The GMC Yukon is one of the best-selling nameplates in its segment, taking a spot just under the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban. General Motors is currently cooking up a complete overhaul for the Yukon nameplate, with a fresh fifth-generation tipped to bring completely new interior and exterior designs. Now, we’re getting our best look yet at the new Yukon’s redesigned cabin space.
As we covered previously, the 2021 GMC Yukon will offer two different interior configurations, which will vary between the trim levels. Each configuration will come with its own unique dash layout, as highlighted by the placement of the infotainment screen. Lower trim levels will come with a stand-up, tablet-style infotainment screen, while the range-topping Denali will offer an integrated infotainment screen. As such, the SUV in these spy photos is the Denali trim.
The Denali’s screen will also integrate with the digital gauge display behind the steering wheel, similar to the setup in the 2021 Cadillac Escalade, which will feature a 38-inch curved display.
We’ve previously seen the 2021 GMC Yukon out testing with a new front fascia design and lighting configuration. Last month, we also posted the most realistic rendering of the SUV we’ve seen yet.
The all-new GMC Yukon will be similar to the equally all-new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, with larger exterior dimensions and more space inside for people and things. The GM T1 vehicle architecture will provide the bones, while a new independent rear suspension will bless the Yukon with improved handling and enhanced ride comfort. The new Yukon will likely be heavier as well.
Both a standard-length vehicle and an extended-length Yukon XL will be offered, as will a new AT4 off-road trim level.
The 2021 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL will be unveiled next week, January 14th, in Vail, Colorado. We’ll cover the debut as it happens, so make sure to tune in then. 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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Looks pretty slick.
Hopefully GM does like they did with the 2007-2013 Silverado and offers the Tahoe interior standard on High Country and Denali, and as an option on LTZ and SLT… previously in 07-13 it was standard LTZ being the highest Silverado trim at the time, along with Sierra SLT and Denali.
Maybe pickup truck LTZ and SLT get the standard Tahoe interior, and High Country and Denali get the up-rated Yukon interior. Effectively giving the pickups 3 pretty distinct interior layouts with a wide swath of seat material options and colours.
Denali can have the Yukon interior, but keep the current interior for the lower models. The Tahoe interior is a backwards step for trucks. All these bro trucks are driven by people who need a burb to begin with.
I agree Jacob,
The sticking up screen is not any better for a truck, in my opinion.
But do not lump ALL these bro truck people in one envelope.
My Denali HD truck, is a work truck, and a burb, is not going to handle it, but it still does NOT mean I do not want a truck worth the amount I paid, and I am one of MANY who think so !
The interior of the highest priced GM truck is NOT worth it, so why spend the money, because I want the better seats. So now days to get the better seats in a GM truck, you have to get the Denali trim !
I much prefer the AT4 look, yet you CAN NOT get the better leather seats in a AT4 trim ! And you can NOT get the better leather seats even in the Chevy High Country !
Again now days, just because people buy a higher priced does not mean they do not use them for work, or even want a higher priced truck. Look at the Chevy 1500, GM now offered the higher trim 6.2-10 speed in the lower trim truck, but before you had to buy a higher trim just to get the higher output work 6.2 – 10 speed !
GM has simply lost track, or never knew, what there customer wants !!!!!!
The GM options, and packages are just screwed up !!
And on a $80,000 truck, this interior is $hit in value for the price !
Of course, these are not the best pics and as usual I will say that I will need to see the inside in person before making a fully informed opinion. However, from what I can see here and from what I’ve seen of the new Escalade interior, the GMC looks great and much better than the pics I’ve seen of the Caddy. This seems to have the screen well integrated into the dash.
I have to respectfully and completely disagree. While (from what I can see) this interior looks damn good, the Escalade interior is definitely a cut above. Just from the tech involved, and the smooth, flowing lines of the dash, the Escalade interior is clearly more upscale than this. I thought of the Lincoln Navigator when i saw the layout of the GMC interior, and that’s not a bad thing…particularly for the Escalade.
If nothing else, I’m extremely impressed with the clear differentiation between the Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade. They’re totally different. I doubted GM would be capable of this, but I eat my words. BEYOND refreshing.
