2024 GMC Yukon Refresh Spied For The Very First Time
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General Motors unveiled the fifth-generation GMC Yukon for the 2021 model year, debuting a complete model overhaul that redesigned every aspect of the SUV nameplate. Now, General Motors is working on the 2024 GMC Yukon, which is set to usher in a model refresh, and GM Authority has the first photos capturing a 2024 GMC Yukon prototype testing in public.
This particular 2024 GMC Yukon prototype is the standard-length, regular wheelbase body style, as opposed to the extended-length GMC Yukon XL. The prototype is covered in heavy camouflage front and rear, indicating that the 2024 model refresh will introduce styling revisions to the front and rear fascias.
This particular model is also likely the SLE trim, as it is seen rolling on a set of 18-inch 6-spoke machined aluminum wheels with Dark Grey Metallic accents, which are equipped as standard on the SLE.
However, beyond the exterior styling, the big news for the refreshed 2024 GMC Yukon is that it may introduce new autonomous driving features, possibly the GM Ultra Cruise system. For those who may have missed it last year, GM Authority captured a GMC Yukon equipped with a range of sensors and other goodies testing around GM’s Milford Proving Grounds in Michigan, indicating that the SUV was part of GM’s development for the next-generation semi-autonomous driving system.
As an evolution of the current GM Super Cruise system, Ultra Cruise expands the hands-free driving to include 95 percent of driving scenarios, enabling a “door-to-door hands-free driving experience.”
For now, the current 2021 GMC Yukon does not offer Super Cruise, at least not yet. The 2024 GMC Yukon may introduce either Super Cruise or Ultra Cruise to the nameplate, and the prototype seen here includes openings in the camo for potential driving assist sensors.
It’s also worth noting that a refresh for the current fifth-generation GMC Yukon would mark a significant departure in strategy from the previous K2-based models, the latter of which did not receive a refresh during their lifecycle, having launched for the 2015 model year and produced through the 2020 model year.
As for the fifth-gen, GMC Yukon sales have been through the roof. Regular Yukon sales totaled 51,365 units in 2021, up 25.39 percent from the 40,965 units sold in 2020. Meanwhile, Yukon XL sales totaled 32,877 units last year, an increase of 46.28 percent compared to the 22,475 units sold in 2020. Total Yukon sales came to 84,242 units, up 32.79 percent compared to the 63,440 units sold in 2020.
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When’s it gonna debut?
I would suspect sometime late this year or early next year, with such early photos coming to surface, we know that a full reveal of the Yukon will come after the Tahoe/Suburban reveal.
We’re currently in the 2022 model year. If this article is correct and it’s a 2024 then don’t expect to see it available this year. There’s an entire model year in the middle.
As someone who sells GMCs these kinds of spy shots and speculative articles can be really frustrating, if only because I’m going to get asked for some sort of insider information about this by customers (both shopping for vehicles and waiting for oil changes) for months. I promise GM will officially announce it well before it’s available! They won’t sneak expensive new features in as a surprise at the last minute!
/rant
Yeah because I’m wondering if I should be more patient and cancel my 2022 order…especially since multiple key features have been cut.
Same boat here. I’m waiting on a 2022 order but if super cruise is coming in 2024, that may be enough to entice me to wait to get a more future-proof vehicle.
Wish the article was clearer on whether this is a 2023 or how they’ve confirmed it’s a 2024 build. I get that logically they wouldn’t refresh 2 years after a new model but would they .be testing a refresh in the wild 1.5 years ahead of schedule?
Same situation – at this point I’m waiting for a 2023 so what’s another year?
The refreshed Ford Expedition is coming out soon and I bet this is a reaction to that release. The interiors of all SUVs except the Denali leave a little to be desired. Maybe put the same interior from the refreshed trucks into these SUVs.
Would it be too much to ask for the column shifter back?
Wondering if your Dealer is gouging you for over and above MSRP averaging about $7K across the Country according to all the responses over on the Tahoe/Yukon Forum ?
