2027 GMC Yukon · Trim vs trim · Yukon · 4WD
2027 GMC Yukon Denali vs Denali Ultimate: what's the difference?
The Denali Ultimate costs $18,700 more. excludes $2,795 . It starts at $104,800 as a Yukon · , and the Denali at $86,100. The Denali Ultimate adds and a . It also changes the , , wheels, tires, and audio.
Our Yukon data has all five U.S. 2027 , Yukon and Yukon XL, every engine/drive combination and source-verified core equipment configurations. It doesn't have unverified equipment combinations, other wheel/appearance/ , Night Vision, performance intake/exhaust, paint and service-plan choices yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | Denali | Denali Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Tire diameter | Denali33.0″ | Denali Ultimate33.0″ |
| Wheel size | Denali20″ | Denali Ultimate24″ |
| What | Denali | Denali Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 system | DenaliNP0 single-speed Autotrac | Denali UltimateNQH two-speed Autotrac with neutral |
| Rear axle | DenaliG86 mechanical limited-slip rear differential | Denali UltimateG96 electronic limited-slip rear differential |
| Suspension | DenaliMagnetic Ride Control | Denali UltimateAir Ride Adaptive Suspension with Magnetic Ride Control |
| Wheels | Denali20-inch polished Denali | Denali Ultimate24-inch After Midnight Denali Ultimate |
| Tires | Denali275/60R20 all-season | Denali Ultimate285/40R24 all-season |
| Side steps | DenaliFixed assist steps | Denali UltimatePower-retractable assist steps |
| Roof glass | DenaliNone | Denali UltimateC3U panoramic power sunroof |
| Audio | DenaliBose 10-speaker audio | Denali UltimateBose 18-speaker audio |
| What | Denali | Denali Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| NHT Max Trailering, integrated brake controller and Hitch View | DenaliNot included | Denali UltimateYes |
| 16-way front seats with massage | DenaliNot included | Denali UltimateYes |
| Dual 12.6-inch rear media screens | DenaliNot included | Denali UltimateYes |
The same on both: best-case payload (1,370 lb), horsepower (420 hp), combined mpg (16 mpg), city mpg (14 mpg), highway mpg (18 mpg) and cargo behind the third row (25.5 cu ft).
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- Autotrac four-wheel drive
- Two-speed Autotrac with low range
- The Duramax diesel engine
- The 6.2L V8
- Air Ride Adaptive Suspension
- Active Response 4WD with an electronic limited-slip rear differential
- The Max Trailering Package
- Super Cruise
- A panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Eight seats
- Executive second-row seating with massage
- HD Surround Vision with recording
- A hybrid engine
Build your own
Switch to the Denali in the trim list to see what goes away, or add packages to either and watch the drawing change.
The Denali Ultimate Yukon · 4WD, as it comes
↑ The answerDenali Ultimate
$104,800
Yukon · 4WD
Denali Ultimate
$104,800
Yukon · 4WD
- MPG
- mpg
- ·
- Power
- hp
- ·
- Cargo
- ft³
- ·
- Clearance
- —″
- ·
- Combined mpg
- mpg
- 14 city · 18 hwy · EPA engine/drive rating
- Horsepower
- hp
- Cargo space
- ft³
- Behind occupied third row
- Ground clearance
- —″
- Not published in reviewed 2027 dimensions/specs; Air Ride height varies
- Curb weight
- lb
- GM engine/drive base weight; optional equipment adds weight
- Has Autotrac 4WD
- Has Low range
- Has Heated seats
- Has Panoramic roof
- Has HD Surround Vision
Choose a trim
Packages & options
Powertrain
What your options change
This is a stock Denali Ultimate. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.
- Has Autotrac 4WD
- Has Low range
- Has Heated seats
- Has Panoramic roof
- Has HD Surround Vision
- Drive
- Autotrac 4WD
- Engine
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8
- Transmission / axle
- 10-speed automatic · 3.23 ratio
- Torque
- 460 lb-ft
- Transfer case
- NQH two-speed Autotrac with neutral
- Rear differential
- G96 electronic limited-slip rear differential
- Suspension
- Air Ride Adaptive Suspension with Magnetic Ride Control
- Seats
- 7 · second-row buckets
- Cargo behind occupied third row
- 25.5 cu ft
- Cargo, third row folded
- 72.5 cu ft
- Cargo, rear rows folded
- 122.8 cu ft
- Maximum trailer rating
- 8,000 lb · loading limits apply
- Base payload rating
- 1,370 lb · options reduce capacity
- Combined weight rating
- 14,500 lb
- Audio
- Bose 18-speaker audio
- Touchscreen / driver display
- 16.8″ / 11″
- Super Cruise
- Equipped · plan and compatible-road conditions apply
- Headroom, first / second row
- 40.4″ / 37.5″