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2003 GMC Yukon Review
The just-right size for many big families.
2003 Yukon Review Summary & Specifications
GMC Yukon is among the best of the full-size SUVs. It's large enough to carry a crowd in comfort or haul a lot of cargo, yet doesn't require an aircraft hanger and a flag man to park it.Yukon Denali gives full-size SUV shoppers a luxury alternative to the more overstated Cadillac Escalade. Denali is styled more conventionally than the Escalade, so some buyers may be more comfortable with its traditional appearance. Both are comfortable, roomy SUVs. Lots of power, comfortable accommodations, and safety features such as side-impact air bags place the Yukon Denali among the best of the full-size luxury SUVs.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | 2WD SLE ($34,305); 2WD SLT ($36,635); 4WD SLE ($36,905); 4WD SLT ($39,235); Denali ($48,505) |
| Engines (standard) | 6.0-liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 275-hp 4.8-liter ohv V8; 285-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 320-hp 6.0-liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front air bags, four-wheel ABS with dynamic brake proportioning |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front side-impact air bags, traction and stability control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Janesville, Wisconsin; Arlington, Texas |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.GMC.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 34305 |
| Model Tested MSRP | GMC Yukon Denali ($48,505) |
| Standard Equipment | tri-zone electronic climate control, cruise control, rear defogger, power door locks, leather seating surfaces, nine-speaker Bose stereo system with subwoofer, second-row audio controls, leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt, power windows, fog lamps, heated outside mirrors, remote keyless entry, 17-inch polished aluminum wheels |
| Destination Charge | 790 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 49295 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 320 @ 5000 |
| Torque | 365 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/18 |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 198.9/78.9/76.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.7/61.4/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.4/61.3/38.6 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.4/49.2/27.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 104.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 8,200 |
| Front Suspension | independent short-long arm with torsion arms |
| Rear Suspension | five-link live axle with coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 8.4 |
| Curb Weight | 5425 |
| Stock Tires | P265/70R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 262626 |
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