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8.0

Overall Rating

The Yukon’s cabin is really spacious and airy,the new model is made better by upgrading the features and more cargo space than before.The car is now being made friendly for the whole family and for all activities we perform together.It now can do the Family vacations,the shopping trips and the parties too.This car as mentioned is a cousin Tahoe and the Suburban and yet can stand out and be distinguished from them thanks to the difference in styling and look of the car.

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Engine and Performance

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Fuel Economy

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Interior

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Safety

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Competition

2021 GMC Yukon Features

The 2021 GMC Yukon is offered in two trims.Starting at $51,995 comes the SLE trim.this is the base model and has a 5.3L V8 engine and with a single 10-Speed transmission.A 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine available is available as optional for another $1000.

The Price of the Yukon goes all the way up to $69,695 and at that point we have the SLT trim coming in

Coming into 2021, the 2021 GMC Yukon is offered in over 2 trim levels- SLE and SLT. There is also the AT4, and the Denali variants, with prices ranging from an MSRP of $51,995 to $69,695. The 2021 GMC Yukon offers three engine choices, namely the 5.3L V8 in the SLE, SLT, and the new AT4 trims, whereas the 6.2L V8 engine option in the Denali trim, along for all the variants with the SLE and SLT trims will cost you an extra $1000. The prices of the 2021 GMC Yukon start at an MSRP of $51,995 for the base SLE trim and goes all the way up to $69,695 for the top-of-the-line Denali trim. However, that's not all, all the trims of the 2021 Yukon come standard with an RWD drivetrain. In order to get an AWD configuration, you need to spend a few extra bucks ($3000 to be precise) on your Yukon.

Trims	SLE	SLT
MSRP(2WD)	$51,995	$59,095
MSRP(4WD)	$54,995	$62,095
Key Features	10.2-inch diagonal GMC Infotainment System	Adds/Upgrades to` SLE
	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay	Wireless charging
	High Definition Surround Vision System	20-inch 6-spoke polished aluminum wheels
	Independent Rear Suspension	Heated and Ventilated Perforated Leather Seating Surfaces
	Trailer Brake Controller	Bose 9-Speaker Audio System

Which Trim should you buy?

The SLE trim even though costly seems really good and feature loaded,with 20” aluminum wheels on offer the car looks good,with the leather seats being ventilated and heated so the people travel in comfort and for those music lovers the 9 speaker Bose audio system is a big treat.Thus, the trim we would opt would be the fully loaded SLE.

2021 GMC Yukon Engine and Performance

8.0/10

The Yukon is offered with three engine options where there is a 5.3L V8 that puts 335 hp in the SLT and the SLE trims.However, the bigger 6.2L V8 producing 420hp is offered only on the Denali models. There is also the 3.0L Turbo-diesel inline- six cylinder engine that churns out 277hp and 460lb of torque.All these engines are mated to a 10-speed automatic gearbox and the trucks are RWD by default which can be upgraded to the optional $wd powertrain.

Models	2021 GMC Yukon	2021 Chevrolet Tahoe	2021 Ford Expedition	2021 Nissan Armada
MSRP	$51,995	$50,295	$54,504	$48,900
Engine	5.3-liter Naturally Aspirated V8	5.3-liter Naturally Aspirated V8	3.5L Twin Turbo V6	5.6L Naturally Aspirated V8
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Transmission	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	7-speed automatic
Power	355 hp @ 5,600 RPM	355 hp @ 5,600 RPM	375 hp @ 5,000 RPM	400 hp @ 5,800 RPM
Torque	383 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM	383 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM	470 lb-ft @ 3,500 RPM	413 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
0-60 MPH	7.1 secs	6 secs	6.7 secs	5.9 secs
Quarter-Mile	16.5 secs	16.7 secs	15.5 secs	15 secs
Top Speed	120 MPH	N/A	120 MPH	120 MPH

The 2021 Yukon, with the base 5.3L V8 engine, accelerates from 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds, and completes the quarter-mile run in 16.5 seconds.However the Chevy,Ford and the Nissan are all faster and comparatively put out better performance.The nissan turns out to be the fastest as it accelerates from 0-60 in 5.9 seconds while being mated to a 7-speed gearbox and produces the most power.

How well does the Yukon handle?

The Yukon is equipped with Independent rear Adaptive Suspension. This system on its own adjusts how stiff the suspension should be using variable-rate air springs, offering a more comfortable ride regardless of whether the vehicle is lightly or heavily loaded. Although, the massive size and ladder frame chassis affect Yukon’s ride quality and the handling.

