Updated 2025 GMC Yukon Unveils Advanced Towing Technology
2025 GMC Yukon arrives with mid-cycle refresh, new features and abilities for full-sizer Not only is the 2025 GMC Yukon bringing in two new trim levels, but a plethora of refinements across the board are coming to this large SUV them, including towing technology. For 2025, the GMC Yukon has a maximum towing capacity of 8,400 pounds—same as before for models with the Max Trailering Package—but it does offer new tools intended to simplify and safeguard tow jobs.
New Towing Technology in the 2025 GMC Yukon
These new features will be the main highlight of GMC’s 2025 Yukon when it launches later in production. These features aim to extend towing, with a goal of giving drivers more confidence and control while carrying large loads. Here are several of the more notable additions, with a bit more detail:
Blind Zone Steering Assist
The 2025 GMC Yukon gets Blind Zone Steering Assist, letting the driver know and adding a brief firm turn of the steering wheel in conditions where there may be an imminent collision risk with what’s said to amount to as much as trailer lengths in a side blind zone. The top of the line system helps drivers safely navigate while towing, providing warnings for vehicles in their blind spot.
Transparent Trailer View
2025 GMC Yukon Transparent Trailer View The system utilizes a tailgate camera and an available customer-installed auxiliary camera mounted on the rear of the trailer. allowing drivers to virtually see through a trailer for improved vision, easing tasks such as lining up hitch points or following behind another vehicle simultaneously. Transparent Trailer View provides drivers a more confident experience while towing large trailers.
Trailer Reverse Trajectory
The 2025 GMC Yukon also introduces Trailer Reverse Trajectory, which adds rearward guidelines to track the path of the trailer when backing up. This feature makes it easier for drivers to maneuver their trailers in reverse, reducing the risk of accidents and making the towing experience more stress-free.
Trailer Tire Health
Known as Trailer Tire Health, it adds to the existing 2025 GMC Yukon with its current-generation TPMS. This feature includes a leak detection, tire life monitoring and even an over-speed warning that makes it easy for drivers to manage the health and safety of their trailer tires.
Jackknife Alert
Finally, Jackknife Alert is a system which monitors the position of the compatible trailer with respect to vehicle and alerts tell driver if they may be on their way towards jack-knifing it. The alert can aid in allowing the driver to take evasive action before a hazardous condition arises, adding an additional element of safety while towing.
2025 GMC Yukon (Courtesy of GM) Loaded Trailering Package
In addition, the 2025 GMC Yukon still provides a wide range of trailering features capable said to offer it one of the most towing-competence full-size SUVs current on lines. These features include:
ProGrade Trailering System (ZL6)
Features A ProGrade Trailering System (ZL6), includes Hitch View (PZ8) Trailer Brake Controller, and Smart Trailer Integration Indicator UET The features work in concert to give drivers more command and better vision while towing, thereby making the task easier and natural.
ZM1 Trailering Technology Package with Enhanced Cooling, PTO provisions.
The ZM1 package, Enhanced Trailering Technology Package (ZM1), also consists of Trailer Camera Provisions (TRG) and Auxiliary Trailer Camera (LPO, TRO). These allow towing-specific camera views and guidelines to provide the driver with extra safety when driving with a trailer.
Max Trailering Package (NHT)
The Max Trailering Package (NHT) adds the ProGradeTrailering System (ZL6), an enhanced cooling system (V03) and a 2-speed active transfer case on four-wheel drive models(NHQ). It is priced and tailored towards those who tow the max payload, with safety top of mind.
Z82 Trailering Equipment, Handling/Trailering Suspension Package
The 2025 GMC Yukon Z82 trailering equipment, a trailer hitch platform, 7-wire harness with independent fused and trailering circuits connected to a seven-way connector2-inch receiver that also features auto guide control. The Pro Tow Desk packs a catalog of equipment to help drivers get started with towing.
Powerful Powertrain Options
The GMC Yukon has continued on impressively when it comes to powertrains, each catered directly towards what type of towing and hauling drivers are capable of doing.
5.3L V8 L84 Engine
2025 GMC Yukon base engine – naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L84 gasolineGM Naturally Aspirated Engine Guide: induction, power & moreLP9-badged General Motors double overhead cam twin-turbo V-8 Concept in display Case The torquey but not very powerful naturally aspirate LGX cylinder-efficient . This engine gets plenty of work done for the average towing and hauling job, so it will likely be fairly common on 2025 GMC Yukons.
6.2L V8 L87 Engine
If that is not enough power for you, the 6.2 L V8 L87 engine will also be available in the Yukon by way of a high-performance Denali model capable of producing an impressive 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. For those of you who have to haul the heaviest loads, or for anyone else that just craves more power and performance than they can get with a smaller engine.
3.0L I6 LZ0 Turbodiesel Duramax Engine
The 3.0L I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax replaces the previous LM2 engine and returns as the most torque-rich in any powertrain choice for all-new GMC Yukon 2025 versions With 305 horsepower and a mammoth 495 pound-feet of torque from its diesel V8, this is the engine you’re going to want if you need an SUV for long-distance towing heavy loads. This engine is also offered on the AT4 Ultimate for the first time as well, which means Yukon buyers have even more choice in configuring their 2025 SUV — provided they’re willing to pay up.
Built on the GM T1 Platform
The 2025 GMC Yukon rides on the same GM T1 platform as its Chevrolet and Cadillac counterparts. That platform underpins the 2025 GMC Yukon, ensuring it delivers the smooth ride and responsive handling as well as robust durability that are highlights associated with this iconic SUV.
Production and Availability
The 2025 GMC Yukon will continue to be produced at the GM Arlington plant in Texas and should go on sale by the end of this year. Pricing information has not been released, but pricing will be clear closer to the start of production.
Final Thought
The 2025 GMC Yukon is proof of the dedication to innovation, performance and safety at GMC. Backed by an awe-inspiring array of new towing technology, extensive trailering features and powerful powertrain options on a robust platform, the 2025 GMC Yukon is ready to build upon its reputation as one of the most capable full-size SUVs available.
Whether for towing a boat, hauling equipment or you want everything GMC has to offer from family transport this is the 2025 Yukon. We’ll find out later this year, when it goes on sale as a 2025 model-year vehicle and one thing is certain: the new Yukon will shake up what people think of full-size SUVs in today’s neighborhoods.
