The GMC Yukon Denali for 2009: Improving on 2008
The GMC Yukon is a 4-door truck available at your GMC dealer. The Yukon came in four configurations: Denali, Hybrid, SLE, and SLT. The Denali configuration is powered by the 6.2-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The Yukon competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Nissan.
Under the Hood
Standard equipment in the Yukon for 2008 and 2009 includes the 6.2 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Vortec engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Yukon uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The Yukon is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
The GMC Yukon lists at an industry-high price when new. The dealer cost on the truck was an industry-high price.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2009 Yukon’s exceptional fuel system runs on flex. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel capacity of the truck is 12 gallons.
The Yukon Denali received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green truck, this was exceptional.
What We Think of the GMC Yukon
In summation the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali was a great success. GMC responded to critisims about the 2008 Yukon and made dramatic changes. The result is a great truck and even better sport utility. I’m sure GMC has more in store in the future.