Eight seats, a V8 under the hood, and enough towing muscle for the boat. The GMC Yukon has spent decades proving that a big SUV can feel refined rather than unwieldy, and at Ray Skillman Northeast GMC in Indianapolis, we have watched families pick one up and keep coming back for the next.
Full-size SUVs get compared on paper all the time, but the Yukon makes its case the moment you load it. Three rows that adults can use. Real cargo room behind the liftgate instead of a token shelf. That combination keeps the Yukon a favorite across the Hoosier state, where a morning commute and a Saturday towing run are equally likely.
The standard 5.3L V8 puts out 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, plenty for daily driving with a full load of passengers. The 6.2L V8 brings 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft, a noticeable difference when you merge onto a busy interstate with a trailer behind you. Both run through a 10-speed automatic, and both offer four-wheel drive when winter shows up.
The third option is the one people overlook. A Duramax 3.0L turbo-diesel inline-six is available on every trim, and the EPA rates it at 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway with rear-wheel drive, a big jump over the gas V8s. It also brings low-end pull that makes towing feel relaxed. GMC rates the Yukon at up to 8,200 pounds of towing, with trim-level pages listing as much as 8,400 pounds when properly equipped.
Each Yukon trim has a clear personality, and the Duramax diesel can be added to any of them.
| Trim | Standard Engine | Drivetrain | Feature Highlights |
| Elevation | 5.3L V8 | RWD, 4WD available | 20-inch wheels, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, 16.8-inch touchscreen, 22-inch wheels available |
| AT4 | 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 available | 4WD standard | Magnetic Ride Control, all-terrain tires, skid plate, red recovery hooks, ventilated front seats, hands-free liftgate |
| Denali | 6.2L V8 | RWD, 4WD available | Power-sliding center console, 15-inch multicolor head-up display, second-row captain’s chairs, Magnetic Ride Control |
| AT4 Ultimate | 6.2L V8 | 4WD standard | Super Cruise standard, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, panoramic sunroof, 16-way massaging front seats, Bose 18-speaker audio, available Night Vision |
| Denali Ultimate | 6.2L V8 | 4WD standard | Super Cruise standard, 24-inch wheels, available executive second-row seating with massage, up to 22 Bose speakers, available Night Vision |
Browse our current Yukon selection online to see which trims are on the ground right now.
The 16.8-inch touchscreen with Google built-in anchors the dash, paired with an 11-inch driver display that puts trip and towing information in your line of sight. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto pair your phone the second you get in, a charging pad keeps it topped off, and a 10-speaker Bose system comes standard.
Comfort features do the quiet work on longer drives. Heated front seats, heated outboard second-row seats, a heated steering wheel, and tri-zone climate control all come standard, so nobody argues about the temperature. Denali trims add a power-sliding center console, and an available rear-seat media system with dual 12.6-inch screens handles road-trip entertainment.
Every Yukon leaves the factory with forward collision warning that watches for pedestrians and cyclists, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure steering assist, blind spot intervention, and rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking. An HD Surround Vision camera gives you a clear overhead view, which matters more than you would think when parking something this size.
Super Cruise is the feature drivers talk about most. Available on every trim and standard on both Ultimate models, it handles steering, braking, and acceleration on compatible highways, while a driver-attention camera keeps you engaged. Magnetic Ride Control comes standard on AT4 and Denali, reading the pavement up to 1,000 times per second, and an available Air Ride Adaptive Suspension smooths rough stretches even further.
Around here, an SUV has to do a little of everything. The daily run around I-465, the stretch of I-70 out to a job site, the hardware store trip with a trailer attached, and the school pickup line in between. The Yukon handles that mix without asking for a trade-off, and the four-wheel-drive setups give you confidence when the first ice storm rolls through.
Picking a trim comes down to how you plan to use it. Elevation covers a well-equipped family hauler at the friendliest price, AT4 fits weekends on gravel roads and boat ramps, and the Denali trims change what a long stretch of interstate feels like. We are happy to line up a couple side by side so you can feel the difference yourself.
Ray Skillman Northeast GMC has been part of the east side since 2010, backed by an auto group that started in the 1980s and grew to seven locations by taking care of people after the sale. Our finance team works with buyers across the credit spectrum, and our trade-in evaluations give you a straight number on what your current vehicle is worth.
When something needs attention down the road, our GM Goodwrench trained and certified technicians are here with genuine OEM parts and an online scheduler that takes about a minute. Stop by, take a GMC Yukon out on the road, and see how one fits your week.
GMC rates the Yukon at up to 8,200 pounds, with trim-level pages listing as much as 8,400 pounds when properly equipped. That covers most family trailers, a bass boat, or a mid-size camper. Our team can walk you through which engine and trailering equipment you need to hit the number you are after.
There are three. A 5.3L V8 making 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque comes standard on Elevation and AT4, a 6.2L V8 making 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft is standard on Denali, AT4 Ultimate, and Denali Ultimate, and a Duramax 3.0L turbo-diesel inline-six is available across every trim. All three pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Yes. Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance can be added to any Yukon trim and comes standard on AT4 Ultimate and Denali Ultimate. On compatible highways it handles steering, braking, and acceleration while a camera makes sure your eyes stay on the road. It makes long stretches of interstate far less tiring.
Up to eight across three rows with the second-row bench. Choosing second-row captain’s chairs drops that to seven, but makes it much easier for kids to get to the third row. Both layouts leave the third row usable for adults on shorter trips.
The XL stretches the same SUV out by roughly a foot, and all of that length goes toward cargo room behind the third row and legroom for back-row passengers. Trims, engines, and features carry over between the two. If you regularly travel with a full load of people and luggage, the XL is worth a look.
Ray Skillman Northeast GMC sits right where I-465 meets East Washington Street, which makes us an easy stop for Indianapolis drivers coming from any direction. We keep a range of Yukon trims on the lot so you can compare an Elevation against a Denali back-to-back. Reach out online or stop by, and we will have keys ready.
Absolutely. Our GM Goodwrench trained and certified technicians handle everything from oil changes and tire rotations to brake work and collision repair, using genuine OEM parts. Our service and collision staff have earned several awards since we opened at this location, and you can book an appointment through our online scheduler at your convenience.
