Lexus LS500 vs Gmc Yukon

What's the difference?

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Lexus LS500
Lexus LS500

2023 price

Gmc Yukon
Gmc Yukon

$153,990 - $191,990

2025 price

Summary

2023 Lexus LS500
2025 Gmc Yukon
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Twin Turbo V6, 3.4L

V8, 6.2L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
10.0L/100km (combined)

14.7L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

8
Dislikes
  • Feels a bit old-fashioned to drive
  • The hybrid would be nicer to be driven in
  • Dated multimedia software

  • Big rims
  • Terrible tyres for off-roading
  • Lacks prestige look and feel at this price
2023 Lexus LS500 Summary

Surprisingly, for people who would rather be driven than drive themselves, there are quite a few options available in the large luxury sedan market.

While on the whole sedans have fallen from favour, this niche corner of the market continues to let the three-box design thrive.

The options here have changed a bit in the last few years, though, so how does the Lexus flagship, the LS fit into the picture? I drove one around for a week to find out.

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2025 Gmc Yukon Summary

If you're in the market for a premium-style four-wheel drive wagon with eight seats and a petrol V8 engine and you live in Australia, your choices have been rather limited. You'd be looking at something like the Nissan Patrol or the Land Rover Defender 130. 

Well, that has now changed as General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) is importing the GMC Yukon Denali to Australia. This top-of-the-range Yukon arrives here as a left-hand drive vehicle and is converted to right-hand drive at a facility in Victoria to suit our market. 

The Denali has a price tag just under $175,000, though, and that makes it a lot more expensive than most vehicles that could be considered rivals in the Aussie market. Is it worth it?

Read on.

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