2012 GMC Yukon XL

2013 GMC Yukon XL



The Yukon XL is GMC's long wheelbase full-sized SUV. Other divisions of GM sell variations as the Escalade and Suburban. Inside, there are three rows of seats for up to 9 passengers depending on the equipped seating. Compared to the shorter-wheelbase variant Yukon, the Suburban is some 20 inches longer in overall length. Most of the length is behind the second row seats nearly doubling the cargo capacity behind the third row. The standard 5.3L and 6.0L V-8 (3/4 ton models) engines have cylinder deactivation technology to allow the engine to run on 4-cylinders under light load conditions. Although full-size SUVs have become popular as family haulers, their only real advantage is tow ratings of over 7500 lbs. Full-size SUVs with truck underpinnings are robbed of interior space with the body mounted over the frame. Most families would be better served with a crossover SUV such as the GMC Acadia. Many offer similar legroom with improved maneuverability, cargo capacity and fuel efficiency for far less money.

Configurations

Model/Trim/PackageEngineMPGOriginal MSRP
Yukon XL 1/2 Ton SLE 5.3l V8 (320 bhp) A6 RWD 15 / 21 / TBD $43,905
Yukon XL 1/2 Ton SLE 5.3l V8 (320 bhp) A6 4WD 15 / 21 / TBD $46,695
Yukon XL 1/2 Ton SLT 5.3l V8 (320 bhp) A6 RWD 15 / 21 / TBD $48,140
Yukon XL 1/2 Ton SLT 5.3l V8 (320 bhp) A6 4WD 15 / 21 / TBD $50,875
Yukon XL Denali 6.2l V8 (403 bhp) A6 RWD 14 / 18 / TBD $58,025
Yukon XL Denali 6.2l V8 (403 bhp) A6 AWD 13 / 18 / TBD $61,110
Yukon XL 3/4 Ton SLE 6.0l V8 (352 bhp) A6 RWD 10 / 16 / TBD $45,395
Yukon XL 3/4 Ton SLE 6.0l V8 (352 bhp) A6 4WD 10 / 15 / TBD $48,235
Yukon XL 3/4 Ton SLT 6.0l V8 (352 bhp) A6 RWD 10 / 16 / TBD $49,770
Yukon XL 3/4 Ton SLT 6.0l V8 (352 bhp) A6 4WD 10 / 15 / TBD $52,615