Impressions of the GMC Yukon for 2008
Shoppers who buy a GMC Yukon are often happy with purchase. For over a decade, the Yukon has been one of the leaders of the GMC brand. This has always been a meaningful truck, and the 2008 model is no different. A sport utility for everyone in the household is what the GMC Yukon delivers.
Performance
GMC Yukon Engine Specs: The Yukon Hybrid comes outfitted with a Vortec 6.0 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for GMC.
The Yukon uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The 2008 Yukon’s normal fuel system runs on electric/gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 26.00 gallons.
Yukon Hybrid Statistics
116.00 of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 76.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The dimensions of the Yukon Hybrid are 202.00 inches long by 79.00 inches wide.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 100,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $35,345 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $32,341. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2008 Yukon gets 20 - 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 - 16 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.
In 2008 the Yukon came in the exterior colors of Deep Blue Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic, Onyx Black, Silver Birch Metallic, Sonoma Red Metallic, Stealth Gray Metallic, Steel Gray Metallic, Summit White, and White Diamond Tricoat. Other options were made available by the manufacturer.
Conclusion
The 2008 model year was unsuccessful for the GMC Yukon. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Hybrid version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..