SUBTLE ESCALADE! 2023 GMC Yukon Denali ULTIMATE Review
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2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate review by The Straight Pipes. The Denali Ultimate is putting down 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque from a 6.2L V8. At $111,543 CAD, would you take it over the Navigator, Escalade, Grand Wagoneer or QX80?
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0:00 Intro
0:44 hp & tq
0:58 Ultimate Trim
4:44 Visor Test
5:01 Handling
5:30 Sound
6:16 Jakub
7:32 Thumbnail Photoshop
8:24 DRAKE
9:47 Massage Seats
11:10 Jail
11:44 Price
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If this video gets 10,000 👍 DRAKE has to upgrade to Denali Ultimate for his squad
@ericB3444
Жыл бұрын
putting the BLK CAR aside what’s ur view of collimated monochromatic wavefront propagation?
@DeeJayAdverb
Жыл бұрын
undercook fish, straight to jail, overcook fish right to jail....
@rob11s
Жыл бұрын
Why are we focusing so much on a dude who beats women?
@Quandtimus
Жыл бұрын
@@rob11s holy cap
@bitcoochie4093
Жыл бұрын
@@rob11she is a woman
The appeal of the Denali Ultimate is that it has the same quality leathers, suede ceiling, and massage seats as a Platinum-trim Escalade for about $20k less
@ihavetheworldssmallestdick4568
Жыл бұрын
Exactly and you'll pay a reasonable price for it
@robwang174
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2021 Denali and a 2022 Escalade, I can tell you the difference between these two are much more than just the interior. I think Escalade is worth the money.
@AndRootPro
Жыл бұрын
@@robwang174 what’s the big difference to you
@chublez
Жыл бұрын
@@robwang174 I agree there's a huge difference. The Escalade is an ugly flashy mess. The GMC is as classy as something that large can be. There's a reason the caddy's tend to be worth the same ore less at the 5 year mark and that delta just grows. That flash style just doesn't age.
@purwantiallan5089
Жыл бұрын
@@robwang174 2021 Yukon Denali SUV still better than 2022 actually.
Two reasons to go for this over the Escalade. First, as someone else mentioned, you get every option for about 20% less than the equivalently loaded Escalade. Second, it’s slightly less conspicuous than an Escalade. For people who bounce between urban and rural areas the Denalis are better suited than cruising into small towns in an Escalade. That’s why we made the switch from Escalade to Denali. Both looked awesome, but one was less expensive and less out of place in the different environments we travel to.
@4liter
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I can also drive the Yukon to a customer’s without them batting an eye. Escalade…they’d bitch about haha.
@VAF84
Жыл бұрын
@@4liter ditto! Also keeps from having to hear the guys make comments like “you can’t hide money”, haha! Even though the Denali trim doesn’t get me completely out of the woods.
@adamspencer6666
Жыл бұрын
That’s a very good point. I had all the chrome on my Denali wrapped for a blacked out look. Less flash and noticeable of a ride
@08c6vette
Жыл бұрын
5 reasons for someone on the fence, whether to get an Ultimate or an Escalade Sport to choose the Escalade... 1. Price is a lot closer than 20%, especially with dealers marking up the Ultimate $15 - 20k. 2.Exterior of the Sport looks better 3. Interior on the Escalade is in a whole other league. 4. Cadillac doesn't limit someone willing to spend $100k to those ugly brown leather seats. 5. Denali's warranty is 3y/36k B-B, 5y/60k powertrain. Escalades is 4y/50k B-B, 6y/70k powertrain. As for the Denali being better suited for bouncing between urban and rural areas and cruising into small towns, I found that laughable.
@VAF84
Жыл бұрын
@@08c6vette I agree the Slade sport looks better. Very valid point on the warranty. Interior is subjective, and everything being the back sears is roughly the same. If the Ultimate is marked up then so is the Escalade in most cases. I don’t get what you think is laughable about what IMO the most important difference. Yes the Denali will stand out in rural, lower income areas, but not nearly as much as an Escalade. I can say that from experience in multiple states. Not to mention when you don’t want coworkers or employees to take note of your expensive vehicles. My doctor buddy who works with a small group of docs, has two range rovers and an M3. Has had a variety of exotics. However he typically drives his ten year old plain Jane, base, BMW 3-series to work because he doesn’t want to draw attention to himself.
I would love to see one of these in an old European city! Would be hilarious
@polishdude001
Жыл бұрын
Visiting in Poland right now. My family would love to buy if they sold here lol
@TheStraightPipes
Жыл бұрын
Shout out Poland - Jakub
@tacodias
Жыл бұрын
@@TheStraightPipes Bring the Denali to center Kraków!
@redwhite_040
Жыл бұрын
Did you know that we have transport trucks driving in city centres to supplies stores etc? It's only the inner heart of a City or small alleys where you can't drive.
