Big, bold and nearly ready to transport large Australian families (or visiting heads of state) the GMC Yukon has landed on local soil with pre-release testing now underway before the eight-seat luxury SUV hits GMSV showrooms in the first half of 2025.
Measuring no less than 5.3 metres end-to-end and riding on huge 22-inch alloy rims the Yukon will monster even large three-row SUVs like the Ford Everest, Toyota LandCruiser 300, Kia EV9 and Nissan Patrol.
Powered by GM’s (313kW/624Nm) 6.2-litre all-alloy ‘EcoTec3’ overhead-valve, naturally aspirated petrol V8 engine connected to a 10-speed auto transmission, the eight-seat SUV will be offered here only in top-spec Denali trim.
Standard equipment includes full grain leather seat trim, ‘Magnetic Ride’ adaptive suspension, the ‘HD Surround Vision’ 360-degree view, 14-speaker Bose audio, heated front and second-row seats, a 15-inch head-up display, a 10.2-inch multimedia touchscreen screen and a comprehensive safety suite.
Remanufactured for right-hand drive by Premoso, under the Walkinshaw umbrella in Clayton, Victoria, the Yukon Denali is currently circulating in partial camouflage to protect MY25 updates.
GM Managing Director, Australia & New Zealand Jess Bala said, “The GMC Yukon has been at Premoso for a few months as we start gearing up the remanufacturing process.”
“Vehicle development post-remanufacturing is progressing extremely well and we’re on track to deliver the new model to customers in the first-half of 2025.
“Now that the camouflage has come off, we’ll be able to embark on more extensive on-road, local right-hand-drive development and testing,” Ms Bala said.
Local pricing for Yukon is yet to be confirmed but for reference the Denali four-wheel drive petrol V8 (it’s also offered as in 3.0L ‘Duramax’ turbo-diesel form in the US) lists for US$79,700 (A$124,400 on a straight currency conversion) in its home market.
It will join the Chevrolet Silverado which starts from $128,000 and Chevy Corvette, starting at $175,000, before on-road costs, in the Australian GMSV line-up.
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