@@seriouscatisserious and the only thing worst then that, is people that are pedantic and pretend to not understand the meaning of hyperbole. here's to you, @misternordberg3675.
My friend works for GM as an engineer. He gets to take home almost any SUV or truck you can think of, and they're all 1 year ahead of what's available. We drove around last summer in northern MI in this exact vehicle. I drive a little ford fiesta as my daily. This Yukon was absolutely amazing. I'd never ever spend that kind of money, but if you think you can afford it, it's plush as all hell.
The funny thing is, that seemingly crushing critique of it could also be translated into "Totally fine for old people with hearing aid." - At least as long as you can reduce the bass. It's probably the same cynical-pragmatic marketing design approach as with piano black as superficial fancy and how that impression sells cars: Old people tend to be unable to hear high frequencies, so it is safe to save money there. (But it's still a bit appalling for that price class, because even for a big hunk like that it is high-end pricing.)
what is the profit margin on this unit, about 80K? (edit) They should have to include a deprecation gauge in the cluster, just so you can get a feel for what the beast is actually costing you.
@@insayn7995 not sure what you're seeing, but I'm seeing ~35k on ~5 year old trucks? The trim level is not the same, but 50k for this yacht in 5 years seems about right.
I get the feeling that Jack doesn't have or want kids, and can barely stand being around other people's "spawn" or "little bastards." That being said, I can't help but laugh everytime he says either. The level of contempt is palatable, and I love it. Great vid guys--we love and appreciate all the work you're doing!
The first ever review I watched on this channel was for the Yukon as well, Jack was probably still a fetus back then. It is really nice to see how much the channel has grown both in numbers and production quality, though I miss the sketches and hope they make a comeback.
I don’t mind sketches, but I see a lot of RUclipsrs now who stuff their videos with really terrible sketch comedy, and I’d honestly rather skip that stuff. I like the balance they have here where the humor is integrated into their reviews such that you know they have something good to say.
1:14 "...adds some extra inches". Yup. That's exactly what buyers of these are looking for, and not only in terms of the vehicle's increased physical dimensions.
Middle ground luxury at 100k 😀. GMC as a brand is offensive , and I could never identify who it targets. Jack fixed that when I heard "Professional Grade Assholes." Great stuff, as always.
I can't believe I'm saying this but I really like the interior on this GM. The fact that it has a 6.2 V8 is a huge bonus too. We'll see if their newer version of cylinder deactivation blows up as quickly as the old version, because we already know the transmission is toast at 100,000 miles.
Totally agree, I think this interior is great. Kind of a ski lodge, gadgety/tactical feel, unpretentious in attitude and honestly even somehow that makes me appreciate some of the more durability-minded (read: "cheap") material choices - the shot where the rear center console was all scuffed up from feet makes it feel believable as a family vehicle, not so precious as a "true" luxury vehicle. And of course a decades-proven lineage of this platform and engine, with a big V8 - I can dig it.
@SilentServiceCode hey my dad had a 2002 Silverado and his brother had a 2003 Escalade Truck...the Escalade was actually pretty badass, you felt cool driving around in it - but I was always surprised that it had the EXACT same interior as the Silverado but with some insanely fake wood grain pieces glued on!
Ahh the classic 4L60e, I’m almost certain this trans is based on that old ass design. The motors are good for 300k but you’ll blow up the transmission 3x before you get the truck there lol
@@MrCarGuy which will, of course, never happen, hence they’d be better off in a Genesis or any given luxury sedan that would get twice the gas mileage.
Personally, my preferred mode of ground transport is the Westinghouse APM, also known as "The Plane Train," located at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
For a proper review of this vehicle, Jack needs the following: A Notre Dame hoodie, unscuffed Nike basketball shoes, $150 blue jeans, a Chicago Bulls cap worn backwards, some white-boy hip hop blasting on the over-sampled speaker system, and the driver side window rolled down so he can give the kid working the McDonald’s drive-thru window a “hey, bro” fist bump when he picks up his deeluxe quarter pounder meal.
I bought a 2002 Denali new. Kept it for 17 years and 380k miles. AutoRide went out somewhere around 100k and i never got it repaired. Didn't really need it since I never towed and the ride was still quite good. Center coupling had to be replaced 2x, and it was in need of a second transmission rebuild when i got rid of it. Also there was significant rust under the running boards. Engine still wasn't burning/leaking a drop of oil though. Best vehicle I'd ever owned to that point. Definitely got my money's worth.
It's a nice vehicle that serves its intended purposes well for hauling lots of people and towing. The problem is, it seems most people who buy these vehicles don't need them for their intended purposes. Rarely do I see these with more than 2 people in them and rarely are they towing. So they end up just being excessively conspicuous consumption for daily commuting, which makes the drivers look like knobs as they tailgate with their headlights shining in your mirrors, clog up the roads and parking lots, and block other drivers' visibility.
