- suv 83,458
- 21,900 high price
- Kalispell, MT
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- autoshopper.com
- suv 83,458 blue automatic
2008 gmc yukon review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New hybrid model improves fuel economy. introductionfaced with rising gas prices and eco-protests, the market for full-size suvs has seen better times. General motors answers the call for better fuel economy with the 2008 gmc yukon hybrid. The yukon is available with seating configurations for five to nine passengers. The popular 5. 3-liter v8 engine provides plenty of power and has a system that shuts down half the cylinders under light loads to improve fuel economy. The denali model's 6. 2-liter v8 generates 380 horsepower and comes with a six-speed automatic, making it almost as fuel efficient as the 5. 3-liter and one of the more powerful offerings in the class. The new hybrid powertrain features a 6. 0-liter v8 boosted by two electric motors. The hybrid delivers 332 horsepower and fuel economy that rivals some sedans. The yukon is rated to tow up to 8200 pounds when properly equipped, enough to tow cars, boats and horses; the hybrid has less towing capacity. ride and handling characteristics are typical of large suvs. The yukon leans in turns and is not agile. The ride quality, on the other hand, is impressive, even with the denali's available 20-inch polished wheels that add a touch of high fashion trendiness. we found the new two-mode hybrid system worked seamlessly. The evt is mated to a 6. 0-liter version of the 6. 2-liter v8 that also has active fuel management. Total output is 332 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque. One of the motors aids power at low speeds and the other lends a hand at highway speeds. With just a little throttle, the electric motor can propel the yukon up to 30 mph. Get on it a little harder, and the gasoline engine kicks in just as smoothly as in any toyota hybrid. Like other systems, the gasoline engine turns off at stoplights and restarts as soon as it's needed. the better news is hybrid fuel economy. With 2wd, the yukon hybrid is rated at 21 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway. With 4wd, those numbers are 20 city/20 highway. All are offered with 2wd or 4wd, except the denali, which comes standard with all-wheel drive. Also available is the 5. 3-liter v8 with afm and e85 flex-fuel capability. sle models come standard with cloth upholstery; dual-zone manual climate control front and rear; six-way power driver's seat; leather-wrapped, tilt steering wheel with audio controls; am/fm/cd/mp3, eight-speaker stereo with xm satellite radio; onstar assistance with one year subscription; driver information center; power windows, cruise control, heated and foldable power mirrors; auto-dimming rearview mirror; 40/20/40 split front bench seat with manual recliners; 60/40 split folding second-row bench seat; automatic headlights; roof rails; side steps; locking rear differential; three power outlets; p265/70r17 all-season tires on bright aluminum wheels. A 3sb package for sle 1,965) and sle 4wd 975) adds the flex-fuel 5. 3 v8 (2wd), front bucket seats, a power front passenger seat, a front center console, rear radio and climate controls, and fog lights. A convenience package 765) has rear-obstacle detection, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable pedals and remote engine starting. slt 2wd 38,990) and 4wd 41,800) come standard with the 5. 3-liter v8, but the 4wd model gets the flex-fuel version. Slt adds leather upholstery, front bucket seats, front center console, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, six-disc cd changer, rear seat audio controls and outputs, universal garage door opener, fog lights, remote engine starting, front tow hooks. A 4sb option package for slt 4,100) adds heated, 12-way adjustable front seats with lumbar adjustment; power adjustable pedals; memory for the driver's seat and mirrors; a third-row two-passenger split folding bench seat; power-folding exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, driver's side auto-dimming, and reverse tilting; and a roof rack. options include navigation 2,250), rear-seat dvd entertainment 1,295), sunroof 995), rearview camera 250) when the navigation system is ordered. The sun, entertainment and destination package 3790) includes a navigation system, rearview camera, rear dvd entertainment, and a sunroof. A z71 off-road suspension package for the 4wd slt 230) includes a heavy-duty air cleaner, skid plates, off-road suspension, 265/70r17 on/off-road tires and unique alloy wheels. The third-row seat comes in two forms: two-passenger 360 sle, $760 slt) and three-passenger 460 sle, $860 slt). also available: power liftgate 400), roof rack cross bars 45), power release for the second row seat 425), heated second-row seats 200), p275/55r20 tires on polished alloy wheels 1,795), universal garage door opener 105), nine-speaker bose sound system 495), six-disc cd changer 300), power retractable running boards 1,095) and remote starter 175). It comes fully loaded, with a wood and leather-. walkaroundthe gmc yukon and yukon denali feature clean lines with quiet, calm surface planes that minimize the look of extended length. Remarkably tight tolerances between body panels invite comparisons with the highest quality imports. the one-piece front end presents a friendly, welcoming face but without forfeiting the yukon's presence. Large headlight housings promise good vision. The trademark grille and lower air intake ensure good breathing. A sharply raked windshield eases movement through the air. tall, symmetrical side glass fits flush with surrounding body panels. Door handles bridging deep recesses make for easy gripping in all seasons. Squared-off wheelwells carry forward a yukon signature styling cue. The independently hinged rear window is a nice touch, permitting easy loading of grocery bags and such. the yukon lineup was completely redesigned for 2007, and the hybrid model was added for 2008. the 2008 yukon hybrid has several styling cues that distinguish it from the other models. To reduce weight and drag, the front end features an aluminum hood, a lowered air dam, and a slightly larger grille opening. Openings that would house fog lights and tow hooks are blocked off. Along the sides, the running boards are reshaped for improved aerodynamics and the wheel flares are slightly reshaped. At the back, the rear pillars and center high-mounted stoplight have a unique shape, the tailgate is made of aluminum and has fixed glass, and led taillights replace the standard bulbs. The wheels are more aero efficient and the tires have a lower rolling resistance. The spare tire and jack have been replaced by a tire inflation kit. The result is a 0. 34 coefficient of drag and lighter weight. All of these measures add up and help improve fuel economy, if only by small amounts. interiorthe yukon interior design is clean and uncluttered. Elegantly simple, the instrument panel and center stack would look right at home in a luxury suv. The denali is richer still, with a wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel and darker wood trim than the other models. we think the yukon dashboard is a friendlier, slicker and more integrated assemblage of gauges, display screens, touch pads and control panels than those in either the range rover or.
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