The GMC Yukon is currently one of three models in the GMC lineup not offered with an AT4 trim level (four models if counting the GMC Savana). As we outlined earlier last month, that should change with the introduction of the all-new 2021 GMC Yukon. Since we don’t yet know what the 2021 Yukon will look like, we decided to envision how the current-gen GMC Yukon would look like as an AT4 model. So we grabbed our digital art supplies and rendered ourselves a contemporary GMC Yukon AT4.
To complete the GMC Yukon AT4, we took cues from the current GMC Sierra AT4 pickup, which provides some insight into GMC’s thought process when it comes to producing these dirt-duty variants.
Up front, we swapped out the standard chrome grille with a reshaped replacement featuring a dark grille insert that stands in contrast to the typically bright treatment on the regular Yukon. Our GMC Yukon AT4 also sports front tow hooks mounted in a reshaped lower fascia. The tow hooks are finished in red, complementing the vermilion (scarlet red) body panels and offsetting the black trim bits.
The profile view is punctuated by new wheels, which offer a design identical to that of the 2019 Sierra AT4, not to mention the same knobby all-terrain tires. The body sits higher thanks to a modest suspension lift, while flat-black fender liners reflect errant bits of terra firma.
In back, we find a familiar squared rear end, with upright tail lamps and a sizable hatch opening. However, lower in the rear fascia, the GMC Yukon AT4 offers dual trapezoidal exhaust tips with a chrome finish.
As we covered previously, GMC has announced that every model in its retail lineup will offer its own AT4 variant by 2021. Currently, the GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Sierra HD, and GMC Acadia offer AT4 trims, while the GMC Yukon, GMC Terrain and GMC Canyon do not. That will change starting with the Canyon AT4 early next year. Unfortunately, the GMC Savana will not be receiving an AT4 variant.
As for the AT4 variant of the all-new GMC Yukon, it’s currently unclear whether such a model will arrive at launch for the 2021 model year, or sometime thereafter.
Are you a fan of our GMC Yukon AT4 renderings? Are you excited for the real thing to drop? Let us know in the comments.
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lol, that front approach angle is like 5 degrees on that thing. Hardly trail worthy.
Can a modern-day full-size SUV truly be “trail worthy”?
Thought of in another way, it would be just as trail worthy as a Sierra AT4. Perhaps a bit less.
I though it was getting tail lights similar to the Acadia and Terrain in that they’ll be less rectangular and protrude onto the liftgate a bit.
The all-new 2021 model will have C-shaped lights.
But this is not that model. This is the current model with an AT4 treatment… for the sake of understanding what such a vehicle could offer.
Really helps to read the article.
Yes it does. I missed that part.
Absolutely. A body on frame suv certainly has the chassis to support that. There are still some legit suv off roaders out there. 4 runner and Wrangler come to mind. Perhaps the new bronco can be added to the list.
“Trail worthy” is subjective. I’ve taken my Chevy cavalier through mud, down true trails and across feilds. Only the Wrangler gladiator and Colorado ZR2 are truly off-road vehicles capable of going anywhere.( Yes even the raptor isn’t equipped for rock crawling). I could take this yukon over most ditches and rutted roads and never use the skid plates with the added height.
The Chevrolet Tahoe z71 is what it would be like
Front lower fascia needs some work.. like removed. At the very least the air dam, which is actually removable on the trucks and SUVs
Hard plastic mud flaps also don’t belong on a a pseudo offroad vehicle
Tires go along way for the average person: pulling the camper through a rain soaked camp site, boat up a gravel launch ramp, etc. That’s the extent of how something like this would be used.
I just want to see it already!! I’m trying to decide between a current gen Yukon, Expedition it just wait for the all new Yukon!
Cant tell you what to do. But you wont be disappointed by the new ones! Promise.
Same problem as the Acadia. It’s not raised 2” like the pickup trucks.
Hopefully the real model will be raised slightly. A locking front diff might also be a cool bragging point.
Not even close you guys. This is just clickbait. The side profile line don’t line up. The exhaust outlets in the rat bumper are too high. In fact, the rear bumper is too high too. Those are the current generation headlamps and tail lamps. You even missed the news that came recently about the rear door glass having a curve in the bottom rear corner, just like in the new Silverado and Sierra. I could create a better image with crayons, and my coloring skills are worse than a kindergartener.
I was a deputy sheriff for years at a rural mountain agency and we used Tahoe Special Service units to patrol with. I can tell you they were amazing at how they handled some of the areas we put them in. WE would remove the plastic piece under the bumper ( these were 02-04 models) and that greatly improved approach angles. They were great off road vehicles limited only by their size of course but for what we needed with gear they were perfect!
There are still some in service today. They are better off-roaders than what people would think but not many folks would stake a civilian 70k plus model through the woods.
I for one would like to see a a true bare bones, rubber mat, steel wheeled off road option for Yukon and Tahoe. Even below the Tahoe Custom. Or just the Special Service offered to the public. This would give Tahoe (and Yukon) a full range from 80k mall crawlers to 40k trail busters on the same model. That would be cool I think!
It needs to come with under-body skid plates, a Front Locker, the front end needs more clearance, and I hope the 6.2 is standard. That would make the Yukon great for over-landing in northern Canada.
I am still driving a 2000 Yukon I purchased brand new. Looking for improved off-road ability I installed over-sized wheels and tires before I even drove it home. Other than rust it has been and still is very reliable. I have been wanting to replace it but I keep waiting for GM to offer an off road variant. I don’t want a glorified soccer team hauling SUV. Looking for a rugged utility vehicle, please, no 3rd row seat! I hope the AT4 Yukon is going to be more than just the typical GM styling exercise with black wheels, tow hooks, and a skid plate. The Yukon is a competent off-roader and with it’s shorter wheelbase and tighter turning radius is actually more capable than my Sierra pickup. I know the new Yukon AT4 will never be a serious Raptor-like offering but at least give us the same AT4 treatment the Sierra got including the 2 inch lift.