GMC Yukon vs Polestar 4
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Polestar 4 scores higher, 75 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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Polestar 4
25 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 no dataFrom
$78,500
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 200kW
- Energy use
- 16.8 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 526L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 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
$78,500RRP
- 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.
Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor
$78,500
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $340 a week in repayments ($78,500 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Polestar 4 starts $96,490 lower on RRP.
The Polestar 4 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 ≈$340/wk(≈$1,473/mo)
Estimate on the Polestar 4 at $78,500 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 Polestar 4Driva 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 9 on the Polestar 4.
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
Polestar 4
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
100kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 200kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 200kW 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 Polestar 4 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The GMC Yukon stands out with head-up display and Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Polestar 4. The Polestar 4 counters with Bowers & Wilkins audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the GMC Yukon gets leather upholstery while the Polestar 4 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the GMC Yukon and 2-zone in the Polestar 4.
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 Polestar 4 responds with a Electric Motor making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed fixed gear driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds.
The GMC Yukon has the clear power advantage at 313kW vs 200kW. 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, 497mm longer than the Polestar 4 at 4,840mm (2,999mm 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 1,500kg. That 2,128kg 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 Polestar 4's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 11.6 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 Polestar 4 about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 3 years / 100k km (GMC Yukon) and 5 years / Unlimited (Polestar 4).
Where each one leads
The GMC Yukon: more power (313kW against 200kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,628kg against 1,500kg).
The Polestar 4: the lower starting price ($78,500 against $174,990) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).
The Verdict
Polestar 4 scores higher, 75 vs 50
The Polestar 4 scores 75 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 (Polestar 4 ahead by 46 points), safety (Polestar 4 ahead by 27 points). Warranty: 3 years on the GMC Yukon, 5 on the Polestar 4.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$340/wk(≈$1,473/mo)
Estimate on the Polestar 4 at $78,500 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 Polestar 4Driva 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 Polestar 4?
The Polestar 4 is the cheapest at $78,500 before on-road costs. That undercuts the GMC Yukon by $96,490.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Polestar 4 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). 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 Polestar 4 has the longest warranty 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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