What "must have" option bumped you to the next trim level?

[Burby]

For me (LT) it was the rear automatic tailgate.

 

[chicagofan00]

I went LT due to pretty much every single option it offered over the LS. However, I didn't go LTZ because of the fact that there wasn't a must have option that it offered over a fully loaded LT.

 

[Illnasty]

I was going in on a used SLT but Denali engine and the feel of the leather made too much of a difference for me. Also I can't stand the open center console, it looks like a hole to dump crap in.

 

[sam123]

The HUD, Power running boards, and Adaptive Cruise Control

 

[Protect1989]

Adaptive cruise control and Magnetic Ride Control is why I am looking at the Denali over the SLT.

 

[WillCO]

The halogen headlights on the LT are laughable in 2017, an obvious slight on an otherwise very well-equipped midlevel package. I didn't take the bait, though - I bought an LT anyway and upgraded the bulbs. It's not terrible.

Personally, I came off of a BMW 5 series with a fancy adjustable suspension that I found to be worthless at best and annoying at worst, so I didn't want the magnetothermoplasticologicalsubstratageospatial suspension at all. People's interests certainly differ on options.

 

[Burby]

The halogen headlights on the LT are laughable in 2017, an obvious slight on an otherwise very well-equipped midlevel package. I didn't take the bait, though - I bought an LT anyway and upgraded the bulbs. It's not terrible.

The low beam headlights are awful. Did you replace the bulbs or get the whole ballast HID kit?

 

[chicagofan00]

I was going in on a used SLT but Denali engine and the feel of the leather made too much of a difference for me. Also I can't stand the open center console, it looks like a hole to dump crap in.

That's funny, one of the things I didn't like about the Denali/LTZ was that it had the lids for the center console. I always have stuff in those areas so I didn't like the fact that I'd always have some lid that was open and in the way.

 

[chicagofan00]

The halogen headlights on the LT are laughable in 2017, an obvious slight on an otherwise very well-equipped midlevel package. I didn't take the bait, though - I bought an LT anyway and upgraded the bulbs. It's not terrible.

Personally, I came off of a BMW 5 series with a fancy adjustable suspension that I found to be worthless at best and annoying at worst, so I didn't want the magnetothermoplasticologicalsubstratageospatial suspension at all. People's interests certainly differ on options.

I agree, the headlights on the LT are horrible for the cost of the truck overall. Thankfully I don't do too much driving outside the city at night otherwise they would bother me a ton.

 

[WillCO]

The low beam headlights are awful. Did you replace the bulbs or get the whole ballast HID kit?

I agree, the headlights on the LT are horrible for the cost of the truck overall. Thankfully I don't do too much driving outside the city at night otherwise they would bother me a ton.

I did the simplest possible thing and replaced them with Sylvania SilverStar zXe H11 bulbs which were $34 from Amazon and took me less than 20 minutes to drop in. There are certainly more involved upgrades that may yield more dramatic results, but what I did was cheap, quick, and improved the light output enough that I don't think about it anymore.

I'm told the Sylvania bulbs have a relatively short service life (12-18 months?), so when mine start to go I may look into one of the LED drop-ins people on this board have used. I don't think I will ever bother with the full HID retrofit.

 

[sickk23]

The HUD, Power running boards, and Adaptive Cruise Control

Same plus magnetic ride control and HID headlights.

 

[cardude2000]

Adaptive cruise control and Magnetic Ride Control is why I am looking at the Denali over the SLT.

Both are absolutely terrible IMO. I wish I could disable ACC. It's so intrusive. And MRC is so harsh.

BUT 6.2l and 8 spd is for sure worth it.

 

[Protect1989]

Both are absolutely terrible IMO. I wish I could disable ACC. It's so intrusive. And MRC is so harsh.

BUT 6.2l and 8 spd is for sure worth it.

Care to elaborate? I have ACC in my Grand Cherokee and love it for long drives. As for the MRC, I havent driven a Yukon without it but it seemed pretty smooth in the Denali I drove.

 

[Rdr854]

I have the corollary -- what option kept me at my trim level.

I have an LS, now with the Enhanced Safety Package. Would not consider the LT since it is not available with cloth seats.

 

[crunchcity]

The opposite actually, what bumped me down a trim level was the MRC. Wanted a traditional less stiff suspension, easier/cheaper to repair/replace...

I was quite surprised to see the cost differential in replacement parts...

 

[Mwbutcher]

That's funny, one of the things I didn't like about the Denali/LTZ was that it had the lids for the center console. I always have stuff in those areas so I didn't like the fact that I'd always have some lid that was open and in the way.

So funny - me too. Lids for my use get in the way and I use the front space for my phone. They do look cleaner just not as functional for my use.

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[Mwbutcher]

I have the corollary -- what option kept me at my trim level.

I have an LS, now with the Enhanced Safety Package. Would not consider the LT since it is not available with cloth seats.

So funny how we are all different. I had a loaner Yukon SLE base model for a week while repairs were being done on my Yukon SLT Premium Edition and I really missed the leather seats. Our SLT has a really rich feel and the leather is very well done in the one we purchased. I also missed the 8" DIC while driving the loaner and my 22's to name a couple things. The only reason I didn't get the Denali is my wife didn't like the extra stitching in the seats which was purely aesthetics for sure.

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[hunter991]

load leveling in the premier.. heavy boat.

 

[cardude2000]

Care to elaborate? I have ACC in my Grand Cherokee and love it for long drives. As for the MRC, I havent driven a Yukon without it but it seemed pretty smooth in the Denali I drove.

The ACC slows down way too conservatively IMO. Even with the gap setting adjusted it will dramatically brake when you approach a car in front of you (even if its MANY car lengths ahead)...I cruise in the right lane and then pass on the left. If a car is moving slowly in the right the ACC almost always brakes before I get a chance to move into the left lane. I wish it could be disabled. hate it.

MRC is much stiffer than the non-MRC's. Add the 22" and its like driving a Radio Flyer wagon at speed. Its smooth but it transmits every bump and road imperfection.

 

[Illnasty]

The ACC slows down way too conservatively IMO. Even with the gap setting adjusted it will dramatically brake when you approach a car in front of you (even if its MANY car lengths ahead)...I cruise in the right lane and then pass on the left. If a car is moving slowly in the right the ACC almost always brakes before I get a chance to move into the left lane. I wish it could be disabled. hate it.

MRC is much stiffer than the non-MRC's. Add the 22" and its like driving a Radio Flyer wagon at speed. Its smooth but it transmits every bump and road imperfection.

The MRC is total junk. I remember the commercial GMC had for the garbage - something like 1000's of sensors monitor the road and adjust...blah blah blah. It should have said - 1000's of sensors monitor the road and make sure you feel every bump and if you have the 22 inch wheels it's amplified 10x's more.