor points
  • Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors
  • Driver seat memory
  • 11-inch diagonal digital driver information centre with high contrast display
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Front and rear USB ports
  • Front bucket seats
  • 16.8-inch diagonal colour touchscreen
  • Head-up display: 15-inch diagonal multicolour
  • Heated leather steering wheel
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Keyless open and start
  • Power driver and passenger seat adjustment
  • 12-way panoramic power sunroof
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Rear air vents
  • Rear camera mirror
  • Rear seats: 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat
  • Dual 12.6-inch diagonal colour-touch LCD HD rear screens
  • Retractable cargo shade
  • Bright front and rear sill plates with Denali logo
  • Steering wheel-mounted controls
  • Wireless phone charging

Measurements

  • Towing: > 3.5 tonne braked
  • Overall width w/o mirrors: 2058mm
  • Overall height: 1941mm
  • Overall length: 5338mm
  • Wheelbase: 3071mm
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