Everything You Need to Know About GMC’s 2025 Denali Trims

There’s nothing quite like a GMC Denali. With the level of lavishness inside and the showstopping design features outside, equipping your GMC model with a Denali trim level places you in a league of your own. Posh luxury does exist, and whether you’re working hard on the job site or shuttling the kiddos to school in the morning, you deserve to be surrounded by premium appointments and top-notch innovation that make your travels exceptional in every way. 

At Jim Ellis Buick GMC Mall of Georgia, we’re proud to carry a fine selection of models with the Denali and Denali Ultimate trims—and if you are wondering what sets them apart from the rest, we’ll show you…

An Overview of the Denali Trims

The Denali and Denali Ultimate are high-level trims available on GMC’s models, from SUVs like the compact Terrain, midsize Acadia, and full-size Yukon to trucks like the midsize Canyon, full-size Sierra 1500, and the two heavy-duty Sierra models. You can expect to find luxury-grade appointments throughout their cabins, as well as premium performance elements to make the ride more engaging and more comfortable than ever. Plus, with an arsenal of game-changing tech and commanding exterior design features, having it all in your vehicle is easy when you’re driving a GMC Denali. 

The Denali name made its way into the GMC lineup back in 1999, debuting first on the full-size Yukon SUV and later expanding to the rest of the brand’s models. The Denali Ultimate is a newer trim available on these models, making its debut in 2022; it offers even more high-end luxury appeal than the original Denali, elevating the experience on board these vehicles in all new ways.

What Are the Top Features for 2025?

As the years have progressed, the Denali and Denali Ultimate trims have expanded the list of luxury features offered to intensify the journey like never before. From more high-end appointments to improved tech, larger touchscreens, and innovative driver assistance aids, you can expect it all in these top-of-the-line trims, and 2025 is no different. Let’s explore what you’ll find in Denali and Denali Ultimate trims for the 2025 model year…

Dazzling Exterior Designs

You’ll be able to tell a Denali or Denali Ultimate trim apart from the rest by the opulent features that adorn their exteriors. With signature grille designs and chrome elements to command your attention, the Denali trims are absolutely stunning from every angle. Power assist steps make it easy to access their luxurious cabins while sparkling LED lighting elements illuminate the way to your destinations with a brilliance that can’t be replicated. Ultra Bright wheel designs with chrome inserts complete the look of these astonishing machines, allowing you to make a serious statement wherever you’re heading next.

Denali Ultimate trims take this level of luxury a step further, with a Vader Chrome grille and exclusive seven-spoke 22-inch wheels adorned with chrome to provide a striking appearance as you roll down the highway. Specialized badging, dual-projector LED headlamps, and animated lighting sequences elevate the Denali Ultimate’s appeal with drivers who want a level of luxury that surpasses the competition. When you want to stand out in a crowd with eye-catching exterior features that radiate sophistication, the Denali and Denali Ultimate trims will deliver.

Lavish Interior Spaces

If you thought the exteriors of the Denali and Denali Ultimate trims were stunning, just wait until you climb inside and take in the breathtaking cabin design. The Denali trims showcase premium elements to enhance the ride in every way, including perforated leather upholstery, open-pore walnut wood, and patterned aluminum accents, plus 12-way power-adjustable front seats to help you get cozy on board. You’ll find the Denali logo embroidered throughout, as well as chrome elements that add an illuminating flair to this high-end trim.

For those who want to amp up the level of refinement even more, choosing a Denali Ultimate will ensure this. With attributes like full-grain leather seating surfaces, plaited contrast stitching, and authentic open-pore paldao wood accents, sinking into a sophisticated ride is effortless. The Denali Ultimate also showcases 16-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats with massaging features to provide you and your co-pilot with one of the most comfortable experiences on the road, making long treks more enjoyable than you ever imagined. You’ll even get to enjoy a laser-etched topographical map of Mount Denali inside to further elevate this premium trim’s appeal with discerning drivers.

Sophisticated Innovation

It’s not just design features that have made their way into these premium trims throughout the years, as top-level tech has also been a prominent element in these high-class machines. You can expect a level of innovation you’ve not seen before, with access to over 40 inches of combined display space—an industry-leading accolade. 

You’ll be able to enjoy all of your apps, contacts, and more from the 13.4-inch center touchscreen, which features Google Built-In, smartphone integration, voice recognition, and more to enhance convenience on board. You’ll also get to enjoy a 12.3-inch driver information center, which showcases important aspects of your ride just behind the steering wheel, like speed, incoming calls, and more. The 15-inch head-up display lets you view these details on the windshield in front of you, allowing you to enjoy your ride to the fullest.

You can also enjoy hands-free driving capabilities through Super Cruise, which comes standard on Denali Ultimate trims and is available on Denali trims. This advanced feature allows you to operate your vehicle hands-free on over 750,000 miles of compatible roadways across the US and Canada, making it easy to take in the scenery and settle into the ride with confidence. You’ll also find a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system in Denali Ultimate trims to play your favorite tunes with incredible clarity.

Phenomenal Performance

The GMC Denali line sure is beautiful, but it’s also highly capable, offering a ride quality that you just can’t find in rivals. You can expect a premium experience inside Denali and Denali Ultimate trims. The standard Adaptive Ride Control ceaselessly evaluates the road and adjusts the suspension accordingly so you can take advantage of the smoothest ride possible at all times; similarly, Continuous Damping Control assesses the road every two milliseconds, adjusting your handling to best suit the road. 

You’ll even get to take advantage of a dedicated Sport Mode, which adjusts suspension, steering, and transmission shift points to make for a more exciting journey. When it comes to maximizing the quality of the ride, both the Denali and Denali Ultimate trims do this effortlessly, making them the most invigorating vehicles on the road.

The Best Luxury Trims on the Market

It’s clear that the Denali line is a cut above the rest. From showstopping exteriors and pristine interiors to top-of-the-line tech and a ride quality that can’t be rivaled, you’ll have it all in these trims. The Denali is ideal for those with luxury features in mind, but for those who want to amplify the refinement on board, you’ll want to look closely at the Denali Ultimate. No matter what features are a priority for you, you can be sure these trims have them, catering to those who expect more out of their ride and want the best that the industry has to offer.