But according to a test by Car and Driver, the GMC Yukon XL takes second place for forward visibility and fourth place (without use of cameras or sensors) for both rear visibility and obscured roadway visibility. ![]() Like most modern vehicles today, the GMC Yukon XL is covered in sensors to help provide warnings when getting close to bump into something and the external cameras provide the extra confidence you’re not going to hit someone or something in a busy parking lot. Braking is smooth even on slippery surfaces.Īnother aspect that takes some getting used to is being aware of how large the vehicle is for backing up and being able to see potential hazards. Steering is easy with standard electronic assisted power steering on a rack and pinion system and is intuitive-meaning, it’s not too loose such as to need to crank the wheel over endlessly for sharper turns and also not twitchy for more subtle maneuvers. ![]() The ride is extremely comfortable as well thanks to the independent coil-over-shock front suspension and solid axle five-link coil springs in the rear, both with GM’s Magnetic Ride Control. Naturally, the open road is where it feels most comfortable but you never forget how big it is thanks to the spacious interior-ideal for long road trips where the driver and passengers alike can stretch out, sprawl, lean, recline and be comfortable for hours on end. But that’s to be expected of such a large vehicle. And with a 43-foot turning circle you’ll want to think about maneuvering in tight spaces before getting stuck or finding yourself in an 100-point turn to get going the other way. So, it takes some getting used to when you first get in and start driving around. With the same dimensions as the Suburban, this is a large vehicle-80 inches (6’ 8”) wide and 224 inches (18’ 8”) long. The starting price for the 2019 Yukon XL, the SLE trim, is $52,200. As driven, this vehicle priced at $80,190. In another bout of irony, we also got to test drive the GMC Yukon XL on a visit to Jackson, Wyoming, but this time it was just my wife and me so we had way more room than we needed.įor the ski trip in Colorado we were in the all black 2018 GMC Yukon XL Denali – 4WD with the 6.2L V8 EcoTec3 Engine and 10-speed automatic transmission. Still, the internal space was hugely appreciated for getting all of our ski gear (if you’ve been following these reviews, you already know we’re a family of four with two kids under four years old-that equates to a good amount of gear). And for our GMC Yukon XL test we drove from Boulder to Snowmass to go skiing but did not have a trailer to tow. ![]() Ironically, for our testing, we had the Chevy Suburban for when we were towing an Airstream Trailer (albeit their small version, the Basecamp). ![]() The main difference? Are you towing more often than not? If so, then the Yukon is probably the way to go. They’re similar in size, styling and offering of extras (though, it varies on what features are included in any given trim and what needs to be purchased separately). These ran in parallel until GMC rebranded it and introduced the Yukon XL nameplate for the 2000 model year. The Yukon XL shares a similar history with the Suburban, and was actually called such when GMC rolled it out in 1937, just two years after the Chevy Suburban came on the scene. They’re not totally wrong considering they’re both owned and made by General Motors and both built in the same assembly line in Arlington, Texas. Some will be quick to point out that the GMC Yukon XL is the same as a Chevy Suburban.
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