@redwhite_040
Жыл бұрын
Parking is a bigger issue, especially in garages
It's good to see GM actually making the "Ultimate" package actually feel like something special. The prior versions of the Ultimate package, or at least the 2021 version i drove, was rather underwhelming from an interior perspective. No massage seats, no special leather, no full LCD display, no special wheels. It was nice, but felt a bit off given it's sticker price. This seems like they actually put some effort into improving it.
@weirdshibainu
Жыл бұрын
I sold GMCS for a year and I was dismayed how much they'd charge for an ultimate which was barely noticeable unless the few additional upgrades were pointed out
I think my favorite part of this video was seeing the running boards go up as they sped off at 6:30! Definitely have the truck a dramatic effect 👌🔥
That paint swirl 🫣
Ordered a full set of Tuxmats for my wife's new 2023 Odyssey and used your link!
As a 2018 Yukon Denali owner, I just preferred the more truck-like styling of the Yukon over the Escalade. Wasn't a fan of the grill, headlights, and full vertical taillights. I also disliked the interiors of that generation Escalade. The Yukon also looks so much more natural once you start modifying it with racks, power, wheels/tires, lift, etc.
@Justin_GFM
Жыл бұрын
I’ve found the Escalade to look too flashy in a way, it’s just a luxurious behemoth which I think probably turns people away. This doesn’t look as flashy and has a nice subdued look
Love the look of the thumbnail. Beast of an SUV. That motor is so configurable and can make hella power if you so choose
Love all you videos! Keep up with the wonderful work
We ordered ours with super cruise and it’s fantastic. I was surprised it showed up with it. For us, it came down to the dash and interior, the escalators very nice, but we prefer this layout, especially all the physical buttons. That, and it seems like this is the best at everything. Can tow, is luxurious, isn’t too flashy etc. for sure nicer than the full size Range we got rid of in favor of this. There’s also a bunch of settings in the sound system where you can turn on the Bose performance audio or something like that. The stereo is much better when you select that option.
@purwantiallan5089
Жыл бұрын
This car is 2000kgs on weight. Heavier than even Aston Martin DB7.
@williamumbach592
Жыл бұрын
You are one of very very few that have the supercruise
@4liter
Жыл бұрын
@@purwantiallan5089 wat?
@4liter
Жыл бұрын
@@williamumbach592 whew we got lucky then! Blown away by the auto lane change, it’ll look for gaps in traffic and merge in and out completely on its own. The seat just vibrates on the side it’s merging too and off it goes. Pretty cool.
It looks like 1 and 2/3rd bricks stacked atop one another. I love it‼️
Hard to call 93k affordable but I get that it's less than an Escalade. Both are ridiculously expensive.
In my mind Escalade has been associated with the Hollywood/Musician scene since forever. I don't know if that's right but that's just my brain. So I would definitely go Denali. I feel like I can't get an Escalade dirty. 😝
At that price point just get the Escalade and you get that amazing curved display. It adds so much to the interior, the Yukon still feels like a truck interior.
@08c6vette
Жыл бұрын
In typical GM fashion, after three years of getting slammed for the dogshit interiors they put in the new Chevy and GMC pickups, they finally upgrade them and then make them nicer than the interiors in their top of the line SUV's, instead of upgrading them both at the same time, which of corse we know what thats all about. Then they limit someone willing to spend a $100k for an Ultimate to that shit brindle brown interior.
The straight to jail parks and rec bit 😂
I love my ultimate edition and the kids love it as well. Does very well on road trips and the ride is so smooth
@derek4463
Жыл бұрын
Same we just got one and it’s amazing, worth the upgrade.
@eeepmeeep
Жыл бұрын
My family and I are debating to get one of these. How smooth are we talking, is it near S class smooth by chance?
8:17 GMC's Denali line is a luxury trim-line while staying true to GMC's truck-heritage. A Yukon looks more rugged and truck-like as it mostly shares front-end queues design with the Sierra 1500 while the Escalade is more-designed to be a pavement princess.
Hahaha I was going to complain about the thumbnail, but I loved that you left that in the video. It makes sense now
I've also got one reason for choosing this over an Escalade: it looks so much better both on the inside and outside to me. I would want to love Escalade as it's more upscale but it's current design just doesn't get to me at all. I very much liked the previous one and the one before it but now it's just too simple for my taste. Thanks for a nice video!
Looks like interior lumber wars with Grand Wagoneer! Thx guys!
Nice review keep up the good work happy holiday
The introduction was amazing
Damn I really like the Denali much more than the Escalade, even though the Escalade V exists, and sick intro too!! You should review an updated Lincoln Navigator because there's plenty of changes for the 2022 model like newer front and rear end, and updated Infotainment system screen.
