2025 Ultimate (AT4 and Denali) trims delayed?

[backwaterchile]

Dealer (a large one) indicates that "Ultimate" trim levels are delayed and not released from Arlington, with no ETA.

Has anyone else's local dealer said similar, or gotten an AT4 Ultimate (or Denali Ultimate, but I'm really interested in AT4U) on the lot already?

Lots show as "in transit" on GMC website but I couldn't find that any were actually on dealer lots, whereas my dealer now has a half dozen 2025 (mostly Denali).

 

[AMWWORKS]

Dealer (a large one) indicates that "Ultimate" trim levels are delayed and not released from Arlington, with no ETA.

Has anyone else's local dealer said similar, or gotten an AT4 Ultimate (or Denali Ultimate, but I'm really interested in AT4U) on the lot already?

Lots show as "in transit" on GMC website but I couldn't find that any were actually on dealer lots, whereas my dealer now has a half dozen 2025 (mostly Denali).

Ive seen some YouTube videos from dealers with Denali Ultimates on the lots with overviews. I've recently put in an order for an Ultimate and my dealer hasn't mentioned any constraints (outside the babymax late availability) I haven't seen any AT4U videos pop up yet.

 

[Stbentoak]

I want a diesel only, so I know I'll be waiting... Not getting too excited yet...

 

[backwaterchile]

I want a diesel only, so I know I'll be waiting... Not getting too excited yet...

Same, but if I can't even ORDER the duramax until March, I'm worried we won't have it in time for Summer '25 road trip which is the whole point, so gas it is.

 

[Stbentoak]

Same, but if I can't even ORDER the duramax until March, I'm worried we won't have it in time for Summer '25 road trip which is the whole point, so gas it is.

I'd say if I order it in February with a decent volume dealer.. I'll have it by Mid May. Thats good enough for the summer season for me..... Build starts March 5th, but i'm sure you can order before... just won't be accepted till then.....

 

[AMWWORKS]

When I ordered mine my dealer told me it would be a while until it get accepted but putting it in early wouldn't hurt. I was the first one to order a diesel at my dealer. But how knows. If the EPA approves emissions early then they'll probably start building the diesels before march.

 

[Stbentoak]

Along this line, has anyone seen this Titanium Rush metallic color? I can't really interpret it. Is it of a dark dark blue or more of a dark dark gray?

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

My work colleague has it. It’s ultra dark navy with a purple hue in the correct light.

 

[dukecharmary]

When I ordered mine my dealer told me it would be a while until it get accepted but putting it in early wouldn't hurt. I was the first one to order a diesel at my dealer. But how knows. If the EPA approves emissions early then they'll probably start building the diesels before march.

I've been to 3 dealers trying to order lately. All 3 attempted but system would not accept dmax order.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Along this line, has anyone seen this Titanium Rush metallic color? I can't really interpret it. Is it of a dark dark blue or more of a dark dark gray?

Lots of Sierra’s out there in this color…should be able to view it on the lot on a pickup

 

[AMWWORKS]

I've been to 3 dealers trying to order lately. All 3 attempted but system would not accept dmax order.

The system wont until March but placing one now will put you in a queue for when they're ready. At least that's what my dealer told me

 

[thigaustin]

I picked up an Ultimate from San Antonio last week. The dealer happened to post a youtube video on it the day prior to my delivery.

I love it, but came from a 2018 Diesel Range Rover and really miss the Diesel. I suggest holding out for that for anyone that is not in a hurry (I was).

I was concerned about the 24" wheels, but the suspension makes them unnoticeable. They look cool, but I would have been happy with 22s. Having 24s may help with resale???

I paid MSRP, but avoided dealer addons

Minor gripes:
- no interior ambient lighting at 100k+ price point
- really minor: only clock is at top right of the infotainment unless you turn the screen off, I find it really hard to see (I wear readers). I was hoping there would be an android auto or automotive app for just a clock to solve this in a tile, but I didn't find one. I can't find a way to add a clock to the main gauges or HUD(only shows ETA when navigating). Anyone???
- massage seats are back only, not seat bottom... not a huge deal, but I have had other vehicles with both... insert jokes here
- transmission is a bit rough shifting first few gears, not sure if this is common or something specific to my car, but the RR was definitely smoother

Second row is not the fancy executive seating package with massage chairs, but for me this is better since the seats fold flat with the standard seats and do not with the executive seats. Plus $$$$ for the package? Not sure how much or if available yet.

I am shopping now for an extended warranty - any suggestions/advice??

I really love the car and no regrets other than not being able to wait for a diesel.

 

[AMWWORKS]

I picked up an Ultimate from San Antonio last week. The dealer happened to post a youtube video on it the day prior to my delivery.

I love it, but came from a 2018 Diesel Range Rover and really miss the Diesel. I suggest holding out for that for anyone that is not in a hurry (I was).

I was concerned about the 24" wheels, but the suspension makes them unnoticeable. They look cool, but I would have been happy with 22s. Having 24s may help with resale???

