Denali 2WD
What the Denali adds over the SLE
| Spec | SLE | Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 5300 cc | 6200 cc |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management |
| MPG (city) | 15 mpg | 14 mpg |
| Payload capacity | 1792 lbs | 1671 lbs |
| Front suspension type | Independent coil-over-shocks and stabilizer bar | Independent coil-over-shocks and stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control |
| Rear suspension type | Independent multi-link with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar | Independent multi-link with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control |
| Tire size | P265/65R18 | P275/55R20 |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.1 ft | 19.9 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: HD Surround Vision, Head-Up Display, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Pedestrian Alert, Safety Alert Seat
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | vented disc |
| Rear brake type | vented disc |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 122.9 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 72.6 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 25.5 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8 in |
| Overall height | 76.5 in |
| Overall length | 210 in |
| Overall width | 81 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 6200 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management |
| Valve configuration | Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 420 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 14 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 20 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 24 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 42.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.2 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 44.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42 in |
| Third-row legroom | 34.9 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 66 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 64.8 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 62.7 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.9 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent coil-over-shocks and stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control |
| Rear suspension type | Independent multi-link with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control |
Tires
| Tire size | P275/55R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.2 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5734 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5490 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1671 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety9 std · 8 opt
- Forward Collision Alert
- Following Distance Indicator
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- HD Surround Vision
- IntelliBeam automatic high beams
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Safety Alert Seat
- Adaptive Cruise Control optional
- Automatic Emergency Braking optional
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking optional
- Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist optional
- Rear Camera Mirror optional
- Reverse Automatic Braking optional
- Super Cruise optional
- Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert optional
Interior1 std · 0 opt
- Head-Up Display
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Yukon. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
Factory warranty running out?
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Common questions about the Denali
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 GMC Yukon Denali add over the SLE?
Against the SLE, 6 features become standard that the SLE does not and 11 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.