Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Denali Ultimate isn't just a trim level. On this episode of Test Drive, Jason Stein reviews the 2026 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate — a full-size SUV where the magnetic ride control, air-ride adaptive suspension, and a 6.2L V8 all work together to deliver a first-class cabin that happens to have an engine bolted to the front of it.
The honest take? The Ultimate is really about the second row. Put your best friend back there, turn on the massage, and watch their face. Worth every penny depends entirely on your driveway — but Jason says he'd take it.
By the numbers:
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management
- 420 horsepower / 460 lb-ft of torque
- 10-speed automatic
- Magnetic Ride Control + air-ride adaptive suspension
- 24-inch wheels, full-grain leather
- 16-way massaging front buckets; heated, ventilated & massaging second-row executive captain's chairs
- 16.8-inch touchscreen, 15-inch head-up display, 22-speaker Bose audio
- Night vision and Super Cruise
- 14 city / 18 highway mpg
- Price: $103,900 to start / $113,700 as tested
A first-class cabin that happens to have a 6.2L V8 up front.
🔔 Subscribe to Cars and Culture for new Test Drive reviews, industry interviews, and more.
#GMCYukon #YukonDenali #DenaliUltimate #TestDrive #CarsAndCulture #LuxurySUV #FullSizeSUV #2026Yukon #JasonStein
Denali Ultimate isn't just a trim level. On this episode of Test Drive, Jason Stein reviews the 2026 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate — a full-size SUV where the magnetic ride control, air-ride adaptive suspension, and a 6.2L V8 all work together to deliver a first-class cabin that happens to have an engine bolted to the front of it.
The honest take? The Ultimate is really about the second row. Put your best friend back there, turn on the massage, and watch their face. Worth every penny depends entirely on your driveway — but Jason says he'd take it.
By the numbers:
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management
- 420 horsepower / 460 lb-ft of torque
- 10-speed automatic
- Magnetic Ride Control + air-ride adaptive suspension
- 24-inch wheels, full-grain leather
- 16-way massaging front buckets; heated, ventilated & massaging second-row executive captain's chairs
- 16.8-inch touchscreen, 15-inch head-up display, 22-speaker Bose audio
- Night vision and Super Cruise
- 14 city / 18 highway mpg
- Price: $103,900 to start / $113,700 as tested
A first-class cabin that happens to have a 6.2L V8 up front.
🔔 Subscribe to Cars and Culture for new Test Drive reviews, industry interviews, and more.
#GMCYukon #YukonDenali #DenaliUltimate #TestDrive #CarsAndCulture #LuxurySUV #FullSizeSUV #2026Yukon #JasonStein
