Comparison - GMC Yukon SLE 2018 - vs - GMC Yukon Denali 2021

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
52,080
Updated: 
16 Feb 2018
$
71,400
Updated: 
15 Jan 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2021
Total Seating: 
7
7
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
26.00gals
24.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Crimson Red Tintcoat
#750619
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
#26313D
Iridium Metallic
#7B7C8E
Mineral Metallic
#736D5A
Onyx Black
#000000
Quicksilver Metallic
#DADEDD
Sparkling Silver Metallic
#E9E3D7
Summit White
#FFFFFF
White Frost Tricoat
#FFFFFF
Color: 
Satin Steel metallic
#9BA0AB
Onyx Black
#000000
Smokey Quartz metallic
#878278
White Frost Tricoat
#FFFFFF
Summit White
#FFFFFF
Dark Sky Metallic
#616C76
Pearl Beige Metallic
#CBC5BE
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
#971C1E
Midnight blue metallic
#11345E
Hunter Metallic
#F3F3F3

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 GMC Yukon ranked #5 in Large SUVs. Currently the GMC Yukon has a score of 7.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Good handling for a large SUV
Smooth ride with upgraded suspension
Classy, well-equipped cabin

Cons
Dull throttle response with base engine
Bouncy ride with standard suspension
Cramped third row in standard-wheelbase models

By: 
usnews.com

The 2018 GMC Yukon is an old-school SUV updated for the 21st century.

Pros
Muscular engines
Good for towing
Luxurious interior
Chiseled looks
Denali’s ride quality

Cons
Interior not that roomy on regular Yukon
Denali is eye-poppingly expensive
High liftover for cargo loading
Crossovers make more sense for most

By: 
thecarconnection.com

An all-new Yukon bows for 2021 and it rides on a new platform shared with the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, but wearing distinct styling. As with the Chevys, the 2021 GMC Yukon will come with an independent rear suspension, a first for the large GM SUVs.While both the rough-and-tumble AT4 and its butch looks and off-road equipment and the luxurious Denali and its hand-stitched leather interior seem the most compelling, the one to go for it actually the well-equipped and more affordable SLT. This mid-range model comes packed with features that most buyers are looking for, including leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, 20-inch wheels, a power rear liftgate, and a suite of driver-assistance features.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Coming to an upper-middle-class neighborhood near you: The 2021 GMC Yukon is richer and bigger, with details and a price tag to match.

Pros
Bolder looks
Upscale Denali trim
Tougher AT4 trim
Available turbodiesel
And it’s bigger…

Cons
…but does it really need to be?
Lots of options
Denali goes heavy on chrome look
How much will it tow?

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The GMC Yukon has been fully redesigned for 2021.

Pros
New independent rear suspension benefits ride and cargo capacity
Longer wheelbase increases passenger comfort
Redesigned interior is substantial improvement over the outgoing model
Newly available diesel-powered engine

Cons
Lacks maneuverability in parking lots and city streets
Not much different than the less expensive Chevrolet Tahoe

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
16.00mpg
14.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
22.00mpg
19.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
8
V
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
5.30L
6.20L
Torque: 
383ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
460ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
Horsepower: 
355hp
at 5 600rpm
420hp
at 5 600rpm
Cam Type: 
overhead valves (OHV)
overhead valves (OHV)
Turning Circle: 
39.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
no
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Sun Sensor
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Heated Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
203.90in
210.00in
Width: 
80.50in
81.00in
Height: 
74.40in
76.50in
Ground Clearance: 
8.00in
Wheel Base: 
116.00in
120.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.80
42.30
Rear Head Room: 
38.70
38.90
Front Leg Room: 
45.30in
44.50in
Rear leg room: 
39.00in
42.00in
Front Hip Room: 
60.80in
61.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
64.80in
66.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
60.30in
61.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
65.10in
64.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
94.70cu.ft
122.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
8200lbs
8000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
15.30cu.ft
25.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
15.30degrees
Angle of Departure: 
23.20degrees
Curb Weight: 
5626.00lbs
5827.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket front seats
8 -way power driver seat
8-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Cloth
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Leather
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Folding center armrest
Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Reclining Rear Seats
Folding Rear Seatback
Multi-Level Heating

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Front independent suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Three Zone Climate Control
Leather steering wheel
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Bose premium brand speakers
9 total speakers
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
1 Subwoofer(S)
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
Bose Premium Brand Speakers
14 Total Speakers
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
1 Subwoofer(S)
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Privacy glass
Rear window wiper
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Roof rack
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 X 8.5-In
20 X 9.0 In.
Wheels more: 
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
Polished Alloy Wheels
All season tires
All Season Tires
Fullsize Non-Matching Spare Tire
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear height adjustable headrests
2 Front Headrests
2 Rear Headrests
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages: 
Interior Protection Package
HD Trailering Package
Convenience Package
Sle Value Package
Max Trailering Package
Cargo Convenience Package
Denali Premium Package
Advanced Technology Package
Denali Deluxe Package
Denali Ultimate Package
Premium Capability Package W/Active Response 4WD
Option Package Discount Not Desired
Exterior Options: 
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels w/Chrome Inserts
Molded Splash Guards
Wheel Locks
22" x 9.0" 6-Spoke Chrome Wheels
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels w/Black Inserts
Black Roof Rack Cross Rails
Custom Molded Splash Guards
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels
22" 6-Spoke Black Wheels
22" 5-Spoke Ultra-Bright Machined Wheels w/High-Gloss Black
Polished Exhaust Tip
22" 6-Spoke Premium Silver Ultra-Bright Machined Wheels
Body-Color Bodyside Moldings
Bright Bodyside Moldings
20" X 9.0" Polished Aluminum Wheels
P275/55R20 All-Season Blackwall Tires
Black Recovery Hooks
Chrome Assist Step Kit
Chrome Recovery Hooks
Chrome Grille Insert
Black Assist Step Kit
Trailer Hitch Insert
Front License Plate Mounting Package
22" Carbon Flash Metallic Wheels
Power Retractable Assist Steps
Illuminated Front GMC Emblem
22" Bright Chrome Wheels
Illumination Package
Power Panoramic Sunroof
Wheel Locks
Illuminated Mirror GMC Emblem
22" Multi-Spoke Bright Polished Wheels
22" Black Gloss Wheels W/Chrome Inserts
22" Multi-Spoke Gloss Black Wheels
Molded Splash Guards
22" X 9.0" Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels W/Premium Paint
22" 6-Spoke Midnight Silver Machine-Faced Aluminum Wheels W/Chrome Inserts
Front License Plate Mounting Package
22" 6-Spoke Low Gloss Black Wheels W/Machined Accents
Interior Options: 
All-Weather Floor Liner Package
Front Console Storage Bin Organizer
Console Insert Organizer Tray
Illuminated Door Sill Plates
All-Weather Floor Liner
All-Weather Floor Mats
Reflective Window Shade
All-Weather Cargo Mat
Cargo Security Shade
Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System
All-Weather Floor Liner Package
Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer
Power-Sliding Center Console
Cargo Security Shade
All-Weather Floor Mats
All-Weather Floor Liners
Vertical Cargo Net
Power Release 60/40 Split-Folding Second Row Bench Seats
Center Console Lockable Storage Box
Rear Seat Media System
Reflective Window Shade

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Cocoa/Dark Atmosphere, leather
#534F4C
Cocoa/Shale, leather
#9F9890
Jet Black, leather
#131313
Color: 
Teak/Light Shale, leather
#B7B2B6
Jet Black, leather
#000000
Dark Walnut/very Dark Ash Gray, leather
#44403D