2025 GMC Yukon now $5000 more expensive

The 2025 GMC Yukon has been subjected to a last-minute $5000 price rise just weeks before Australian deliveries begin next month.

Confirming the price bump, General Motors Speciality Vehicles (GMSV) says the GMC Yukon Denali will now cost $174,990 before on-road costs, up from the $169,990 (plus ORCs) originally charged for the flagship SUV.

The GMC Yukon that is built in Texas before being converted to right-hand drive in Melbourne has been subjected to the bump in price because of the "ongoing foreign exchange rate volatility" that triggered the sudden pricing review, said GMSV.

The good news is for customers who ordered their truck before the price bump GMSV has confirmed it will honour the Yukon Denali's earlier pricing.

Pitched as a more luxurious rival to the rugged Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series or Nissan Patrol, the Yukon measures in at 5338mm long, 20258mm wide and stands 1941mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3071mm.

Instead of the usual turbocharged V6, the full-size Yukon comes with a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 that produces 313kW and 624Nm and is combined with a ten-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

Locally, the Yukon Denali comes with a lengthy list of standard kit that includes an 11-inch digital instrument cluster, plus a huge 16.8-inch infotainment and dual 12.6-inch rear entertainment screens, heated and ventilated seats, wood trim and leather seats, plus a 14-speaker Bose sound system.

A huge panoramic dual-pane sunroof that tilts, opens and features a powered sunblind is also included, while a tri-zone climate control, wireless smartphone chargers, adaptive cruise, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot alert and rear-cross traffic alert are all standard.

Externally, the Yukon Denali, that was recently overhauled in the US, bags fresh LED headlights and tail-lamps, retracting side steps, a gesture-control electric tailgate, acoustic laminated glass, rear tint and enormous 24-inch alloy wheels shod with all-terrain rubber.

Capable of towing more than 3500kg (braked), a useful trailer side blind-spot alert, trailer sway control, hitch guidance and hitch view are all standard.

The first batch of GMC Yukon Denalis have already landed in Australia and have been converted to right-hand drive by GMSV's own factory in Dandenong, with first deliveries confirmed to commence in Australia in May.

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