2021 GMC Yukon: Redesigned and Featuring a Smooth Ride

 

Redesigned for the 2021 model year, the GMC Yukon is a spacious and stylish full-size SUV that offers a smooth ride. 

The Yukon has seating for up to nine passengers over three rows. It offers a maximum cargo capacity of 122.9 cubic feet when the second- and third-row seats are folded down.

The Yukon is offered in four trims: SLE, SLT, AT4, and Denali. Our test model was an SLT.

Under the hood, the Yukon features a standard 5.3-liter V-8 engine that makes 355 horsepower and is linked to a 10-speed automatic transmission that makes 383 pounds-feet of torque. Also available is a  6.2-liter V-8 engine that makes 420 horsepower. 

The standard drive train is rear-wheel drive, with four-wheel drive optional. 

The Yukon's fuel economy for the base engine is an EPA-estimated 16 mpg city, 20 highway. If you bump up to the larger V-8 engine, numbers are 14 and 19.

Our test drive adventure included a trip from the Deep South to the far north Great Lakes region. The Yukon was very equal to the task, offering a comfortable ride and a fair amount of space for cargo, the load of which included dorm supplies and furnishings for our student who is studying in Michigan. 

Additionally, gas mileage was surprisingly good, as we averaged about a little over 21 mpg for the entire round trip. 

Pricing for the Yukon starts at around $52,000 and ranges to around $73,000.

For a full-size SUV that offers a smooth ride and some nice styling, the Yukon definitely deserves a look.