If you require more space and practicality than a normal three-row SUV can provide, then the new GMC Yukon XL is a good choice. The extended-length SUV gives all the room and practicality required for a full load of passengers, bulky items, cargo, and even a trailer. This latest model of GMC Yukon XL is a very appealing choice for big families, road trips, and people in Rockingham who do not want the inconvenience of a minivan when requiring a full-size SUV.
The main advantage of the Yukon XL over other SUVs is the added length. Approximately 225.2 inches from bumper to bumper, it includes a significantly larger cargo hold behind the third row than a standard Yukon. Behind the third row, you have up to 41.5 cubic feet, 93.6 cubic feet behind the second row, and 144.5 cubic feet behind the first row. This increase in length helps ensure that you do not have to choose between carrying passengers or your cargo. Families will also find that they can still bring along all of their essential vacation and road trip gear whether there is a full house or, if rear seating is folded, enough room for larger items like appliances, recreational equipment, or sports gear, even when the entire family tags along.
Be it efficiency, extra power, or diesel capabilities, there is a powertrain package to fit your needs. There are four versions of the Yukon XL (depending on the model) that come mated with the 10-speed automatic transmission: 5.3-liter V8, 6.2-liter V8, and the optional Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel. The diesel version of the Yukon XL might be interesting for many highway and trailer drivers due to the diesel engine producing 305 horsepower and 495 lb.-ft. of torque and having the ability to tow up to 8,400 pounds when configured properly.
We recommend considering your everyday needs when you look at your trim choices:
Drivers who habitually transport multiple passengers and/or a high volume of cargo will appreciate the Yukon XL’s spacious cabin. Whether going to the airport, a big soccer tournament, visiting family members across North Carolina, or on a long vacation trip, the ability to transport passengers and gear is paramount. Available Four Wheel Drive can offer increased traction if the weather or conditions take a turn.
Whether you’re driving back to Rockingham from another city or traveling NC-wide, Super Cruise offers a convenient way to handle long hours on the highway. For anyone traveling with more than five passengers and needing increased space, or who tows an additional trailer on weekends, a longer vehicle like the Yukon XL would be a suitable purchase. Buyers should measure garage dimensions before choosing this vehicle because of its increased size.
Stop by Dieffenbach GMC in Rockingham to test drive your Yukon XL or talk over any additional equipment requirements like trailer brake controls and towing packages. We also invite you to look into your trade-in options and financing.
How much cargo space will the GMC Yukon XL have?
Will satisfy even the most strenuous cargo needs, with the GMC Yukon XL offering up to 41.5 Cu Ft behind the 3rd row, 93.6 Cu Ft behind the 2nd row, and 144.5 Cu Ft behind the 1st row. You also have more space in the 3rd row due to the length of the Yukon XL’s wheelbase and vehicle. Both of the Yukon models should be cross-shopped by customers who value space above all else, if maximizing hauling is their main consideration for any possible purchase.
What will the GMC Yukon XL have as a towing capacity?
Well-equipped, the Yukon XL will have the capability of towing up to 8,400 lbs with the required towing package; however, it varies depending on the particular engine and equipment chosen. The customer should research any particular vehicle’s towing capacity specification on hand, or feel free to inquire with the sales personnel here. If considering towing anything with the Yukon XL, such as your boat, camper, tent trailer, utility trailer, etc., feel free to contact the personnel at this location to have them find the optimal engine and equipment necessary for the job, in particular those towing specifications you need with the Yukon XL.
Will the GMC Yukon XL be bigger than the regular Yukon?
Yes, there is a longer wheelbase, thus making your Yukon XL have more total length, which also provides considerably more cargo area behind your 3rd row while the 3rd row is down, and more room as you move forward into the 1st row. The cargo space capacity maximum will be 144.5 Cu Ft in a Yukon XL, which provides substantially more space than your base model, regular Yukon.
What are the off-road trims for the Yukon XL?
If off-road driving and capabilities of the Yukon XL are the paramount consideration for the potential purchaser, they should consider purchasing the AT4 or the AT4 Ultimate trims that come with two wheel drive, four wheel drive transfer case and an automatic locking rear differential in all Yukon models and come standard for an improved adventure on unpaved or difficult roads, as well as hill descent, and standard with all safety features such as, but not limited to: Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist and Automatic Emergency Braking with Automatic Headlight Activation, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and Following Distance Indicator.
Could a GMC Yukon XL take on duty as the primary vacation or Road Trip Vehicle of a family?
In addition to serving many other family functions, the Yukon XL also holds appeal as an excellent vacation and long-distance travel vehicle for busy families on the go for the holidays. They offer families three rows to sit a comfortable eight, along with ample space for travel needs; no longer must your family be constrained with their space limits and choose whether to pack the kitchen sink on this next NC vacation or when taking multiple children to/from an airport or between sports games and practices for several locations during the next season, whether the destination be, for instance, the mountains or the beach in NC.
