2018 GMC Yukon / Yukon XL

In-Depth Review

2018 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL

New transmission, same pulling cleaves.

OCTOBER 2017 BY ANNIE WHITE MULTIPLE PHOTOGRAPHERS

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2018 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL

In This Story

At present Reading

Review

Motor and Transmission

Mileage

Execution and Driving Impressions

Inside

Infotainment

Load Space and Storage

Outside

Security and Driver Assistance

Guarantee

General Rating:

The GMC Yukon and its long-wheelbase variation, the Yukon XL, don't offer as much driving delight or brand cachet as the Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Moreover, the Yukon's unacceptable inside materials bring up major issues as to its esteem contrasted and its about indistinguishable corporate kin, the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban. Yet, the Yukon isn't without charms: there's the Corvette-determined 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8 that forces Yukons furnished in the best Denali trim (the motor is likewise accessible in certain Chevrolet Tahoes). Another 10-speed programmed sets with that motor in a semi-fruitful endeavor to enhance its ravenous mileage, however no Yukon will please naturalists. At that point there's its 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hotspot capacity, standard in each Yukon, as are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For the subset of the populace whose thought of a fun time incorporates pulling the whole family and all their stuff up a mountain while towing a travel trailer and six kayaks, there are couple of options.

HIGHS

Sections of land of inside space, fit hauler, upscale infotainment.

LOWS

Dull inside materials, unwelcoming third column, out of this world estimating.

Decision

Neither as agreeable nor as sumptuous as its cost would recommend.