GMC Yukon 2018 is a true American SUV

Contents of the review:

• Appearance
• SUV interior
• Specifications
• Security systems
• Price and configuration

American cars are often renowned for their power, but at the same time the voracious appetite of the engine. Speaking of North American SUVs, you immediately understand about large cars, stylish appearance, thoughtful interior and the most modern security systems. In addition to all this, these cars are famous for the build quality.

GMC cars began to be produced back in 1901. Primitive as for today, but quite progressive and powerful at that time, one after another they set records in speed and power. The main goal of the company was to produce trucks with a powerful engine and a large payload. Today the manufacturer produces trucks, pickups and SUVs, the company does not produce cars. Therefore, when you start talking about GMC, you immediately remember bulky cars from various American films. On the territory of Russia, cars of this manufacturer are in great demand, in particular, pickups and SUVs. Consider one of the latest generations of the GMC Yukon 2018 SUV, its submodel and equipment.

Exterior of the new GMC Yukon 2018

The appearance of the new GMC Yukon 2018 has changed quite well in comparison with the previous generation, but the designers decided to leave some recognizable features. The buyer will be offered two options for the GMC Yukon SUV - the regular option and the premium GMC Yukon Denali. The difference between these models is not significant, but still quite noticeable. The situation is similar with the optional parts of the GMC Yukon SUV; for an additional fee, the manufacturer can fulfill any request, including individual interior parts or the construction of the car body as a whole.

The massive front end of the 2018 GMC Yukon SUV stands out with a radiator grille with a large chrome surround. For the usual version, the grille consists of three separate inserts, but for the Denali configuration, the grille is completely with a ribbed mesh insert. As expected, the central part of the grille is occupied by a large company emblem in the form of red letters GMC.

Updated optics were placed on the sides of the radiator grill, the designers tried to keep the recognizable features from the previous generation GMC Yukon, but the upper part was made elongated, with a slight overlap on the side fenders. At the heart of the new optics GMC Yukon 2018 is LED technology paired with halogens, for Denali the optics will be all-LED. Along the perimeter of the center and the upper part, LED running lights are installed, it was decided to highlight the direction indicators, making them based on yellow LEDs.

The front bumper gives the 2018 GMC Yukon SUV an even larger size. Massive on the side and more elongated in front, on the sides at the bottom there are two foglights, with chrome edging. The central part is occupied by a plastic insert for license plates and two decorative caps. It was in the central lower part of the bumper of the GMC Yukon 2018 that many sensors, radar and sensors were located.

The hood for the large front part of the GMC Yukon 2018 SUV is also characteristic. The raised central part and curved side parts, such dimensions speak of a powerful engine, as well as the comfort of the car as a whole. The windshield of an SUV does not stand out in special features, but comes with heating as standard. In the upper part, near the central rear-view mirror, additional sensors and radars were placed in order to maximize the safety and ease of movement on the GMC Yukon 2018.

The side of the 2018 GMC Yukon SUV will differ, depending on the selected configuration, both in size and in decorative inserts. The front fenders were made with a small protrusion, it is from it that the curved line extends along the entire length. The wheel arches, front and rear, are square, with sufficient space between the wheels and wheel arch liners. This speaks not only of good cross-country ability and adjustable suspension, but also of the possibility of installing larger discs.

The new American SUV GMC Yukon 2018 is based on 18 ″ aluminum wheels as standard, but for an additional fee, you can install 20 ″ or 22 ″ aluminum, chrome or black alloy wheels. Chrome moldings adorn the bottom of the doors in the GMC Yukon 2018 Denali.

As befits an SUV, footpegs are installed at the very bottom from the factory, depending on the configuration, they can be simple, backlit. In the maximum configurations, the steps with automatic control, as soon as the doors are opened, the steps are automatically extended from under the bottom of the car. Side mirrors of the GMC Yukon 2018 come standard with heated and full electronics package. The upper part of the body is painted in the body color, and the lower one, taking into account the mounting plate and legs, are made of glossy black plastic. A wide chrome bezel surrounds the windows as standard, and the B-pillars are black.

