2021 GMC Yukon XL Denali Review: The Recipe Works
Chris Davies - Jul 21, 2021, 2:08pm CDT
Editors Rating: 9/10
Diesel is more economical and cheaper than the gas engine
Denali has ample levels of equipment
Magnetic ride control and air suspension make for a serene ride
Cons
Denali spec makes this an expensive SUV
GMC is on a roll right now, and Denali is a big reason for that. The luxury sub-brand – success elevating it from being anything so pedestrian as a mere
trim – has helped make SUVs like the 2021 GMC Yukon XL Denali so popular, dealers can’t even get them in through the door before they’re already sold.
2021 GMC Yukon Denali Review - 3 Across Child Seating by Larry Nutson
By Larry Nutson
Chicago Bureau
The Auto Channel
In mid-September I had my first drive experience with the all-new 2021 GMC Yukon. That drive was quite literally a quick spin. I had 24 hours with a new Yukon to gain an opinion along with some driving impressions and gather my thoughts in this re-done utility vehicle.
Early December brought another go at it. This Yukon drive would give me a full seven days to play, explore, and live with the 2021 Yukon outfitted in its Denali trim.
Coincidentally, one of our daughters was in need of replacing her 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The Tahoe was not in need of replacement. It was perfectly fine. It’s our daughter together with her husband and their growing family that created the need. Their two youngsters would be gaining a sibling. They were becoming a three-car-seat family and the two center row captain’s chairs in her Tahoe no longer would cut it.