I agree completely. The 2007-2014 Escalade will always be my favorite generation.

I agree. Those tail lights are ugly.

+Brooklyn Bred We were rather fond of the new Yukon Denali, as well, Brooklyn Bred. It's one that we wouldn't mind having in our stables. Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching!

+Tom Jones Well, Tom Jones, please keep in mind that this video was produced over a year ago when there was no 2016 model. And now that the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali is available with a starting M.S.R.P. that is $525 more than the 2015 model, you'd probably make out a little bit better purchasing a leftover 2015 Denali (we'd never advise paying M.S.R.P. on it, though) or consider a certified pre-owned example for even less. Both choices would give you even more value out of the 2015 model. But we're not trying to sell you a truck here. We're just showing you some of the cool stuff on the market so you can make a better decision for your next purchase. We appreciate your comment and thanks for watching!

I'd look for a late 15' and get the 8-speed trans. All the earlier Escalades and Denalis had the carryover 6-speed

LSp8 and I’ll bet you anything those people who got the 6 speed are happier then those who got the 8 speed. That eight speed was absolute shit worse than the six speed

brochrisav, we appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

Conroy Dennis Thanks, Conroy Dennis! We appreciate that. And thanks for watching, too!

Nice, steve klose. Enjoy your truck and thanks for watching!

Sure is, Adam. This is definitely a truck. We even did a video about the difference between crossovers and SUVs to try and explain it better. Thanks for watching!

Conrado Colcol We appreciate that, Conrado Colcol. Thanks for watching!

We're sure cost plays a factor in that, michael perry. Unlike other luxury makes, GM has many levels of trucks based on the same platform, unlike Mercedes or BMW. And this can be seen as an advantage, as well as a disadvantage for GM. The advantage is that they can offer their upscale trucks for a lower price than a competitor with similar features can, as well as improve the base level of their standard trucks since they share components with higher-end versions. The disadvantage is that savvy buyers of their premium trucks might expect more differences (ie- exclusivity) from the run-of-the-mill versions. There are so many trucks on the market now that we're just happy there's a little something for everyone. We appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching!

Jose Ramirez We agree, Jose Ramirez. Thanks for watching!

brownsportz I'd go with a Yukon or even a Tahoe

what did you end up with

We agree, Juston Smith. Beautiful locale. Thanks for watching!

Kiddro22 I mean it’s still a truck, and just like pickup trucks they still hold value like crazy.

I’ll give you the 2005 denali for 4K

This was a very nice truck, justin bouche, with quite a few nice features. We brought up the comparison between it and the Escalade because at the time of this video, the then current-gen Escalade was only slightly better, in our opinions, and most of that was due to the brand. Now, however, today's Escalade is MUCH more luxurious and more expensive, too, making the comparison between the two a little more disparate. We appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching!

the last gen escalades were meh, not bad but not great you could tell it was a GM SUV, the new ones, i mean WOW its incredible, the interior materials and interior architectures are all unique to escalades glad cadillac is no longer just rebaging like they used to. loved the video man, keep the content coming! thanks for the reply :D

i read somewhere that the magnetic ride control is really stiff. im deciding its worth getting the denali for that specific reason, but not if its gonna feel like a one of those lowered cars with super stiff suspensions. please advise. thanks!

714smurf its not, unless you put it into the sporty mode. it does help a alot and helps a lot of body control.

thanks for the info!

Those two things are what i love.

The column shifter may be the feature in this thing

It's just a Music Scorefitter piece that the editing program we use put together. Unfortunately, you probably won't find it anywhere except for on Pinnacle Studio editing software. Thanks for watching, Minh H. Tran!

Thank you, also. Great review by the way!

Minh H. Tran We're happy you enjoyed it!

MrLunatic417 LOL That is actually something that we did not try, MrLunatic417. But even with 460 lb-ft of torque, those 22's and all the Yukon Denali's electronic nanny's might beg to differ. Thanks for watching!

There's a video on KZfaq of a 15+ ESV getting its tires roasted and it was awesome! 460lb of torque and the traction control disabled and locked in 2wd mode is all you need to do

moesha pempengco They are both General Motors products, moesha pempengco, so a lot of the basics will be similar. This is why we questioned the need to upgrade to the Escalade in the video. Thanks for watching!

Those are ugly expedition don't cut it,hade One its trash,my man treat you're self with a gmc yukon just wait they will drop price by ALOT!!

cenmike82 I thought the exact same thing

@ cenmike Where do you live that you can buy a house for $72,000? It would probably be either a foreclosure or very dilapidated in a rundown area.

no my house is worth 250000 and I live in a nice community if u most know but aim not the dumb ass who pay almost 80000 on a truck that's just plain restless money that can be saved for vacations home improvement wow no one cares what u people drive my expedition does the same shit I payed half of what this truck is worth so go ahead dumb ass waist your hard earned money

cenmike82​​ I wasn't really concerned about your home specifically. I was curious as to your referencing the Yukon Denali being compared to $72,000 home. I don't know of any US real estate market where $72,000 buys a livable fairly new home in a nice community. A boarded up crack house perhaps, but certainly not a home that most Americans would care to live. I actually live in community where the average home sale price is in the mid $400,000 range, so $72,000 for Yukon Denali would not be considered outrageous.

fozia altook you don’t have money if you buy an SLT I can understand if you buy that a denali but the slts are cheap

Mitchell Hunt SLTs aren’t cheap, it’s literally the trim level right under the Denali

@@munch_2004 it's called getting what's practical for your needs so you cannot say one doesn't have money because they did not buy the top trim level. Just because YOU would do that just to suit your own ego, everyone else doesn't have to do the same. Learn that people have the RIGHT to spend THEIR money the way THEY feel it's NECESSARY for THEM. Period!

