2026 GMC Yukon
Denali 2WD What the Denali adds over the Elevation Spec Horsepower 355 hp 420 hp Torque 383 lb-ft 460 lb-ft Engine type (full description) 5.3L V8 6.2L V8 Ground clearance 7.8 in 7.5 in Overall height 76.6 in 76.4 in
Standard here, not on the base trim: 6.2L V8 420 HP / 460 lb-ft (Standard on AT4 Ultimate, Denali, Denali Ultimate; Optional on AT4)
Specifications Source: manufacturer press kit Brakes Front brake diameter 343 mm Front brake type Vented disc Rear brake diameter 345 mm Rear brake type Vented disc
Dimensions Exterior Ground clearance 7.5 in Overall height 76.4 in Overall length 210.2 in Overall width 81 in Wheelbase 120.9 in
Engine Basics Aspiration naturally aspirated Cylinder count 8 Fuel injection system gdi mpi Engine type (full description) 6.2L V8 Valve configuration Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
Engine Output Horsepower 420 hp Torque 460 lb-ft
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 65.5 in Second-row shoulder room 64.7 in Third-row shoulder room 62.7 in
Steering Steering type Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Suspension Front suspension type Independent coil-over-shocks and stabilizer bar Rear suspension type Independent multi-link with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar
Transmission Final drive ratio 3.2 Transmission speeds 10 Transmission type automatic
Weights Curb weight (minimum) 5602 lbs
Wheels Wheel diameter 20 in Wheel material Aluminum
Standard & optional equipment Source: manufacturer press kit 8 std · 5 opt Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking Rear Cross Traffic Braking Trailer Stability Assist Electronic Stability Control Four-wheel disc with ABS Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking Side Bicyclist Alert Blind Zone Steering Assist (extended to trailer lengths) optional Jackknife Alert (tracks trailer position relative to vehicle) optional Night Vision with thermal object detection (pedestrian and animal detection via HUD and DIC) optional Super Cruise hands-free advanced driver assistance system with hands-free trailering optional Transparent Trailer View (tailgate-mounted camera + auxiliary trailer camera) optional Trailer Tire Health (Tire Pressure Monitoring with leak detection, tire life monitor and over-speed warning) Show all 13 1 std · 0 opt 16.8-inch-diagonal Premium GMC Infotainment Center with vertical interface 0 std · 1 opt Presence-based hands-free liftgate (automatically opens in presence of key fob) optional 0 std · 1 opt 8-inch-diagonal rear climate control touchscreen optional 1 std · 4 opt Animated headlamps and taillamps 20-in. aluminum wheels (std. Elevation, AT4, Denali, AT4 Ultimate) optional 22-in. aluminum wheels (avail. Elevation, Denali, Denali Ultimate) optional 24-in. aluminum wheels (std. Denali Ultimate; avail. Denali) optional Panoramic sunroof optional 2 std · 1 opt 10-speed automatic transmission 6.2L V8 420 HP / 460 lb-ft (Standard on AT4 Ultimate, Denali, Denali Ultimate; Optional on AT4) 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel 305 HP / 495 lb-ft – Late Availability (Available on all Trims) optional 2 std · 0 opt Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering Independent coil-over-shocks and stabilizer bar front suspension; available four-corner air control and Magnetic Ride Control 1 std · 1 opt Max Trailering Capacity: 8,400 lb (Yukon) / 8,200 lb (Yukon XL) Trailer Reverse Trajectory (rearward guidelines for trailer path when backing up) optional Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Yukon. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Denali Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits What does the 2026 GMC Yukon Denali add over the Elevation? Against the Elevation, 1 feature becomes standard that the Elevation does not and 5 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.