GMC Yukon trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 3, 2026

The refreshed 2025 GMC Yukon comes in five trims: Elevation, AT4, Denali, AT4 Ultimate and Denali Ultimate. Elevation replaced the old SLE and SLT. Launch MSRPs ran from $66,900 for the Elevation to $99,800 for the Denali Ultimate before destination, and the longer Yukon XL adds about $3,000 in every trim.

Current Yukon trim levels: 5th generation (2021–present)

Redesigned for 2021 with an independent rear suspension and the first off-road AT4 trim. The Denali Ultimate arrived for 2023. For 2025 GMC refreshed the styling, added a 16.8-inch touchscreen, dropped SLE and SLT in favor of Elevation, and added the AT4 Ultimate. The Yukon XL rides on a 134.1-inch wheelbase (vs 120.9 in.), is 15 inches longer and offers 144.7 cu ft of maximum cargo space vs 122.9. Prices below are 2025 launch MSRPs.[1][2][3][4]

GMC Yukon 5th generation (2021–present) trims in ladder order with 2025 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2025, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
SLE (2021–2024)	—2023 MY: $59,295 incl. destination; dropped for 2025	5.3L V8 (std) 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	Entry trim through 2024, replaced by Elevation for 2025 [5][2][4]
SLT (2021–2024)	—2023 MY: $65,995 incl. destination; dropped for 2025	5.3L V8 (std) 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	Mid-level leather trim through 2024; the 2025 Elevation starts $8,700 above the 2024 SLT [5][2]
Elevation	$66,9002WD, excl. $1,995 destination	5.3L V8 (std) 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	New 2025 entry trim with 20-inch wheels, heated front and second-row seats, 16.8-inch touchscreen and 10-speaker Bose audio 22-inch wheels available [1][2]
AT4	$73,7004WD only, excl. $1,995 destination	5.3L V8 (std) 6.2L V8 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6 (first offered on AT4 for 2025)	Two-speed transfer case, skid plate, high-clearance front bumper and red tow hooks Perforated leather, ventilated front seats and a hands-free liftgate; 8.0 in. of ground clearance [1][2]
Denali	$77,0002WD, excl. $1,995 destination	6.2L V8 (std) 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	15-inch head-up display, second-row captain's chairs and upgraded upholstery 24-inch wheels available [1][2]
AT4 Ultimate	$93,8004WD only, excl. $1,995 destination	6.2L V8 (std) 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	New for 2025: AT4 off-road hardware plus front skid plate and 20-inch wheels on all-terrain tires Four-corner Air Ride Adaptive Suspension that can raise the body up to 2 inches Obsidian Rush full-grain leather on all three rows with open-pore Ash Burl wood [1][2]
Denali Ultimate	$99,8004WD, excl. $1,995 destination	6.2L V8 (std) 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	Introduced for 2023 as the most premium Yukon, bringing Super Cruise hands-free driving (including hands-free trailering) to the Yukon 2025 adds exclusive laser-etched 24-inch wheels, 16-way heated, ventilated and massaging front seats and available second-row Executive Seating Bose Performance Series audio with up to 22 speakers (18 at 2023 launch), laser-etched open-pore wood and standard Magnetic Ride Control, Air Ride and 4WD Panoramic moonroof and Max Trailering Package standard; launched at $95,395 incl. destination for 2023 [3][1][2][5]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

Previous Yukon trim levels: 4th generation (2015–2020)

Sold as SLE, SLT and Denali in both regular and XL lengths. The 5.3L V8 (355 hp) powered SLE and SLT, while the 420-hp 6.2L V8 was exclusive to the Denali. Transmissions moved from a 6-speed to an 8-speed (Denali, mid-2015) and then a 10-speed for 2018.[6]

GMC Yukon 4th generation (2015–2020) trims in ladder order, engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
SLE	—	5.3L V8	Entry trim [6]
SLT	—	5.3L V8	Leather-trimmed mid-level trim [6]
Denali	—	6.2L V8	Top trim and the only Yukon with the 6.2L V8 in this generation [6]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

2026 Yukon towing capacity by configuration

GMC-published maximum trailer weights from the 2026 Yukon and Yukon XL trailering charts (3.23 axle). The top gas-engine ratings require the Max Trailering Package.

