2011 GMC Yukon XL

2011 GMC Yukon XL is an unparalleled choice for those families who require a full size sport utility vehicle with maximum towing, cargo and seating capacities. It offers comfortable seating capacity for nine passengers along with massive interior space, powerful brawny 6.8 liter V8 engine, smooth road manners and unique interior design with top notch quality materials. Those who are looking for a vehicle that offers nine-passenger seating capacity, enormous power for towing large trailers and cavernous cargo capacity, Yukon is an excellent choice.

Given the 2011 GMC Yukon XL’s massive V8 engines and enormous dimensions, its capability of handling all the schlepping tasks. It is a unique combination of relatively quiet interior, smooth ride and excellent level of refinement. However, it would have been better if Yukon offered excellent fuel efficiency. There are plenty of full size sport utility vehicles in the market that provide superior performance and luxurious ride quality – Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, Ford Expedition EL and Toyota Sequoia, but they offer eight-passenger seating capacity and significantly less cargo space as compared to Yukon. Overall it is considered to be one of the humongous sport utility vehicles with reliability and versatility.

INTERIOR
High-quality fixtures include flush-mounted controls, low-gloss materials and chrome instrument surrounds. For maximum seating capacity, the Yukon XL can have three rows of seats to accommodate up to nine occupants.

    -Standard leather-wrapped steering wheel with redundant controls
    -Standard XM Satellite Radio with real-time traffic info
    -Available cloth, vinyl or leather-appointed seats
    -Available integrated rear camera in rearview mirror
    -Available heated/cooled seats
    -Available third-row DVD system.

 EXTERIOR
2011 GMC Yukon XL is a full size sport utility vehicle available in heavy duty 2500 and 1500 models with three different trim levels: Denali, SLE and SLT. The base SLE model is equipped with standard features which include 17 inch alloy wheels, eight-speaker stereo system with CD player, satellite radio and USB port, running boards, Bluetooth connectivity, full power accessories, trip computer, keyless entry, rear seat air conditioning, 40-20-40 front split bench seat with six-way power adjustments for driver and two-zone manual climate control.

Stepping up to SLT model of 2011 GMC Yukon XL gets power front bucket seats, rear park assist, leather upholstery, rearview auto dimming mirror with built-in rearview camera, three-zone automatic climate control, remote vehicle start, nine-speaker Bose surround sound system and power adjustable pedals. The high performance Denali model comes with unique styling touches including lower body cladding and unique grille, Bose 10-speaker surround sound stereo system, 20 inch alloy wheels, navigation system, power liftgate, larger display for rearview camera, ventilated and heated front seats and second-row heated seats with power folding function.

Additional features and equipments on 2011 GMC Yukon XL include additional third-row screen for rear-seat entertainment system, sunroof, power retractable running boards, navigation system, variety of 22 and 20 inch wheel styles, side blind-zone alert system, rear-seat entertainment system and second-row captain’s chairs.

ENGINE
The mammoth 2011 GMC Yukon XL is offered in half-ton 1500, three-quarter-ton 2500 and high-end Denali models. Closely resembling the Chevrolet Suburban, the 2011 Yukon XL 1500 is available in rear- or four-wheel-drive configurations, while the Denali has a permanent all-wheel-drive system. The 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 is powered by a whopping 310-horsepower, 5.3-liter flex-fuel V-8 engine with 335 pounds-feet of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission plus auto-manual mode. If that’s not enough, you can always opt for the 403-horsepower, 6.2-liter flex-fuel V-8 with 417 pounds-feet of torque for optimal acceleration.

When properly equipped, the 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 can tow a truck-like 8,100 pounds, while the XL 2500 can haul up to 9,600 pounds. EPA estimated fuel economy ratings range between 12-15 mpg in the city and 17-20 mpg on the highway, which isn’t bad considering its size.  As far as competition in the extra-long full-size SUV segment goes, only the Ford Expedition EL, Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL 2500 can compete.

SAFETY
Standard safety features include:

    -Front dual-stage airbags with passenger-sensing system
    -Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
    -Seat-mounted thorax airbags
    -Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes
    -Electronic stability system with traction control
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