Just last week, GM Authority brought you exclusive details regarding the upcoming GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate, a new range-topping trim level set to replace the current Yukon Denali Ultimate package. Now, GM Authority is bringing you new photos of the GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate trim level testing in prototype form.
Similar to the Denali Ultimate trim level introduced with the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, the GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate will replace several chrome exterior elements of the SUV with a sleek dark gray color dubbed Vader Chrome. Up front, some of the chrome elements set for replacement with the darker color include the front grille, GMC logo, and the fog light surrounds, while in the sides, the front fender badging and Mt. Denali topography graphic, plus lower door trim will also get the new coloring as well. The window trim (also known as DLO, or daylight openings) stays chrome. In back, the rear logo, lift gate applique, and lower bumper trim will all be Vader Chrome.
In the profile, we see this GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate prototype running placeholder wheels, with the production version expected to run new wheels similar to the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate, complete with a black / silver finish. Meanwhile features like power-retractable assist steps with perimeter lighting and a panoramic sunroof are included with the trim. Also included will be several packages typically offered as optional with the “standard” Denali.
To note, this GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate prototype does not include a styling facelift, which indicates that it will launch for either the 2022i (2022 interim) model year or 2023 model year.
For now, the Denali Ultimate Package is offered as a package for the Yukon Denali trim level, tagged with RPO code PEC and priced at $9,380 (although the package is currently unavailable). The package includes includes the Advanced Technology Package, the Rear Seat Media System, a panoramic power sunroof, and power-retractable assist steps with perimeter lighting in the sides, as well as the Max Trailering Package and 22-inch bright machined aluminum wheels with premium paint and wheel locks. That said, the Denali Ultimate Package does not include the GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate trim level’s Vader Chrome elements, or the additional interior features outlined above.
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Comments
Holy comolie! There’s like no camo, looks beautiful! Can’t wait to see all of it!
Ugh the outside looks identical to the one now.
While it’s similar, I think these wheels are bigger and fancier and I’m sure there’s a lot of other additional goodies on it.
I’m curious to see what a terrain or Acadia denali ultimate would look like.
I wish the Sierra Denali Ultimate would have used as much Vader Chrome as the Yukon. I think the Denali line should offer 3 Chrome packages. Either all Vader Chrome, all regular Chrome, or a mix of both. While on the thought a paint match package would be nice as well. When paying this much money people like the ability to personalize. That goes for the interior as well, I think each trim level should have a minimum of 3 interior colors to choose from.
wow TRUCKZ , you sound like I did two weeks ago, when you were stating it was my opinion , looks like you actually like the chrome too instead of all the cheap black unfinished plastic on the sierras and silverado junk. You do like classy stuff dont you. once you get out of that 2015 , you too will understand some of these changes are not good.
looks like you want more than black interiors too. did you see the High country only has black or navy blue now ?? GM going in reverse year after year, black interiors, dark color paint , dark dark dark.
You misunderstood what I was saying about the Sierra Denali Ultimate. I was not saying it needs more chrome than it currently has, I was saying I wish it used more Vader Chrome (dark chrome) in place of the regular chrome. And then went on to say it would be nice to be able to choose different chrome and paint packages. Like I told you before, I will call out GM when I feel it’s needed. More interior color options would be great but not a deal breaker. By the way, the Limited Superduty only has 1 interior color option, King Rang only has 1 option as well. The Platinum and Lariat have 2 options. The Ford exterior colors are very similar to what GM offers. Not exactly the buffet of choices you make it sound like. The coming interior and powertrain changes are why I’m now interested in upgrading, wasn’t interested in doing so previously since I honestly liked my 15 better. My GM trucks have always been good to me, if that ever changes I would be more willing to look around. One thing is for sure, all manufacturers trucks currently cost more than they are worth.
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did you notice you have 12 thumbs up on CHROME and multi color interiors , YEA man just like I said two weeks ago.
Isn’t this refresh for the Yukon launching for the 2024 MY?
This is not the refresh. Based on my understanding this is a 2022i or 2023 model with a new trim level for Denali. They are covering the pieces that will get Vader chrome just like the Sierra Denali Ultimate. The more camo’ed versions that covered the headlamps and taillamps are the ’24 refresh that GMA posted elsewhere on the site.
That’s a good idea about the different levels of chrome to offer. I have a 21 Denali Ultimate and added the GMC “snowflake” chrome wheels to it for some chrome pop !!
Will the price surpass the Escalade in price?