The GMC Yukon SLT for 2008: Improving on 2007
The GMC Yukon is a 4-door truck available at your GMC dealer. The Yukon came in four configurations: Hybrid, Denali, SLT, and SLE. The SLT configuration is powered by the 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 20 - 22 highway miles and 15 - 16 city. The Yukon competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.
Stop and Go
Standard equipment in the Yukon for 2007 and 2008 includes the 5.3 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Vortec engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Yukon.
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.
Statistics
The Yukon is 202.00 inches long, 79.00 inches wide, and 76.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 116.00 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
The GMC Yukon lists at $35,345 when new. The dealer cost on the truck was $32,341.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2008 Yukon’s standard fuel system runs on flex. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the truck is 26.00 gallons.
The 2008 Yukon gets 20 - 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 - 16 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.
Parting Shots
In summation the 2008 GMC Yukon SLT was a pivotal vehicle. GMC responded to critisims about the 2007 Yukon and made sweeping changes. The result is a great truck and even better sport utility. Let’s hope the GMC Yukon for 2008 is a sign of the future.