Rarely do I see corvettes at the track… Rarely do I see convertibles with their tops down… Rarely do I see S class sedans driven by a chauffeur… Etc. Why does this angle only work truck type vehicles? People can’t purchase dozens of different vehicles for the dozens of different ways they might ever use one. But the internet sure loves to tell people what they need and how to spend their money anyway.
@@upshifter5316ecause rich people and/or "luxury brands" get a pass for conspicuous consumption but working people and their brands dont The people commenting with their snark surely don't need their iPhones when a $200 android will just do, right?
@@upshifter5316 @palebeachbum ...taking it a step further... rarely do I see economy cars hyper mile-ing... I mean why do I see people trying to drive economy cars fast? They were made for fuel economy. Anyway, that comment gets so old. I used to have a F250 diesel that I always kept mint and of course I drove it alone as it was my main vehicle for 90% of the time. However, it also towed my 16k lb fifth wheel travel trailer occasionally across the country. It went on construction sites. It moved all kinds of stuff. Yet, 90% of the time people saw a nice clean F250 with a single person driving it. Right now I have a mint new Denali 1/2 ton pickup. Drive it solo 95% of the time, and always pristine. Yet I've moved the belongings of a house with it, towed my car and belongings in a large cargo trailer that I also own, brought down tree's/limbs. Yet, you and everyone else are most likely to see me driving it alone, in detailed condition; and some observer somewhere will use that as an example of someone who just owns a truck for no reason, "and it's not even dirty".
Says a commenter who's probably flown plenty of times and enjoyed all sorts of conspicuous consumption. Everyone in these glass houses needs to stop throwing stones and shut the fuck up.
@@skoparweaver7692 conspicuous consumption is not my style. I'm not sure what flying on packed commercial flights has to do with conspicuous consumption anyway.
Remember when y'all used to complain about the Land Cruiser being 85k? GM will now sell you a 100K gussied up Tahoe and you will love it! Without lube too loving it. At least the LC is built to last a minimum of 25 years in the worlds harshest conditions. No other SUV is built to this standard.
Well this thing will haul much more than the LC - in terms of pax and tow - so apples/oranges. That said if they were similar, I'd go with a less than 5 year old LC compared to a new one of this. In 10 yrs LC will be fine and this will be in the junkyard.
@@Bren39 Since the LC300 is not sold in the US we can compare the Lexus LX with the Yukon Denali Ultimate now that they are similarly priced. The LX600 can tow max 8000 lbs which is the same as the max 8000lbs tow rating of the Denali Ultimate. The LX has a payload rating of 1565 lbs meanwhile the Denali Ultimate has a payload rating of 1616 lbs an advantage of 51 lbs. Yes the Denali has more space to put more stuff but weight wise you're not going to haul a ton more. And also the Denali Ultimate comes standard with panoroof which pretty much makes hauling cargo on the roof useless unlike the LX.
@@Dowlphin I’m sure some of those costs are due to paying folks a good wage to build these road tanks. In reality, that may only contribute to maybe 30% of the cost of the vehicle.
Another excellent review. Not sure if anyone has mentioned, though- you said “if you want something smaller, get a Tahoe”. The Yukon and Tahoe are the same size, Yukon XL and Suburban are same size. Sorry but I had to say it.
I had a Chevy Suburban Premier and after 18k miles I traded it in as so many of the systems were failing and the dealership couldn't get parts. The third seat folding motor broke. The automatic running boards broke. The cooling fan in the drivers seat broke. When trade-in values went to the moon I took advantage of them and dumped it for nearly what I paid for it. I wish the quality had been better as it was a really nice vehicle and I liked most everything about it. But with the amount of repairs needed it would have been too risky to keep.
We got the Denali XL, and that alone will save you a ton and get you 99% of the way there. I think the real question is, are these options worth the premium over regular Denali?
When the audio is tuned with no highs and bumpy bass, the effort was clearly made to calibrate the features to its intended audience. This was made to scare old people in their 20-year-old Camry and Avalon retirement vehicles, and to know it's proper place and to bow in the presence of an Escalade.
You don’t get the reality of the size of this thing without Mark standing next to it. Jack being on the talk side makes this brick seem somewhat moderate, size wise. We need our star manlet to really invoke the feeling of massive when reviewing SUVs & Trucks.
While Savage Geese does make Monday mornings better, what is the purpose of the "Ultimate" trim if it brings a Yukon Denali to the price of some Escalades? Do customers choose this because they like the exterior and interior more?