Most of the differences on the side will be between the standard 2018 GMC Yukon and the extended version of the 2018 GMC Yukon XL. The difference is in the rear, it is longer, with the characteristic long glass for the luggage compartment. An interesting move in the new generation is the fuel filler flap. Unlike previous generations, the lid is monolithic with a hatch, thereby excluding the option that you ruin or forget somewhere the fuel tank lid. Engineers made the seals of the highest quality so that dust, water and other substances do not get into the neck. But how such an invention will actually behave in Yukon is still unknown, it remains only to wait for feedback from the owners.

The dimensions of the new American SUV GMC Yukon 2018, as already mentioned, will depend on the configuration:

• the length of the standard base GMC Yukon 2018 and the Denali configuration - 5179 mm;
• length of the extended GMC Yukon XL 2018 - 5700 mm;
• width excluding side mirrors - 2045 mm;
• height - 1890 mm;
• wheelbase Yukon - 2946 mm;
• wheelbase for Yukon XL configuration - 3302 mm;
• road builder clearance - 203.2 mm;
• ground clearance for GMC Yukon 2018 XL - 200.9 mm.

According to the manufacturer, the differences in ground clearance are associated with the different weights of the trim levels of the new GMC Yukon 2018, as well as due to the adaptive suspension. For an additional fee, the buyer can tint all the windows around the perimeter, except for the windscreen and front side windows. The new SUV has a body-colored door handles and chrome trim for the Denali family.

The rear of the new 2018 GMC Yukon SUV may also be different. In particular, for the SLT model, the buyer can choose between a conventional door (wicket and vertical) and also a double swing door in two parts. The upper part of the boot lid is decorated with a body-colored spoiler with LED stop indicator. The rear optics of the new GMC Yukon 2018 are fully LED with well-defined blocks. Designed to accentuate the bulky styling of the SUV, the center section of the standard 2018 GMC Yukon boot lid has a chrome insert with GMC lettering in the center. At the bottom of the trunk lid, there are chrome nameplates for the model and equipment. The last feature behind the 2018 GMC Yukon SUV is the bumper, like the front one, it is slightly extended, with a step for loading into the luggage compartment. The lower part of the bumper is decorated with sensors, sensors and a center plug for the trailed one.

The body color of the 2018 GMC Yukon SUV is quite varied, the standard ones are black and white. Available in metallic shades:

1. black;
2. dark brown;
3. coffee;
4. silver;
5. dark grey;
6. burgundy;
7. beige;
8. White.

As you can see, the body shades of the GMC Yukon 2018 are mostly dark, bright colors in the form of red, blue, yellow and other similar ones are available only by special order and at an additional cost.

The roof of the new American SUV GMC Yukon 2018, as expected, is made using modern technologies, stiffeners, rails for attaching an additional trunk and of course a large sliding panorama. One unclear moment why the designers of the GMC Yukon 2018 did this is the location of the antenna. Designed in the form of a shark fin, the antenna is located at the very front of the SUV on the left side. It looks very much to spoil the design, a trifle, but unpleasant.

The American SUV GMC Yukon 2018 received noticeable changes in comparison with the previous generation, stylish optics, puffy body shapes and considerable dimensions. The buyer can independently select the details of the appearance so as to maximally adjust to their needs.

Interior of the SUV GMC Yukon 2018

The interior of the updated GMC Yukon 2018 SUV is truly comfortable and luxurious. The designers have truly retained the recognizable features of American cars. The first is the location of the automatic transmission lever behind the steering wheel, the basic instrument panel is large and includes analog speedometer and tachometer gauges. Also battery charge sensor, engine temperature, fuel level and oil sensor.

The central part of the instrument panel was taken under the 4.2 ″ color display of the on-board computer. For the top options, the GMC Yukon 2018 dashboard will be based on a color display. A modern head-up display was placed behind the panel, with the output of security systems, speed and other parameters of the SUV.

The central part of the panel of the GMC Yukon 2018 is decorated with an 8 ″ display of the multimedia system. It is based on the Apple CarPlay system, but at the request of the buyer, you can install Android Auto. The image quality is an order of magnitude better than in the previous generation. The display shows images from surveillance cameras, navigation maps in 2D or 3D format and other off-road vehicle settings.

