The 2021 GMC Yukon has officially dropped cover, debuting in a special media event in Vail, Colorado last week. The next-gen big boy offers high-end luxury and comfort in a full-size SUV wrapper, with loads of space inside for passengers and cargo. However, for those customers that need even more room, the new Yukon XL Denali is on deck with an extended wheelbase and all the same premium features as the standard-length Yukon Denali. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the new Yukon XL Denali in today’s GM Authority Live Photo Gallery.
Outside, we find the 2021 GMC Yukon rocking some fresh exterior styling, which is punctuated by a polished Galvano chrome grille on Denali models. Up front, we also find LED lighting that adds further high-end feel to the aesthetic.
The profile reveals the Yukon XL Denali’s extended wheelbase, which measures in at 134.1 inches for the 2021 model year. That’s a 4.1-inch increase compared to the previous 2020 Yukon XL. However, compared to the previous model’s 224.3-inch overall length, the new model sees an increase of less than an inch, measuring in at 225.2 inches for the same measurement.
The longer wheelbase results in more space inside for people and things, with an extra 23 cubic-feet in max cargo room (now up to 144.7 cubic-feet) and an extra 2.2 inches in third-row legroom (now up to 36.7 inches).
What’s more, the 2021 Yukon XL Denali also comes with a new cabin layout that’s unique to the Denali trim level. Highlights include an integrated infotainment screen in the dash, as opposed to a standup screen found elsewhere in the model lineup.
Back outside, we find the Yukon XL Denali rocking big, stylish wheels, with sizing up to 22 inches in diameter. Suspension options include fourth-gen Magnetic Ride Control and Air Ride Adaptive components. The whole thing is finished off with LED tail lamps.
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Comments
Gutless as this is the word used best to describe the 2021 GMC Yukon XL Denali as there’s nothing to define it as being special except for trim because CEO Mary Barra is gutless in her unwillingness to take the plunge and make the Denali exceptional by integrating the 650 hp LT4 supercharged 6.2L V8 into this heavily optioned truck.
My first thoughts were: which Super Charger or Turbo would I add-on and getting rid of those ugly ass beaner/kneegrow wheels.
Comments like this make me think General Grant went too easy on the losers.
Looks great. I can hardly wait to get my new one
LOL – the Ford fan club is clearly worried. Not sure why. GM has always owned this market and that won’t change. Ford never truly threatened that.
The new Denali and Yukon are going to sell like hot cakes. GM will retain market dominance in this segment over all competitors with 60%+ of full sized SUV sales. And they should, as these are very well thought out products with great designs, high quality interiors, more trim levels and power train options than the competition, some real off road credentials, and a segment exclusive diesel (inline 6, no less).
If you like Ford, Nissan, or Toyota – you are in luck. That is all going on sale once these Yukons, Suburbans, and Tahoes get to the dealerships.
Excellent work, GMC!