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2009 GMC Yukon Review
Towing capacity, comfortable cruising for the whole gang.
2009 Yukon Review Summary & Specifications
The GMC Yukon has a comfortable interior that pushes upscale for a truck. It offers available power that meets or beats the competition, though it trails in towing capacity. The addition of the Hybrid model answers the urban fuel economy issue that has long plagued large SUVs. With all its strengths, the Yukon is a strong contender in its class.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G.R. Whale contributed to this report from Los Angeles, with Tom Lankard in Georgia, and Kirk Bell in Chicago.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | GMC Yukon SLE1 2WD ($37,705); Yukon SLE1 4WD ($41,765); Yukon SLE2 2WD ($39,970); Yukon SLE2 4WD ($42,825); Yukon SLT1 2WD ($43,145); Yukon SLT1 4WD ($46,000); Yukon SLT2 2WD ($43,930); Yukon SLT2 4WD ($46,785); Yukon Denali 2WD ($50,135); Yukon Denali AWD ($53,130) Yukon Hybrid 2WD ($50,920); Yukon Hybrid 4WD ($53,730) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.3-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 295-hp 4.8-liter V8; 310- to 320-hp 5.3-liter V8; 403-hp 6.2-liter V8; 332-hp 6.0-liter V8/electric hybrid |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic; Electrically Variable Transmission with four fixed gears |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags; full-coverage, side curtain airbags; second-row seat child safety seat anchors (LATCH); third-row seat child safety seat tethers; four-wheel antilock brakes with Dynamic Rear Proportioning; StabiliTrak stability control system; tire pressure monitoring system; OnStar emergency notification system with one-year pre-paid subscription |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | rearview camera systems; rear park assist; Side Blind Zone Alert |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Arlington, Texas |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-462-8782 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.gmc.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 37705 |
| Model Tested MSRP | GMC Yukon SLT1 4WD ($46,000) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery; AM/FM/6-CD/MP3 Bose stereo with XM satellite radio and Bluetooth; cruise control; driver information center; power doors, windows and heated outside mirrors; adjustable pedals; leather-wrapped, tilt steering wheel with audio controls; auto-dimming rearview mirror; six-way power front bucket seats with manual recline and lumbar; 60/40 split folding second-row bench seat; automatic headlights; roof rails; side steps; locking rear differential; three power outlets; P265/70R17 all-season tires on bright aluminum wheels; trailer hitch; remote start; rear park assist |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 20-inch chrome clad wheels ($1995); rear seat entertainment ($1295); moonroof ($995) |
| Destination Charge | 950 |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 51235 |
| Horse Power | 320 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 340 @ 4200 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/20 |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 202.0/79.0/77.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.1/64.4/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/60.6/39.0 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.9/49.1/25.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 108.9 |
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| Towing Capacity | 8200 |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | solid axle, five-link, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.9 |
| Curb Weight | 5536 |
| Stock Tires | P275/55R20 Bridgestone Alenza |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 26 |
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