The steering does a good job to take some pressure off the city traffic.The lightweight and responsive steering setup of the SUV feels nice while making turns in the city. The large wheels do get a bit irritating when going over sharp bumps, but the multi-link rear suspension works great at keeping small irregularities off the cabin space.

2021 Chevrolet Yukon 1500 Crew Cab Braking Performance

The GMC comes with disc brakes on all four wheels equipped with a well working ABS system to bring that big bulky vehicle to a stop.The Yukon weighs a good 5379 lbs and that works to its advantage with less traction being lost during braking.

The big 15.6” rotors in the front and the back have 10.8” rotors to make sure this truck comes to a stop from 0-60 in just 137 ft.The brake pedal and the brakes are very much in proper tune with each other and give great feedback.

Model	2021 GMC Yukon	2021 Chevrolet Tahoe	2021 Ford Expedition	2021 Nissan Armada
Brake Rotors Front	15.6"	15.6"	13.5"	13.8"
Brake Rotors Rear	10.88"	10.88"	13.2"	13.8"
Curb Weight	5,379 lbs	5,647 lbs	5,443 lbs	5,672 lbs
60-0 MPH	137 ft	137 ft	121 ft	128 ft

Considering the Yukon SLE’s RWD nature, the larger front brakes are an integral part in the effective braking.In the RWD drivetrain,the front brakes have to cover two type of motions; first transferring the the back to the front, and then keeping the motion of the vehicle continuing so that the vehicle does not topple.Thus, the different size rotors in the Yukon give a rather stabilized experience during braking.

2021 GMC Yukon Fuel Economy

7.0/10

The Yukon with the 5.3L V8 engine returns 16mpg in the city and 20mpg out on the highway.when the truck is using a RWD drivetrain.The mileage figures drop by one i.e.15 mpg in the city and 19mpg on the highway,if the 4WD drivetrain option is chosen.The bigger engine might be assumed to be more thirsty but it returns almost the same figures.which can be interpreted in just one of the two ways that either the bigger engine is more fuel efficient or the smaller engine is not as efficient as the bigger one.

Models	2021 GMC Yukon	2021 Chevrolet Tahoe	2021 Ford Expedition	2021 Nissan Armada
MPG (city)	16	16	17	13
MPG (highway)	20	20	24	18
MPG (combined)	19	18	19	15
Fuel Capacity	26.0	24.0	25	26
Range (city/highway/combined)	390/572/NA	390/572/494	510/690/570	364/494/416

The Ford is the most fuel efficient car among the list offering a mileage of 17mpg in the city and 24mpg on the highway which is a good thing considering that the Chevy and the Yukon both offer 16 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway,while the Nissan offers the least mileage with 13mpg in the city and 18mpg on the highway.however the Yukon and the Nissan have the biggest fuel tank capacity on offer at 26 gallons while the Tahoe offers the smallest 24 gallon tank.

2021 GMC Yukon Interior

8.0/10

The 2021 GMC Yukon's interiors are still made to have the head-turning style, modern amenities, and high levels of ride comfort. The 2021 Yukon's seating capacity is still 9, the amount of space on offer has been increased considerably.The dashboard layout h;as been made similar to its cousin the Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban.

With aluminum trim, acoustic glass, and exclusive upholstery patterns, the Yukon feels a lot more rich and worthy of the extra price.

The Yukon’s cabin space is complemented by a good arrangement of seats.Just like any SUV close to the same size, the 2021 GMC Yukon comes with three rows of seating. Each row speaks a lot about the technology and ergonomics used in designing the vehicle.The second row has an option for captain seats, which reduces the seating capacity to 7, while leaving a central passage for access to the third row. The new Yukon is six inches long, so the second and the third rows get even more comfortable.

Models	2021 GMC Yukon	2021 Chevrolet Tahoe	2021 Ford Expedition	2021 Nissan Armada
Seating Capacity	8	8	8	8
Front Row (head/shoulder/Legroom) (in.)	42.8/64.8/45.3	42.8/64.8/45.3	42/64.9/43.9	40.9/63.8/41.9
Rear Row (head/shoulder/Legroom) (in.)	38.7/65.1/39.0	38.7/65.1/39.0	40/64.8/41.5	40.0/63.4/41.0
Third Row (head/shoulder/Legroom) (in.)	38.1/62.6/24.8	38.1/62.6/24.8	37.3/64.2/40.9	36.4/60.5/28.3
Cargo Capacity behind 3rd row (cu. ft)	25.5	25.4	20.9	16.5
Cargo Capacity behind 2nd row (cu. ft)	72.6	72.6	63.6	49.9
Cargo Capacity behind the front row (cu. ft)	122.9	122.9	104.6	95.4

Thanks to these figures we can clearly see that the Yukon is really spacious. The second row offers a good amount of space,with the captain seats. The third row is more of a place not too favoured for seating during very long drives . The Chevrolet Tahoe was one of the spacious models in the segment, but it looks like GMC is taking the fight straight for the crown.

