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What kind of engine does a GMC Yukon Denali have?

What kind of engine does a GMC Yukon Denali have?

GMC As with the Escalade, Yukon Denali buyers have a choice between two engines: a 6.2-liter V8 and a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-six. (Oddly enough, while the Duramax is a $995 option in regular Yukons, the diesel is actually $1,500 cheaper in the Denali — thus, arguably, making it the standard engine.)

Which is better a Duramax or a diesel Yukon?

(Oddly enough, while the Duramax is a $995 option in regular Yukons, the diesel is actually $1,500 cheaper in the Denali — thus, arguably, making it the standard engine.) Both motors make the same amount of torque — 460 lb-ft — but the diesel engine’s 277 horsepower lags well behind the gas engine’s 420.

What’s the towing capacity of a Yukon XL?

The maximum towing capacity for the Yukon is 8,500 pounds. If you go for a Yukon XL 1500, that decreases to 8,100 pounds. Opt for the Yukon XL 2500, however, and you can pull up to 9,600 pounds. “It feels right at home when towing a trailer, however, cruising effortlessly and easily maintaining speed up long grades.” Edmunds

What kind of gas mileage does a Yukon get?

With the 6.2-liter engine and two-wheel drive, the Yukon gets 14 miles per gallon in the city and 18 on the highway. While these numbers aren’t stellar overall, they’re good for a large SUV. If you want better fuel economy, you can go for the Yukon hybrid, but it costs so much more than the base Yukon that it may not be worth it.

GMC As with the Escalade, Yukon Denali buyers have a choice between two engines: a 6.2-liter V8 and a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-six. (Oddly enough, while the Duramax is a $995 option in regular Yukons, the diesel is actually $1,500 cheaper in the Denali — thus, arguably, making it the standard engine.)

(Oddly enough, while the Duramax is a $995 option in regular Yukons, the diesel is actually $1,500 cheaper in the Denali — thus, arguably, making it the standard engine.) Both motors make the same amount of torque — 460 lb-ft — but the diesel engine’s 277 horsepower lags well behind the gas engine’s 420.

The maximum towing capacity for the Yukon is 8,500 pounds. If you go for a Yukon XL 1500, that decreases to 8,100 pounds. Opt for the Yukon XL 2500, however, and you can pull up to 9,600 pounds. “It feels right at home when towing a trailer, however, cruising effortlessly and easily maintaining speed up long grades.” Edmunds

With the 6.2-liter engine and two-wheel drive, the Yukon gets 14 miles per gallon in the city and 18 on the highway. While these numbers aren’t stellar overall, they’re good for a large SUV. If you want better fuel economy, you can go for the Yukon hybrid, but it costs so much more than the base Yukon that it may not be worth it.

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Ruth Doyle