- suv 115,325
- Conroe, TX
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- suv 115,325 white automatic
2007 gmc yukon xl review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. It has all the right stuff. The ride is better than ever, handling is steady and light. These are benefits of a new boxed frame for rigidity, a redesigned suspension, a new ring-and-pinion steering system, and other changes. the driver sits way up high and feels like he or she is master or mistress of his or her domain. The optional leather seats are wonderfully comfortable for long distances. The pedals adjust for long or short legs. The instruments and gauges are finally stylish. There are new halogen headlamps that are bigger for improved visibility at night. Storage space is intelligently designed and all over, including a huge center console. those in the second row will find a lot of leg room. Bucket seats with a center console between them are available for the second row, turning them into first-class accommodations; and there is an optional power folding option, making it easier for third-row passengers to climb in. There's even decent legroom and good headroom in the third row, something few suvs can claim. the yukon xl seats six to nine people, depending on the seating configuration. Essentially gmc's version of the chevy suburban, the yukon xl stretches the already long wheelbase of the yukon another 20 inches. There are many vehicles that seat seven people without taking up so much space to do it, but not quite so comfortably, nor with so much room left over for cargo. towing is the other area where the yukon xl excels. It's a great vehicle for drivers who want an suv that can tow cars, boats, horses, and travel trailers. An optional 6. 0-liter v8 for the yukon delivers more towing power. and at the top of the line is the yukon xl denali. The denali is almost a separate breed. It has its own engine, a 6. 2-liter v8 based on the corvette's 7. 0-liter, making 380 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque. It also has its own transmission, a six-speed automatic with manual mode and its own all-wheel-drive system. The denali comes standard with the autoride active electronic suspension, which is optional on the regular yukon xl. deluxe options include a liftgate that raises and lowers under power, a dvd entertainment system, a bose sound system, a navigation system, and a rearview monitor that improves safety and makes it easier to hook up trailers. lineupthe 2007 gmc yukon xl comes in basic sle 37,665) or slt 41,800) trim. They all have a tow/haul mode, which reduces upshifting and downshifting, and also shifts quicker, so the transmission doesn't work so hard when pulling a big load. Transmission oil temperature is part of the instrumentation (along with a tire pressure monitor). the sle comes standard equipment with cloth interior, six-way power driver's seat, 60/40 second row bench seat, two-passenger third row seat, three-zone climate control, am/fm/6cd/mp3, rear seat audio and climate controls, power windows and locks with remote entry, cruise control, heated sideview mirrors, 17-inch aluminum wheels, roof rack rails, deep tinted glass, foglamps, and last but definitely not least, a tow package including heavy hitch, seven-pin wiring harness, two-inch receiver and electric brake control harness. Full length airbag curtains are optional (standard with slt), but front side airbags are not available, which is surprising, given the competition and price. The xl earned the maximum five stars in the government's head-on crash tests. options include a navigation system 2145), rear-seat entertainment system 1295), power sunroof 995), second-row bucket seats 490), power release for those seats 425), power liftgate 350), rearview camera monitor 195), three-passenger third-row seat 100), heated washer fluid system 85), and 20-inch polished aluminum wheels 1795). walkaroundthe 2007 gmc yukon xl should not be confused with the yukon. The xl stands for extra long. Though the same width, the yukon xl is about 20 inches longer than the yukon; it's the same length as its near twin, the chevy suburban, measuring 18 1/2 feet. the suburban and yukon xl are among the most familiar vehicles on the road. They share styling although not the details. For example, the yukon has a cleaner air intake below the bumper than the suburban, a different shape to the headlights, and the grille is not split. the 2007 redesign makes subtle but effective changes to the exterior, and gm has done an excellent job with the yukon xl, making this huge vehicle look smooth, if not sleek. Body-colored side moldings and door handles help a lot. Finally, they got rid of the chrome! the running board is integrated and unobtrusive, extending no farther than necessary, with a black grippy coating. The tinted glass behind the c-pillar is expansive, and looks nice. The front end has been cleaned up, with beefy block-like headlamps over a front bumper fascia that has vastly tighter tolerances with the body. In fact, all the panels are a tighter fit. It's nice to see that gm can produce this kind of quality. the windshield is more sloped than before, although the tailgate remains vertical. The rear window opens separately, which is convenient. At least the liftgate is aluminum, which would reduce the grunting, if not the stretching way up to reach it. The split barn-style doors, handy when trailers are attached, are ancient history, no longer available. interiorthe yukon xl is comfortable for long tows or major outings. It's a wonderful feeling to drive down the highway in one of these, sitting up high with all the comforts, including the optional bose sound system. completely redesigned for the 2007 model year, the dashboard has been lowered by six inches, and the seats redesigned and raised, with a more convenient and secure seatbelt mounting on the b pillar. They are very comfortable, in leather. we especially like the touch-screen radio/navigation system, much easier to operate than in so many cars, mercedes, for example. We set the programs we liked, and could switch from favorite xm to am to fm stations with one finger push; many vehicles require switching bands, then switching stations. the switchgear is simple, and the instrumentation is clean. The glovebox is 25 percent larger than the one in pre-2007 models. Two cupholders are provided in a removable tray forward of the console and they work very well. There's another cupholder in each door pocket. A slot in the dash just left of the turn signal is perfect for coins or toll-road tickets. The pedals are adjustable, to accommodate short wives and tall husbands or vice versa. the rearview camera and monitor is quite useful, although it might take some new skills to fully use. One night we had to back up a narrow winding driveway squeezed by trees, and it could only be done by using the monitor. Without this device, we would have been backing-up blind. It's also quite useful for spotting a child playing behind the truck after shifting into reverse or maybe a short, unseen pole. With a little practice, the camera makes parallel parking easier and quicker. It can also be used to help position the tow ball under a trailer hitch, reducing the number of times the driver has to jump out to check distance and alignment. the yukon xl can seat six, seven, eight or nine passengers, depending on the seats selected.
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