GMC Yukon XL 2005 $16,995

Vehicle Overview GMC's Yukon full-size sport utility vehicle is closely related to the Chevrolet Tahoe, and both models are based on General Motors' full-size pickup trucks. The Yukon and Tahoe compete against such full-size SUVs as the Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Toyota's Land Cruiser and Sequoia. GMC also sells a larger SUV, called the Yukon XL, which is comparable to the Chevrolet Suburban. SLE and SLT trim levels in the Yukon lineup come with rear-wheel drive or Autotrac four-wheel drive that includes Low-range gearing. GM's StabiliTrak electronic stability system is standard on all 2005 models, and a DVD-based touchscreen navigation radio can be installed. Ultra Bright 17-inch wheels are optional. A luxurious Denali edition is equipped with permanently engaged all-wheel drive, leather upholstery and specific front-end styling. Standard Yukon Denali equipment includes a monochrome exterior color scheme, a nine-speaker Bose audio system with an in-dash six-CD changer, GM's OnStar communication system, XM Satellite Radio and 17-inch tires. For 2005, the Denali's 6.0-liter V-8 gets a 10-horsepower boost to 335 hp. Seven-spoke, chrome-plated cast-aluminum wheels that measure 20 inches in diameter are available. Exterior Differences between the Yukon and Tahoe are primarily in the grille, where a prominent GMC badge is featured on the Yukon. The four-door Yukon falls between the midsize Envoy and the full-size Yukon XL in GMC's lineup. Built on a 116-inch wheelbase, the rear-drive Yukon measures 198.9 inches long overall, 78.9 inches wide and 76.7 inches tall (including the roof rack). It is equipped with standard 16-inch tires and a tire-pressure monitor. Interior Yukons can accommodate as many as nine occupants when properly equipped. Depending on the model, the first row can be equipped with two bucket seats or a three-place bench. The middle row can feature a three-place bench or captain's chairs, and a three-place rear bench can be installed. Built-in wheels aid in removing the folding middle and rear seats. Cargo volume is nearly 105 cubic feet when the middle and rear seats are removed, but space decreases to 16.3 cubic feet when all the seats are in place. Adjustable pedals are available. Under the Hood The SLE and SLT get either a 285-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 or a 295-hp, 5.3-liter V-8. The Yukon Denali is equipped with a 335-hp, 6.0-liter V-8. All engines work with a four-speed-automatic transmission. The Denali has computer-controlled shock absorbers that change their stiffness based on driving conditions. Safety Dual-stage occupant-sensing front airbags and antilock brakes are standard. Side-impact airbags are standard in the Denali and optional in other Yukons. Driving Impressions Despite its size, the Yukon is surprisingly easy to drive. It steers with a light touch and delivers a pleasantly smooth ride. Denali models are loaded with luxuries, perform with vigorous throttle response and demonstrate few truck sensations. The navigation screen is mounted high, but it's small.

• Luggage rack roof-mounted Black
• Bumper front body-color
• Bumper rear body-color step includes pad
• Trailering equipment heavy-duty includes trailering hitch platform 7-wire harness (harness includes wires for: park lamps backup lamps right turn left turn electric brake lead battery and ground) with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector. Also includes (K47) Air cleaner high capacity and (KNP) Cooling external transmission oil cooler.
• Grille chrome surround
• Assist steps color-keyed with Black insert mounted between front and rear wheels
• Headlamps projector beam includes flash-to-pass feature and automatic lamp control
• Fog lamps front round halogen
• Mirrors outside rearview power folding power adjustable heated color- keyed driver side electrochromic (light-sensitive auto dimming) turn signal in glass with ground illumination and curb-tilt
• Glass Solar-Ray deep tinted (all windows except light tinted glass on windshield driver and front passenger)
• Wipers intermittent front wet-arm with pulse washers
• Wiper intermittent rear includes washer
• Body liftgate with liftglass rear door system includes rear-window wiper/ washer
• Seats front tone-on-tone leather appointed on 1st and 2nd rows (including headrests) power reclining full-feature buckets includes driver and passenger articulating head restraints power lumbar 10-way power adjustable inboard armrests heated cushion and seatbacks power bolsters 2-position driver-side memory rear storage pockets and floor console
• Seats middle tone-on-tone leather appointed 60/40 split-folding bench 3-passenger with outboard heated cushions center armrest with storage tray (rear passenger easy entry on Yukon XL Denali only) (Upgradeable to (AL4) Seats middle leather appointed Captains chairs.)
• Seats rear 3rd row bench 3-passenger 1-piece removable
• Console floor includes 4 cupholders (2 in front 2 in rear) and integrated 2nd row audio and HVAC controls
• Cupholders in front seating area
• Cupholders in rear of floor console
• Floor covering color-keyed carpeting
• Floormats color-keyed carpeted front and 2nd row removable
• Steering column Tilt-Wheel adjustable includes brake/transmission shift interlock
• Steering wheel leather-wrapped trim color
• Steering wheel mounted controls includes audio and driver information center controls
• Driver Information Center full functionality monitors numerous systems
• Instrumentation analog includes speedometer odometer with trip odometer fuel level voltmeter engine temperature oil pressure tachometer and transmission temperature
• Warning tones headlamp on key-in-ignition buckle-up reminder turn signal on
• Tire pressure monitoring system (does not apply to spare tire)
• Windows power includes driver express-down and lockout features
• Door locks power programmable includes lockout protection
• Pedals power adjustable
• Universal transmitter HomeLink includes garage door opener 3-channel programmable
• Cruise control electronic with set and resume speed includes telltale in instrument panel cluster
• Keyless entry remote includes 2 transmitters panic button and content theft alarm
• Air conditioning tri-zone automatic individual climate settings for driver right front passenger and rear passengers includes front and rear HVAC systems
• Heater and defogger includes front and side window defoggers rear passenger heating ducts and heater rear auxiliary
• Defogger rear-window electric
• Sound system ETR AM/FM stereo with CD and cassette player includes seek-and- scan digital clock auto-tone control speed-compensated volume TheftLock random select auto-reverse cassette and Radio Data System (RDS) (Upgradeable to (UM8) Sound system ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player Touch- screen Navigation Radio (TNR).)
• Sound system 6-disc in-dash CD changer
• Sound system feature Bose luxury speaker system enhanced performance amplification Audio Pilot noise reduction feature 9 speakers including subwoofer
• Sound system feature XM Satellite Radio. features 67 channels of 100% commercial-free music in