@kelshotss
Жыл бұрын
Also the Escalade V after msrp is like $225,000 this is a no Brainer, people forget they both made by GM same engine and chassis you just don’t get magna-ride suspension
👏👏👏ITS PEPPA PIG ......Great SHOT OF THE TIRES SPINNING WHILE SIDE STEP FOLDS UP👏👏
The whole reasoning for the Denali you guys gave is exactly why I want a Yukon Denali
Finally a nice intro beat 😎
the edit going better and better :)
I listen to instrumental trap beat with driving shots, i hit the like button.
The way Yuri photoshopped the Denali mad it look 1000x better
My wife drives Denalis because they’re not as flash as Escalades but still have 99% of the stuff. Plus they don’t have any haptic crap
Hahaha, love the Fred drop "Straight to jail!"
That Beat at the beginning tho 🔥🔥🔥
@user-xw4vg1vy5e
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it's 🔥
Love the Denali brand and prefer a sierra for flexibility of work vs luxury.
7:42 the thumbnail is amazing in my opinion better than the V
Def agree with Yuri about the AT4 with a V engine! That would be crazy
Ayyy your welcome for that fresh highway in Mississauga. 1:49
Awesome video by my friend's
Nice car and good video
Front looks dope, back looks like an explorer, from the side looks like a cadillac. Also 420 horse power lmao
As a yukon owner with Super Cruise, its freaking awesome.
Video editor deserve a raise Fr Fr 🔥
I grew up in a small town where there are only Chevy/GM, Dodge, and Ford dealerships. Denali trims we’re the top of the food chain because there were no Cadillacs or Lincolns. Rich farmers and oil workers will pay Escalade money for a GM because they definitely have that scratch and there are no Escalades or Navigators at the local dealerships.
2:05 - great polishing 🤣🤣🤣
@TheStraightPipes
Жыл бұрын
That’s a feature you have to pay extra for
@interpol007
Жыл бұрын
I was gonna say those paint swirls kill my soul
3rd generations owner Yukon Denali 2015. Not quite hit 100k miles yet. Did a few mods with it. Fun truck to drive away. Loves it. Same hp and torque. Interior is my upgrade with the newer models. That’s all. 😊
@miket.8528
Жыл бұрын
Sell it to me! 😂
As always, great review. Worth the watch! A question: Do you know, do the leather seats in this new Ultimate have more padding and thicker side bolstering than the regular Yukons? I've heard the leather is a higher quality, which is great, but I wonder about the padding, and if it might be thicker, bottom and side bolstering especially, if it might be more comfortable for longer road trips than the regular Yukons. Thanks, if you or anyone knows. If I could play Mr. Potato Head with this Ultimate, I'd include as options anyway the Night Vision that comes on the Escalade and the smaller wheel, thicker rubber 20" wheels and tires from the Yukon AT4 instead of the 22"rs. The 20" AT4 tires would look great but more importantly would handle the rougher roads of mountainy ski country summer and winter better than the 22"rs, and the Night Vision has advantages in heavier fog and snowstorms helping you see the engine and exhaust heat of any vehicles in front of you, not to mention help you see Big Foot better of course. Just my two cents, but of these, the 20" AT4 Yukon tires do top my wish list. I love the darker Vader chrome, makes the front end look hot, just wish they replaced all the shiny chrome not just some of it, so I might still do a partial after market blacked chrome delete job were I to get this. And though as far as brown leather goes, this Alpine Umber with its slight reddish hue is pretty darn nice, I'd still prefer having the option of all black leather. I guess that makes it my four cents. Thanks again guys, great job! And if you know the answer to my question up top, thanks for that too.
Shocked this tows less than a fricken Durango.🤯
Nice review, is this comes with window shades or curtains?
Knocked it out of the park with the design. Looks so freaking awesome. Shame that the LX & LC are nowhere near this.
@purwantiallan5089
Жыл бұрын
The car appears to have 2000kgs of weight.
My 1994 Mazda Miata also had speakers in the headrest!
HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE ✌️ HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY...
I have a Denali Yukon Ultimate. I had an Escalade at one time, too flashy for me. Plus clients always commented on the Escalade, but never the Yukon.
