Actually, living in Alaska, these types of vehicles are incredibly useful. No I'm not talking about for shopping runs either. There is a reason heavy workhorses like this are so popular in Alaska, it is almost entirely rugged and rural. It is easy to find yourself in a place hundreds of miles from the nearest human. However the bears are still bigger than the Yukon AT4 lol. Though I will say Toyota still builds the best long term heavy SUV with the land cruiser. Another great video Tom 😎
Considering that average family income has stayed flat over the years, it is amazing how many $80,000 plus vehicles there are on the market. Great video thanks.
what stupid lazy an Incorrect statement..after the Hussain Obama fiscal disaster for Families across the board.. Till The " Chinese Communist Flu " came along an shut the world down , Incomes were again In a factual sense " growing across the range of families .. from rich to poor. ( Ps do write that about Rolls Royce as well) ??
Yep. 20 years ago, the median family/household annual income was about $60k [2019 inflation adjusted dollars]; in 2019, the median household annual income was $63k. Now, the AVERAGE household income HAS increased a bit, over these same 20 years: from about $80k in 1999 to about $90k in 2019 [again, 2019 inflation adjusted dollars]. Now, if you're a Top 10 Percenter, your household income went from $157k in 1999 to $184k in 2019 [2019 inflation adjusted $$].
@@tony24-u9x well nobody needs anything then, let the state tell you what where how, take the fu*king bus then .. what a very stupid an lazy comment , bordering on the psychopathic .
and the chevy traverse took the place of the bof SUVs as a 35,000 dollar people mover, which was the base price of the tahoe back when it was released.
@@kenc2257 if you can't afford this at 160k a year. You made terrible decisions in your life. Just bought a new 50k 6.2 10 speed midnight edition silverado and we make 150k a year. Payment is easy bud.
Not it's intended use. Clearly designed to carry single real estate agents along the the HOV lane at rush hour. Perhaps also for dads to carry their kids 1.4 miles to their already over-crowded, close-quartered school parking lot. Hope that horn is nice and loud.
Incredible review as always - also, in addition to that “fun fact”, I believe GMC produced their larger SUV under the “Suburban” nomenclature with Chevy until around 1999, then changed it to “Yukon XL”, if I’m not mistaken.
Agreed. The SLT with the SLT Luxury Package should have that. A Tahoe Premier with the Premium Package has that. They take some from the Chevy and put on the GM of comparable trims, and vice versa. Sucks...
Ford did the same, my 2018 Expedition Max XLT does have the driver assist package which includes Adaptive cruise control, but in the 2020 model you can only get it with the Limited model! sucks.
The adaptive cruise control sucks. I have it on my 2018 and it kills fuel mileage with constantly braking as you go down a small hill and pick up 1 or 2 mph, of course as you go up the other side of said small hill it hits the gas. Absolutely destroys highway gas milage. Additionally it brakes way to early for traffic in your lane. Even with the shortest distance it starts to brake at a distance that no normal considerate driver would consider changing lanes. Either you end up killing mileage or you find yourself 5 minutes later wondering why you are doing 65 in a 70 zone. Wish I could turn it off and just have normal cruise control. If I buy another, I will make sure this option is NOT on the vehicle.
the GMC suburban was from 1937 until 2000 in the U.S. when it was changed to Yukon XL. It was sold in the middle east as Suburban until 2007, it wasn't just in the 50's as you stated.
It's not about what they can. Any car manufacturer CAN design a V8 that does 500+ HP... It's more about cost, ease of production and long-term reliability since in America V8s are not luxury engines (though they are becoming rarer because of environmental/fuel economy concerns)...
Plymouth carried the name suburban in the late 40s for a station wagon.... My buddy had a show quality one until it unfortunately burnt up in a garage fire.
With 2 exceptions. The previous Toyota Sienna has over 150 cubic feet of max cargo room, where the new Honda Odyssey has just slightly more room than the Yukon XL at 144.9 cubic feet.
