I read somewhere that the Yukon came in two
sizes big and bigger. I bout hollered!!!
It’s true! There’s no getting around it. The
2019 GMC Yukon – 4WD SLT is a lot of vehicle! It’s a full-size, three-row SUV
that seats eight. It’s BIG!
The Yukon I drove was decked out with an onyx
black exterior and a jet-black interior.
It was very quiet with a classy, trimmed cabin and a convenient and
easily accessible dash.
It has an impressive towing capacity and a standard V8 engine. It also has the capability to tow more than
8,000 pounds and go off-roading. And although it is
big, this family vehicle with boundless power still provides an awesome
ride.
At my height (5’10”) I
love being up high, having lots of headroom and legroom and having a comfortable
and large cabin. It’s rugged and doesn’t
have a lot of get-up-and-go, but it will get you from Point A to Point B.
Maneuvering this vast vehicle in tight spaces, though, can be brutal and
unforgiving.
I don’t necessarily
look cool in a minivan, but I do look good driving this SUV. I received lots of
envious looks while driving this SUV, which, I found has a split personality.
One minute it rides like a behemoth family vehicle, the next it handles like a
regular SUV.
The
2019 GMC Yukon, based on a durable truck-like body-on-frame structure, adds
Graphite Edition for the mid-grade SLT trim that includes 22-inch wheels,
blacked-out aesthetics and distinctive suspension.
The Graphite Performance
Edition includes the more powerful 6.2-liter V8, 10-speed transmission and
magnetic ride control.
VEHICLE AT A GLANCE: 5.3L V8 Ecotec3 Engine,
6-speed automatic transmission, premium smooth ride suspension, fully automatic
locking rear differential, duralife brake rotors, front, and rear park assist,
trailering equipment, transfer case single speed, SAFETY and SECURITY: airbags,
frontal and side-impact for driver and front passenger, driver seat mounted
side-impact front center, head curtain for all outboard seating positions,
forward collision alert, lane change alert with side blind zone alert, land
keep assisting with lane departure warning, rear vision camera, rear cross traffic
alert, stabilitrak electronic stability, tire pressure monitor system (excel
spare tire), theft deterrent system, low speed forward automatic braking, EXTERIOR:
halogen projector headlamps, intellibeam headlamps, LED daytime running lights,
front fog lamps, power heated outside mirror, adjustable w/turn signal, passive
entry system, incl. remote keyless entry, 18” bright machined aluminum wheels,
17” steel spare wheel assist steps, luggage rack side rails, capless fuel fill,
hands-free liftgate, INTERIOR: Bose premium audio system, HD radio, tri-zone
automatic HVAC, keyless start, heated steering wheel, steering wheel controls,
power tilt and telescopic steering column, perforated leather-appointed heated
and vented front seats, power adjustable pedals, memory settings, driver seat,
outside mirrors, steering wheel, pedals, second row 60/40 split folding bench,
power release and heated, third row 60/40 split-bench power fold seat, remote
vehicle start, 110-volt AC power outlet, GMC infotainment system with 8” diag.
color touchscreen voice recognition Bluetooth audio streaming, Apple Carplay
and android auto capable, in-vehicle apps capable, ONSTAR, 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot
capable, SiriusXM all access and service subscription sold separately by
SiriusXM.
MSRP: $74,115
FUEL ECONOMY: 14/22
THE DRIVE: Enjoyable!
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| Darlene Donloe |
Darlene Donloe is a
seasoned entertainment and travel journalist whose work has appeared in People,
Ebony, Essence, Eurweb.com, This Stage, LA Stage Times, LA Watts Times, Black
Meetings and Tourism, Los Angeles Sentinel, The Compton Herald, EMMY, The
Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Grammy, and more. Contact her via ddonloe@gmail.com
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