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2025 GMC Yukon: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 GMC Yukon gets a mid-cycle refresh led by a redesigned front end and a reworked cabin centered on a standard 16.8-inch vertical touchscreen.
About the 2025 GMC Yukon
5th generation (introduced for 2021), mid-cycle refresh year
The Yukon is GMC’s premium, truck-based full-size SUV for families needing three rows, substantial cargo room, strong towing ability, and long-distance comfort. Standard-length Yukon and extended Yukon XL bodies cover passenger-focused and maximum-cargo needs. Its identity splits into rugged AT4 models and luxury-focused Denali models, giving it broader capability and interior choices than many large SUVs while retaining V8 and diesel powertrain configurations.
Elevation serves as the everyday three-row Yukon, with heated first- and second-row seats, surround-view cameras, adaptive cruise control, and Bose audio. AT4 adds standard 4WD, underbody protection, and an adaptive suspension for rough roads, while a new top AT4 trim combines that hardware with an air suspension, massaging front seats, and richer leather. Denali models focus on comfort, with features such as a head-up display, a power-sliding center console, and high-output Bose audio.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The upgraded 3.0-liter diesel spans every trim for 2025, with the diesel newly added to AT4.
Styling
The front end is redesigned with new grille treatments and animated LED headlights and taillights.
Safety
Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Side Bicyclist Alert, and Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking become standard. The surround-view camera becomes standard on AT4, and adaptive cruise control becomes standard on Denali.
Tech
A redesigned dashboard brings a standard 16.8-inch vertical touchscreen and a column-mounted electronic gear selector.
Trim lineup
Elevation and a new luxury-equipped AT4 variant join the lineup, while SLE and SLT are dropped.
2025 GMC Yukon specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, 6.2 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 6.2 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, 6.2 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, 6.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas |
| MPG City | 14–20 mpg | 14–21 mpg | 14–21 mpg | 14–20 mpg | 14–20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 18–26 mpg | 18–26 mpg | 19–26 mpg | 18–26 mpg | 18–26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 277–420 hp | 277–420 hp | 277–355 hp | 277–420 hp | 277–420 hp |
| Torque | 383–460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 383–460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7700 lb | 7500 lb | 7700 lb | 8000 lb | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 122.9–144.5 cu-ft | 122.9–144.5 cu-ft | 122.9–144.5 cu-ft | 122.9–144.5 cu-ft | 122.9–144.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.9–36.7 in | 34.9–36.7 in | 34.9–36.7 in | 34.9–36.7 in | 34.9–36.7 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Night Vision System | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
| Power Mirrors | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Tow Hooks | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | |||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Massage Rear Seat | |||||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||||
| Power Folding Third Row Seat | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Third Row Seat | |||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2025 GMC Yukon compared with the 2024 model?
The 2025 Yukon receives a mid-cycle refresh with a redesigned front end, a reworked dashboard, a standard 16.8-inch vertical touchscreen, more standard collision-avoidance features, an upgraded diesel across the lineup, and revised trims.
Does every 2025 GMC Yukon have the 16.8-inch touchscreen?
Yes. A 16.8-inch vertical touchscreen is standard across the 2025 Yukon lineup as part of the redesigned dashboard.
How did the 2025 GMC Yukon trim lineup change?
Elevation and a new top AT4 trim join the 2025 Yukon lineup, while SLE and SLT are dropped. The new AT4 variant combines off-road hardware with an air suspension, massaging front seats, and full-grain leather across all three rows.
Does the 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 have a diesel engine?
Yes. The 2025 Yukon AT4 engine range includes the 3.0-liter diesel, extending the upgraded diesel across every trim.
What safety features became standard on the 2025 GMC Yukon?
The 2025 Yukon makes Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Side Bicyclist Alert, and Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking standard. The surround-view camera also becomes standard on AT4, while adaptive cruise control becomes standard on Denali.
2025 GMC Yukon Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 GMC Yukon.
4.6
2025 GMC Yukon
(14 reviews)
“The Yukon Elevation with leather and moonroof is definitely a great value for the price without having to upgrade to the Denali.”