I think you're right, people choose this because they like the more rugged look or they find the Escalade pricing just too absurd/offensive. Some wealthyish folks probably prefer being slightly less flashy driving around in a GMC Denali than the Escalade. GM is definitely pushing the edge of eeking out every niche trim level they can get with this platform. Tahoe, High Country, AT4, Denali, Escalade, Platinum, V, XL, etc. and now this Ultimate, lol. On top of that, there are more engine choices available for each trim than in the past...I guess more consumer choices are better than less...but it does make it more confusing if you're trying to pick which one you like the look of and has the features you want. In general, I'm not a huge fan of these sorts of trucks as they are really big money regardless of model/trim for a vehicle that is not particularly bespoke or special, They have their purpose for hauling people, stuff, and towing (or at least perceived purpose with the amount of these being driven around as commuter vehicles in Texas...)
I mean, the people that buy these sometimes do buy different versions of this whenever they replace their family car...I have an aunt that went from a mid trim Yukon XL, then an XL Denali, a newer XL Denali, and now has an Escalade ESV. And Denali specifically definitely has luxury Brand cache in the suburbs...
Never heard of a gmc fanboy in general. It’s very few brands in general that get the majority of the car lineup correct in my opinion. But the Denali ultimate suv and truck are badass! I see them in the neighborhood all the time in different colors. Gm did great with that particular trim overall
Could you guys review a Silverado Z-71 with the 6.2 V8 and go in depth in the shop portion? Would love to hear your thoughts on it! From what I hear most people seek this setup with the 10 speed. Great review as usual!
At 100k it is a bit of a stretch… however at 60-70k for a base level Suburban with the 3.0 diesel one gets a lot of capability and still decent (if not, pretty exceptional) fuel economy.
This type of SUV will always remind me of the tacky “dub crowd” at its peak circa 2006-8. They’re not complete without ripped jeans and an MMA t-shirt worn by a guy who’s never taken a punch in their life and was standing after.
I generally think very few people actually can justify needing these types of vehicles. They are mostly used as suburban commuter vehicles, but at least they are now legitimately nice, comfortable cars instead of the lipstick-on-a-pig, gussied-up plasticky work trucks from the early 2000s era...
It would be nice to incorporate the 9 seat version into upper trim levels - what's the point of all this space if it can't be used? The extra seats turn into consoles when not in use.
Our lease on a German competitor is coming up and we looked at one of these, unfortunately for $100k, still has too much of the rubbery GMC switchgear. Perfect for a GMC Pickup, for a $100,000 SUV, no thank you. Props to them for including the option of the 3.0 liter diesel.
My last two Yukon Denali's, 2015 & 2019, have been less than quality vehicles. Both had a lot of warrant and non-warranty repairs. 2019 had transmission work and replacement of the differential. While both these vehicles have some great features (towing and cargo space) quality and customer service seems to be lacking at this price point of a vehicle. Mileage on both were 17 city and 22-23 highway with the 6.2L engine. Just from my point of view, this price point I expect quality and customer service which seems to be lacking on both. Hopefully for 2023 GMC/GM has changed direction on quality and customer service.
My mom's last two Yukon's (2008 Denali XL and 2016 Denali) have had their share of quality issues in and out of warranty but the 2016 has been dreadful quite frankly. The 2008 had an issue with the stereo for the first year where the speakers would go between working in the front only then the rear only. A quick software update fix that and the issue never happened again. Otherwise the dashboard cracked like they all do and the passenger rear door lock actuator stopped working 5 years in but it was good otherwise. Plenty of space and power, very comfortable seats and ride, great transmission, decent pricing for the time (It was around $50k new in 2008). The 2016 however has been a nightmare from the first day. Mom instantly complained on the transmission shift quality from the get-go and she mentioned the hard, flat seats and harsh overall ride. The transmission slowly degraded and between software updates and a few flushes it finally ended up getting replaced at 51k miles under GMPP warranty. At the same time all 4 Magneride shocks were frozen and two motor mounts were busted in need of replacement. I forced her to get an extended warranty when she bought it and it paid for itself instantly. The sticker on this one was $76k and it definitely isn't worth the cost.
So you had a bad car.. And you bought another one.. That too with issues. Now you're thinking of buying another one? Are you getting these cars for free.
We've owned our 2017 Yukon Denali for 5 years and most of my wife's driving is in town short trips. Ours is loaded with every option imaginable and 4 wd. Not once have we ever averaged 14mpg. Most of the time its 17-18 mpg according to the computer. So I'm trying to figure WTH kind of driving you have to do to get 14 mpg in rural areas.
This review is like your second choice girl for the senior prom. Most people that have the money for one of these don't care about the gas milage or stereo sound..It's about being seen when their tooling around the burb's....Thanks for nice review Jack....
I honestly hope these manufacturers price themselves out of existence. Then someone will come along and start building, reliable, practical vehicles that people can actually afford.
