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2026 GMC Yukon XL Denali Ultimate

SUV · 420 hp · 16 mpg combined

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$106,300Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp16 mpg combined4WD

Good

  • 7,800-lb max towing
  • 420-hp engine
  • Seven seats
  • 41.5 cu ft cargo

Watch for

  • EPA-estimated 16 mpg combined
  • Night Vision costs $2,000

The 2026 GMC Yukon XL Denali Ultimate is a seven-seat SUV with an MSRP of $106,300.

Its 6.2L 8-cylinder engine produces 420 hp and works with a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Maximum towing is 7,800 lbs, maximum payload is 1,250 lbs, and cargo space is 41.5 cu ft. Fuel economy is EPA-estimated at 16 mpg combined.

Standard cabin equipment includes premium leather, heated and ventilated 12-way power front seats, massaging front seats, heated rear seats and a power-folding split-bench third row. A 16.8-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bose audio with 18 speakers, wireless charging and three-zone climate control are also standard.

Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic parking assist, parking sensors and front, side and rear-view cameras. The basic factory warranty is 36 months/36,000 miles, while powertrain coverage is 60 months/100,000 miles. Three NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for this model year.

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Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

38 factory options, from $100 to $5,595.

Denali Sport Nightfall Edition$5,595
Performance Upgrade Package$4,845
Yukon Bright Edition$4,750
22" Bright Multi-Spoke Wheels$3,795
Front 6-Piston Brembo Brake Upgrade w/Color Matched Rear Calipers$3,750
Cat-Back Performance Exhaust$3,495
24" Black Wheels$3,450
22" Multi-Spoke Gloss Black Wheels$2,695
Night Vision$2,000
Illumination Package$1,250
Denali Appearance Package$995
Performance Air Intake System$850
Auxiliary Trailer Camera$695
Floor Liner Package$495
Black Wheel Locks$495
Get Active Package$395
Black Lug Nuts$395
3 Years SiriusXM$299
Mobile Service Plus$199
Rear Bumper Protector$195
All-Weather Floor Liners$165
Reflective Window Shade$125
Engine Block Heater$100
Northeast Emissions$0
State-Specific Emissions Override$0
California Emissions Override$0
Federal Emissions Override$0
California State Emissions Requirements$0
Federal Emissions Requirements$0
Front License Plate Mounting Package$0
22" x 9" 7-Spoke Ultra-Bright Machined Wheels w/Bright Chrome Inserts and Painted After Midnight Metallic−$1,375
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6−$1,500
22" 6-Spoke Low Gloss Black Wheels w/Machinecd Accents—
24" Bright Chrome PVD Wheels—
Black Roof Rack Cross Rails—
Deleted 3 Years of OnStar One and 3 Years of OnStar One with Super Cruise Upgrade (Fleet)—
Deleted Mobile Service Plus—
Hit the Road Package—

Which Yukon XL is right for you?

Five trims, $72,200 to $106,300. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

One configuration: four-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic.

420hp6.2L eight-cylinder
460lb-ftTorque
16mpgCombined · 14 city · 18 highway
4WD10-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
41.5 cu ftCargo volume
6,107 lbsCurb weight
7,700 lbsGVWR
7,800 lbsMax towing
1,250 lbsMax payload

153 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

  • Woodland Mahogany

Premium leather.

7 factory paints

  • Onyx Black
  • Volcanic Red Tintcoat
  • Sterling Metallic
  • Glacier White Tricoat
  • Summit White
  • Downpour Metallic
  • Titanium Rush Metallic

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Yukon XL. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Maintenance
1 yr
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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