2021 GMC Denali Yukon Diesel review. Surprise in trailering the Rockies. Perfect drivetrain or close
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- čas přidán 3. 05. 2021
- Denali Yukon 2021 Duramax is Cadillac Escalade's closest competition. Though cousins, the Denali stands out with totally different look and $20,000 that stays in your bank not a dealerships bank. Just the interior colors of Dark Walnut wood and Ash Gray leather speak luxury. The dash is well organized instead of the HUD switches finding room and the light switches roll in line instead of scattered knobs of older models. I like the cross stiches in the seats and doors. 4 captains chairs is like 1st class on the jets we use to fly. 26 mpg on the highway from the diesel and 10-speed make it a large SUV you can afford to drive. 7500 lbs. of trailer towing is reasonable.
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Considering ordering one of these, and I have gotten obsessed with watching reviews. I literally have watched probably 20+ hours of them about this specific model. Yours is my favorite. Loved watching the vehicle actually put to work. Thank you!
You're welcome, thanks. Kent
I loved watching you tow with it. I have a suburban with the 3.0 on order and if your enjoying the ride and power with a trailer then I have no doubt I will love the feel of this ride. I can’t wait to feel it riding on a pillow of air. Thanks for a great video.
Thanks
Picked up my DDD (Denali Duramax Diesel) in Onyx Black 4x4 2 weeks ago and love it. Don't let the 277hp fool you, it's a monster off the line if you want it to be and has plenty of passing power on the highway. The 10 speed makes up for most of it and I've averaged 24.5 mpg's with mixed highway/city driving. I opted to not have air suspension and the flat screen displays on the back as I don't need them and one less expensive thing to break. Be warned, I placed my order at the end of March and got my sexy beast at the beginning of June. Now with chip shortages not sure what the wait times are. All-in, she's got 800 miles on her with the majority of that being a long road trip to Ocean Isle, NC. We'll worth the money and the wait when you compare against the competition (looking at you Lincoln Navigator). Well done video, thanks!
Thank you
Very well done informative video. Thx
Glad it was helpful!
great review miss kelsey nice video
Thanks, Kelsey should be a truck review next week
The backup camera hitch and side views will be awesome when backing up ! I can’t wait to see it I ordered mine yesterday 8 weeks delivery
Congrats, GM is the King of Cameras
I ordered mine on July 1. Should be here by August 15th…..can’t wait!
@@rnretired6115 Awesome
Does the 3.0L V6 Duramax diesel Yukon get better fuel economy than the Infiniti QX50 which’s a 4 cylinder gas engine?
Its a GMC Cab Over Smashing Cars!!! No jus kidding 🤣😂🤣 Long ways out from 84' !! Morning my friend!! Great presentation Kent..still watch that at all?🤣😂😆I still do😂
Thanks Ron
@@MrTruckTV No problem Kent!!😃
I learned a great deal from this review. Well done, guys. I am considering the diesel for the much improved mpg, but have a concern I am hoping you might provide some insight about. I won't be doing a great deal of towing, just a rare occasion, but I live out west in ski country and though I will be driving all over the country, hills and flats, I am most concerned about the diesel's performance (Without towing anything) at altitude and at higher turnpike speeds going up some of the steep turnpike hills in say Colorado on i70 going up from Denver and Utah on i80 going up from Salt Lake City. If the Denali is already going a steady say 70mph, going up a steep turnpike hill will this diesel with the much lower 277 hp still be able to accelerate nicely to pass another vehicle? It is my understanding that when you choose the diesel over the 6.2 liter v8, though the torque remains the same at 460, two things change, one, the torque apparently kicks in at a lower 1500 rpm's, and two, the hp drops to 277 hp. I imagine there has to be some kind of trade off with that lower hp in some kind of circumstances, though maybe that strong torque at lower rpm's, combined with what I hear is a very good 10 speed transmission, maybe that makes any such concerns moot. What do you think about this issue, what if any trade offs would I face getting the Denali diesel with the lower hp, and will it still be able to accelerate from a fast highway speed going up steep turnpikes in the mountains at altitude? Other?
Thanks for any insight you can provide on this matter. It's not lost on me that you were towing 7500 lbs and were able to drive up those steep grades pretty good, but I didn't hear the speeds, and you didn't discuss passing, so I thought to clarify.
Yes the 10-speed transmission help with acceleration up hill. Each gear is closer allowing it to reach the next gear going uphill. I think you'll be fine in the mountains.
That’s the exact issue I am wondering about. Would love to know if you drove both up I-70 from Denver and what your thoughts are on it.
@@jgworrell My purchase got delayed, so haven't bought a new vehicle yet. Unsure how the supply chain issues are going to affect things. Have learned a lot about this and other issues. But it means I do not have the experience you ask about driving this diesel up into the mountains, not yet anyway.