How are you gonna mention the independent rear suspension and not even mention the fact that the lower control arm hangs about 3 inches from the ground.
Just had a '23 Denali rental and 100% agree on the Bose system. It's truly terrible and the frequency response changes dramatically depending on volume level to an annoying degree.
In this era of absurdity we need more of the savage satire displayed in this review.
Amen
Refresh coming next year of this also
Double Amen….
That is a professional grade take.
GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate: when the Escalade looks "too urban" for your professional-grade commuting needs
"too urban?"
"Y'know what I'm sayin'...I don't mean it that way..."
When Tim and Eric get outsourced for some extra edits. Loved this. Mark being a professional grade disappointment literally killed me.
I guess it killed you after you wrote the comment.
@@misternordberg3675 -- the only thing more professional-grade disappointing than MARK, is contemporary wanton abuse of the word "literally."
@@seriouscatisserious and the only thing worst then that, is people that are pedantic and pretend to not understand the meaning of hyperbole. here's to you, @misternordberg3675.
@@ggggg-fo2xq incorrect
@@ggggg-fo2xq how does it feel to be so wrong?
My friend works for GM as an engineer. He gets to take home almost any SUV or truck you can think of, and they're all 1 year ahead of what's available. We drove around last summer in northern MI in this exact vehicle. I drive a little ford fiesta as my daily. This Yukon was absolutely amazing. I'd never ever spend that kind of money, but if you think you can afford it, it's plush as all hell.
I wish I had a friend like that. •́ ‿ ,•̀
As a musician and audiophile - I Absolutely love when the sound system is discussed!
The funny thing is, that seemingly crushing critique of it could also be translated into "Totally fine for old people with hearing aid." - At least as long as you can reduce the bass. It's probably the same cynical-pragmatic marketing design approach as with piano black as superficial fancy and how that impression sells cars: Old people tend to be unable to hear high frequencies, so it is safe to save money there. (But it's still a bit appalling for that price class, because even for a big hunk like that it is high-end pricing.)
In my opinion, it's the second most important thing about any car!
what is the profit margin on this unit, about 80K? (edit) They should have to include a deprecation gauge in the cluster, just so you can get a feel for what the beast is actually costing you.
LOL depreciation gage. That’s hysterical. Lucky if it’s worth $50k in 5 years
Depreciation gauge? You might want to check resale values of these.
Lmao depreciation gauge, does it work in tandem with the amount of antidepressants the driver is currently on?
@@insayn7995 not sure what you're seeing, but I'm seeing ~35k on ~5 year old trucks? The trim level is not the same, but 50k for this yacht in 5 years seems about right.
@@MegaNardman And he's judging it by the post supply-chain/pandemic used car values.
😂 Great commentary and way to throw Mark under the bus. That’s professional grade. 👍
Because Mark is all business
He threw him under the minivan. 😄
And he likes it there. Lots of interesting tech to talk about.
I get the feeling that Jack doesn't have or want kids, and can barely stand being around other people's "spawn" or "little bastards." That being said, I can't help but laugh everytime he says either. The level of contempt is palatable, and I love it. Great vid guys--we love and appreciate all the work you're doing!
No one cares about other peoples’ kids. Your kids are nothing special, I assure you.
The kind of guy that will marry a gal and she’ll make him have half a dozen kids lmao
Or has children and knows exactly what he’s saying. As a father of 2 toddlers, I absolutely relate to his choice of words. 😂
i hate kids
He just wants rwd BMWs
The professional grade disappointment line killed me. hahahaha
The first ever review I watched on this channel was for the Yukon as well, Jack was probably still a fetus back then. It is really nice to see how much the channel has grown both in numbers and production quality, though I miss the sketches and hope they make a comeback.
I don’t mind sketches, but I see a lot of RUclipsrs now who stuff their videos with really terrible sketch comedy, and I’d honestly rather skip that stuff. I like the balance they have here where the humor is integrated into their reviews such that you know they have something good to say.
Jack was born in a Yukon
1:14 "...adds some extra inches". Yup. That's exactly what buyers of these are looking for, and not only in terms of the vehicle's increased physical dimensions.
🤣🤣
Jack, you're killing me. It's "in that/this regard" without the s at the end of regard. Thanks!
Middle ground luxury at 100k 😀. GMC as a brand is offensive , and I could never identify who it targets. Jack fixed that when I heard "Professional Grade Assholes."
Great stuff, as always.
It's for the people who want an American made pickup or SUV without the chewing tobacco and my 600lb life stigma
The fact that GM enables this sad excuse for a brand to continue sucking up showroom space is an insult to everyone
Soccer moms
It seems to middle and upper middle class people on lease I get run down by these all the time doing 60 in a 40 by some woman late to get her kids
They make money hand over fist for GM.
