What Is Better Then A Yukon

Posted by John Smith on April 5, 2009

When you are looking at yukons and yukon denalis, you are really just looking at GMs models of SUVs. You might even think that the yukon looks like the tahoe, because it is really just a fancier version. And of course that would make the yukon XL the upscale chevy suburban. And the denali is just one step up above the yukons in class.

With the yukon xl, you got a couple of choices in models, from the half ton 1500 to the 3/4 ton 2500. The denalis get front row bucket seats standard, and there are optional for the yukons. The second row also has the option for bucket seats instead of a bench. And the third row gets a bench in the yukon xls and denalis, but is optional in the regular yukon.

The powerful v8 engine comes standard in all models, but varies a little in each. The yukon gets the 4.8l engine standard which pumps out 285 hp. The yukon xl will get the 5.3l engine standard and that cranks out 295 hp. The standard engine for the denali is the 6.0l, which has an impressive 335 hp. The yukon xl gets a 6.0l engine with the option to go with the 8.1l engine.

No matter which model you go with, you get automatic transmission in each. The denali comes with all wheel drive standard. The yukon you got a choice bewteen rear wheel drive or an autotrac 4 wheel drive. If you go with a yukon xl 2500 2wd, you get traction control.

Antilock disc brakes and a monitor for tire pressure comes standard as well with all models. And to top it off, in the ‘05 models gm started putting in their stabilitrak in the yukons and denalis. With the denalis, you get front side airbags but will have to ask for them if you want them in the yukon. An option you might want to consider with the yukon xl 2500 is the quadrasteer, which will help with towing and turning.

Yukons get standard 16-inch wheels or optional 17s. Denalis have standard 17-inch wheels. Chrome-finished 20-inch alloy wheels are newly available for Denalis. GM’s OnStar assistance is standard on all models.

Denalis come with power-adjustable pedals and a multizone automatic climate system with front/rear controls. All are available for Yukons. Optional for all models is an audio/navigation system, which adds a control touch screen.

And who knows what the future holds for the new designs of these models, but chances are they would make some improvements to the drivetrain. The reason for this would be to get one of those third row foldable seats in there. Also, there is talk of a hybrid version coming soon for most of these models, which would be nice to help out the environment.