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2021 GMC Yukon To Offer Two Different Cockpit Configurations: Exclusive

General Motors is currently revamping its full-size SUV lineup, with the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Chevrolet Suburban revealed in an exclusive media event earlier this month. Now, we have fresh info on the new Tahoe’s corporate cousin, the 2021 GMC Yukon, which will offer two different interior configurations depending on the trim level.

Although GM has yet to pull the wrapper off the new 2021 GMC Yukon, recent spy photos reveal what looks to be different dash configurations between various prototypes. The difference can be found with regard to the placement of the infotainment screen. The different configurations correspond with the different trim levels on offer, with the range-topping Yukon Denali offering an infotainment screen that’s integrated with the dash, and all other trim levels offering an infotainment screen that’s in a stand-up position higher in the dash.

In these particular photos, the lefthand picture is the range-topping Denali, while the righthand picture is the SLT trim level.

Although it’s not immediately obvious from these spy shots, the integrated screen in the 2021 GMC Yukon Denali will integrate with the digital gauge display behind the steering wheel. The setup will be similar to that of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade, which, as we covered previously, will feature a 38-inch curved display.

In addition to two new cockpit configurations, the 2021 GMC Yukon will also offer brand-new exterior styling, including a rising rear window line and quad rear exhaust pipes. Under the skin, the fresh utility will utilize the GM T1 vehicle architecture, as well as a new independent rear suspension setup. Both a standard-length version and extended-length Yukon XL will be offered.

The 2021 GM Yukon will officially break cover next month during an exclusive media event on January 14th in Vail, Colorado. Per usual, we’ll cover the debut as it happens, so make sure to tune in next month to see it all go down. In the meantime, subscribe to GM Authority for more GMC Yukon news, GMC news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. I love that idea, I’ve been championing this idea since the pick ups had this idea. Let’s the sle slt Lt LTZ have a standard interior and give the high country, Denali a high end interior.

    This idea should be implemented for the pick ups. I’ve said it before the current pick up interiors aren’t horrible there just not worthy of a range topping 60K+ vehicle

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  2. I’d be happy with whatever they do just out the gear selector back to the lever shift on the column. Hate the buttons in the terrain and Acadia. Feel cheap. Gear lever in current yukon and Sierra is where it’s at. They’re big vehicles, it’s nice being able to feel what you’re doing while you look around.

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  3. My concern is ground clearance. For those of us who take our Burbs on the beach, ground clearance is of utmost importance.

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    1. Air Ride offers load leveling at all four corners and can adjust the vehicle height by up to 4.0 inches.

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  4. Although underrated next to the Escalade, the Yukon Denali is very important for GMC because it moves a lot of volume. This vehicle is all over the place so it is important for GMC to get it right especially in the interior.

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    1. I read that Denali buyers were wealthier and older than Escalade buyers.

      Kind of odd considering that the Denali is a not as expensive as the Escalade.

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  5. Looks like they’re moving Denali even further up market. I bet Denali with Ultimate package will encroach on $85,000 (before dealer discounts).

    I’m still holding my breath that they launch AT4 with the 3.0!

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    1. An AT4 with a 3.0L diesel would be a monster.

      I read somewhere that the intercooler position didn’t jive with the front end on the Z71 Tahoe, so it is only available with the gasoline engines. Maybe the GMC Yukon will be different.

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  6. Or it could just be a test mule running around with the IP from the Sierra/Silverado

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    1. Don’t bring a perfectly logical statement like that in here. 🙂

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    2. A test mule at this stage in development doesn’t make sense. Development is complete. They are simply being validated now. These are production intent prototypes called irevs, not mules.

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  7. This should have been done with the trucks ” for the win ”

    Instead now you will have a whole bunch of three year bastard trucks, if GM switches the trucks to something better than ” Good Enough ”

    I am agreeing with more and more of the latest new stuff just released, but then again, all full-sized !!

    GM still has nothing better than ” Good Enough ” in the mid-sized lineup !!

    Any why, this is good news to me.

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    1. Imagine how the narrative would have been different had they launched the trucks with these interiors!

      Journalists could have used copy space to talk about many advanced technologies instead of lambasting GM for another shoddy attempt.

      Hoping we’ve collectively turned the corner and these interiors are the new standards. We have FCA to thank for taking the initial risk and pulling through demand for better design and materials.

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  8. By the center screen being integrated into the dash, and integrating with the digital gauge display, does it mean it’ll be all one screen?

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    1. I dont think so as thats what the Escalade will offer.

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  9. Hopefully they make a Denali version with a really nice interior and an understated interior. I think there is a lot of demand for a full size SUV with a really nice interior without the excessively blingy look that attracts attention from the wrong crowd.

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  10. I’m genuinely hoping for a stronger dash design. My 2007 has 240k miles on it but the dash started cracking around 60k miles. The plastics just went brittle and crumbled away. Also since the airbag recall, General Motors has YET to replace these recalled airbags. They did it for the 2500 chassis (mostly fleet vehicles) but the consume 1500 chassis that most Yukon’s, Tahoe’s, suburban, and Escalades use. I’ve grown up with suburbans and always felt safe in one. I’ve since worried if my current Yukon is safe and if the product I once felt safe in really isn’t. I really hope they do right by people on those bags. For now I’m done with the brand.

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  11. thanks for the info and details.

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  12. I have an image of the Denali interior, saw it in Troy MI on Sunday, sent it to Alex but he has not posted. Looks way better than the standard interior.

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