2018 GMC Yukon Denali: Changes for the New Model Year
You might not think that there’s anything to improve on the GMC Yukon Denali. The luxury SUV offers powerful performance, exceptional style, and top-of-the-line technology and convenience features. But with each new model year, GMC makes tweaks that make the Yukon Denali even better.
Here’s what on tap for the 2018 model year:
Exterior Refresh
The Yukon Denali has always had an elegant yet powerful look, but the 2018 model gets a few tweaks that enhance its style. Some examples include LED accent lighting, HID projector-beam headlamps, and 20-inch wheels. The redesigned grille has three-dimensional block elements that create texture and unique visual appeal. The grille catches the light just so, which gives the Yukon Denali a special shine.
Little changes like these contribute to the 2018 exterior refresh, and they add up to making a big impact to the overall look.
New 10-Speed Transmission
Performance vehicles do a lot more than go faster. They should be designed to give you more control over the driving experience, so you can go fast when you need to, get that punch around corners when you need to, and enjoy a smooth ride. The new 10-speed transmission on the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali allows you more control and a smoother ride. The power is a given with the Yukon Denali’s history.
The 10-speed automatic transmission pairs with a 6.2-liter V8 transmission. You’ll enjoy 420 horsepower guided by seamless shifting for graceful power. If it weren’t for the substantial size of the Yukon Denali, you would almost feel like you were flying!
More Luxurious Interior Options
A lot of powerhouse vehicles are designed with brute force in mind. They skip the niceties in favor of practicality, so you tend to wind up with an interior that’s covered in plastic and that leaves out the basics like floor mats or power windows. The GMC Yukon Denali has always been an exception here, but the 2018 introduces even more luxurious interior options to elevate the ride.
Perforated leather-appointed seating is in the first and second row. French Seam contrast stitching is also on the seats for an added touch. The front seats are heated and ventilated, and the seats in the second row are heated. Burnished aluminum and Mastique Ash wood trim are some of the other luxury design accents you’ll find throughout the cabin.
Other technology features include a four-color heads up display, a color touch screen for the infotainment system, a Bose audio system, wireless phone charging, and a hands-free programmable power liftgate. You also get three months of OnStar and a 4G wi-fi hot spot for free.
Luxury and Power Combined
The 2018 GMC Yukon Denali has it all: Powerful performance, advanced technology, and exquisite style. With the newest model, you get all the best the Yukon Denali has to offer.