Used 2013 GMC Yukon for sale 

The Yukon is a large 3-row SUV that can accommodate up to 9 passengers. There are a total of 3 trims available: the SLE, the SLT, and the Denali. There is a hybrid variant as well as an extended-wheelbase variant on offer. All trims are powered by a large V-8 motor.

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Going for the base trims makes the most sense, as most features can be had through the added convenience package. The Denali seems unnecessarily expensive, though it offers the best towing capability of the model.

Every model of the Yukon delivers on acceleration and ride quality. Most of the lineup is powered by a 5.4L V-8 motor with a six-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain puts up 320 horsepower and 335 foot-pounds of torque.

The drivetrain is an RWD as standard. The Yukon Denali offers the larger 6.2L V-8 that makes 403 horsepower and 417 foot-pounds of torque. The Denali also gets an AWD system that helps to handle twisty roads.

The Yukon is actually surprisingly quick off the mark. The car zooms to the 60 mph mark in just 8.1 seconds, while the larger engine does the same in only 7.5 seconds. The Yukon slows down a bit nearing the quarter-mile. The overall performer of the competition is the Toyota Sequoia which is quick off the mark and speeds up well up to the quarter-mile.

Either with the 2WD or the 4WD, the Yukon manages 15 mpg in cities, 21 mpg on highways, and 17 mpg combined. The larger 6.2L motor does the same with 14 mpg in cities, 18 mpg on highways, and 16 mpg combined. The Yukon can blow through fuel quite quickly and isn't as great for a daily vehicle.

The Yukon gets a larger 26 gallon fuel tank which gets the SUV to 500 miles on a full tank. The Ford Expedition has the largest fuel tank in the competition and can reach the longest. The Toyota Sequoia on the other hand has a similarly sized fuel tank, though the lower efficiency gets it the lowest range of the bunch.

The 2014 GMC Yukon has an attractive and luxurious cabin with great attention to detail and material quality. The layout of the dashboard is simple and utilitarian, with easy to figure out knobs and switches. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, though they do lack side bolsters. The steering column also does not have a telescopic function which can be an inconvenience.

The GMC Yukon has space for 9 passengers. However, the third row has quite limited legroom. The seats are low, with barely enough cursing and negligible under-thigh support. The third-row seats also bite into the cargo capacity as they do not fold down flat to the floor. 

Compared to its competitors, the GMC Yukon is seriously lacking in terms of legroom for the rear row. The Yukon also has the least legroom in the second row. The Toyota Sequoia has high set seating in the second row, which eats into the headroom. Comparing luggage capacity, the Toyota Sequoia comes out to the front with its 18.9 cubic feet of space even with all the seats put up. Some standout interior features on the Yukon are:

• Cloth upholstery
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Leather upholstery (Optional)
• Heated and ventilated seat (Optional)
• Heated steering wheel (Optional)
• Power adjustable pedals (Optional)

How intuitive is the 2013 GMC Yukon’s infotainment unit?

The base 2013 Yukon comes with Bluetooth, an AM/FM/CD Player with Auxiliary and USB ports. The SLT trims add a Bose audio system to the features.

Finally, on the Denali trim, you get a DVD player in the center console. The system has navigation and also a bit of connectivity. The Denali also gets better speakers. Some standout infotainment features in the 2014 GMC Yukon are:

• A nine-speaker audio system
• USB Ports
• Bluetooth
• DVD Player
• Navigation
• 12-speaker sound system (Denali trim)
• Added sound insulation (Denali trim)

The GMC Yukon keeps holding on to the same frame-mounted platform. The design is timeless, looks imposing, and quite well proportioned.

The classic SUV’s boxed frame albeit with a few contoured exterior panels can be seen on the outside. There are none of the modern accents or the LED lightings that the Yukon’s rivals have. Overall the exteriors seem a bit misplaced and lacking.

Comparing the overall length the Yukon has the shortest wheelbase of the lot. Though it does offer a longer wheelbase variant on the Yukon XL, that has 20 inches more in overall length. The Toyota Sequoia does not offer an extended variant though it is still quite lengthy in the normal version. Some standout exterior features in the Yukon are:

• Roof rails
• 20” Alloy Wheels
• Fog Lamps
• Automatic headlights
• (optional) sunroof

The Yukon has a great build quality. The 2014 GMC Yukon follows on the same footsteps of a strong safety offering with a plethora of features. The Yukon has earned 5 stars in frontal and side impacts, though the SUV and high ground clearance gives it a lower 4 stars in the rollover score. The IIHS on the other hand has yet to test the GMC Yukon. The car has standard features like front, side, and curtain airbags. Stability and traction control. There is even an OnStar safety and concierge system standard on all variants of the GMC Yukon. Some standout safety features in the SUV are:

• Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbags
• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental airbags with rollover sensor
• Front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
• LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
• Adjustable Pedals
• Traction Control
• High-strength side-door guard beams
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

The 2013 GMC Yukon is a true people mover with a wide variety of features offered all over the catalog. It offers a V-8 engine as standard, though the upgraded larger engine can be had for even greater output. The Yukon further comes with a 4WD system available as an option for better control. The interiors are spacious and highly modern, though the third row could have used a bit more legroom. The styling on the other hand looks a bit on the outdated side, both inside and outside the SUV. the 2013 GMC Yukon is a great and highly capable car, though for 2013 it falls short of most of its competitors.