The GMC Yukon’s interior features include the following:

Premium Perforated Leather seat trim
12 way Powered Driver Seat
12 Way Power passenger seat
Heated Front Seats with 3 Level Adjustments
Ventilated front seats
Captain’s seat option for the 2nd row
Heated 2nd Row Outboard Seats
60/540 Split 3rd Row Seats
60/40 Split-Folding 2nd-Row Bench Seats
2nd and 3rd Row Adjustable Headrests

What’s there to keep you entertained?

When it comes to GMC’s entertainment feature list, there is always an expectation of the best. The maker has remained as the country’s top vehicle maker for a long time, and this has given access to a lot of new technology.The company on its part has always taken the heads on approach towards trying something new.Thus, the new Yukon gets a lot of infotainment and convenience options. Starting with the front dash which is equipped with a 10.25” diagonal reconfigurable infotainment system inbuilt with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay coupled with Bluetooth and connectivity options for 4G LTE.

The driver is given a novel 15” multicolor display as an instrument cluster to show all necessary information relating to the state of the vehicle.

The highlight of the interior is the dash-mounted setup of the electronic transmission interface. This set-up comes with buttons for transmission states and are built into the left side of the central 10.25” infotainment display.The infotainment system is mated to a 6-speaker surround sound system and ambient lighting modes.The steering wheel is heated for convenience and the front seats are heated as well as ventilated.

The highlight interior features inside the 2021 GMC Yukon are:

10.25-inch Touch-Screen Display with GMC Connected Access Capability
Smart Cruise Control with Steering Mounted Controls
Smart Key with Push Button Start
Steering-Wheel-Mounted Audio, Hands-Free Phone Buttons
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
4 USB Ports with two 12V charging points
Front Power Seats w/ Driver's Memory

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2021 GMC Yukon Exterior

8.0/10

The Yukon now shares the same platform as the Tahoe and Suburban,the updates for the new trucks include 20-inch wheels, brand new C-shaped LED headlights with turn indicators integrated into the ‘C’.A humongous front bumper,beautiful muscular creases on the hood and quad-outlet exhaust makes it look even more alpha.

Models	2021 GMC Yukon	2021 Chevrolet Tahoe	2021 Ford Expedition	2021 Nissan Armada
Curb Weight (lbs)	5379	5647	5443	5677
Length (inches)	210.0	210.7	210	208.9
Width (inches)	81.0	81.0	79.9	79.9
Height (inches)	76.5	75.9	76.6	75.8
Ground Clearance (inches)	8.0	7.9	9.8	9.1
Wheelbase (inches)	120.9	120.9	122.5	121.1

The Ford comes out on top here among the list.The Yukon is the lightest car in here even though it is almost 5000 lbs and it is also the slowest car off the lot.It also has the same wheelbase and has a good ground clearance of 8.0” ,while also being quite tall a truck.

The important exterior features are:

20-inch wheels
brand new C-shaped LED headlights
turn indicators integrated into the ‘C’
A humongous front bumper
beautiful muscular creases on the hood
quad-outlet exhaust

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2021 GMC Yukon Safety

9.0/10

The new Yukon will have a good advantage over its predecessors in terms of safety as it gets a lot of contemporary safety features both active and passive features indulging occupant and pedestrian safety but, some of the features are reserved as optional and have to be bought separately.

The Yukon does come packed with a decent amount of features like 7 airbags, front and rear park assists, a glass break alarm, a LATCH system, intelligent high-beams, etc.

It also has some SUV specific features like Hitch guidance, hill descent control, hill start assist, and a StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with traction control.The other important safety features of the car are:

Front Pedestrian Braking
HD Surround Vision
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Teen Driver

2021 GMC Yukon Competition

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2021 GMC Yukon vs. 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

Being part of the same family tree, there's a lot that the Yukon and the Tahoe share in common. The platform,the powertrain options,performance, interior space and almost everything else that is there in the car. However, the GMC Yukon is the pricier take on this aspect of life while the Chevy Tahoe does everything that the Yukon does but on an affordable budget.

