The 2025 GMC Yukon is set to arrive in Australia with a notable price increase, just weeks ahead of its first customer deliveries. General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV), the company responsible for bringing the Yukon to Australian shores alongside the Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks and the Chevrolet Corvette sports car, has confirmed that the full-size American-built SUV will now launch with a starting price of $174,990 before on-road costs. This figure marks a $5000 jump from the original price of $169,990 announced back in November 2024, when local specifications were first revealed.
The SUV, manufactured in Texas and converted from left- to right-hand drive in Australia, has seen its price rise due to shifts in exchange rates and other associated costs, according to GMSV. The company announced that the first examples of the right-hand-drive GMC Yukon have recently been completed at their Melbourne facility, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin across the country in May 2025.
As with the Chevrolet Silverado pickup – with which it shares many mechanical components – the Yukon undergoes a comprehensive 'remanufacturing' process in Melbourne, handled by Walkinshaw Automotive Group. This company is also responsible for the Australian conversions of the Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and Toyota Tundra models.
Australian customers will have access exclusively to the high-end Denali variant of the Yukon. Under the bonnet, it houses a powerful 6.2-litre petrol V8 engine, delivering 313kW of power and 624Nm of torque. The V8 engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and features the 'Active Response' four-wheel-drive system, complete with a low-range mode for improved off-road capability.
In terms of size, the Yukon Denali measures 5338mm in length, 2058mm in width, and 1941mm in height, with a 3071mm wheelbase. Compared to the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Sahara, the Yukon is significantly larger, being 358mm longer, 78mm wider, and riding on a wheelbase that is 221mm longer. While slightly lower in its standard setting, the Yukon’s standard Air Ride Adaptive Suspension system allows the SUV to raise its ground clearance by up to 51mm, ultimately exceeding the height of the LandCruiser 300 Sahara when fully elevated.
The Yukon Denali comes packed with luxury features, including 24-inch alloy wheels, a massive 16.8-inch infotainment touchscreen, an 11-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 15-inch head-up display. Other highlights include adaptive air suspension, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a digital rear-view mirror. For second-row passengers, there are dual 12.6-inch HD screens, heated outboard seats, USB ports, an additional climate zone, a panoramic sunroof, and power-operated window sunshades.
Boasting a braked towing capacity of over 3500kg, the Yukon also offers trailer sway control, hitch guidance with an integrated tow bar view, and a blind-spot monitoring system calibrated to account for trailers. Positioned as a rival to models like the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Nissan Patrol, and the luxurious Lexus LX, the Yukon stands out not only for its size but also for its premium features and formidable towing capability.