Consumers interested in a large sized SUV can’t go wrong with the GMC Yukon. It does better on fuel than many think it would – 15 mpg in town and 21 mpg on the highway. It offers three rows of seating and it is designed to hold up to 8 passengers. There is ample cargo space in the rear of the vehicle. It is important for consumers to know that the third row of seats doesn’t fold for additional cargo space. It has to be completely removed.
The GMC Yukon is offered with a 5.3 liter, V8 engine that is extremely powerful. It offers the vehicle power for acceleration, passing, and tremendous towing capacity. This is a perfect SUV for towing a horse trailer or a boat. An upgrade is offered with the 6.2 liter, V8 engine which is the best choice if you plan to regularly tow heavy items.
The vehicle gets great reviews for overall comfort and overall handling. It offers some great features including a rearview camera and rear entertainment system. The vehicle gets good reviews for overall safety. However, many of the advanced safety features are upgrades, not standard.
There is also a GMC Yukon hybrid model available. It is one of the most expensive SUVs on the market, but well worth what a consumer will pay for it due to all it offers inside and out.