I can't believe I'm saying this but I really like the interior on this GM. The fact that it has a 6.2 V8 is a huge bonus too. We'll see if their newer version of cylinder deactivation blows up as quickly as the old version, because we already know the transmission is toast at 100,000 miles.
Totally agree, I think this interior is great. Kind of a ski lodge, gadgety/tactical feel, unpretentious in attitude and honestly even somehow that makes me appreciate some of the more durability-minded (read: "cheap") material choices - the shot where the rear center console was all scuffed up from feet makes it feel believable as a family vehicle, not so precious as a "true" luxury vehicle. And of course a decades-proven lineage of this platform and engine, with a big V8 - I can dig it.
Before that lol
It looks like every GM truck interior since 2014
@SilentServiceCode hey my dad had a 2002 Silverado and his brother had a 2003 Escalade Truck...the Escalade was actually pretty badass, you felt cool driving around in it - but I was always surprised that it had the EXACT same interior as the Silverado but with some insanely fake wood grain pieces glued on!
@@SilentServiceCode GMC in a nutshell: Chevy quality for Cadillac money
I wonder if it includes a transmission that’ll take a dump around 100k
It does still have this feature!
That's most heavy duty transmissions especially if you drive them like the typical customer base all out and unforgiving
Ahh the classic 4L60e, I’m almost certain this trans is based on that old ass design. The motors are good for 300k but you’ll blow up the transmission 3x before you get the truck there lol
@@l00tur that just means a steady supply of LS engines for swaps
@@TwoDollarGararge no more needing to take them from the usual cargo vans eh?
Perfect for people with money who don’t know how to use a condom but can figure out that shifter.
Or for families of 3 needing the space and a heavy duty frame to carry around their ego.
Perfect for people who actually wanted a family and need to tow the camper
@@MrCarGuy which will, of course, never happen, hence they’d be better off in a Genesis or any given luxury sedan that would get twice the gas mileage.
If you like it nasty, maybe you don't want to use a condom.
@@MrCarGuy That gets towed once a year.
For that price, do they replace both banks of lifters when they fail or only one?
Only one. But they'll do it again when the other side blows its load two weeks later.
@@jonesjones7057 Good old AFM. At least the heads come off real easy.
Wake up people! Daddy Geese just reviewed another barn on wheels!
great job Jack! Nice to see you hold down the fort while Mark is on his eat, pray, love tour.
Personally, my preferred mode of ground transport is the Westinghouse APM, also known as "The Plane Train," located at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
You would think for $100k they could come up with some hard plastics that do not scuff instantly and look horrible.
I was thinking the same. No better quality than my ‘96 Trans Am 😂
It just doesn't scream 100 grand
It's called armor All
I noticed that right away also. The hard plastic looks like the cheap 90s plastic. They need a new embossing.
These car prices have finally hit me. This was a 45k suv when I was in high school. Damn.
You must be old then
Calling the savagegeese a "professional disappointment" is savage 😆
That part had me laughing
"professional-grade" - He might have meant that Mark would critique the car into a wreck.
For a proper review of this vehicle, Jack needs the following: A Notre Dame hoodie, unscuffed Nike basketball shoes, $150 blue jeans, a Chicago Bulls cap worn backwards, some white-boy hip hop blasting on the over-sampled speaker system, and the driver side window rolled down so he can give the kid working the McDonald’s drive-thru window a “hey, bro” fist bump when he picks up his deeluxe quarter pounder meal.
Why are you talking about me, bro?
97k?? Wow. Just get a 2007-2014 for a quarter of that and for much of the same things.
I have an 07 that I bought for 3500$. What the hell are these prices.
I bought a 2002 Denali new. Kept it for 17 years and 380k miles. AutoRide went out somewhere around 100k and i never got it repaired. Didn't really need it since I never towed and the ride was still quite good. Center coupling had to be replaced 2x, and it was in need of a second transmission rebuild when i got rid of it. Also there was significant rust under the running boards. Engine still wasn't burning/leaking a drop of oil though.
Best vehicle I'd ever owned to that point. Definitely got my money's worth.
All it needs is flashing red lights and a stop sign semaphore.
"Hey Google, take me to get a vasectomy" - Savagegeese 2023
The first eva 1:1 ratio car
Price to weight
Truly an incredible achievement
This is the future residential home.
Car buying today is about deciding what crap you don’t want, instead of what you want.
It's a nice vehicle that serves its intended purposes well for hauling lots of people and towing. The problem is, it seems most people who buy these vehicles don't need them for their intended purposes. Rarely do I see these with more than 2 people in them and rarely are they towing. So they end up just being excessively conspicuous consumption for daily commuting, which makes the drivers look like knobs as they tailgate with their headlights shining in your mirrors, clog up the roads and parking lots, and block other drivers' visibility.
