A Tahoe with a GMC badge

Overview Information

GM has redesigned the popular Yukon & Yukon Denali to make them more competitive in the full-size SUV market. The exterior styling has been tightened up for a more contemporary look, while the interior has been updated with improved materials and build quality. New optional features include head curtain airbags, power liftgate, 20-inch alloy wheels, rear camera system, and 2nd row folding seats. Stabilitrak(R) stability control is standard. The standard 320-bhp 5.3L V-8 has Active Fuel Management(TM) (formerly known as Displacement on Demand), and can also run on E85 (85% ethanol/15% gasoline). Active Fuel Management(TM) allows the engine to run on 4-cylinders under light load conditions, for improved fuel economy.

What Changed:

A two-mode hybrid model will join the lineup for the 2008 model year.

Official Word:

Last year, the GMC Yukon and Yukon XL full-size SUVs were all-new, delivering more power and better fuel economy than the vehicles they replaced. They build on that segment-leading reputation with changes and innovations for the 2008 model year, including the new six-speed automatic transmission for the Yukon XL 2500 heavy-duty model. The Yukon and Yukon XL are based on GM's acclaimed full-size SUV platform and feature distinctive styling, spacious and refined interiors, exceptional driving characteristics...Read.