It’s hard to think of many SUV applications around Sudbury that the 2023 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL might not be suitable for. As long as you don’t need to squeeze your new ride into a tiny garage or the tightest parking space, the Yukon probably has it covered. The Yukon and Yukon XL have expansive interiors that can carry up to nine people and copious quantities of cargo. They can be as comfortable, luxurious, and well-equipped as you want or need them to be.
Although most examples of the 2023 GMC Yukon you’ll come across will probably have fewer than the full complement of nine seats inside, it’s still great to know that such an impressive level of people-carrying capability is available. Especially in something much more desirable than a minivan. When a front bench is specified, nine seats are available with the base model. Still, eight seats are standard unless the model has second-row captain’s chairs that make the Yukon into a sumptuously comfortable seven-seater.
Those who end up sitting in the third-row seats will be delighted to know there’s adult-level legroom back there, and they’re not the cramped offerings that many SUVs squeeze in that are only suitable for children. In the 2023 Yukon, those in the third row have 886 mm (34.90 inches) of legroom, and in the Yukon XL, there’s an even more generous 932 mm (36.70 inches).
Whether you’re looking to carry up to nine people, haul plenty of cargo, tow a substantial trailer, or any combination of the above, the 2023 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL have it covered with room to spare. A properly specified Yukon can tow up to 3,810 kg, which is enough for a decent trailer or a substantial boat for vacations or adventure weekends away with friends and family.
And while the Yukon XL offers 1,175 litres of cargo volume behind the third-row seats, and the Yukon can handle 722 litres back there, the flexible nature of the interior allows for a multitude of passenger and cargo-carrying combinations. And if you fold down the second and third-row seats to reveal the maximum cargo volume, the 2023 Yukon provides a maximum cargo volume of 3,480 litres and 4,097 litres with the Yukon XL.
There are five trim levels and three engines for shoppers to select from in the 2023 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL families. The lineup starts with the entry-level SLE that doesn’t look or feel at all entry-level. However, most retail shoppers are likely to look to the higher trim levels: the SLT, AT4, Denali, and range-topping Denali Ultimate. The SLE and SLT trim levels are standard rear-drive with four-wheel drive available, but the AT4, Denali, and Denali Ultimate get four-wheel drive as part of their standard specification.
The standard powerplant for the SLE, SLT, and AT4 is a 5.3-litre V-8 that puts out 355Â horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque. The second engine option is a 6.2-litre V-8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque, and this is standard with the Denali and Denali Ultimate and available for the AT4. Last but not least is a 3.0-litre inline-six turbodiesel that develops 277 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. The diesel is available as an option for all models other than the AT4, and every Yukon specification features a standard ten-speed automatic transmission.
The 2023 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL are sensational vehicles with immense presence and capability that would grace any road, driveway, or venue. And with the AT4 trim level, there’s even a big helping of off-road style and proficiency available in the lineup. Decide which model is best for you with a test drive from Southside Chevrolet Buick GMC at 2601 Regent St, Sudbury, ON, or call us at (705) 523-2438 for pricing and availability, and we can book an appointment to fit your schedule.