Rarely do I see corvettes at the track…
Rarely do I see convertibles with their tops down…
Rarely do I see S class sedans driven by a chauffeur…
Etc.
Why does this angle only work truck type vehicles?
People can’t purchase dozens of different vehicles for the dozens of different ways they might ever use one.
But the internet sure loves to tell people what they need and how to spend their money anyway.
@@upshifter5316ecause rich people and/or "luxury brands" get a pass for conspicuous consumption but working people and their brands dont
The people commenting with their snark surely don't need their iPhones when a $200 android will just do, right?
@@upshifter5316 @palebeachbum ...taking it a step further... rarely do I see economy cars hyper mile-ing... I mean why do I see people trying to drive economy cars fast? They were made for fuel economy.
Anyway, that comment gets so old. I used to have a F250 diesel that I always kept mint and of course I drove it alone as it was my main vehicle for 90% of the time. However, it also towed my 16k lb fifth wheel travel trailer occasionally across the country. It went on construction sites. It moved all kinds of stuff. Yet, 90% of the time people saw a nice clean F250 with a single person driving it. Right now I have a mint new Denali 1/2 ton pickup. Drive it solo 95% of the time, and always pristine. Yet I've moved the belongings of a house with it, towed my car and belongings in a large cargo trailer that I also own, brought down tree's/limbs. Yet, you and everyone else are most likely to see me driving it alone, in detailed condition; and some observer somewhere will use that as an example of someone who just owns a truck for no reason, "and it's not even dirty".
Says a commenter who's probably flown plenty of times and enjoyed all sorts of conspicuous consumption. Everyone in these glass houses needs to stop throwing stones and shut the fuck up.
@@skoparweaver7692 conspicuous consumption is not my style. I'm not sure what flying on packed commercial flights has to do with conspicuous consumption anyway.
You guys are hilarious and informative. Love your content.
Remember when y'all used to complain about the Land Cruiser being 85k? GM will now sell you a 100K gussied up Tahoe and you will love it! Without lube too loving it.
At least the LC is built to last a minimum of 25 years in the worlds harshest conditions. No other SUV is built to this standard.
Harshest repair bills too.
Well this thing will haul much more than the LC - in terms of pax and tow - so apples/oranges. That said if they were similar, I'd go with a less than 5 year old LC compared to a new one of this. In 10 yrs LC will be fine and this will be in the junkyard.
@@Bren39 Since the LC300 is not sold in the US we can compare the Lexus LX with the Yukon Denali Ultimate now that they are similarly priced. The LX600 can tow max 8000 lbs which is the same as the max 8000lbs tow rating of the Denali Ultimate. The LX has a payload rating of 1565 lbs meanwhile the Denali Ultimate has a payload rating of 1616 lbs an advantage of 51 lbs. Yes the Denali has more space to put more stuff but weight wise you're not going to haul a ton more. And also the Denali Ultimate comes standard with panoroof which pretty much makes hauling cargo on the roof useless unlike the LX.
In 1999 money this car would be around $50,000. Don't blame GM, blame your shitty government.
I have a GMC Yukon. It’s a wonderful car for long distance driving.
Professional Breeders.... man do I love you guys.
I have been driving one for a few days and not super happy with the creaks and rattles after 18k miles.
No matter the lipstick applied, it’s still a GM product. GM may have a solid V8 but everything else is Great Value quality-wise.
@@l00tur And yet the car is shockingly expensive.
@@Dowlphin I’m sure some of those costs are due to paying folks a good wage to build these road tanks. In reality, that may only contribute to maybe 30% of the cost of the vehicle.
A family car for rich AF families that don't exist. Great job GM! I'm sure you won't ask for another bailout...
It rattles like Grandpa's dentures.
Oh yeah, how's the transmission after 100k miles?
Not to be confused with the current US model Youcon Denial Ultimate.
Why do manufacturers keep placing the shift knob and/or lever in the center where it takes up space for cub holders, phones, and stuff?
Another excellent review. Not sure if anyone has mentioned, though- you said “if you want something smaller, get a Tahoe”. The Yukon and Tahoe are the same size, Yukon XL and Suburban are same size. Sorry but I had to say it.
The sound system is great , this guy is def , I own this vehicle
With gross family income of 85k I still need to consider this because of its great curb appeal and ability to haul my whole family.
Among the 3 GM SUVs, this is indeed the middle ground and the one I want.
This kind of money used to buy you a house. Or two.
I had a Chevy Suburban Premier and after 18k miles I traded it in as so many of the systems were failing and the dealership couldn't get parts. The third seat folding motor broke. The automatic running boards broke. The cooling fan in the drivers seat broke. When trade-in values went to the moon I took advantage of them and dumped it for nearly what I paid for it.