Nope. Not unless you walk around the car, that is. LOL In big SUVs like these you're probably just expected to run over whatever is around you. We appreciate your comment, Jerry Chonthavong. Thanks for watching!

only way to get it is to opt for the Caddy. Based on how this Denali is set up you'd have to get a $86k + Premium just to get retractable running boards smh.

giveyouashot lol it's not a bmw, mercedes, or range rover.

+giveyouashot Yeah, if you put about 150,000 miles on it in one year.

diapersFTMFW11 They could not give them away if they were free. Who wants to drive around with a tug boat? How many of them do you see on the road? Yeah.. I know.

giveyouashot I don't know if you drive with your eyes closed, but I see a shit ton of them on the road. You must live in a third world country or in the boonies if you never see those things. And shit, if they were giving them away for free I'd sure as fuck be there, sign me up!

Andrew Greene yeah because of BMW Mercedes or Range Rover one will depreciate probably more than $30,000 and they all have expensive repairs more expensive than the Denali

The LS motors?

I saw one for 7k

+Jonathan Holder We appreciate your comment, Jonathan Holder. AutoAcademics is comprised of auto enthusiasts, first, and video producers, well......probably near last, just before professional musicians and elementary school teachers. If you check out some of our newer videos, however, you may find that we've made some adjustments that require a little less fighting. Either way, thanks for watching!

don't go to the beach in the south either

***** lol i love it

***** I mean domani want to see

+Cameron Costa Interesting. We did not experience any of that during our testing, however, thank you for sharing, Cameron Costa. Out of curiosity, would you happen to own a 2015 Yukon Denali or did you just spend some time with one?

+pontiacGXPfan Because it sells like hotcakes. Open your eyes next time you're on the road. They're everywhere.

that doesn't mean it's a good product

pontiacGXPfan What does it mean then? Is the idea of creating a good product not one that sells? One that does not appeal to anyone? The Denali trim makes up more than half the sales of Yukons.

But it's still mediocre when compared to its competition

pontiacGXPfan It tows the most in its class, has the most horsepower/torque in its class, most cargo space in its class by far, and has the best fuel efficiency in its class by far. How do you consider that mediocre?

+aqeel3344 Yes. Well, that and the 22-inch wheels and tires, aqeel3344. Oh, yeah. This truck is only 2-wheel drive, too, so I guess you'd run into quite a few issues if you tried off-roading in this Denali. They do make a standard Yukon, though, that would be much better at off-roading than this. We appreciate your comment and thanks for watching.

This thing wasn’t built to off-road. Not all trucks or SUVs are built to off-road

@@PeRRXX some people just comment only for the sake of commenting instead of using their brain SMH

+Deerector We appreciate your opinion, Deerector and will take it into consideration. Hopefully you were still able to receive something positive from our video. Thanks for watching, anyway.

You don't have to be so rude.

lena fasheh ITS NOT SUPPOSED 2! IT DIDN"T FROM "07_"14

Connor Gibbs Dude what are you talking about by definition an suv is a truck.

Actually, by definition, its a Sports Utility Vehicle. Its a vehicle designed to haul, carry, and transport. No where does it say that an SUV has to be a Truck. Crossovers are still SUVs, and they are not trucks. Thats why the are called Compact, and Mid Size SUVs. The only SUVs that are"trucks" are the Tahoe/Suburban, Land Cruiser, Expedition, Sequoia, and maybe 1 or 2 others, but no, they are not trucks, and the definition of an SUV is not the same as a truck.

Its_Ya_Boi120 dude same rear end same suspension geometry for the most part. they are all most one in the same dude lol. they are essentially trucks just with a different body. they share alot of parts

Its_Ya_Boi120 Bro you did all that explaining and an SUV is still classified as a light truck. You can't decide what a vehicle is because you feel like it, you didn't design it. Google it, call GM or Ford they will tell you that their SUV is a light truck design for family use.

Its_Ya_Boi120 it’s on a TRUCK FRAME a suv like a Chevy TRAVERSE IS A SUV a Yukon or Tahoe or Escalade ARE ON TRUCK FRAMES

Simon Strother gayy

No way would I get a Range Rover over this. Don't buy the name.

Hopefully it won't be a Daily driver, RRs are nice and they give you a nice loaner when yours is in the shop getting endless work done to it. I'd get one too if it's a weekender and nothing more, a GM truck will run 300k miles and WAYY easier to work on.

@@isaiah92 why is getting a range rover gay? I don't get it.

rovers are crap, most exciting suv you can drive, don't know how long you drive it till it breaks