Reviews: The 2008 GMC Yukon
By Jane Smith
Introduction
The 2008 Yukon is manufactured in UNITED STATES for GMC. It is GMC's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $35,345 USD in 2008.
Yukon Dimensions
In 2008 the Yukon has an overall length of 202.00 inches and a width of 79.00 inches. It sits a total of 76.90 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 9.10 inches. Front headroom is 41.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Yukon a turning radius of 39.00 inches. It uses 265/70R17 tires with a wheelbase of 116.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Yukon comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 5720 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 5.3L V8 OHV 16V FFV engine gets 15 - 16 miles/gallon city and 20 - 22 miles/gallon highway off a 26.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Yukon are also available.
Pricing
The Yukon retails for $35,345 USD with a invoice price of $32,341 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $900 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Locking Differential. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Electronic Parking Aid, First Aid Kit, Remote Ignition, Adjustable Foot Pedals, CD Changer.
Exterior color choices include Deep Blue Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic, Onyx Black, Silver Birch Metallic, Sonoma Red Metallic, Stealth Gray Metallic, Steel Gray Metallic, Summit White, White Diamond Tricoat with interior choices of Ebony Cloth Interior, Light Tan Cloth Interior, Light Titanium Cloth Interior. The Yukon seats 6 people with 41.30 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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