{"id":2124,"date":"2025-07-05T14:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T04:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2124"},"modified":"2025-07-03T17:38:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T07:38:36","slug":"review-2025-gmc-yukon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-gmc-yukon\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 GMC Yukon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"auto\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The <strong>2025 GMC Yukon<\/strong> is set to make a significant impact in the full-size SUV market, combining luxury, performance, and advanced technology. This model continues to build on the reputation of its predecessors while introducing new features that cater to modern drivers&#8217; needs.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">One of the standout aspects of the <strong>2025 GMC Yukon<\/strong> is its engine options. The vehicle will likely offer a range of powerful engines, including a robust V8 option that delivers impressive towing capacity and performance. This makes it an ideal choice for families and adventurers alike who require both space and power.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"762\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"773\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"889\">6.2-litre V8 delivers effortless overtakes and a grin-inducing soundtrack<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"958\">Genuine eight-seat cabin with business-class leg-room in row two<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1039\">Towing limit that laughs at wake boats and horse floats alike (3.7 t braked)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1113\">Cabin tech feels up-to-date rather than transplanted from a Silverado<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1125\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1125\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1214\">$175 k before on-roads will thin the herd fast<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1336\">12.8 L\/100 km claim, real-world figures start with a \u201c1\u201d whenever traffic snarls<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1389\">No ANCAP score yet, which may spook fleet buyers<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1451\">Width makes many underground carparks an adrenaline sport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1481\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1774\">Officially, the <strong>GMC Yukon<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1527\"> price Australia<\/strong> kicks off at <strong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1572\">$174,990 plus on-road costs<\/strong> for the single Denali trim. That number puts the <strong>GMC<\/strong> roughly $30k above a top-spec <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-landcruiser\"><strong>LandCruiser 300 Sahara ZX<\/strong><\/a> and almost double a well-equipped <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/nissan-patrol\"><strong>Nissan Patrol Ti<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1803\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"2265\">Front and centre is the <strong>GMC Yukon<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1848\">\u00a0engine<\/strong>: a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre petrol V8 (313 kW\/624 Nm) paired with GM\u2019s 10-speed auto and full-time 4WD.\u00a0Inside, a 16.8-inch touchscreen dominates the dash while rear passengers binge Netflix on twin 12.6-inch displays. Air-Ride suspension keeps things calm over broken B-roads, and the standard panoramic roof rescues third-row occupants from feeling like excess luggage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2567\">Paint matters when a vehicle is basically moving real estate, and the <strong>GMC Yukon<\/strong><strong data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2362\">\u00a0colors 2025<\/strong> palette offers eight shades, from subtle Sterling Metallic to eye-searing Volcanic Red Tintcoat. Downpour Metallic is my pick; it hides the bugs after highway runs.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2581\">Safety<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"3028\">There is no local star rating yet, but the Denali\u2019s spec sheet reads like a marketing team\u2019s wish list: 10-airbag array, forward-collision alert, lane-keep assist, blind-zone monitoring (including trailer length), and 360-degree cameras. The rear-camera mirror is pure genius when eight heads block the conventional view. Until ANCAP or Euro NCAP weigh in, buyers must trust GM\u2019s North American crash data.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3049\">Running Costs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3415\"><strong>GMC<\/strong> quotes 12.8 L\/100 km combined. On a mixed loop of city commutes and regional kilometres the trip computer settled at 15.4, still reasonable for 2.6 t of SUV and a big V8 soundtrack. Service intervals mirror Silverado (12 months\/15,000 km) and capped-price packages are promised, although figures remain under wraps. Tyres are 24-inch items; budget accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3452\">Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"4062\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-landcruiser\"><strong>LandCruiser 300 Sahara ZX<\/strong><\/a> lists at $146,876 and offers a 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel with superior fuel economy but less cabin circus space.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/nissan-patrol\"><strong>Nissan\u2019s Patrol Ti-L<\/strong><\/a> asks $105,660 and sticks with V8 petrol power, yet its dated interior tech shows its age.\u00a0The <strong>Yukon<\/strong> out-numbers both on towing capacity and screen inches, but it cannot match Toyota\u2019s resale or Nissan\u2019s value equation. For buyers already eyeing imported <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ram-1500\"><strong>Ram 1500s<\/strong><\/a> or <strong>Silverado 2500s<\/strong>, however, the <strong>Yukon<\/strong> represents a logical SUV alternative with a proper third row.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Unveiling the Future: 2025 GMC Yukon Redefines Luxury and Performance<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GMC Yukon 2025 review: America&#039;s XL family SUV arrives in Australia as Toyota LandCruiser 300 rival!\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ayzpng97o2E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4080\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4561\">The <strong>GMC Yukon<\/strong><strong data-start=\"4085\" data-end=\"4103\">\u00a02025<\/strong> is less a car and more a statement. It says, \u201cI like my coffee long-black, my weekends on the Murray, and my parking bays extra-wide.\u201d It is over-spec\u2019d for most city duties, yet utterly charming on the open road where the V8 can stretch and the adaptive dampers smooth out coarse-chip bitumen. If fuel bills do not scare you, and you value elbow room over subtlety, the <strong>Yukon<\/strong> delivers an unapologetic slice of American luxury built for Australian horizons.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4563\" data-end=\"4585\">Rating: 7.5\/10<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4586\" data-end=\"4668\">The <strong>Yukon<\/strong> delivers stadium-sized space, plush luxury and a thunderous V8, yet its sky-high price, thirsty fuel appetite and missing local safety rating hold it back. Brilliant for those who want maximum presence and power; less convincing if fuel bills or resale are top concerns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 GMC Yukon is set to make a significant impact in the full-size SUV market, combining luxury, performance, and advanced technology. This model continues to build on the reputation of its predecessors while introducing new features that cater to modern drivers&#8217; needs. 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