General Motors unveiled the refreshed 2025 GMC Yukon last August, debuting a long list of updates and changes. Among these are new styling, an overhauled cabin, a revamped trim level lineup, and a cornucopia of top-shelf, premium features. Some buyers will no doubt be drawn to the Executive Second-Row Seating Package (RPO code ABV), which provides enhanced comfort for rear-seated passengers via a range of optional equipment. Oddly, while the refreshed 2025 Yukon Denali Ultimate is available with the Executive Second-Row Seating Package, the new 2025 Yukon XL Denali Ultimate is not.
Notably, the refreshed 2025 Cadillac Escalade and 2025 Escalade ESV also offer an Executive Second-Row Seating Package. That said, the package is available for both the 2025 Escalade and the Escalade ESV, specifically the Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport Platinum, and Escalade-V trim levels. As such, the package’s absence from the extended-length Yukon XL Denali Ultimate makes for something of a head-scratcher.
The Executive Second-Row Seating Package is priced at $3,995 for the Yukon Denali Ultimate, but requires the $2,000 Night Vision (RPO code UV3) feature. Meanwhile, the package is priced at $7,500 for the Escalade, while Night Vision is standard on Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport Platinum, and Escalade-V trims.
Yukon Denali Ultimate interior with the Executive Second Row Seating Package (ABV)
Yukon Denali Ultimate interior with the Executive Second Row Seating Package (ABV)
Yukon Denali Ultimate interior without the Executive Second Row Seating Package (ABV)
Yukon Denali Ultimate interior without the Executive Second Row Seating Package (ABV)
As for content, the Executive Second-Row Seating Package includes the following when optioned for the 2025 GMC Yukon (relevant RPO codes listed in parentheses):
- Second-row captain’s chairs (AL4)
- Second-row ventilated seats (KUF)
- 6-way power second-row seat adjuster (ACS)
- 4-way power back bolster second-row seat adjuster (AHX)
- 4-way power lumbar second-row seat adjuster
- Power massage second-row seat adjuster (AJV)
- Bose Performance Series Sound System with 22 speakers (UQH)
Meanwhile, the Executive Second-Row Seating Package includes the following when optioned for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade (relevant RPO codes listed in parentheses):
- Rear Command Center
- Second-row captain’s chairs (AL4)
- Second-row ventilated seats (KUF)
- Heated second-row cushion and seat backs with dual-mode controls
- 6-way power second-row seat adjuster ACS)
- 4-way power bolster second-row seat adjuster (AHX)
- 4-way power lumbar second-row seat adjuster
- Power massage second-row seat adjuster AJV)
- Second-row dual wireless charging (K7D)
- Second-row floor console with stowable tray tables (DK1)
As for the greasy bits, the 2025 GMC Yukon is available with three engine options, including the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine, rated at 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, rated at 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, and the new-for-2025 3.0L I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax, rated at 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque.
All 2025 Yukon variants ride on the GM T1 platform and are produced at the GM Arlington plant in Texas.
Comments
Regular sized Yukon with the Exec Back Seat option, is the perfect config IMHO. Don’t care about 3rd row or XL.
The option is currently constrained with not ETA….
My 2019 GMC Acadia has 2 second row Captain’s chairs, passengers love them plenty of room. The third row seating is pretty much useless unless you are under 75 lbs I just keep those folded down for extra room to put things.
The new Acadia takes care of the third row room.