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2008 GMC Yukon Review on Justyukoncars
TheCarConnection.com’s hybrid experts studied the latest reviews on the new 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid to write this conclusive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the GMC Yukon Hybrid and have added opinions and observations where they help you make a better decision. This review also compares the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid with other vehicles to give you the best advice even when other reviews present conflicting opinions.
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2008 GMC Yukon Review on Justyukoncars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 GMC Yukon to write this comprehensive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove several different versions of the GMC Yukon. These experiences enable the team to offer you a definitive opinion on this full-size SUV. This review also compares the 2008 GMC Yukon with other vehicles in its class to give you the best advice even when other reviews present conflicting opinions.
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2009 GMC Yukon Review on Justyukoncars
To bring you this review of the 2009 GMC Yukon, editors at TheCarConnection.com contribute their own observations from driving this sport-utility vehicle, then TheCarConnection.com’s team gathers input from various published reviews across the Web. This means that you have a single compilation of insightful information available.
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2009 GMC Yukon Review on Justyukoncars
TheCarConnection.com perused the range of reviews for the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid to write this conclusive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the GMC Yukon Hybrid and added opinions and observations where they might help you make a better decision.
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2010 GMC Yukon Review on Justyukoncars
Experts from TheCarConnection.com drove the GMC Yukon Hybrid to write this first-hand road test summary. TCC also has compared the 2010 Yukon Hybrid with other fuel-efficient large sport utilities to give you alternatives as you shop for your next vehicle. For the companion full review, TheCarConnection.com studied a range of expert-written reviews from other sources to bring you a comprehensive look at the Yukon Hybrid. High Gear Media drove a manufacturer-provided GMC Yukon Hybrid to produce this hands-on road test.The 2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid lets buyers have their cake and eat it too. It’s a large, roomy, and capable SUV that offers unmatched fuel efficiency for the class, albeit at a steep price premium over its nonhybrid counterpart. It’s well equipped, and if you need even more accoutrements, you can now get the plusher Yukon Denali as a hybrid as well. Prices start at $50,920-a $13,000 jump over the base-level gas-only Yukon-and the competition includes the likes of the new BMW X6 ActiveHybrid, the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class with clean BlueTEC diesel.The GMC Yukon Hybrid doesn’t fit into the traditional hybrid mold-like that quintessential hybrid, the Toyota Prius, for instance-in that it still looks like a standard GMC Yukon full-size sport utility vehicle. That means it’s a tall, upright, and slab-sided vehicle based on a truck chassis. The GMC Yukon was last redesigned for 2008, and aside from its front-end styling, it is largely similar to the Chevrolet Tahoe, with which it shares its platform. But the Hybrid model has several subtle modifications that improve aerodynamics and reduce weight, along with a number of Hybrid badges. The top-of-the-line Denali model, reviewed separately, adds exclusive and more elegant interior and exterior touches to dress up the basic Yukon. Last year, a Yukon Denali Hybrid model was added to give the bucks-up version the option of better fuel efficiency. Even the standard Tahoe Hybrid, however, is trimmed somewhat better than its non-hybrid Tahoe counterpart.Launched in 2008, the Yukon Hybrid enters its third year virtually unchanged. The Two-Mode Hybrid system combines a specially tuned 332-horsepower, 6.0-liter aluminum V-8 with an electrically operated continuously variable transmission jointly developed by General Motors, Chrysler, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. That transmission is an astoundingly complex mix of fixed gears, clutches, planetary gear sets, and two electric motor generators, all of which add up to a system that can run the 2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid on electric power alone, supplement the gas engine with electric torque, and recharge the nickel-metal-hydride battery pack that powers the motors. The Yukon Hybrid will accelerate gently on electric power up to 27 mph, though top speed falls during cold weather. Both air conditioning and power steering run electrically, so they function whether the engine is on or off. When the gasoline engine does kick in, it’s seamless and easy to miss. Under light loads, it runs on just four cylinders to save fuel, a feature GM calls Active Fuel Management.Driving the 2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid requires no special skills; you interact with the vehicle as you would a normal Yukon. The result of all the technology is a large, luxurious SUV with abundant torque that drives beautifully. It cruises quietly, and the low-speed electric