How many different ways can one describe four trucks which are basically all the same except for their badges, and two of them being a bit longer than the others?
Sooo .... Like its stubbier Yukon sibling, the 2007 Yukon XL is based on GM's all new full-size SUV architecture, promising a more precise driving feel, more power with segment-leading fuel economy, and a quieter interior.
XL's key difference from Yukon is, of course, a matter of size. The XL is 356 mm (14 in.) longer in wheelbase and 508 mm (20 in.) longer overall. The third-row seat that's optional in Yukon is standard in XL, and with 236 mm (9 in.) more knee room. As well, XL offers almost three times as much cargo volume behind the third-row seat.
A 320-hp, 5.3-litre V8 with gas-saving Active Fuel Management (cylinder de-activation) is standard. Transmissions are 4-speed automatics across the board, even though most SUVs these days have 5-, 6- or even 7-speed automatics. A properly equipped (4x2) XL 1500 is rated to tow up to 3,720 kg (8,200 lbs.); XL 2500 can tow up to 4,400 kg (9,700 lbs.)
A segment exclusive is the available Autoride variable-damping suspension. Other new features include a power-release flip and fold second-row seat, a rear-view camera, ultra-sonic parking assist, a nav-sys, and a rear-seat DVD player.
Huge space, huge comfort, huge capability, huge ...
A do-anything vehicle, mostly for people who don't need it