Several dealers I asked for a price quote were asking over. I shopped around until i found one who would give me MSRP.
My dealer is currently $5K-$8K markup on 1500 series trucks as a market price adjustment. In April 2020, they had SLT 4wd 1500 pickups for $10K to $11K in discounts and rebates.
Better wait as long as you can .They might have all of the parts by then
I’ll assume the Suburban, Tahoe, and Escalade will also be refreshed as well?
Likely
Yep, as expected.
hopefully they will have chips available by then to build a complete vehicle
Let’s hope it looks less top heavy and they do something about that overall tall looking strange design now.
I wish the rise the lower rear arm to get more ground clearance.
For the ten people that take them off road?
Going through deep snow will certainly pull in a good chunk.
I’ve scrapped the whole notion of buying gm products anymore because of gm’s endemic problem of faulty hydrolic lifters that keep coming up every model year with no solution in sight.
Would not be a good off-road vehicle with those control arms hanging down but then again how Many of these trucks leave the payment
I pulled up behind a new Tahoe today, and those lower control arms of the independent rear suspension are just plain UGLY, hanging down so low! I would think that they would be a nuisance if the vehicle was doing any off-road trips.
Didn’t this just come out onto the market? The Acadia and Terrain need a redesign before they touch the Yukon.
That is true, but the good thing is that gm now has the budget to give these SUV’s the necessary Mid-Life updates in order to remain competitive in this SUV Market fireball.
gm did state in a post just this past January that they are working closer towards a resolve to end the chip shortage and we do hope that statement still holds up within the next few years.
Wouldn’t this be the 2023 model year if it debuts later this year?
These don’t typically get a MCE, not exterior wise at least. It’s been decades since they did if I remember correctly.
I am hoping Super Cruise will be added for the 2023 model year.
No shifter No more GM. Give me a SUV with No Nannys and no Telemetry. Look into what they do with that…
First through third generation models are for sale on the used car market if you are willing to drive something outdated.
Okay Boomer.
The first thing they need to do with these refreshes is get some better designed and updated V8 or twin turbo V6’s in both these and the trucks. GM should be embarrassed to tears that they now have the worst in class mileage ratings with the 5.3/10 speed now down to a very poor 15/19 with the volume 4X4 models and even lower 14/19 with the larger 6.2. With fuel prices spiralling out of control for probably years to come having poor mileage ratings isn’t going to help sales!
Fuel prices you know who you can blame for that wonderful current administration they want everybody to go to electric vehicles
It’s amazing how much supposed damage a “new administration” can do in one year.
The trend toward EVs has been moving forward for a decade and is more market driven each year. Ford and GM aren’t bringing our EV pickups because of Biden.
False!!! Those engines are actually more efficient than the Wagoneers. The Wagoneer has the worst in class MPG (13/18). The new GM fullsize SUV platform is heavier than last generation which is why it dropped a few MPGs. Also the lack of the cylinder deactivation chip plays a part as well. My 2020 gets 20 to 21 MPG on the interstate rolling about 80 mph. I would have never considered placing my order if it had a truly usable 3rd row for adults but we will see once my build is delivered.
Those with higher mileage needs can select the Duramax.
Not sure why the hood height of full size pickups and SUVs needs to be 4+ feet high. Occurrences of frontovers are way up.
Why is GM refreshing these cars so fast chill out they just came out
It’s a competitive segment, with lot of GM profit at risk.
I know I am likely alone in this, but… I would love to see a return of the Suburban / Yukon that is a UTILITY vehicle. Something that is NOT bogged down with all manner of gidgie-gadgets and my-screen-is-bigger-than-yours.
In a sense, build a W/T version for those of us wanting the headroom, clearance, and utility that was provided back in them-thar olden days.
You’re not alone. I would relish the idea of a 1991 bare bones truck/wagon with updated suspension and bluetooth electronics. My 1500 Silverado of that year was my favorite Sub of 6 generations.