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2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Review
Pull trailers, move crowds, haul gear.
2004 Yukon XL 1500 Review Summary & Specifications
GMC Yukon XL moves people and gear like nothing else and has no peers among sport-utilities when it comes to towing. If you have lots of cargo or pull heavy trailers you'll appreciate the Yukon XL. But this is a big truck based on a full-size pickup platform. If you simply need to carry four kids around, you'd be better served by a minivan.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD ($37,960); 1500 4WD ($40,660); Denali AWD ($50,960); 2500 2WD ($39,460); 2500 4WD ($42,160) |
| Engines (standard) | 6.0-liter ohv V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 295-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 325-hp 6.0-liter ohv V8; 320-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; traction control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | dual front side-impact air bags; all-wheel drive; StabiliTrak electronic stability program |
| 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 | 37960 |
| Model Tested MSRP | GMC Yukon XL 2500 4WD ($42,160) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone climate control, power heated outside mirrors, programmable automatic door locks, 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, automatic headlights, tilt steering column, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cast aluminum wheels, intermittent front wipers |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | SLT Plus decor ($5415) 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 ($1995); rear seat entertainment system ($1295); Autoride ($1170); second-row captain's chairs ($490); heavy-duty trailering equipment ($235); outside rearview camper mirrors ($175); 4.10 rear axle ratio ($50) |
| Destination Charge | 815 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 53800 |
| Horse Power | 325 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 365 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Wheelbase | 130 |
| Length/Width/Height | 219.3/78.8/77.1 |
| 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 | 39.0/61.6/39.1 |
| 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 upper and lower control arms, torsion bars, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, upper and lower trailing links, transverse Panhard link, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 7.1 |
| Curb Weight | 6113 |
| Stock Tires | LT245/75R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS and dynamic rear proportioning |
| Fuel Capacity | 37.5 |
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