Fun Fact #4... There was a Plymouth Suburban station wagon in the 50's. Dad had a white 1957 (yes, Christine) Plymouth 2 door wagon. I hated it as a kid. Would give anything for it now.
Our family takes annual road trips in what else but a Honda Odyssey minivan. This GMC would help make the experience to let's say Yellowstone NP awesome. However, this SUV is way outside our budget for monthly payments and fuel expenses. I suppose you can rent these at $70 to 100 per day for road trips which may be reasonable compared to the cost of ownership. Nice job GMC.
"DENALI BRAND OUTEARNS LAND ROVER Wow, who knew? A report from JP Morgan says that GMC’s Denali sub-brand generates $6.4 billion in revenue. That’s more than Land Rover and close to Audi. And we’re just talking about a trim line, not the entire GMC lineup. So now Buick wants a piece of that action. It’s launching its own sub-brand, called Avenir, just like that show car that generated so much attention. Buick sees an opportunity to appeal to customers who will to pay more for a higher trim level. But it’s not building that show car. Instead, Avenir branded vehicles will get bolder mesh grilles, bigger wheels and special Avenir badging. Buick says three global models will get the Avenir treatment within next year." Autoline
I have a 2010 Toyota Sequoia and it has IRS and gets about the same mileage as the 2021 Yukon without Displacement Cylinders technology. Also, NO shutter in the frame/cab. Tows 9,200 lbs. The GM trucks are way more quite, high tech and expensive, but no better as a rugged workhorse truck. Also, forgot to mention legendary Toyota reliability/dependability.
@@seth_5394 lol true but compared to competitors their starter for each trim is lacking. Basics are "upgrades". The complete lack of some options crossing between chevy and GMC is stupid as well like the locking rear only avail on the AT4.
Tom, correctomundo on Suburban being the oldest name, but there was also a 1950 Plymouth P-19 Suburban. Marketed as a handyman's vehicle that could do double duty as a family conveyance.
For years I’ve figured I won’t even get a crappy rental car without picking one with adaptive cruise. Basic Corollas, Fusions, Rav4s all come standard now with ACC. The prospect of buying a $77k vehicle without it is absolutely bewildering to me! Hard pass.
Andrew M I don't think it makes sense to defend a car company for making their vehicle expensive. The Yukon, though, has always been a pretty penny. No way around that.
@igloo tanenbaum Yeah, well Toyota's full size vehicles aren't exactly cheap either, and they haven't been building V8 powered vehicles for nearly as long...and they don't make anything like the longer size Suburban or Yukon XL.
I think these will sell very well. They look nice and appear to be well made. They have become status symbol vehicles, which is not a bad place to be here in the good ole USA.
I don't understand who can afford one of these. I don't know one person who could afford the payments. It's getting ridiculous, and y'all defend the prices and obnoxious features. There is a financial reckoning coming.
This is a very good review, as always. To your last point, automakers also like to give reviewers the fancier models since they have the latest features that they want to show off.
So what are the critical differences between the AT4 and the Z71? Other than styling inside and out, and the addition of ventilated seats on the AT4, I can't find any.
The 3rd row always felt like an afterthought in the Yukon. Its not a very comfortable place to be in comparison to other 3rd rows I've been in. A quick trip to the store is ok but if you have a large family with frequent road trips, its going to be a fight over who has to sit back there.
@@DrivenCarReviews Whoops! I meant Martin! I do lots of solo video shoots myself and can appreciate how huge of a help it can be to have even one extra person willing to lend a helping hand.
Well, we know who was hoarding the TP during this pandemic. That's good. I'll need that TP every time I hear that the AT4 package looks rugged and off-road ready. Off road where? Off the highway and into the mall parking lot?
