The GMC Yukon and its long-wheelbase variant, the Yukon XL, don?t offer as much driving enjoyment or brand cachet as the Mercedes-Benz GLS450. In addition, the Yukon?s uninspiring interior materials raise serious questions as to its value compared with its nearly identical corporate siblings, the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban. But the Yukon is not without charms: there?s the Corvette-derived 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8 that powers Yukons outfitted in the top Denali trim (the engine is also available in certain Chevrolet Tahoes). A new 10-speed automatic pairs with that engine in a semi-successful attempt to improve its gluttonous fuel economy, but no Yukon will please environmentalists. Then there?s its 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hotspot capability, standard in every Yukon, as are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For the subset of the population whose idea of a fun time includes hauling the entire family and all their stuff up a mountain while towing a travel trailer and six kayaks, there are few alternatives. READ MORE ??
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