To synchronize the smartphone and recharge gadgets, 5 USB ports are installed around the perimeter of the interior. Also, a smartphone can be connected via a Bluetooth system and a Wi-Fi hotspot. A small trick of the engineers is hidden behind the center display, namely an additional USB port. The display can be raised up and thereby hide the gadget behind it, or small valuables from prying eyes.

Despite the tendency to use touchscreen control panels for the audio system or even move it to a separate menu on the display, the designers have retained the keypad. A total of 10 speakers are installed around the perimeter. On the other hand, it is convenient and hard to miss while driving the GMC Yukon 2018 SUV. Below is the three-zone climate control panel. At the junction of the audio panel and climate control of the GMC Yukon 2018, the designers made a smooth notch, at first glance it seems just a stylish bend, but in fact it is a tray for audio discs.

Next to the climate control, a number of buttons were placed to control security systems, including heating or cooling the front and rear seats. There is also a heated steering wheel, quick access to all-round cameras and a few more security systems. In place of the usual gear lever arrangement, GMC Yukon 2018 engineers have installed a range of accessories behind two hidden panels. Under the first charging from USB, 12V and wireless charging, under the second there is a small compartment for small items and two cup holders with heating or cooling functions.

American SUVs are equally famous for their large armrests between the front seats. In fact, this is a whole complex of various little things, from additional chargers, to compartments for storing small things in several floors. For GMC Yukon 2018, designers have added USB charging at the top, as well as another wireless charger. In the same armrest, only on the back side there is a climate control panel for the second row of seats and a couple of USB ports for recharging.

For the maximum configurations of the GMC Yukon 2018, a range of controls were placed in the armrest, from the audio system to the control of the multimedia system functions. For an additional cost, the buyer can install two additional screens on the front seat backrests, or one central display on the ceiling. But with the condition of not a full panorama, otherwise the display simply will not.

The steering wheel of the 2018 GMC Yukon SUV will change its appearance depending on the model chosen. The central part is occupied by the emblem of the company in the form of the letters GMC or the inscription Denali, indicating the equipment. The steering wheel can be adjusted in height and depth, while the travel is quite large. In total, the steering wheel is designed for four spokes, two on the sides and two at the bottom. On the upper ones, as standard, the buttons for controlling the car systems and the multimedia system were located. To the left of the steering wheel of the 2018 GMC Yukon, there are a number of control buttons. Control of side mirrors, lighting devices, as well as an all-wheel drive system.

As for the interior of the GMC Yukon 2018 itself, depending on the selected configuration, it will be designed to seat five or seven passengers, while the third row of seats now does not need to be removed to make a flat platform in the luggage compartment. The engineers calculated the place so that the seats of the second and third rows, due to the backs, independently form a flat surface.

For the seat upholstery of the GMC Yukon 2018, only high-quality fabric, leather, Nappa leather and Alcantara inserts are used. The interior colors of the SUV are available in:

• coffee beige;
• black;
• gray-black;
• grey;
• beige;
• White.

It is not excluded that the buyer of the GMC Yukon 2018 can choose the shade of the interior to his liking, taking into account the color of the stitching and embroidery on the headrests and backs of the seats. The front seats are sporty with lateral support and a comfortable fit. The seats can be adjusted electrically in 16 directions, including the backrest deflection. The second row of seats can be solid for three passengers or two separate, like the front reclining seats.

The third row of seats, as expected, is continuous and is designed for three passengers, while there is enough space to sit down for a passenger of any physique. In the previous generation GMC Yukon, the third row of seats could accommodate children or passengers of small build. On the perimeter of the Yukon interior, the buyer can also choose decorative inserts from polished light, dark wood or polished aluminum.

The interior of the new American SUV GMC Yukon 2018 and its sub-models is modern and comfortable. The manufacturer did not save space, so the car is well thought out and designed for long journeys. The salon has all the amenities needed to relax and facilitate the management of the GMC Yukon 2018.

