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2021 GMC Yukon Denali: New and much improved

This large SUV is more comfortable and spacious inside, plus it's far more refined and offers much more tech than its predecessor.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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This is the redesigned GMC Yukon Denali. It's handsome, no?

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This vehicle's interior is suitably premium. 

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According to GMC, this vehicle's grille has more than 10,000 reflective surfaces. Have you counted them?

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Denali models have a slightly different interior than lesser versions of the Yukon. It's quite nice.

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This vehicle's wheelbase and overall length have grown.

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That size increase results in far more comfort for rear-seat passengers, plus additional cargo space.

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Three engines are offered in the Yukon, each of which is matched to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The top offering is a smooth and muscular 6.2-liter V8.

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One of the best changes for 2021 is the addition of an independent rear suspension, which improves ride quality and handling, plus it helped increase interior space significantly.

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Denali is like a sub-brand for GMC.

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For more photos of the 2021 GMC Yukon Denali, keep clicking through this gallery. 

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