The GMC Yukon Hybrid for 2008: Improving on 2007
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.
Engine 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.
Yukon Hybrid Statistics
The dimensions of the Yukon Hybrid are 79.00 inches wide by 202.00 inches long. It sits a comfortable 76.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 116.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The GMC Yukon lists at $35,345 when new. The dealer cost on the truck was $32,341.
Fuel Efficiency
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.
The Yukon Hybrid received a miles-per-gallon rating of 15 - 16 in-city driving and 20 - 22 when it came to long-distance. Being a electric/gas-powered hybrid truck, this was subpar.
In Summary
Considering all factors the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid was a rowsing. GMC responded to critisims about the 2007 Yukon and made drastic changes. The result is better than the sum of its parts. Look for more from GMC along these lines in the future.