@thestraightpipes Can you do a comparison video of the escalade/tahoe/yukon/wagoneer
intro beat is a banger
Yuri messin with the thumbnails already ....look at the size of them rims
Hey Yuri & Jakub Just wanna let you guys know that a Bluetooth setup will never sound as good as a wired setup for audio listening. So when you are reviewing the sound (for you ears) it’s best to have a wired usb connection although I know you guys like wireless Apple car play. Also if you use Apple Music, on your iPhone settings, Apple Music settings section you should toggle “Dolby atmos” to always on. And “audio quality” should be set to Hi-Res Lossless. You should also toggle “download in Dolby atmos” for your music downloads. This was you know you’re listening to the best audio quality for music and can judge any and all car speakers accordingly. Love your channel
@TheStraightPipes
Жыл бұрын
We actually always say that we don’t like wireless CarPlay
@XxHoustonCareagaxX
Жыл бұрын
@@TheStraightPipes it is a good gimmick to have though
I prefer Denali over the Escalade in the new redesign and Escalade in the previous design
@B.Piercesports
Жыл бұрын
I'll take the new escalade but I like what you are saying
I'd hate to see my $100k+ suv swirled to oblivion like that
It's actually pretty weird to see that they havent brougt over the new Sierra/Silverado infotainment because that screen looks the same as the one in my Mom's Buick Encore, just with google OS. Especially for the denali ultimate its a huge miss
What a world we live in where 420hp seems tepid. I feel like the Denali versions should get a 500hp version of the 6.2.
Anyone know what the intro instrumental is?
Here in canada ,québec the price is 116 000$ plus tx very expensive ,but also a beautiful big toy.
dream car
Wait you guys don't have Hulu in Canada?
Is there brake hold button ?
Are those dealer installed swirls on the paint ?
Watch the insurance go up for doing the sun visor test at 50mph or 87.4 kph 4:58
The Big Daddy Whip Whip! 💪🏿👍🏿😎
Did you test the TOW MODE without a trailer? That's when it opens up all the way
I was bamboozled i really thought the truck was gonna have 26s or 28s and dropped like the thumbnail 😂😂
The Denali Ultimate is just a better alternative to the Escalade for me. I really don’t like to drive flashy vehicles as a daily
@derek4463
Жыл бұрын
In Florida where I was, the Cadillac dealer was 100 feet from the gmc dealer, even if the price was the same for escalade it still had a 25k markup over msrp. Also I am not posh enough for an Escalade, I don’t want to feel judged like I have more money than I do.
@lilman227
Жыл бұрын
@@derek4463 Agreed! It’s like anytime you get a decent new car, but way worse.
Not sure if this trim worth the money tbh. Hopefully they make console nicer with 2024 refresh and also get rid of that gear selectors buttons. Wagoneer wins interior by a margin over Yukon, but u have to deal with its look lol
@derek4463
Жыл бұрын
But… it’s still a mopar
I like the styling in the front but wtf did they do to the back of it.
This car is 8/10 for me.
No Hulu in Canada? That's something I didn't know
The Denali is more understated and I know a lot of people that are well off and buy these that prefer to be less visible than the Escalade.
Bad guys typically use Tahoes… However if I’m not mistaken, in the movie black panther they used newer 4Runners with bumpers & wheels and tires and I seriously thought THOSE were the baddest bad guy cars out there. Realistically not so much lol but in a fantasy world they looked like a real bad guy truck.
Those swirls go crazy
Canada is great again!
exterior styling looks better than the escalade
@user-xw4vg1vy5e
Жыл бұрын
How? Escalade looks better, definitely in the back!
@08c6vette
Жыл бұрын
@@user-xw4vg1vy5e Front too.
the real star is jacobs dual tone Datejust. Nicely done!
@TheStraightPipes
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
2.06 Daaamn those swirls already...🥲
Denali is the way to go. I’ve never liked the Escalade. A bit overrated IMO but the new Escalade is a huge improvement over the last gen.
A Toyota Crown(2000era) review would be great as it is rare in Canada.
Will I get transmission issues at 15k miles?
Nice intro music
nice suv with launch control.
Hmm, Raptor R or TRX SUV might actually make sense. The Bronco Raptor and Wrangler 392 are great, but they're too compromised for the road. Give us a fast, big, luxurious SUV with slightly more road/wind noise and harsher ride, but that can go off road quite well if needed (like the Land Cruiser for instance, but even more capable)
@bobcortez9471
Жыл бұрын
Bronco Raptor has it covered for Ford
@komrobert
Жыл бұрын
@@bobcortez9471 eh, the Bronco really isn’t super luxurious, I mean more like the Expedition, or at least the Explorer
hej Jakub, jak podajecie moc i moment obrotowy możecie również podawać wagę samochodu :)
@sesh3508
Жыл бұрын
That’s an incredible idea. Weight is just as important!
that intro had no business being that hard
Please someone tell me the intro song because DAMN...
Basically a Cadillac without the Cadillac emblem.....it's an awesome SUV.
Geezus did somebody take sand paper to that paint ?
That should of came with the same exhaust as the Escalade V
GMC Acadia Denali needs to be supercharged V6 more power baby
oh GM, the wood gaps are crazy , good for me to sock my parking tickets into =)
And finally a panoramic roof vs that’s tiny sunroof
@392_RHINO
Жыл бұрын
Had it since 2021
I would like the interior to be all black in the Ultimate trim.
If I had the choice, I would pick the Escalade V and F-150 Raptor R