@G8Burnout:
Understood. As I’ve said before, it’s my opinion and I really do need to see them all in person before making any real calls. Who knows how the entire interior of the Caddy will look on a whole, vs just a couple pics. Same with the GMC. Although I really like almost everything about the Lincoln, the screen jutting up off the dash just ruins the rest for me. Yes, I’m one of the old-school guys that really feels drivers must drive and put the phones down, stop messing with screens, and go un-connected while in the car.
But I can say I don’t see the comparison of this GMC to the Lincoln. Part of what I like about this GMC dash is how well (it appears) that GMC integrated the screen where the Lincoln just stuck in on the dash.
That’s more than fair. For both the Yukon and the Escalade, more images will be needed for a better determination. I also agree about keeping screens integrated, while it is often hard to do, it looks better generally. The jutting screen, though, is beneficial in that it allows the dash to be lowered, giving a better view of the road.
As far as looking like the Navigator, I was more talking about the rest of the center stack, the buttons, layout, etc., and not so much the screen. When you look at the angled control panel, it looks very similar to the setup in the Gator.
If they provide hybrid option, I would be first in line for this. “hugging a green tree”
Except if the first pic of the exterior of the Yukon corresponds with the interior pics, you’re not looking at the Denali. That grill is not a Denali grill and the running boards aren’t powered. The exterior pic is of an SLT.
Additionally, I find it hard to believe GM would have completely different dash designs depending on the level of Yukon. I’d guess this is the Yukon dash and the Denali will step it up with maybe a larger screen and different materials.
Hi GMC Fan
Thanks for pointing that out. You are correct – the lead image was indeed the SLT trim level. My mistake. The post should be updated now with an image of the Denali prototype (hit refresh).
As for the different dash designs:
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/12/2021-gmc-yukon-to-offer-two-different-cockpit-configurations-exclusive/
Yeah…I’m still pretty skeptical that of info. Only the Sierra Denali has been given that amount of differentiation and that was a while ago. This would be a significant change in how Denali are treated. I don’t even know if I want it to be correct , honestly. I kind of like the idea of all three SUVs having their own interior.
It looks like they had the Tahoe dash in the Yukon for whatever reason, I doubt they will have totally different dash design for different trims.
Thanks for the update to the article Jonathan.
Within a week we’ll know for sure what the interior is all about. Now if only I were enjoying a long ski weekend in CO.
Wait – the Denali will have a different interior?
Are we sure the SLT test mule didn’t just have the Tahoe dash setup?
Looks about the same quality/materials as Lincoln’s current interiors. The Escalade will truly be in a league of its own, I guess.
I’m glad they differentiated it from the Tahoe/Suburban. Wish they would have with the trucks.
They very well may with the ‘emergency’ interior refresh.
Would be awesome if this was in the Sierra – although I am not sure how that lower dash would translate to a bench seat setup.
I don’t think there will be 2 different interior configurations. Pretty sure this is the only one.
you say the infotainment screen will connect to the digital display in front of the driver but the electronic shifter is in the middle and the gauges appear to be analog so I don’t understand????
Looks nice. They did a nice job of classing up the cheap parts bin stuff that looks a bit out of place in the higher trim Tahoe/Suburban models. Hopefully the buttons and knobs have good tactile feel. Looks like the Denali will be the one to have…hopefully they put super cruise in it as well!
This looks good to me, from the bad pictures.
But out of ALL the GM interiors, except maybe the leaked Escalade, this is the best to me !
I even like it better than the Escalade in that the top dash pad seems to overcover the top of the dash, but it is hard to see good so we will see soon.
Then get it in the trucks yesterday already !
The new Suburban and Tahoe’s interior looked awesome from the photos. This might be even better.
I was hoping for a different shifter other than the push button style
Looking at it a little closer the area where the vents, the dash and upper right corner of the screen comes together looks very odd. I can’t tell if there is some camouflage covering the area or not.
Live to dream, a 2021 GMC Yukon Denali with a dash inspired by the C8 Corvette and that would be reason to have renderings and spyshots.