The GMC Yukon comes standard with eight seats - two in the front row and three each in the second and third rows.

In terms of accessing the seats, the second row tilts and folds forward with a manual lever, and retracting side steps make climbing up and in relatively easy. The third row can raise and lower at the push of a button, to liberate more boot space if you need it.

The GMC Yukon Denali gets a 6.2-litre petrol V8 that makes 313kW/624Nm which is enough to pull the big Yukon along with relative ease. The engine is paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission and Yukon is also fitted with GM’s 'Active Response 4WD System' with an electronic limited-slip rear differential and a two-speed transfer case.

The GMC Yukon Denali is the only model available in Australia. Denali is a GMC sub-brand for more premium model variants, so our local models come generously equipped with 24-inch alloy wheels, air suspension, tri-zone climate control, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, a 16.8-inch multimedia touchscreen, rear-seat entertainment, a 14-speaker Bose surround sound audio system and leather-trimmed seats.

GM Australia hasn't provided a 0-100km/h claim for the GMC Yukon Denali, but GMC in the US says it takes 6.0 seconds to run 0-60mph. Top speed is around 180km/h.

The GMC Yukon Denali is a big vehicle powered by a V8 engine so it doesn't have a small fuel economy figure. Rated at 12.8L/100km and fitted with a 91-litre fuel tank it has a theoretical range of over 700km - provided you reach the official claim.