This video was filmed like the Blair Witch Project. My guy zoomed in on the stitching of the seat. Love it. Went ahead and got the Tahoe version.
Congradulations
Pretty sweet rig. Wish they could up the towing some, with how long it is and heavy I would think they could at least get 10K. The cruise breaking works on older trucks also. stay safe and healthy Mr. Truck.
You too
They must have heard you as they upgraded towing for the ‘22 model.
The one thing that I think is missing from this video is a subjective review. I’m considering buying one exactly like the one you drove and regularly pull a 7000 pound boat. Did the engine have enough power when towing fully loaded like that? Did the suspension feel like it was up to the task? Etc…
Great review Mr. Truck. I am considering ordering one of these (a Suburban actually). I will be towing a 7300lb Airstream. Do you think it struggled on the uphills with that weight trailer? Thank you.
I think it would work with max of 7300 lbs
@@MrTruckTV thank you!
@@MrTruckTV my 30’ft trailer is 6,600lbs dry with water adds 500lbs 7,100lbs + gear but I have sway bars and airbags You said 7,500 tow capacity but I think it’s 7,700 for the diesel and 7,900 for the 6.2L
@@StealthAZ Hi, I just went by the official sticker in the door. Those stickers are nice and they relate to just that particular truck.
@@MrTruckTV gotcha. I’m still watching the rest of your video 🤣. I’m coming from the 2020 suburban premier 6.2L I pulled my 30ft trailer with it Did just fine. I think the diesel has a better tow rating than the 6.2L so I’m anxious to see how well it does
what kind of mpgs did you get on this trip?
3 years ago, it should be in the video. Thanks,
Where did you get the 3 level hitch attachment?
Receiver hitch?
@@MrTruckTV yeah the piece that has 3 holes in it....for different heights.
It should be Gen-y Hitch. I sell them. @@user-oc8rc5ee7n
Nice video
Thanks
Thank you for the endless knowledge and fun!
@@Powerman2417 You're welcome, thanks
What do you think is better 3 lt diesel or the Ford eco boost for towing and gas mileage.
@@collinsimmons7156 3.0L Duramax
I saw u have Titan , how u liked ?
I get a new truck each week, it's not mine, but I did like it.
Have you had any issues with this vehicle?
I get press vehicles for a week
Only bad thing with this rig is you can't find them on gm lots
Mr. Truck, I really wished GM went with the 6.6 liter V-8 Duramax diesel engine in the aforementioned in lieu of the 3.0.
Then it would go from $3500 to $10000
@@MrTruckTV: yeah, but that would be one hell of an engine/option. 445 hp, 910lb.ft. torque. The aforementioned should be optional, though.
@@youarerightboss yeah it would drive like a truck too, to support the 1000 lb engine. Plus your beefed up drivetrain and other components. Your GCWR goes down because you have eaten up your payload. Unless you do it on a 3/4 ton chassis, it makes no sense. The only reason you would do it is to tow 15,000 lbs while carrying 8 people.
@@alexs3187, that'd be cool.
The AT4 would be the ideal vehicle for me if they could shoehorn the Duramax in it. Shame.
I've watched several reviews of these yukons and tahoes. There's a few things I don't like. The small 24 gal tank, they don't show the gear you are in and the gear shift buttons are horrible. I think the gear shift buttons are a deal breaker for me. From what I can tell, you can't get a shift lever of any sort no matter what trim you choose.
I think the gear shift buttons are awesome. So glad they use them because it clears up the center console. Column mounted shifters belong on commercial vehicles not $80k SUV’s.
@@AnontheGOAT The buttons and other gadgets like that are why it's $80k. I prefer simpler options. You can't even option one without the button shifter now.
@@duggydo you do realize that even a column shifter isn’t mechanical? None of them are. They all are electronic. So going to buttons is actually simplifying things. Also, button shifters just like that have been around since the 50s so it’s not exactly a “gadget”.
@@AnontheGOAT whatever. You are a troll.
@@duggydo lol really? So this is your response when losing an argument?
GM decided put a John Deer Motor Under the hood. That what the compact tractors have a three cylinder diesel.
It’s not a 3 cylinder lol it’s a 6
GMC Denali...Sexy Beast
GMC Cab Over.....Meaner thn hell eh Kent!!..😂😆🤣..
Oh yeah!
@@MrTruckTV 😃😆🤣😂 Hahaha!!
Typically your reviews are fact based. You didn't prepare for this one and must have been hung over. Your comments are "cool" most of the time.
No hang over
Junk. The Mercedes GL and BMW X7 are superior in every way for the same amount of $$$.
Lol, you’re watching the wrong video! BMW would suffer hauling a 4-bicycle rack 😂
Can you fit 8 or 9 people plus luggage with comfort in your superior Mercedes or bmw x7?