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2025 GMC Yukon XL
The 2025 GMC Yukon XL will represent the fifth model year of the fourth-generation extended-length full-size SUV, for which it will receive a mid-cycle refresh.
These changes follow the 2021 Yukon XL, which received a complete overhaul (re-engineering and redesign), followed by minor changes to the 2022 Yukon XL, 2023 Yukon XL and 2024 Yukon XL.
| Assembly Location | Arlington, Texas, USA |
| Body Style(s) | Extended-Length Full-Size SUV |
| Layout | Front-Engined, Longitudinal |
| Engine(s) | 3.0L LZ0 I6 Duramax (Diesel), 5.3L L84 V8 (Gas), 6.2L L87 V8 (Gas) |
| Transmission(s) | 10-Speed Auto |
| Drive Wheels | Rear-Wheel-Drive, Four-Wheel-Drive |
| Availability | North America, Middle East, select export markets |
| Generational year | Fifth year of fourth-generation model |
| Changes summary | Mid-cycle enhancement (refresh) |
| Predecessor | 2024 GMC Yukon XL |
| Successor | 2026 GMC Yukon XL |
Expectations
We expect the 2025 GMC Yukon XL to get the following changes and updates:
- Model line
- Carry-over of trim level range, including SLE, SLT, AT4, Denali and Denali Ultimate trims
- There is a possibility, however, that the SLE and SLT trims will be replaced by a new Elevation and Elevation Premium trims, per the new GMC Y-trim level strategy
- Exterior
- New front fascia
- New rear fascia and tail lights
- New roof-mounted communications antenna fin with 5G capability
- New wheel options, including a new 24-inch wheels option
- Interior
- Overhauled cockpit, with new a new, larger infotainment screen and a revised center stack on non-Denali models
- Denali models expected to continue with interior similar to that of current, pre-refresh models
- Powertrain
- New 3.0L LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax engine to replace the 3.0L LM2 Duramax diesel
- The new LZ0 delivers more power and torque, while fixing some refinement issues, most notably the long crank issue; see how the two compare at this link: LZ0 vs LM2
- Notably, the 2025 Yukon XL AT4 will be offered with the “Baby Duramax” LZ0 engine; by comparison, the 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Yukon XL did not offer the AT4 trim with a diesel option since the engine didn’t fit with the “high-cut” front fascia of the AT4
Model Line
The 2025 GMC Yukon XL will be offered as an extended-length full-size five-door SUV across the following trim levels:
- SLE
- SLT
- Possible replacement of SLE and SLT with Elevation
- AT4
- Denali
- Denali Ultimate
However, as we mentioned earlier, it’s possible that SLE and SLT will be replaced by Elevation and Elevation Premium, respectively.
2WD models carry product code TC10906 while 4WD models are labeled TK10906.
The Yukon range is offered in two body styles – the regular-length model called Yukon, and the extended-length variant called Yukon XL, which features more interior space, particularly in the third row and cargo area.
This page is about the extended-length GMC Yukon XL. For information about the shorter Yukon, please see this page: 2025 GMC Yukon.
Powertrain
The 2025 GMC Yukon XL carries over the two gasoline engines from the 2021-2024 models, while replacing the 3.0L LM2 turbo-diesel baby Duramax engine with its second-generation counterpart, the LZ0.
| Engine | Fuel | Aspiration | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM | Axle Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L L84 EcoTec3 V8 | Gasoline | Atmospheric | 10-Speed Automatic (MHS) | RWD or 4WD | 355 @ 5600 | 383 @ 4100 | 3.23 |
| 6.2L L87 EcoTec3 V8 | Gasoline | Atmospheric | 10-Speed Automatic (MHS) | RWD or 4WD | 420 @ 5600 | 460 @ 4100 | 3.23 |
| 3.0L LZ0 Duramax I6 | Diesel | Turbocharged | 10-Speed Automatic (MQC) | RWD or 4WD | 305 @ 3750 | 495 @ 2750 | 3.23 |
Production
The 2025 GMC Yukon XL is scheduled to go into production in November 2024 at the GM Arlington plant in Texas, United States.
Platform
Like all Yukons XL models of the current generation, the 2025 GMC Yukon XL continues to ride on the GM T1 platform. Otherwise known as GMT-T1 or T1XX, the architecture is designed for pickup trucks and body-on-frame SUVs.
Seating
The 2025 Yukon XL will continue to be offered in three seating configurations, seating either nine, eight, or seven passengers.
- Nine-passenger configuration (3-3-3): only available on the SLE, this setup features a front 40/20/40 split bench seat in the front row (providing seating for three), along with a bench seat in the second row (seating three) and a bench seat in the third row (also seating three).
- Eight-passenger configuration (2-3-3): available on most trims, this setup features front bucket seats (providing seating for two), along with a bench seat in the second row (seating three) and a bench seat in the third row (also seating three).
- Seven-passenger configuration (2-2-3): available on most trims, this setup features front bucket seats (providing seating for two), along with captain’s chairs in the second row (seating two) and a bench seat in the third row (seating three).
Beyond 2025
We expect the current-generation Yukon XL to remain in production through at least the 2027 model year, and an all-new, future Yukon to launch after the 2027 model year.
Sales
See running GMC Yukon XL sales numbers for global markets, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and more.
Discussion
Discuss the 2025 GMC Yukon XL in our GMC forum.
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