Does the 2025 GMC Yukon need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the Elevation RWD.
- Premium: 4 of 7 trims. Regular: 3 of 7 trims.
- Premium by choice: $424 more a year.
- 56% of 148 SUVs (2025) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation RWD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| AT4 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Denali RWD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 16 to 17 | N/A | N/A |
| AT4 Ultimate 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Denali Ultimate 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Denali 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Elevation 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 GMC Yukon | Elevation RWD | Regular |
| 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe | LS RWD | Regular |
| 2025 GMC Yukon XL | Elevation RWD | Regular |
| 2025 Chevrolet Suburban | LS RWD | Regular |
| 2025 Ford Expedition | Active 4x2 | Regular |
| 2025 BMW X5 | sDrive40i RWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree