2008 GMC Yukon XL
Vehicle Summary: 2008
GMC Yukon XL
The big and bold GMC Yukon XL was recently redesigned with new features, more power, and added refinement. It is a very large vehicle and especially good at towing and hauling. Properly equipped, it is also a capable people-mover, and it can seat up to nine passengers. It comes powered by a choice of robust V8 engines. The Denali version remains the top luxury-oriented model.
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Extended Run
The stretched-out GMC Yukon XL can tow and haul with aplomb, and makes a capable people-mover with the ability to seat up to nine passengers.
Highs
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Choice of powerful V8 engines
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Roomy with a standard third-row seat
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Impressive towing and hauling capabilities
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Surprising refinement for a vehicle its size
Lows
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Low fuel economy
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Most variants saddled with aging four-speed automatic transmission
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Too big to fit in some garages
What's New
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Side-curtain airbags with rollover protection now standard
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Center storage added to rear seat in SLE models
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Six-speed automatic transmission and StabiliTrak stability control newly standard on some models
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New exterior colors: Stealth Gray Metallic and Sonoma Red Metallic; Red Jewel Tintcoat and Dark Slate Metallic on Denali
Specs at a Glance:
Seating Capacity: 9,8
Available Engines: Vortec 5.3L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI flexible fuel,Vortec 6.0L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI,Vortec 5.3L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI
Drivetrains: Automatic full-time four-wheel drive,Rear-wheel drive
0-60 mph: 8.0 seconds,7.7 seconds,6.2 seconds,8.7 seconds
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 14/19 mpg,14/20 mpg
Standard Features:
Power driver seat,
Split folding rear seat,
Radio data system,
Driver front impact airbag,
Passenger front impact airbag,
Overhead airbag,
Electronic stability
Optional Equipment:
Heated front seats,
Heated rear seats,
DVD-Audio
2008 GMC Yukon XL
Vortec 5.3L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI flexible fuel, 310hp @ 5,200RPM, 4-spd automatic w/overdrive, Automatic full-time four-wheel drive
Vortec 6.0L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI, 352hp @ 5,400RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Rear-wheel drive
Vortec 6.0L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI, 352hp @ 5,400RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Automatic full-time four-wheel drive
Vortec 6.0L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI, 352hp @ 5,400RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Rear-wheel drive
Vortec 5.3L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI, 320hp @ 5,200RPM, 4-spd automatic w/overdrive, Rear-wheel drive
Vortec 5.3L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI flexible fuel, 310hp @ 5,200RPM, 4-spd automatic w/overdrive, Automatic full-time four-wheel drive
Vortec 6.0L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI, 352hp @ 5,400RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Rear-wheel drive
Vortec 5.3L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI, 320hp @ 5,200RPM, 4-spd automatic w/overdrive, Rear-wheel drive
Vortec 6.0L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI, 352hp @ 5,400RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Automatic full-time four-wheel drive
Vortec 5.3L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI flexible fuel, 366hp @ 5,500RPM, 4-spd automatic w/overdrive, Automatic full-time four-wheel drive
Vortec 5.3L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI, 366hp @ 5,500RPM, 4-spd automatic w/overdrive, Rear-wheel drive
Vortec 6.0L V-8 16 valve OHV SMPI, 352hp @ 5,400RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Automatic full-time four-wheel drive