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Used 2018 GMC Yukon SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 GMC Yukon is a full-size SUV offered in SLE, SLT and Denali trim levels. Most Yukons seat eight passengers, but an optional front bench seat on the SLE trim increases the capacity to nine. Second-row bucket seats are available on the SLT trim and standard on the Denali; they reduce passenger capacity to seven.

GMC offers two different engines based on trim level. SLE and SLT models come with a 5.3-liter V8 engine that produces 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. It is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. Four-wheel drive is available with a single-speed transfer case that is optional for all trims, and a two-speed transfer case with low-range gearing is available. The Yukon Denali is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 that produces 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. It comes standard with a new 10-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. The optional four-wheel drive includes a standard two-speed transfer case.

Standard features for the SLE trim include 18-inch wheels, heated mirrors, foglights, side steps, roof rails, front and rear parking sensors, automatic wipers, cruise control, remote keyless entry and ignition, and a trailer hitch receiver with a wiring harness.

On the inside, you get tri-zone automatic climate control, front bucket seats (with a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat), 60/40-split folding second- and third-row seats, a tilt-only leather-wrapped steering wheel, a teen-driver monitoring system, OnStar communications (including a 4G LTE connection and a Wi-Fi hotspot), a 110-volt household power outlet, Bluetooth, an 8-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera, five USB ports, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Bose nine-speaker audio system with a CD player and satellite radio.

The optional Enhanced Driver Alert package adds forward collision warning with low-speed automatic braking, automatic high beams, and lane departure warning and intervention. The Convenience package adds a power liftgate, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, power-adjustable pedals and a universal garage door opener.

The SLT trim includes all of the above, along with a hands-free liftgate, power-folding mirrors, an auto-dimming driver-side mirror, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, keyless entry and ignition, leather upholstery, a heated and power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 12-way power-adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, power-folding second- and third-row seats, driver-seat memory functions and a wireless charging pad.

The top-of-the-line Denali trim adds the larger engine and 10-speed transmission, 20-inch wheels, xenon headlights, adaptive suspension dampers, a trailer brake controller, a head-up display, active noise cancellation, second-row bucket seats, a navigation system and a 10-speaker surround-sound system.

Some features on higher-trimmed models are available on supporting models at additional cost. Optional features for SLE and SLT trims include 22-inch wheels and an HD Trailering package (unique axle ratio, trailer brake controller and a self-leveling suspension). The SLT and Denali are eligible for a sunroof, adaptive cruise control with automatic braking, and a rear-seat entertainment system. The Denali also offers power-retractable side steps and adaptive cruise control.

Which Yukon trim does Edmunds recommend?

Unless seating for nine people is a necessity, we recommend the SLT trim. This trim level's tilt-and-telescoping wheel and power-adjustable pedals mean the vehicle can accommodate more comfortable driving positions for most buyers. It also adds some useful features such as power-folding second- and third-row seats, a hands-free liftgate and proximity entry with push-button start.

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Yukon SLE
Yukon SLT Standard Edition
Yukon SLT
Yukon Denali
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SLE
5.3L 8cyl 6A
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5.3L 8cyl 6A
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Denali
6.2L 8cyl 10A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
Engine displacement
5.3 l
5.3 l
5.3 l
6.2 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
265/65R18
265/65R18
265/65R18
275/55R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
20 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
polished alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
16 / 23 / 19 MPG
16 / 23 / 19 MPG
16 / 23 / 19 MPG
14 / 23 / 17 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
416 / 598 miles
416 / 598 miles
416 / 598 miles
364 / 598 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
39.0 ft.
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
5,379 lb.
5,379 lb.
5,379 lb.
5,482 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
Height
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
Length
203.9 in.
203.9 in.
203.9 in.
203.9 in.
Wheelbase
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.3 cu. ft.
15.3 cu. ft.
15.3 cu. ft.
15.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
Front Leg Room
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
Rear Head Room
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
65.1 in.
65.1 in.
65.1 in.
65.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Cocoa/Dune, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, leather
Cocoa/Dune, leather
Jet Black, leather
Cocoa/Dune, leather
Cocoa/Dark Atmosphere, leather
Jet Black, leather
Cocoa/Shale, leather
Exterior
Satin Steel Metallic
Onyx Black
Quicksilver Metallic
Summit White
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
Crimson Red Tintcoat
Iridium Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Onyx Black
Quicksilver Metallic
Summit White
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
Crimson Red Tintcoat
White Frost Tricoat
Iridium Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Onyx Black
Quicksilver Metallic
Summit White
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
Crimson Red Tintcoat
White Frost Tricoat
Iridium Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Onyx Black
Quicksilver Metallic
Mineral Metallic
Summit White
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
Crimson Red Tintcoat
White Frost Tricoat
Iridium Metallic