- suv 146,881
- 16,988 fair
- Overland, MO
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2008 gmc yukon review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A smooth and refined hauler. introductionthe gmc yukon xl is gmc's version of the chevy suburban. As its name suggests, the xl is extra-long, 20 inches longer than the standard-length yukon. The yukon xl is offered in half-ton or three-quarter ton capacities, and luxurious denali models are available. the yukon xl is a great choice for towing cars, boats, horses, and travel trailers. A yukon xl 1500 is rated to tow up to 8200 pounds, while the heavy-duty 2500 version can tow up to 9700 pounds. With its long wheelbase and heavy-duty construction, the yukon xl is a highly stable platform for towing while offering the interior cargo advantages of a full-size suv. There are many vehicles that seat seven people without taking up so much space to do it, but few quite so comfortably, nor with so much room left over for cargo. the optional leather seats are wonderfully comfortable for long distances. The driver sits way up high and feels like he or she is master or mistress of his or her domain. The pedals adjust for long or short legs. The instruments and gauges are stylish. Interior small items storage is intelligently designed and all over, including a huge center console. those in the second row will find a lot of leg room. Bucket seats with a center console between them are available for the second row, turning them into first-class accommodations; and there is an optional power folding option, making it easier for third-row passengers to climb in. There's even decent legroom and good headroom in the third row, something few suvs can claim. at the top of the line is the yukon xl denali. The denali is almost a separate breed. It has its own engine, a 6. 2-liter v8 rated at 380 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque. The denali comes standard with the autoride active electronic suspension, which is optional on the regular yukon xl. a liftgate is available that raises and lowers under power, a bose sound system, a navigation system, and a dvd rear-seat entertainment system are available, in addition to a rearview monitor that improves safety and makes it easier to hook up trailers. the yukon xl was completely redesigned for 2007. The 2008 yukon xl models come standard with curtain side airbags. Yukon xl 2500-series models get a six-speed automatic for 2008, and a new 2wd version of the yukon xl denali is available. lineupthe 2008 gmc yukon xl comes in three trim levels and two carrying capacities. The yukon xl sle 2wd 38,185) and 4wd 40,985) and the better-equipped slt 2wd 39,020) and 4wd 41,810) offer a choice of v8 engines, including two versions of the vortec 5. 3-liter v8 that can run on e85 ethanol. The aluminum-block 5. 3 makes 310 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque in 4wd models and 320 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque in 2wd models. A more powerful engine is optional for these 1500-series models, an all-aluminum 6. 0-liter v8 with variable valve timing, making 366 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque 1,095). The sle 2wd 2500 39,585), sle 4wd 2500 42,385) and the slt 2wd 2500 40,380) and 4wd slt 2500 43,180) come with a 352-hp version of the 6. 0-liter v8 that makes 383 pound-feet of torque. Also, 2500 models get a six-speed automatic for 2008. also offered are the luxurious 2wd denali 48,130) and awd denali 51,175). The denali's all-wheel-drive system lacks low-range gearing. The denali models come with a 6. 2-liter v8 that produces 380 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque along with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and gmc's autoride active electronic suspension. they all have a tow/haul mode, which reduces upshifting and downshifting, and also shifts quicker, so the transmission doesn't work so hard when pulling a big load. Also standard is a tow package with a heavy hitch, seven-pin wiring harness, two-inch receiver and electric brake control harness. A 3sb package for sle 835) adds front bucket seats, a power front passenger seat, a front center console, rear radio and climate controls, and fog lights. A convenience package 560) has rear park assist, power-adjustable pedals and remote engine starting. slt models get tri-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, front tow hooks, leather upholstery, front bucket seats with six-way power adjustment, front center console, six-disc cd changer, rear seat audio controls and outputs, universal garage door opener, fog lights, remote engine starting, power adjustable pedals, rear park assist, and polished alloy wheels. The xl stands for extra long. Though the same width, the yukon xl is about 20 inches longer than the yukon; it's the same length as its near twin, the chevy suburban, measuring 18 1/2 feet. the suburban and yukon xl are familiar vehicles on the road. They share styling but differ in some details. For example, the yukon xl has a cleaner air intake below the bumper than the suburban, a different shape for the headlights, and the grille is not split. while very large in size, the yukon xl looks smooth, if not sleek. It isn't edgy like the cadillac escalade is. There's not a lot of flashy chrome and the side moldings and door handles are body colored. the running boards are integrated and unobtrusive, extending no farther than necessary, with a black grippy coating. The tinted glass behind the c-pillar is expansive, and looks nice. The front end has a clean appearance, with beefy block-like headlamps over a front bumper fascia. All the panel tolerances are a tight fit. It's nice to see that gm can produce this kind of quality. the rear window opens separately, which is convenient. The liftgate is aluminum, however, which makes opening and closing it manually a bit easier. interiorthe yukon xl is comfortable for long tows or major outings. It's a wonderful feeling to drive down the highway in one of these, riding high with all the comforts, including the optional bose sound system. The seats are comfortable and easy to adjust. Like most large suvs, the front row has plenty of head and leg room. the instrument panel and center stack are elegant and worthy of a higher-end vehicle. The denali model is richer still, with a wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel and darker wood trim than the other models. we found the touch-screen radio/navigation system easy to use, much easier to operate than in so many cars, mercedes, for example. We set the radio stations we liked and could quickly switch from favorite xm to am to fm stations with the push of a single button; many vehicles require switching bands, then switching stations. This ease of operation makes daily driving more enjoyable. the switchgear is simple, and the instrumentation is clean. The console is huge, with a deep storage box and a tray on top. The glovebox is large. Two cupholders are provided in a removable tray forward of the console and they work very well. There's another cupholder in each door pocket. A slot in the dash just left of the turn signal is perfect for coins or toll-road tickets. The pedals are adjustable, to accommodate short and tall drivers with the press of a button. the rearview camera is useful and improves safety, so we strongly recommend this option. This makes parallel parking much faster and much easier, and it helps when maneuvering in parking structures and other tight locations. The camera works well at night, benefiting from the reverse lights: one night we had to back up a narrow winding driveway squeezed by trees, and it could only be done by using the monitor. Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Navigation System✔ Leather Seats✔ Alloy Wheels
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