2026 GMC Yukon maximum towing (lb) by configuration, GM-published
Configuration	Max towing (lb)	Notes
Yukon 5.3L V8 – 2WD	7,900[7]
Yukon 5.3L V8 – 2WD	8,400[7]	Max Trailering Package; Yukon maximum
Yukon 5.3L V8 – 4WD	8,200[7]	Max Trailering Package
Yukon 6.2L V8 – 2WD	8,200[7]	Max Trailering Package
Yukon 6.2L V8 – 4WD	8,000[7]	Max Trailering Package
Yukon 3.0L Duramax diesel – 2WD	8,100[7]
Yukon 3.0L Duramax diesel – 4WD	7,900[7]
Yukon XL 5.3L V8 – 2WD	8,200[8]	Max Trailering Package; Yukon XL maximum
Yukon XL 6.2L V8 – 4WD	7,800[8]	Max Trailering Package
Yukon XL 3.0L Duramax diesel – 2WD	7,900[8]

Ratings depend on engine, cab, bed, axle ratio, drivetrain and packages; the exact figure for one vehicle is in GMC’s official trailering guide, and CarWhere’s Yukon towing capacity page breaks it down by configuration.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the GMC Yukon trim levels?

The 2025 Yukon is offered as Elevation, AT4, Denali, AT4 Ultimate and Denali Ultimate, and every trim is also available as the longer Yukon XL. From 2021 to 2024 the lineup was SLE, SLT, AT4 and Denali, with Denali Ultimate added for 2023.

What is the Yukon Denali Ultimate?

Denali Ultimate is the top Yukon trim, introduced for 2023. The 2025 version has a standard 6.2L V8, 4WD, air suspension, Super Cruise, laser-etched 24-inch wheels, massaging front seats and Bose audio with up to 22 speakers. It launched at $99,800 before destination.

What is the difference between Denali and Denali Ultimate?

Denali Ultimate adds 24-inch wheels, standard 4WD and air suspension, Super Cruise, a panoramic moonroof, massaging front seats, the larger Bose system and the Max Trailering Package. At the 2025 launch it cost $22,800 more than a base 2WD Denali.

Did GMC drop the Yukon SLE and SLT?

Yes. For 2025 GMC replaced the SLE and SLT with the Elevation as the entry trim. Elevation launched at $66,900 before destination.

What is the AT4 Ultimate?

AT4 Ultimate is new for 2025. It combines AT4 off-road hardware with a skid plate, all-terrain tires and an air suspension that lifts up to 2 inches, plus full-grain leather and wood trim. The 6.2L V8 is standard.

How much can a GMC Yukon tow?

GMC's 2026 trailering chart rates the Yukon at up to 8,400 lbs (5.3L V8, 2WD, Max Trailering Package). The Yukon XL tops out at 8,200 lbs.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by GMC for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its window sticker or build sheet.

Made to reign: the new 2025 GMC Yukon (with spec sheet) — GMC Pressroom (General Motors)
Face-Lifted 2025 GMC Yukon Goes Upmarket in Content and Price, Starts at $68,895 — Cars.com
GMC Introduces First-Ever 2023 Yukon Denali Ultimate — GMC Pressroom (General Motors)
2021 GMC Yukon revealed — Autoblog
2023 GMC Yukon Raises Luxury Bar With Denali Ultimate, Super Cruise — Cars.com
GMC Yukon — Wikipedia (secondary reference)
Max Trailering: 2026 Yukon — GMC (General Motors)
Max Trailering: 2026 Yukon XL — GMC (General Motors)

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