mode is quiet enough to be almost eerie. As for fuel economy, the Yukon Hybrid delivers in spades. The EPA rates it at 21 mpg city, 22 mpg highway-a full 50 percent better in the city than the standard Yukon with a 5.3-liter V-8-while it maintains a respectable tow rating of 6,000 pounds. The Yukon Hybrid can be ordered with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. It holds the road fairly well, considering that it is a tall, heavy vehicle with a solid rear axle, though passengers will know when the rear wheels hit a rough patch. The Yukon Denali Hybrid features GM’s MagnaRide suspension, which uses magnetic particles in the shock absorber fluid to adjust the damping rate electrically.The 2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid requires almost no compromises; it seats seven easily, eight adequately. Like the standard GMC Yukon, the 2010 suffers from a cramped third-row seat and limited cargo room behind the back row. The battery pack under the second-row seat also limits legroom in that third row. Lightweight leather-trimmed front seats are unique, as is the instrument panel, which includes an economy meter and a slew of information displays unique to the Hybrid. Flush controls and chrome instrument rings add to the impression of high quality. Interior materials are solid and beautifully assembled; the sole off note is the hard plastic dash top. The Yukon Hybrid’s noise suppression is quite remarkable, especially considering the road noise you would expect from its bluff shape and large wheels and tires.With front, front side, and side curtain airbags, the Yukon Hybrid adds front seat-mounted side airbags for 2010. Anti-lock brakes and the StabiliTrack stability control system are standard. The 2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid is highly rated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), earning a perfect five stars for occupant protection in the frontal and side impact category, though only three stars for rollover likelihood. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not yet had a chance to rate the Yukon Hybrid or the very similar Chevrolet Tahoe or Cadillac Escalade hybrids.The 2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid offers few options. On many other SUVs, its base equipment would be described as "fully loaded," including features that are optional on the nonhybrid Yukon. Six-way power-adjustable front seats with leather trim are standard, as are adjustable pedals. The AM/FM/XM audio and navigation system includes voice recognition and GM’s OnStar system, as well as real-time traffic information. The premium Yukon Denali Hybrid ups the ante even more, ending up a notch short of the pricier (and even blingier) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. It adds standard 12-way power, heated and cooled, leather-appointed perforated front seats, as well as heated second-row seats. The only three options on the Yukon Denali Hybrid are a sunroof, a rear-seat entertainment DVD system, and a blind-spot alerting system in the side mirrors. For 2010, GMC adds a standard USB port in the center console, making it easier to use personal music devices and to charge certain electronic gadgets.
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2010 GMC Yukon Review on Justyukoncars
The imminent arrival of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids might lead you to believe that full-size SUVs are a thing of the past. Not true: GM builds many of the big profit-making machines, and with the GMC Yukon / XL / Denali lineup, it sells one of the best full-size utes on the market. Similar to the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, as well as the Cadillac Escalade, the Yukon range gets distinctive styling inside and out, a luxurious Denali trim, and a Yukon Hybrid model covered separately. With a base price of $38,000 that rises to more than $56,000, the Yukon competes with the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, the Cadillac Escalade, the Ford Expedition, the Lincoln Navigator, the Infiniti QX56, and the Toyota Sequoia.The Yukon lineup hasn’t changed much since the revamped versions arrived in the 2007 model year. They’re handsome machines, with good proportions and a minimum of unnecessary detailing. A big GMC grille is framed simply by tall headlamps, and big windows are in good proportion to the Yukon’s tall side metal. Yukon XL are 20 inches longer than standard Yukons, and the extra length goes right into the rear windows and metal, which takes the shape out of balance, but it’s still nicely drawn. The Yukon’s interior has slight differences depending on seating configuration; six-seat versions have a high dash without a center console, while five-seat versions get a wide center storage console. Either shows off a quantum leap in interior quality and styling for the big SUV. There’s a wide swath of wood grain trim on some versions, softly rounded corners with tight-fitting, tightly grained plastics, with options for fine leather seats. Denali versions add more luxury touches, like a honeycomb grille up front and Nuance leather and chrome details to the cabin.With two body styles, three trim levels, and three basic engine variants, the Yukon’s performance envelope could be unmanageable-but all versions have good acceleration and ride quality, light steering, and little if any handling feedback (they’re huge trucks, after all), as well as pretty dismal fuel economy. Standard-issue 2010 GMC Yukons offer a standard 5.3-liter V-8 with 