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Truck of the Year for 2008: The GMC Yukon SLE

April 28th, 2009

GMC Yukon

There have been several award-winning trucks from GMC over the years, including the GMC Yukon of 2008. There are four trim levels to the Yukon, including Hybrid, Denali, SLT, and SLE. The SLE version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 5.3 liter Vortec has made this a popular choice for sport utility buyers nationwide.

2008 GMC Yukon SLE Specs

The restyled Yukon SLE 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 2007 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 rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2008 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.

Statistics

116.00 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 76.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The dimensions of the Yukon SLE are 202.00 inches long by 79.00 inches wide.

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.

Pricing is a vital consideration when shopping for a truck. The GMC Yukon lists at $35,345 when new. The dealer cost on the truck was $32,341. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 4-door sport utility.

MPG Ratings

The Yukon SLE received a miles-per-gallon rating of 15 - 16 in-city driving and 20 - 22 when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green truck, this was within normal parameters.

In 2007 and 2008 the Yukon SLE was availble in the exterior colors of Deep Blue Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic, Onyx Black, Silver Birch Metallic, Sonoma Red Metallic, Stealth Gray Metallic, Steel Gray Metallic, Summit White, and White Diamond Tricoat. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the GMC Yukon SLE sold well in 2008. 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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