2025 GMC Savana Passenger Van Interior, Redesign, MPG
2025 GMC Savana Passenger Van Interior, Redesign, MPG – The Savana off-road brand was introduced on the Savana for 2025, and has since started appearing throughout GMC’s truck and SUV lineup. On the Savana 1500, this trim level eschews the chrome embellishments for a more aggressive blacked out grille, two-inch lift, signature 18-inch wheels wrapped in knobby, Duratrac rubber, and eye-catching red tow hooks. It’s a good-looking, purposeful off-roader. The cabin, however, is bland and uses plenty of hard plastics. Contrasting seat inserts and stitching do add some visual flair; however, the small touchscreen and nondescript gauges look outdated when compared to its competitors.
2025 GMC Savana Passenger Van Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior and Interior
Both on-road and off, the Sierra Savana feels solid and composed, with the expected amount of roll from a focussed off-roader. It’s not a hardcore trail machine like the Ford Raptor, nor does it boast the creamy-smooth ride of the Ram 1500’s air suspension. New for 2025 is a 10-speed automatic transmission, and it makes the most of the 277 hp diesel’s powerband, never lagging nor shifting hard. Clambering over really rough ground does produce some lateral toss, but the suspension absorbs most of the motion. Steering is nicely weighted for a big vehicle and overall it’s easy and pleasant to drive.
2025 GMC Savana Passenger Van Specs
Our Savana tester is a well-equipped truck that slots in under the top-spec Denali trim. In addition to the blacked-out appearance package, the Savana comes with a 2-inch lift and Rancho shocks, skid plates, locking rear differential, hill descent control, two-speed transfer case with low-range 4×4 gearing, available Pro-Grade trailering system, 12 cargo tie-downs and available carbon-fibre bed, standard six-position Multi-Pro Tailgate, corner step footwells in the rear bumper, knobby Duratrac tires, heated and ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, head-up display, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bose sound system, high definition digital rear mirror, adaptive cruise control, and available driver safety assist package. 2025 GMC Savana Passenger Van Interior
Engine and Performance
Engine options include a 5.3L V8, producing 355 hp/383 lb-ft of torque, and a 6.2L V8 with 420/460; though our test drives were all conducted with the 3.0L Duramax Diesel-equipped Savana Savana, with 277/460. Mated to the new 10-speed automatic transmission, this powertrain is ideal for the off-roader, who needs a low-down supply of steady power rather than speed. Still, the readily available torque lets the Sierra Savana accelerate quickly enough to merge safely.
Two-wheel-drive models with the 3.0L diesel boast a max tow rating of 9,700 lb and Savana models up to 9,100 lb. Over a short loop of a few miles around the Snake River mountain range, we towed a 9,000 lb box trailer with a 3.0L Savana. Hauling that size load, the Savana does take longer to get up to speed, but it’s still a confidence-inspiring rig, especially when equipped with the slick trailering aid tech. It’s certainly capable, more so than the Ford Raptor with its 8,000 lb tow limit, but less than the new Ram EcoDiesel’s 12,560 lb.
2025 GMC Savana Passenger Van Fuel Economy
Though official fuel economy ratings for the Savana Savana with 3.0L diesel aren’t yet available, the similarly equipped Silverado 1500 Duramax is rated at 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) city, and 29 mpg (8.1 L) highway. By comparison, Ford F-150 Powerstroke 4×4 is rated at 21 (11.2 L) mpg city and 28 mpg (8.4 L) highway. 2025 GMC Savana Passenger Van Interior
2025 GMC Savana Passenger Van Safety Features
New for 2025, the Savana now includes adaptive cruise control, which can bring the truck to a complete stop. Other safety updates include the rear camera mirror, which uses a rear high-resolution camera to project onto the rear mirror a clear view, uninterrupted by passengers, cargo, or headrests; and a 15-inch multi-colour head up display.
Also new is the brilliant Pro-Grade trailering app, with a suite of cameras providing up to 15 different views. With this app, the driver selects a button on the touchscreen for a bird’s-eye view of the trailer hitch, complete with guideline, for easy, one-person hitching. Using either turn signal gives you a side view of the trailer, letting you know that the coast is clear for turning and there are no vehicles, obstacles, or ditches in the way.
Perhaps the slickest part of this technology is the “invisible trailer” which combines views from all the cameras to simulate a glass trailer, clearly showing following or passing vehicles. Available safety options include blind-spot monitoring and parking sensors. Adding the Driver Alert Package gets you forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, automatic high-beams, and lane-keeping assist. 2025 GMC Savana Passenger Van Interior
2025 GMC Savana Passenger Van Price and Release Date
There are no official Canadian prices released yet for the 2025 Sierra Savana 3.0L Duramax. Last year’s prices for the gasoline-powered Savana started at $59,800 and you can expect to pay at least $3,000 for the Duramax diesel and 10-speed transmission. Adding all the must-have features like the Pro-Grade trailering app or driver’s safety suite and it’ll start to add up.
The Savana Savana Duramax Diesel could be just the right package for the off-roader who also needs serious towing capacity. It strikes a nice balance between the hardcore Raptor, and the more luxurious Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. More dedicated off-roaders might prefer the less powerful but smaller and more agile diesel-powered Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 – which only has a 5,000 lb tow rating – or wait until the GMC Canyon Savana trim arrives. 2025 GMC Savana Passenger Van Interior