I wish the quality had been better as it was a really nice vehicle and I liked most everything about it. But with the amount of repairs needed it would have been too risky to keep.
Love the little easter eggs in the video. @3:02 on console screen "hey Google take me to get a vasectomy". I was cracking up.
I’ve got one, for 9 months now. He’s right on the money
We got the Denali XL, and that alone will save you a ton and get you 99% of the way there. I think the real question is, are these options worth the premium over regular Denali?
For this segment and, its intended purpose, I would argue that body on frame is superior.
Well Done.
I have to agree. There is a good reason that every livery company employees a fleet of these things.
When I hear "body on frame", why do I think of anorexia? 😆
I haven't heard anything nice said about BOSE in about 30 years.
No highs no lows must be BOSE.
Why do they still exist?!
Does it come with the faulty lifters like all other GM V8s? If so then I'm sold.
Rich Mormons are going to love this thing.
But can I shift into 2 or more gears simultaneously using my pinky and pointer/middle finger combo?
When the audio is tuned with no highs and bumpy bass, the effort was clearly made to calibrate the features to its intended audience. This was made to scare old people in their 20-year-old Camry and Avalon retirement vehicles, and to know it's proper place and to bow in the presence of an Escalade.
Are the headrests comfortable with the speakers built into them? They look like they’d get in the way.
Thanks, Jack! I was taking a sip of coffee when the "professional breeder" comment was let loose!
Enjoying the extra memes here. Keep them coming!
100% agree would like to see more memes in the future videos
To my eye and taste, looks much better than the chevy or the caddy. I do miss Mark's smug dour looks as you take off on the drive though.
I just wish the hood wasn't so damn high
You don’t get the reality of the size of this thing without Mark standing next to it.
Jack being on the talk side makes this brick seem somewhat moderate, size wise.
We need our star manlet to really invoke the feeling of massive when reviewing SUVs & Trucks.
While Savage Geese does make Monday mornings better, what is the purpose of the "Ultimate" trim if it brings a Yukon Denali to the price of some Escalades? Do customers choose this because they like the exterior and interior more?
I think you're right, people choose this because they like the more rugged look or they find the Escalade pricing just too absurd/offensive. Some wealthyish folks probably prefer being slightly less flashy driving around in a GMC Denali than the Escalade. GM is definitely pushing the edge of eeking out every niche trim level they can get with this platform. Tahoe, High Country, AT4, Denali, Escalade, Platinum, V, XL, etc. and now this Ultimate, lol. On top of that, there are more engine choices available for each trim than in the past...I guess more consumer choices are better than less...but it does make it more confusing if you're trying to pick which one you like the look of and has the features you want. In general, I'm not a huge fan of these sorts of trucks as they are really big money regardless of model/trim for a vehicle that is not particularly bespoke or special, They have their purpose for hauling people, stuff, and towing (or at least perceived purpose with the amount of these being driven around as commuter vehicles in Texas...)
Anyone ever met a diehard GMC fan? Ie "I'll only buy GMC they're the best". My friends and I could only think of a single weird uncle
I mean, the people that buy these sometimes do buy different versions of this whenever they replace their family car...I have an aunt that went from a mid trim Yukon XL, then an XL Denali, a newer XL Denali, and now has an Escalade ESV. And Denali specifically definitely has luxury Brand cache in the suburbs...
@@ryannatividad3137 I think that cache existed circa 2005 when the Sopranos was still running 😂 or maybe it's just in Detroit now
Never heard of a gmc fanboy in general. It’s very few brands in general that get the majority of the car lineup correct in my opinion. But the Denali ultimate suv and truck are badass! I see them in the neighborhood all the time in different colors. Gm did great with that particular trim overall
Have you guys reviewed the 3 liter duramax?
Could you guys review a Silverado Z-71 with the 6.2 V8 and go in depth in the shop portion? Would love to hear your thoughts on it! From what I hear most people seek this setup with the 10 speed. Great review as usual!
At 100k it is a bit of a stretch… however at 60-70k for a base level Suburban with the 3.0 diesel one gets a lot of capability and still decent (if not, pretty exceptional) fuel economy.
Lincoln Navigator Reserve still competitive in this group?
Where do I sign up with SPFPS, LLC?
Can you recommend a vehicle that is even larger, decadent and more expensive, thanks!
This type of SUV will always remind me of the tacky “dub crowd” at its peak circa 2006-8. They’re not complete without ripped jeans and an MMA t-shirt worn by a guy who’s never taken a punch in their life and was standing after.
I generally think very few people actually can justify needing these types of vehicles. They are mostly used as suburban commuter vehicles, but at least they are now legitimately nice, comfortable cars instead of the lipstick-on-a-pig, gussied-up plasticky work trucks from the early 2000s era...