I paid MSRP, but avoided dealer addons

Minor gripes:
- no interior ambient lighting at 100k+ price point
- really minor: only clock is at top right of the infotainment unless you turn the screen off, I find it really hard to see (I wear readers). I was hoping there would be an android auto or automotive app for just a clock to solve this in a tile, but I didn't find one. I can't find a way to add a clock to the main gauges or HUD(only shows ETA when navigating). Anyone???
- massage seats are back only, not seat bottom... not a huge deal, but I have had other vehicles with both... insert jokes here
- transmission is a bit rough shifting first few gears, not sure if this is common or something specific to my car, but the RR was definitely smoother

Second row is not the fancy executive seating package with massage chairs, but for me this is better since the seats fold flat with the standard seats and do not with the executive seats. Plus $$$$ for the package? Not sure how much or if available yet.

I am shopping now for an extended warranty - any suggestions/advice??

I really love the car and no regrets other than not being able to wait for a diesel.

Thats the exact truck I have on order except for me getting the 22s, no night vision and I opted for the Diesel.

 

[thigaustin]

Thats the exact truck I have on order except for me getting the 22s, no night vision and I opted for the Diesel.

I think you built the perfect one, let me know if you want to trade when you get it

 

[pa31p]

Nice truck! I’d order an ultimate if I could order without rear entertainment!

 

[KMeloney]

I picked up an Ultimate from San Antonio last week. The dealer happened to post a youtube video on it the day prior to my delivery.

I love it, but came from a 2018 Diesel Range Rover and really miss the Diesel. I suggest holding out for that for anyone that is not in a hurry (I was).

I was concerned about the 24" wheels, but the suspension makes them unnoticeable. They look cool, but I would have been happy with 22s. Having 24s may help with resale???

I paid MSRP, but avoided dealer addons

Minor gripes:
- no interior ambient lighting at 100k+ price point
- really minor: only clock is at top right of the infotainment unless you turn the screen off, I find it really hard to see (I wear readers). I was hoping there would be an android auto or automotive app for just a clock to solve this in a tile, but I didn't find one. I can't find a way to add a clock to the main gauges or HUD(only shows ETA when navigating). Anyone???
- massage seats are back only, not seat bottom... not a huge deal, but I have had other vehicles with both... insert jokes here
- transmission is a bit rough shifting first few gears, not sure if this is common or something specific to my car, but the RR was definitely smoother

Second row is not the fancy executive seating package with massage chairs, but for me this is better since the seats fold flat with the standard seats and do not with the executive seats. Plus $$$$ for the package? Not sure how much or if available yet.

I am shopping now for an extended warranty - any suggestions/advice??

I really love the car and no regrets other than not being able to wait for a diesel.

Can’t you set up a clock on your tach screen? I have the time in mine on my ‘23 Denali. No need to look over to the center screen for the time.

 

[thigaustin]

Can’t you set up a clock on your tach screen? I have the time in mine on my ‘23 Denali. No need to look over to the center screen for the time.

I figured it out... there was an option to send the fuel efficiency to the main screen center, which I did, but that replaced the date /time in the main display. Once I turned this off the date /time showed. From what I understand, the pre-25 models were much more customizable.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Minor gripes:
- no interior ambient lighting at 100k+ price point

That's pretty crazy...in my 2022 Denali, there is ambient lighting in the following locations:
-Driver and Passenger Footwell
-Door Handle Pulls
-Overhead console shines a single LED down on the console.
-I believe in the 2nd row, the lights under the driver/passenger seats are on at night as well, but I haven't sat back there in the dark.

All of the above adjust with the instrument panel dimmer switch, and they do get pretty dim at the lowest setting (like hardly perceptible), which is unfortunate, because I like my dash dim at night...crank your dimmer all the way up and see if the above locations light up.

 

[AMWWORKS]

That's pretty crazy...in my 2022 Denali, there is ambient lighting in the following locations:
-Driver and Passenger Footwell
-Door Handle Pulls
-Overhead console shines a single LED down on the console.
-I believe in the 2nd row, the lights under the driver/passenger seats are on at night as well, but I haven't sat back there in the dark.

All of the above adjust with the instrument panel dimmer switch, and they do get pretty dim at the lowest setting (like hardly perceptible), which is unfortunate, because I like my dash dim at night...crank your dimmer all the way up and see if the above locations light up.

I think the issue is that the Acadia has color changing ambient lighting and so does other cheaper models in GMs lineup. The Yukon DENALI is being held back by the Escalade. Just like the DENALI Ultimate trucks have suede headliners while being 10k cheaper but the Yukons doesn't. It kind of makes since being that the Sierra Denali is their flagship ICE truck but those features should carry over to its actual flagship vehicle. Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the DENALI EV have color changing ambient lighting. What GM should have done was give the ambient lighting to all DENALIs but make it simple with less color options and effects. Anything is better than nothing.

 

[Stbentoak]

I think the issue is that the Acadia has color changing ambient lighting and so does other cheaper models in GMs lineup. The Yukon DENALI is being held back by the Escalade. Just like the DENALI Ultimate trucks have suede headliners while being 10k cheaper but the Yukons doesn't. It kind of makes since being that the Sierra Denali is their flagship ICE truck but those features should carry over to its actual flagship vehicle. Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the DENALI EV have color changing ambient lighting. What GM should have done was give the ambient lighting to all DENALIs but make it simple with less color options and effects. Anything is better than nothing.

I own two other vehicles that have color changing ambient lighting... Know what? We never change them. It's kind of kitchy, but not that useful in real life. Maybe they should have it, but it sure ain't no showstopper..