Specifications GMC Yukon 2018

Considering the considerable dimensions of the hood of the American SUV GMC Yukon 2018 and the frequent talk about the power of such cars, it can be understood that there will be no talk of savings. According to the standard, all configurations of the GMC Yukon 2018 SUV, including XL, but not Denali, are equipped with a 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 petrol. The maximum engine power is 355 horses, and the maximum torque is 4100 rpm. As already mentioned, the engine is paired with an automatic transmission, 6-speed for conventional models, SLE and SLT, and for the Denali family, an 8-speed gearbox. By the type of drive, the Yukon SUV can be rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, it already depends on the tastes and needs of the buyer. Fuel consumption with such a unit in the city is 14.7 - 15.68 liters per 100 kilometers, outside the city the fuel consumption is 10.23 - 10.69 liters, depending on the type of drive (2WD or 4WD).

For the top-end configuration of the GMC Yukon Denali 2018, an improved EcoTec3 V8 engine with a volume of 6.2 liters is provided. The power of such a unit is 420 horses, and the maximum torque is 410 rpm. In comparison with the previous unit, this option is more voracious.For a standard SUV base with rear-wheel drive, the consumption in the city is 15.68 liters, and on the highway - 10.69 liters. With all-wheel drive in the city, GMC Yukon Denali 2018 will eat the same 15.68 liters, but outside the city - 11.76 liters. The extended version of the GMC Yukon Denali body with rear-wheel drive consumes the same as the usual Denali, but with all-wheel drive the fuel consumption is higher: city - 16.8 liters, outside the city - 11.76 liters.

Similar to the proportions of the body of the GMC Yukon or GMC Yukon XL, the volume of the fuel tank and the volume of the luggage compartment will change. For a regular base with three rows of seats, the boot volume is 433 liters, with the second row of seats - 1464 liters. If the second row of seats is folded down, the volume increases to 2,682 liters. The volume of the fuel tank in this configuration is 98 liters. Well, the numbers are impressive, but with an elongated base, the volume is even greater. In the standard version, the trunk volume of the GMC Yukon XL is 1113 liters, with the third row of seats folded down - 2172 liters, but folding the second and third row of SUV seats, we get a volume of 3446 liters. In the extended version of the GMC Yukon XL, the volume of the fuel tank is 118 liters.

Security systems GMC Yukon 2018

According to the manufacturer, the main difference between the restyled GMC Yukon 2018 from the previous model is the greater number of security systems. The engineers really tried to implement the maximum possible and existing number, for maximum protection of the driver and passengers. Among the list of security systems GMC Yukon 2018 are:

• airbags around the perimeter, including between the seats;
• collision avoidance system with a vehicle in front;
• lane traffic monitoring system;
• control of driver fatigue;
• for the top configurations of the GMC Yukon 2018 night vision system;
• emergency braking;
• vehicle monitoring when reversing;
• steering assistance system with a trailer;
• Reverse trailer with a trailer;
• blind spot monitoring;
• all-round view (with the possibility of rearranging the camera on the trailer or installing an additional camera on the end of the trailer);
• tire pressure monitoring;
• remote control;
• opening the trunk without touching;
• recognition of road signs and pedestrians.

Depending on the selected configuration and body, the list of systems will change. All kinds of GMC security systems will be installed in the top configuration. Thus, the manufacturer wants to protect the driver and passengers as much as possible.

Price and configuration GMC Yukon 2018

The price of the 2018 American GMC Yukon SUV depends on the type of drive, wheelbase and whether the car is part of the Denali family. The cheapest SLE SUV with rear wheel drive on a regular wheelbase starts at $ 49,080, the same SUV, but the Denali package starts at $ 66,165. The all-wheel drive SUV GMC Yukon 2018 will cost from $ 52,080, it turns out, you will have to pay $ 3000 for 4WD drive.

The extended wheelbase of the 2018 GMC Yukon XL with rear-wheel drive starts at $ 51,780, and the all-wheel drive version starts at $ 54,780. As you can see, the Denali package will cost more, with rear-wheel drive from $ 68,865, and the all-wheel drive version of the GMC Yukon XL Denali 2018 from $ 71,865. For the Russian market, the GMC Yukon 2018 SUV will be classified as a premium class, but the equipment and build quality will surprise the most demanding buyer.

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