GMC Yukon vs Nissan ARIYA
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 50
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 1 Oct 2026, price 1 Oct 2026
GMC Yukon
23 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 no dataFrom
$174,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management
- Power
- 313kW
- Economy
- 12.8 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- No data
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Nissan ARIYA
22 of 27 standard · no option data · 5 no dataFrom
$55,840
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 18.5 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 466L
Top CarSorted Score, 73 vs 50
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GMC Yukon: we're still completing 0-100km/h, ground clearance and CO2 emissions.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$174,990RRP
- no option data for this car
$55,840RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
GMC Yukon Denali
$174,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 1 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $786 a week in repayments ($174,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Nissan ARIYA Engage 63kWh FWD
$55,840
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $235 a week in repayments ($55,840 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Nissan ARIYA starts $119,150 lower on RRP.
The Nissan ARIYA currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The GMC Yukon does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$235/wk(≈$1,019/mo)
Estimate on the Nissan ARIYA at $55,840 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Nissan ARIYADriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the GMC Yukon. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the GMC Yukon and 7 on the Nissan ARIYA.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
GMC Yukon
None open on our record
Nissan ARIYA
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
87kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The GMC Yukon features a 16.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 11-inch digital dash, while the Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The GMC Yukon stands out with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the GMC Yukon gets leather upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the GMC Yukon and 2-zone in the Nissan ARIYA.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The GMC Yukon uses a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management producing 313kW and 624Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed automatic to a 4WD layout.
The Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.
The GMC Yukon has the clear power advantage at 313kW vs 160kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The GMC Yukon measures 5,337mm long on a 3,071mm wheelbase, 742mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GMC Yukon generally means more rear legroom.
For towing, the GMC Yukon leads with a 3,628kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,878kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Nissan ARIYA's turning circle is 0.9 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the GMC Yukon costs about $3,648 a year (12.8 L/100km) and electricity for the Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 3 years / 100k km (GMC Yukon) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: no data (GMC Yukon), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).
Where each one leads
The GMC Yukon: more power (313kW against 160kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,628kg against 750kg).
The Nissan ARIYA: the lower starting price ($55,840 against $174,990) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).
The Verdict
Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 50
The Nissan ARIYA scores 73 to the GMC Yukon's 50 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 53 points), safety (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 27 points). Warranty: 3 years on the GMC Yukon, 5 on the Nissan ARIYA.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$235/wk(≈$1,019/mo)
Estimate on the Nissan ARIYA at $55,840 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Nissan ARIYADriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, GMC Yukon and Nissan ARIYA?
The Nissan ARIYA is the cheapest at $55,840 before on-road costs. That undercuts the GMC Yukon by $119,150.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Nissan ARIYA holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for GMC Yukon, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which can tow the most?
The GMC Yukon has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,628kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Nissan ARIYA has the longest warranty that does not depend on dealer servicing at 5 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The GMC Yukon makes the most power at 313kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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