2018 GMC Yukon Denali 10-Speed: Luxury SUV Gets a New Face and More Gears (News)

2018 gmc yukon denali
2018 GMC Yukon Denali

GMC announces a styling update and a new transmission for the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali. The big bad SUV will retain the 6.2L V8 engines that is rated at 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. For the 2018 model year the Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali, the 8-speed automatic is out and the new 10-speed automatic is in. GM co-developed the 10-speed with Ford, but each company claims unique parts and tuning. Ford is currently using the 10-speed in the 2017 F-150 and the 2017 Raptor trucks. GM is also using the 10-speed in the Chevy Camaro ZL1.

GMC updated the look in the high-end SUVs with a new grille design. You have to look close to notice the changes in the grille. Please let us know what you think about the new look.

We hope to test and review the new GMC Yukon Denali within the next several months.

Here is a look at the 2018 Chevy Tahoe RST, a performance Chevrolet SUV that also happens to have a 6.2L V8 and a 10-speed automatic transmission.