GMC Yukon Denali Signature Black for ANZ

GENERAL Motors Speciality Vehicles (GMSV) has introduced a blacked-out special edition version of its full-size, three-row GMC Yukon Denali SUV specifically for the Australian and New Zealand markets, dubbed the Signature Black and priced at $181,490 plus on-road costs.

Several exterior aesthetic changes have been made for the special edition model…

The Signature Black features Onyx Black exterior paint, while “Black Vader Chrome” has been used for the side mouldings, front and lower rear fascia accent trim, grille, and grille surround. It also has gloss black hood moulding and roof rails, along with black 24-inch wheels and exterior badging.

Australian-spec models also receive an illuminated GMC emblem.

Second-row captain’s chairs headline the interior changes, but inside you’ll also find jet black leather seats, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a power-sliding centre console, tri-zone climate control, a 16.8-inch infotainment touchscreen (with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity), a 15.0-inch multicolour heads-up display, dual rear-seat 12.6-inch “colour-touch” LCD screens with two pairs of accompanying wireless headphones, wireless phone charging, and a 14-speaker sound system.

Power and torque figures from the 6.2-litre V8 – which is still coupled with a 10-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive – remain unchanged from the regular Yukon Denali at 313kW and 624Nm.

The Signature Black also retains the rest of the Yukon Denali’s features and capabilities, including its 3628kg towing capability (when equipped with the appropriate weight-distribution hitch), two-speed transfer case, electronic limited slip differential, adaptive four-corner suspension with magnetic ride control, trailer sway control and integrated brake controller, and 360-degree camera (with hitch guidance and hitch view) along with the rest of its ADAS safety suite.

Acting managing director for General Motors Australia and New Zealand Greg Rowe says the Signature Black is the result of responding to customer feedback.

“The Yukon Denali Signature Black reflects how closely we listen to our customers and

respond to what they want from a premium SUV,” he said.

“Developed with their feedback in mind, the second-row Captain’s Chairs and purpose-selected 24-inch wheels, finished in a distinctive all-black treatment, give customers a more individual expression of GMC luxury.

“Together, these features elevate the commanding comfort and presence that already define Yukon, while maintaining the towing and touring capability our customers value.”

Speaking with local media at a recent GMSV event in Tasmania, GMSV ANZ’s general manager of marketing, customer experience and communications Jodie Lennon said the captain’s chairs were high on customers’ list of priorities, and that the Signature Black is testament to GMSV’s ability to create local special editions.

“A lot of customers have been asking us whether we’re going to bring in the captain's chairs, and we're doing it on the Signature Black, which is super exciting,” she said.

“There are a lot of aftermarket companies, especially around Sydney, that are doing blackout packs, and this is the first time we’re going to bring it in on our own.”

“(The Signature Black is) just another example of what we can do locally to make special edition packs.”

2026 GMC Yukon Denali pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.