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2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Review
Move people and stuff.
2003 Yukon XL 1500 Review Summary & Specifications
GMC Yukon XL is a highly capable vehicle when it comes to moving lots of people. But this is a big truck based on a full-size pickup platform. If you simply need a vehicle for carrying four kids around, you'd be better served by a minivan. If you have lots of cargo or pull heavy trailers, however, you'll be well served by the Yukon XL.Ride quality of 2500-series models with Quadrasteer is rough on rippled highways, but Quadrasteer helps immensely when towing trailers or parking in tight confines. We found the front seats lacking, but refinements for 2003 make this great vehicle better.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | 1500 2WD ($37,405); 1500 4WD ($40,105); Denali AWD ($50,405); 2500 2WD ($38,905); 4WD ($41,605) |
| Engines (standard) | 6.0-liter ohv V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 285-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 320-hp 6.0-liter ohv V8; 340-hp 8.1-liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front air bags; four-wheel ABS with dynamic rear brake proportioning |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | dual front side-impact air bags; all-wheel drive; StabiliTrak electronic stability program; traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Janesville, Wisconsin; Silao, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-462-8782 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.gmc.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 37405 |
| Model Tested MSRP | GMC Yukon XL 2500 4WD ($41,262) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic three-zone climate control, power heated outside mirrors with turn-signal indicators and puddle lamps, programmable automatic door locks, driver information system, anti-theft system, roof-mounted luggage carrier, light-sensitive rearview mirror with compass and outside temperature display, six-way power driver's seat, cargo tie-down anchors, power windows with driver's auto-down, remote keyless entry, fog lamps, rear wiper/washer, cruise control, full interior lighting, overhead console with map lights, locking rear differential, automatic headlights, tilt steering column, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cast aluminum wheels, intermittent front wipers |
| Destination Charge | 790 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | SLT decor ($5501) includes ultrasoft front leather seating surfaces, full-function front bucket seats, Bose premium nine-speaker system, rear-seat audio controls, in-dash 6-CD player, XM Satellite Radio, steering wheel controls, OnStar, universal garage door opener, dual front side-impact airbags; Quadrasteer ($4495); rear seat entertainment system ($1295); Autoride ($900); second-row captain's chairs ($490) heavy-duty trailering equipment ($290); outside rearview camper mirrors ($175); LT245/75R16 tires ($144); roof marker lamps ($55); 4.10 rear axle ratio ($50) |
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| Price as Tested | 55447 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 320 @ 5000 |
| Torque | 360 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Wheelbase | 130 |
| Length/Width/Height | 219.3/79.8/76.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.7/61.4/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.9/61.3/39.1 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.6/49.2/36.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 131.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 12000 |
| Front Suspension | independent with torsion bars |
| Rear Suspension | live axle 5-link with coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 7.1 |
| Curb Weight | 5760 |
| Stock Tires | LT245/75R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS and dynamic rear proportioning |
| Fuel Capacity | 37.5 |
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