GMC Yukon

The GMC Yukon is a full-size SUV and is the GMC version of the Chevrolet Tahoe. It also shares its underpinnings with the Chevrolet Suburban and the GMC equivalent of the Suburban, the GMC Yukon XL. The Yukon is available as a two-wheel drive or four-wheel-drive model and comes in three trims: SLE, SLT and the Denali. Most recently, GMC added a Hybrid version into the mix.

History

In 1992, the Yukon replaced the Jimmy in the GMC full-size lineup. Both GMC and Chevrolet continued to produce Suburbans until 1999, when GMC changed the name of their version to the Yukon XL.

Specifications

Seating: The current model Yukon boasts seating for nine -- three rows of three-across seating.

Engine: The base 2WD model comes standard with a 4.8L V-8 and a four-speed automatic transmission. The 5.3L V-8 and the six-speed automatic are available as options. A 5.3L V-8 is standard on all other models except the Denali, which comes with a 6.2L V-8. The six-speed automatic transmission is standard with the 5.3L and 6.2L V-8 models. There are E-85-capable versions of the 5.3L V-8.

Gas Mileage: For the 4.8L 2WD model, mileage is expected to be 14 mpg city and 19 highway. In the 5.3L-equipped 2WD version, mileage is estimated to be 14 city and 20 highway, and in 4WD models 14 city and 19 highway. The 6.2 L 2WD model is listed at 12 city and 19 highway, while the AWD variant comes in at 12 city and 18 highway.

Safety Rating: The GMC Yukon walked away with five-star front and side impact ratings and a three-star rollover rating.

Price: Pricing for a base model Yukon starts at $37,705.

Warranty

The GMC Yukon comes with the standard five-year/100,000 mile powertrain and three-year/60,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. Corrosion Protection is provided for six years/100,000 miles.

Reviews At A Glance

A comfortable and quiet, well-equipped interior and a variety of engine choices earned the 2008 GMC Yukon four stars at MyRide.com.