When is the test car today-
2016 GMC Yukon XL Denali four-wheel drive-
Upon arrival, it evokes the best memories of one of its ancestors.
This will be the 1978 Chevrolet Suburban car we purchased on the day blizzard landed in Greater Boston on 1978.
We bought it as a replacement for the wagon.
Of course, we had a driveway to accommodate several large vehicles at that time.
The suburbs offer more than 100,000 miles of service to our young family of five wells (
Good life in that era).
Today, there are many other mid-sized and large SUVs that can do what we need to do in those days.
But there will always be a part of the people who need the capacity of the Yukon XL to transport people, equipment, and tugboats or trailers.
The Yukon is not our means of transportation these days, nor is it when we live, there are no adults --
Kids in a condo with a comfortable parking lot.
If the most authentic words are often said jokingly, he may be serious when a neighbor says it. "Maybe we can rent a few smart cars as a tugboat to make it easy for Queen Mary to get into the parking space. ’’“Oh-
"Oh, the neighbors won't like you," said Richard, another neighbor of the complex, from his experience driving the Chevy suburb.
He's two years old now.
In this complex, he returns to a space where some lawn can be highlighted at the back so that the nose does not block the driveway.
When we found a space similar to Richard and promised to "anyone needs to transport a big item" for the next few days, we avoided the storm of temper.
I quickly became proficient in reversing into the said parking space on my first swing, which also allowed Denali to leave quickly and easily.
Unlike the parking lot, Denali XL is easy to drive on the road, although you will notice that it fills the driveway.
GMC uses the names of the Yukon and Yukon XL to distinguish the larger and largest Yukos.
In the Chevrolet division, the body of Yukoson-
Tahoe and the suburbs are framework brothers and sisters.
In each case, the largest version (
Yukon XL, Suburban)is 20. 4 inch longer
There are many stories to tell about our adventures with Denali: We helped transport chairs to church services.
We also helped block the parking lot of Joe, an already crowded businessman.
The above is a good way to say that Yukon XL Denali is the biggest car you can find.
Depending on the seating configuration, it can accommodate seven to nine people and has enough space to store things.
Two adults and seven young hockey players.
They also have space for Hockey packs (
Smell allowed)
Behind the third. row seats.
GMC is proud to call itself "professional", a great way to say that he is a premium brand.
It also points out that the topof-the-
Line Denzel accounts for more than 50% of sales, with outstanding quality behind their iconic large chrome grille.
Our 78-year suburban price is within the $7,800 range.
Our test Denali is 10 times the bottom line of $78,520 (
After a $500 discount on the open road package).
It is worth noting that Truck/SUV sales account for 60% of the US market and are more profitable than cars.
In the Yukon XL Denali, power comes from 6. 2-liter V-
8 engines, power 420 horsepower, weight 460. -ft. of torque. An eight-
The speed automatic transmission sends this power to two or four wheels, regardless of which one the driver chooses, or if the dial is set to automatic, the power is allocated as needed.
Our beta version was first-and second-
Long Row chair (
The second line can be folded flat by pressing a button). A front-
Seating is available (
Maybe the only one I know now.
In the basic version.
In addition to the necessary rear-view camera, reverse-
Our test Denali has a range of contemporary security features including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning (with lane-keeping assist)
, When you start to cross the lane divider, the safety seat vibrates without signaling, or is too close to something while parking.
Side Blind too-
Field alarm with front automatic braking and front collision alarm. The big V-
8 with fuel-
Saving technology, so when we want it to make the most of 420 hp, we find it necessary to be "down-to-earth ".
It will go when needed.
Stop is another story.
You know a 6,000 soon-
Although the brakes are strong, the pound-heavy vehicle can't stop for a penny.
Denali is ready to use 7,900-pound capacity.
During a relatively mild week of local driving, we drove an average of 17 vehicles.
5 miles per gallon, 14 miles from our Denali (city), 20 (highway), 16 (combined)
The EPA number that is recommended but does not require premium fuel.
We want to know why GMC went to a card-free fuel.
Fill and then read it to avoid turning on unnecessary warning lights from too tight or too loose covers.
The interior is well decorated, especially the front, with premium leather and wood.
The intuitive touch screen is at the heart of the audio/navigation system.
Our Denali has an optional 22-
Inch wheels and tires, which usually lead to more rough driving, but it also has the magnetic driving control of GM, which can change the suspension damping in five milliseconds depending on the specification. Second-and third-
There is a discount for each row of passengers. down Blu-
Ray/DVD screen with wireless headset. And second-
Seating passengers have heated seats and their own climate control.
The electric lift door can be operated through the key chain by moving the foot at the rear bumper hem (
If you say the key chain to your people)
Or grab the handle.
Big is the key word here.
GMC Yukon XL Denali is for those who need a big rig, can spend a big price, can handle a big car
It's also important
Parking is available.
Base sprice, base/as test (2016 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4 base sprice (
Destination)
: $71,940/$78,520.
EPA estimates fuel economy in 14 cities/20 Highways/16 cities.
Fuel economy observed globally: 17. 5. Drivetrain: 6. 2-liter V-8, 8-
Automatic Speed, 4-wheel-drive. Body: Body-on-frame, full-size SUV.
Specific power: 420Torque: 460 lb. -ft.
Total length 2243 in.
Wheelbase: 130. Height: 74. 4 in. Width: 80. 5 in.
Curb weight: 6,009.
Good space, power and traction, luxurious interior, modern facilities, safety system, cargo space.
BADIt is a large vehicle that requires care and ability to operate in small spaces;
The cargo floor is very high for some people; third-
Seating is very low and is the best for an adult (in the middle)
Smaller people on both sides.
The bottom line of the Yukon XL proves that there is still a giant car on the road today.
The Ford Expedition also considers the Chevrolet suburb (
Especially extra. length version)
Toyota Sequoia, Nissan invincible.