This crowd is still around....it's just evolved into something a whole hell of a lot stupider
Yes... the review would have more legitimacy if Jack was wearing a T shirt with a wolf's head on it instead
What about the engine lifter failure defect? And, the bent pushrod issue?
Dont worry about it, that only happens when you drive one.
@@savagegeese lol
Great job Jack, nice review.
"Professional Grade Disappointment" 😝
Did he say the Tahoe is smaller?
Have you guys gotten your hands on the 3.0 duramax yet? I don't think I've seen you drive one
It would be nice to incorporate the 9 seat version into upper trim levels - what's the point of all this space if it can't be used? The extra seats turn into consoles when not in use.
Our lease on a German competitor is coming up and we looked at one of these, unfortunately for $100k, still has too much of the rubbery GMC switchgear. Perfect for a GMC Pickup, for a $100,000 SUV, no thank you. Props to them for including the option of the 3.0 liter diesel.
My last two Yukon Denali's, 2015 & 2019, have been less than quality vehicles. Both had a lot of warrant and non-warranty repairs. 2019 had transmission work and replacement of the differential. While both these vehicles have some great features (towing and cargo space) quality and customer service seems to be lacking at this price point of a vehicle. Mileage on both were 17 city and 22-23 highway with the 6.2L engine. Just from my point of view, this price point I expect quality and customer service which seems to be lacking on both. Hopefully for 2023 GMC/GM has changed direction on quality and customer service.
My mom's last two Yukon's (2008 Denali XL and 2016 Denali) have had their share of quality issues in and out of warranty but the 2016 has been dreadful quite frankly. The 2008 had an issue with the stereo for the first year where the speakers would go between working in the front only then the rear only. A quick software update fix that and the issue never happened again. Otherwise the dashboard cracked like they all do and the passenger rear door lock actuator stopped working 5 years in but it was good otherwise. Plenty of space and power, very comfortable seats and ride, great transmission, decent pricing for the time (It was around $50k new in 2008).
The 2016 however has been a nightmare from the first day. Mom instantly complained on the transmission shift quality from the get-go and she mentioned the hard, flat seats and harsh overall ride. The transmission slowly degraded and between software updates and a few flushes it finally ended up getting replaced at 51k miles under GMPP warranty. At the same time all 4 Magneride shocks were frozen and two motor mounts were busted in need of replacement. I forced her to get an extended warranty when she bought it and it paid for itself instantly. The sticker on this one was $76k and it definitely isn't worth the cost.
So you had a bad car.. And you bought another one.. That too with issues. Now you're thinking of buying another one? Are you getting these cars for free.
@@Bren39 I have driven GM/GMC suv's for 30 years, I will be looking at other brands for sure!
@@Allegan49010 For the love of god just don't buy a Ford Explorer when you go looking. Absolute piles. And I'm a Ford guy btw.
As Mr. Regular put said it "No highs, no lows, it's got to be Bose"
GM is crazy with that price.
We've owned our 2017 Yukon Denali for 5 years and most of my wife's driving is in town short trips. Ours is loaded with every option imaginable and 4 wd. Not once have we ever averaged 14mpg. Most of the time its 17-18 mpg according to the computer. So I'm trying to figure WTH kind of driving you have to do to get 14 mpg in rural areas.
Great review of the most relevent points as always!
This review is like your second choice girl for the senior prom. Most people that have the money for one of these don't care about the gas milage or stereo sound..It's about being seen when their tooling around the burb's....Thanks for nice review Jack....
I love the Google typed message at the 3 minutes mark. Classic...
The woman gazing up, synchronized with the voice over saying "extra inches", made me laugh out loud 😀
+1 Michael McDonald mention.
No highs, all lows, that's-a Bose!
Great review, gents.
First time hearing hate on the ZF8 transmission. Hmmm...
Love the editing on this
I honestly hope these manufacturers price themselves out of existence. Then someone will come along and start building, reliable, practical vehicles that people can actually afford.
Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!
O M G, i need that class leading powered center console in my life!!!!
"Hey Google, take me to get a..." LOL
The thing is, though, I really like this one. ❤️ Money aside, this truck looks great. #sorry #smoothsailing
Great review on a great vehicle
Holy shit. “Despite the way they look, they sound dreadful” lmfao you got me there
How are you gonna mention the independent rear suspension and not even mention the fact that the lower control arm hangs about 3 inches from the ground.
For 97k I'd expect to have an actual shifter
there is a saying in my industry
"no highs? no lows? check the package, must be Bose"
This review is the definition of informative irreverence.😆 Awesome job Jack!
Just had a '23 Denali rental and 100% agree on the Bose system. It's truly terrible and the frequency response changes dramatically depending on volume level to an annoying degree.