Hybrid Car Specs

There have been several award-winning trucks from GMC over the years, including the GMC Yukon of 2006. There are three trim levels to the Yukon, including SLE and SLT. The SL version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2005 the popular 5.3 liter Vortec has made this a popular choice for sport utility buyers nationwide.

2006 GMC Yukon SL Specs

The restyled Yukon SL is equipped with a 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2005 version.

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 gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2006 Yukon is a SFI system, running on FLEX . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

Statistics

The Yukon is 198.90 inches long, 78.90 inches wide, and 76.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 116.00 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Yukon is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $34,705, with a dealer invoice cost of $31,061. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

MPG Ratings

The Yukon SL received an fuel efficiency rating of 16 MPG driving in the city and 20 when it came to highway driving. The flex-powered Yukon is a green truck.

In 2005 and 2006 the Yukon SL was availble in the exterior colors of Blue-Green Crystal, Carbon Metallic, Deep Blue Metallic, Onyx Black, Sand Beige Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, and Summit White. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

What We Think of the GMC Yukon

There are several reasons why the GMC Yukon SL sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a GMC, specifically a Yukon.

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