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2004 GMC Yukon Review
The right size for active families.
2004 Yukon Review Summary & Specifications
GMC Yukon is large enough to carry a crowd in comfort and it can haul a lot of cargo yet it's small enough to fit in the garage.The Yukon Denali is very luxurious yet more affordable than the Cadillac Escalade. Its styling is traditional and understated. 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 | GMC Yukon 2WD SLE ($34,910); 2WD SLT ($37,440); 4WD SLE ($37,610); 4WD SLT ($40,104); Denali AWD ($49,310) |
| Engines (standard) | 6.0-liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 285-hp 4.8-liter ohv V8; 295-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 325-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, traction control (2WD only) |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front side-impact air bags, electronic stability control; all-wheel drive |
| 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 | 34910 |
| Model Tested MSRP | GMC Yukon Denali ($49,310) |
| 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 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 815 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 50125 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 325 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 365 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 12/16 |
| Wheelbase | 116 |
| Length/Width/Height | 198.8/78.9/76.5 |
| 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 | 37.4/49.0/27.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 104.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 8200 |
| Front Suspension | independent short-long arm with torsion bars |
| Rear Suspension | five-link live axle with coil springs, automatic load leveling |
| Ground Clearance | 8.4 |
| Curb Weight | 5425 |
| Stock Tires | P265/70R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc, with ABS and Dynamic Rear Proportioning |
| Fuel Capacity | 26 |
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