The MY25 GMC Yukon AT4 and AT4 Final are a range-topping duo that may introduce not solely the Yukon nameplate to Australian patrons, but in addition debut right here in facelifted kind with main know-how updates, daring seems, and a tasteful – to not point out extremely spacious – inside design.
Inbuilt Texas, and virtually as large, the GMC Yukon shall be provided with a alternative of 6.2-litre V8 petrol or 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engines, paired with a 10-speed computerized transmission and four-wheel drive as normal.
Energy figures for the duo are listed at 313kW/624Nm and 227kW/673Nm respectively with a braked towing capability of as much as 3800kg on supply.
“The 2025 GMC Yukon will in fact be launching in Australia within the 2025 calendar yr,” mentioned GMC and Buick government director of communications Sean Poppitt.
“We could have some completely different specs and trim variations between the autos right here within the US and people provided in Australia which shall be suggested nearer to the launch in Australia.”
Mr Poppitt – an Australian who beforehand held public relations roles at Audi and GM Holden, having jumped the fence from automotive journalism – mentioned the model is having fun with robust gross sales success because it expands its choices globally, with report efficiency within the first half of 2024.
“The GMC model has been on the tear right here at house within the US and overseas additionally,” he said.
“Within the first half of 2024 – and on the again of report 2023 efficiency – we noticed greatest share ever. June noticed our greatest gross sales in virtually 20 years, and the second quarter (of 2024) was our greatest quarter in 4 years.
“The GMC model presents a wholly refreshed line-up, and on prime of the energy we’re seeing elsewhere, we anticipate that momentum will proceed as we launch into Australia, New Zealand and China in 2025 … we’re tremendous excited to get the Yukon onto Australian roads.”
GMC says the flagship mannequin will set a brand new bar for the nameplate with a particular and premium design language providing a “muscular but refined character”.
Highlights of the range-topping variant embody a singular grille and badging, animated LED head- and taillights, and an out there panoramic sunroof.
The AT4 variant rides on 24-inch (!) eight-spoked machined alloy wheels with laser etching and presents 16-way powered heated, ventilated, and massaging entrance seats, captain’s chair second-row seats, and 18-speaker Bose Efficiency Sequence sound, whereas the AT4 Final provides a entrance skid plate, 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tyres, air suspension, and leather-based upholstery.
Different know-how highlights embody a 16.8-inch inch infotainment array and eight.0-inch HVAC show display, evening imaginative and prescient digital camera, adaptive cruise management, AEB, rear-cross visitors braking, bicycle owner alert, towing help, and extra.
“Following the all-new GMC Acadia and next-gen GMC Terrain, the addition of the 2025 GMC Yukon completes GMC’s reimagined SUV line-up,” mentioned GMC and Buick international vp Duncan Aldred.
“We’re elevating the bar on what our clients anticipate from GMC’s flagship and the addition of the AT4 Final trim fuses ruggedness and functionality with craftsmanship and refinement.”