2021 GMC Yukon vs. 2021 Ford Expedition

The Expedition is Ford's reply to the full-size SUV lineup from General Motors. The Expedition is a pretty good SUV that can haul you and your buddies or family around in a lot of comfort. The Ford Expedition is being carried forward to the model year 2021 without any changes, while rivals like the Yukon comes adorning an all-new body work.Thus,the Yukon will garner you more attention, but, the Expedition will help you save some bucks in the long term.

2021 GMC Yukon vs. 2021 Nissan Armada

The Nissan Armada is a very practical deal in this SUV segment. With the best power figures of 390 hp to the fastest 0-60 sprinting time of 5.9 seconds in the class , the Armada gets the job done. but, if it's more than that on your mind this might not be the car and you will be better off with the yukon.There is a lot more features,space and comfort on the Yukon than the Armada which is a rather raw vehicle.The Yukon is a much more delightful choice than the Armada if not much more practical.

2021 GMC Yukon Final Verdict

The Yukon is more of a car with capabilities to outdo itself many times over but is not given the opportunity to prove itself.It is often overseen and overshadowed by the likes of the more popular ford Expedition and the less expensive Chevrolet Tahoe and the Chevrolet more so as it is practically a very affordable Yukon.But this is not a bad car either.Especially the Denali trims offered are a delight always.

2021 GMC Yukon Consumer Reviews and Ratings

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8.6/10Design

8.2/10Safety

7.6/10Reliability

7.8/10Deal Value

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Dan Reid

2021 GMC Yukon

SLE 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A)

User Overall Rating

Posted On: January 6, 2022

Not very city friendly

Pros - Looks scarily beautiful, Sleek and well finished interior, Composed and silent cabin.

Cons - Poor performance, Very hard to drive in city.

Maneuverablity is going to be a task First thing that most of the people think about when looking at the Yukon is about its size and this definitely isn’t a small vehicle. This massiveness does affect the driving in many ways as its not at all city friendly and tight spaces are the Yukon’s enemy. However, the comfort is great as the cabin is quiet and the ride damping is pretty well too. This vehicle is very aesthetically pleasing both on the insides as well as the exterior. Great levels of standards were maintained...

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8/10

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Lisa Johnston

2020 GMC Yukon

SLT Standard Edition 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)

User Overall Rating

Posted On: December 24, 2021

affordable large SUV

Pros - Spacious seats, impressive towing capacity, quiet cabin, good fuel economy, intuitive infotainment system, and balanced ride

Cons - Lackluster acceleration, high ownership cost, tight third row seating, and subpar cargo space

underpowered SUV with lackluster acceleration. I’m quite disappointed with my yukon, it's just been a year and the performance has drastically decreased. My Yukon features a user-friendly infotainment system and a sleek interior design, but it failed compared to my sister's large SUV in terms of ownership expenses, a somewhat underpowered engine, and a third row that could provide greater passenger space. Overall I would not recommend the Yukon to anyone. I had told the service department that I frequently smelled c...

8/10

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7/10

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7/10

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7/10

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Jeninne

2019 GMC Yukon

Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 10A)

User Overall Rating

Posted On: December 28, 2021

bland styled large SUV

Pros - Acres of interior space, impressive towing capacity, seating upto 9 people and an upscale infotainment system.

Cons - High trunk floor makes loading items difficult,poor braking response and maneuvering in tight places is quite challenging.

old school SUV with plenty of tech and capability My GMC Yukon is an old-school SUV with lots of technology and capabilities for modern shoppers. It's excellent for folks like myself who enjoy transporting the entire family and all my belongings up a mountain while pulling a travel trailer and my bicycle. Although maneuvering this large bulky SUV on busy roads is quite a pain along with the less than exceptional braking and steering, however, when cornering, the adaptive suspension does a fantastic job of preventing body ...

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2021 GMC Yukon Consumer Reviews and Ratings

2021 GMC Yukon Reviews

Not very city friendly

Pros - Looks scarily beautiful, Sleek and well finished interior, Composed and silent cabin.

Cons - Poor performance, Very hard to drive in city.

affordable large SUV

Pros - Spacious seats, impressive towing capacity, quiet cabin, good fuel economy, intuitive infotainment system, and balanced ride

Cons - Lackluster acceleration, high ownership cost, tight third row seating, and subpar cargo space

bland styled large SUV

Pros - Acres of interior space, impressive towing capacity, seating upto 9 people and an upscale infotainment system.

Cons - High trunk floor makes loading items difficult,poor braking response and maneuvering in tight places is quite challenging.

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