2008 GMC Yukon XL Consumer Review

Great Yukon in Wisconsin: Date Posted: 02/16/2008; By: W is for Wisconsin

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Vehicle: 2008 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500 4dr SUV w/3SA (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Review: We ordered our SLT 4SB equipped Yukon XL with enough extras to satisfy everyone in our family. The DVD player will keep the backseat occupants entertained and the Navigation with the Points of Interest will keep us informed. The backup camera is a must, even though it is tied to the navigation and DVD player. The ride quality started with a 160 mile trek home after signing the papers. The Yukon was baptized with heavy snow and freezing mist and performed remarkably. The 5.3 engine is strong when passing and efficient. I am averaging 18mpg on the Hwy. That was with 6 aboard, the DVD playing, and all 4 heated seats going. My wife really likes it too. I hope I get to drive it again.
Favorite Features: Everything up from the 20" tires and under the Moon roof. The DVD, navi, backup camera, power liftgate, remote start, and powerfolding seats are frosting on the cake. The Navi DVD has its own slot behind the screen so CDs or DVD movies can be played while the Navi is running.
Suggested Improvements: Bluetooth would be nice. Also, the middle bench seat should recline like the middle row captain chairs.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Vehicle: 2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review: The engine is a 6.3, 16 miles in city, and on trips from Pataskala, OH, to Cold Spring, KY I can average 21 - 24 miles to the gallon. Why can you not rate this SUV as an excellent buy? My daughter and her family have taken it to N.C. from Cold Spring, KY, and they average 18.5 to 21 mpg. You have the american people thinking they cannot get the big GMC, and get good gas mileage. Our neighbors bought a Surburban after we told them about how good the gas mileage is on ours. We also told another neighbor who told us they didn't think they could afford putting gas into one. They now have a 2008. In our subdivision of about 120 houses there are over a dozen GMC's or Suburbans.
Favorite Features: Seats get warm fast (4), and since the back of the seat warms also it sure feels good on a bad back. The equiped hand controls for DVD, SM radio. Easy to reach controls. Feels good on long trips. Comfortable, since my husband and I both have long legs. Grand kids love it, because of the DVD.
Suggested Improvements

7 out 10 people found this review helpful

Comfort, Style & Power. Priced Right: Date Posted: 09/13/2007; By: avatarfg

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Vehicle: 2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review: Just traded 2004 Escalade ESV for this '08 Denali XL. So far, the first 2000 miles have been great. Highway mileage really is about 18 mpg as stated, if you go 65 mph. Mileage dramatically decreases at 75-80+ mph. Ride and power are excellent. Cruising on the highway is a joy. Handling is great for it's size but this is no go cart. Turning radius is very nice. Rear camera takes a little getting used to but is a very nice addition. Also love the new power hatch. Styling is great. Mechanical & fit and finish have all been very good except for tailgate hitch cover which is a flimsy section of bumper that attaches loosely with a poor fit. Sound system, nav & XM are all great quality.
Favorite Features: 380hp 6200 engine of course! 6 speed tranny, power hatch, nav, interior styling, backup camera, value
Suggested Improvements: Blue tooth, trailer hitch cover, maybe offer a few other 20" chrome mag choices than just be stuck with the one everyone has.

65 out 70 people found this review helpful

2008 GMC Yukon XL Consumer Reviews