The GMC Yukon SLE for 2006: Improving on 2005
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 2006 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 SLE comes outfitted with a Vortec 5.3 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 gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2006 Yukon is a traditional SFI, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 26.00 gallons.
Yukon SLE 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.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The OEM suggested retail price (MSRP) was $34,705 when new. The dealer cost on the truck was $31,061. This price was in line with the industry standard price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The Yukon SLE received an fuel efficiency rating of 16 MPG driving in the city and 20 when it came to distance driving. The flex-powered Yukon is a hybrid truck.
In 2005 and 2006 the Yukon SLE 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.
Conclusion
The 2005 model began the promise of the GMC Yukon. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers GMC hopes that the Yukon SLE will continue to be a profitable vehicle.