320 hp in the shorter Yukon and 310 hp in the longer Yukon XL. Both of the smaller V-8s have plenty of torque to move the Yukon with authority, even with a full load, and fuel economy is quite respectable for such a huge vehicle, with ratings of 14/20 mpg from the EPA. A special Yukon XFE edition has the same power output as the smaller base SUV, but with a taller transmission final-drive ratio for better fuel economy, at 15/21 mpg. The Yukon XL and both Denali editions offer a 403-hp, 6.2-liter V-8, as an option on the XL and standard on either the Yukon Denali or the Denali XL. It’s the pick for the toughest towing demands and accelerates smartly with a rich engine note, but mileage will only reach 12/19 mpg at most, even with new cylinder-deactivation technology applied. There’s plenty of reserve power for hills, quick passing maneuvers, and full loads.A single six-speed automatic transmission is offered across the Yukon lineup. In all applications, the six-speed automatic shifts smoothly but responsively. All Yukon SUVs can be ordered with available four-wheel drive. A single-speed transfer case system is standard on Yukons; a two-speed transfer case is an option on Yukon and Yukon XL; and Denali editions come with on-demand four-wheel drive. On all versions, the steering feels light but not communicative, and bumps are positively smothered by the massive curb weight and big coil-spring suspension. The GMC Yukon Denali models all get GM’s Autoride electronically controlled damping system, which does a great job bringing good ride comfort and decent steering response through the big 20-inch wheels. Overall, the Denali isn’t tremendously maneuverable, but it handles surprisingly well on back roads; you’ll quickly forget that you’re piloting a 6,000-pound vehicle that can tow up to 8,600 pounds.Two different body styles both have plenty of room for five or six passengers in the 2010 Yukon-and the stretched Yukon XL can carry an astounding amount of stuff. The standard 2010 GMC Yukon rides on a 116-inch wheelbase, with an overall length of 202 inches. The extended-wheelbase 2010 Yukon XL Denali model adds about 20 inches of overall length and 14 inches of wheelbase, which goes to a more accessible third row and larger cargo capacity in back. That brings its total length up to 222 inches (more than 18 feet), which many city dwellers or even those who frequent shopping malls might find too large to fit easily into conventional parking spaces. Several seating configurations are offered on the 2010 GMC Yukon; in front, the seats are very generously sized and supportive, with a good view of the road ahead. The first two rows can be equipped with bench seats or buckets (called captain’s chairs here); a third-row bench seat is standard on Yukon XL models and available on the Yukon. The Denali comes with captain’s chairs in the first and second row, with a second-row bench seat offered as a no-charge option. A third-row bench seat has seating for up to three more in back, but in any Yukon, the third-row seat is a bit difficult to clamber into. With the third row removed and the second row folded, the Yukon XL has a huge 137.2 cubic feet of cargo space, and there’s still respectable room for cargo with people in all three rows. Keep in mind that in the standard-length version, there’s very little space behind the last row; it has 108.9 cubic feet with the second and third rows down, but just 16.9 cubic feet with the third-row seat raised.Safety features and good crash-test scores are a highlight of the 2010 Yukon lineup. The Yukon gets five-star ratings from NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) in both front and side-impact crash tests, though it earns only a three-star rollover rating. To help make up for that, its StabiliTrak stability control system includes rollover mitigation. The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) has not yet tested the big GM utes. Standard safety equipment includes dual front, side, and curtain airbags; traction and stability control; OnStar; and tire pressure monitors. A blind-spot warning system is available on all Yukons; also optional on the base Yukon and Yukon XL are a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, and power-adjustable pedals, all of which are standard on Denali editions.Workhorse editions of the 2010 GMC Yukon can be ordered fairly stripped-which still includes power features, air conditioning, and an AM/FM/CD/MP3 player with an auxiliary and a USB port-but Denali versions approach Cadillac levels of luxury features. Other standard features on the Yukon include XM satellite radio; Bluetooth; steering-wheel audio controls; cruise control; and 17-inch wheels. Options include a rear air conditioner; a DVD navigation system with voice controls; a DVD rear-seat entertainment system; leather upholstery; a Bose premium sound system; real-time traffic; remote starting; 115-volt power outlets; power heated front seats; ventilated front seats; and a sunroof. Denali editions come absolutely loaded with luxury and convenience features, including tri-zone automatic climate control, a power-folding second-row seat, parking sensors, and remote starting. The Denali also gets a standard Bose Centerpoint surround-sound system with 10 speakers and XM Satellite Radio, as well as ventilated seats up front and a heated second-row seat. Denali options include the DVD navigation and entertainment systems, a sunroof, and power-retractable assist steps.
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