So unless you get the Denali the only engine choice besides the 5.3 liter is the diesel given that you get the right trim level? Basically you can have the 5.3 liter V8 that’s underpowered for the size of the vehicle and has been for years now.
The 5.3 is not underpowered at all, just people are spoiled af. This has 16.4 pounds per hp, not to mention the hp is from high torque and not high revs. Do you wanna bitch too that the duramax at 277hp is anemic for this too, or does that 460lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm, the thing that really matters, sound way better for this type of vehicle anyways. You don't buy a Yukon for top speed, you buy it for effortless hauling of people and cargo, which the torque of all 3 engines can easily do. I would even argue the yukon would have been fine to have the 2.7T in the short wheelbase version
So the base model costs $65k? Add a few options, and the price is more than the $70k Tri-Motor CyberTruck. But even the $40k Single-Motor CyberTruck flattens the Yukon on features: - Adaptive air suspension giving a clearance from 8" to 16" - AC power (110/220 V) on tap - Compressed air on tap - Indestructible stainless steel exoskeleton - Lockable Vault large enough to comfortably sleep in - Large frunk and sail-pillar storage - 0-60 in 6.5 seconds (2.9 for Tri-Motor) - 17-in screen for Tesla's seamless software experience - OTA updates provide ongoing improvements - AutoPilot industry leading highway driving assist - Full Self Driving option available for $8k - Illuminated stainless steel bed with T-slots, L-slots - Alon (Aluminum OxyNitride) super-strong glass - 0 emission, noiseless, gearless electric powertrain - Max torque at zero speed
Two things I don't like. Stowage space in the front. They just have this big empty space to throw a phone, but no place for keys or loose change or... hand sanitizer... lol... I can just see a big mess of junk piled around the phone. The Sierra has a divided storage and phone charging area as most other vehicles do. Second, at the moment you cannot get navigation without getting the media screens. What? Why? I love built in Navigation, but I hate seat back screens. Most people I drive, including myself like to look around not stare are screens. The screens ruin the view in my opinion. But, I want Nav.... maybe in 2022 you can decide. You can decide in the Denali to get Nav without media screens. But, not in any other model. Other than that, I absolutely love this SUV.
Again, great camera work. Alas, there are (once again) no comments about how dealers 'deal' when it comes to these heavyweight SUV's. What's the typical pricing trends for these gussied up SUV's? Incentives and allowances somewhat typical, as they are for the also highly priced half-ton truck lines? Or are these full-size SUVs one of those profit centers that keep manufacturers afloat, even after the first-year's rush on a new generation begins to slacken?
A couple things- I've commented plenty of times on GMs pricing and didn't do it here because, you know, the dead horse thing. Also, we're in odd times, and output is low, demand is high. You won't be getting deals on these for awhile. Finally, pricing depends on individual dealers and a buyer's prowess. Always has. That said, I'm soon starting up a price quote service to help people buy.
@@DrivenCarReviews Interesting development!, Tom. It will be interesting to see how that service marries today's 'no haggle' pricing favored by dealers.
Thank you for getting one of General Motor's new body-on-frame SUVs to review. The new Yukon is a much needed improvement compared to the previous generation, especially in regards to the interior space. But.. to be completely honest (Aside from the Denali model with its exclusive interior), I would rather have the new Chevrolet Suburban since the Yukon is almost indentical to it both in interior design, body structure and mechanical underpinnings. Anyways.. great review as always, Tom Voelk. But not to beat a dead horse.. will you review the Chevrolet Suburban (Possibly in High Country "Mocha interior" or Premier trim level "Maple Sugar interior" ) whenever you get the safe opportunity to a borrow one for a review?
@@DrivenCarReviews Understood, but I would really appreciate it if you could review the new Suburban whenever you can, possibly with the 3.0 Liter Duramax inline 6 turbo diesel this fall maybe..?
The Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, the GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and the Cadillac Escalade account for 50% of all large SUV sales in the US. GM makes 340,000 of them every year and exports about 80,000 to 31 countries. They’re made in GM’s plant in Arlington, Texas, which is said to be the most profitable assembly plant in the world. We estimate they generate $20 billion in revenue for GM and about $4 billion in profits. Autoline Daily.
@@dylanbuk7055 Speaking of GMC, it has hit paydirt with its two sub-brands. You probably heard of Denali, an expensive trim level that GMC offers on all its models, and accounts for 30% of its sales. In fact, on the Yukon, the Denali trim level accounts for 56% of sales. But have you heard of AT4? To attract younger, upscale buyers, GMC introduced the sub-brand AT4, which stands for all-terrain four-wheel drive. Even though it’s relatively new and not yet available on all models, AT4 accounts for 15% of sales. Get this, thanks to those sub-brands, GMC now has the second highest transaction prices in the market, second only to Mercedes-Benz. And that kind of begs the question: is GMC a truck brand, or is it really a luxury brand? AutolineDaily
@@multisoccerstar4 hard to explain but check out an expedition video. Its pretty cool the whole seat lifts forward so it is not Folding its more tilting the whole seat. so u can get in 3rd row without removing a car seat. Either forward or rear facing
Speaking of GMC, it has hit paydirt with its two sub-brands. You probably heard of Denali, an expensive trim level that GMC offers on all its models, and accounts for 30% of its sales. In fact, on the Yukon, the Denali trim level accounts for 56% of sales. But have you heard of AT4? To attract younger, upscale buyers, GMC introduced the sub-brand AT4, which stands for all-terrain four-wheel drive. Even though it’s relatively new and not yet available on all models, AT4 accounts for 15% of sales. Get this, thanks to those sub-brands, GMC now has the second highest transaction prices in the market, second only to Mercedes-Benz. And that kind of begs the question: is GMC a truck brand, or is it really a luxury brand? AutolineDaily
Just a thought, since you called out Ford, I wonder if GM is allowed to keep their V8 people movers because they're maintaining their government fleet sedans, whereas Ford is completely out of the car segments. Spreading that mileage across a greater swath down low, however little loved/bought, allows them to keep the gas guzzlers without even having to look at forced V6s.
GMC has missed the boat with the AT4, failing to provide two basic features available almost anywhere with other manufacturers; adaptive cruise control and diesel option. It would appear that GMC and their dealers are deaf to customer demands.
The American and German brands treat radar cruise like a luxury feature, and the Asian brands view it as a safety feature, like it’s an airbag, and now all companies must follow suit.
My 2011 Sequoia is just as nice, stronger and had this technology back then. Modern? No. Super reliable? Hell yes! Well taken care of and still a dream.
Honestly, a combined 17mpg vehicle that sized isn't bad, if you think about it. Besides, people who would by this truck wouldn't be buying it for the mpg rating anyway.
I have loved Suburbans for decades and being a fellow of 6'5" and 260 lbs with a couple Newfoundlands, my choice would be the XL. I think I might actually be able to stand under that liftgate without bumping my head too badly. Nice.
"DENALI BRAND OUTEARNS LAND ROVER Wow, who knew? A report from JP Morgan says that GMC’s Denali sub-brand generates $6.4 billion in revenue. That’s more than Land Rover and close to Audi. And we’re just talking about a trim line, not the entire GMC lineup. So now Buick wants a piece of that action. It’s launching its own sub-brand, called Avenir, just like that show car that generated so much attention. Buick sees an opportunity to appeal to customers who will to pay more for a higher trim level. But it’s not building that show car. Instead, Avenir branded vehicles will get bolder mesh grilles, bigger wheels and special Avenir badging. Buick says three global models will get the Avenir treatment within next year." Autoline
@@james2042 The entire interior is different with better materials and detailing. I especially liked the wool blend fabric in the door panels of one example I was shown. Also, the AKG audio system seems very promising. As always, only a buyer can say if it's worth the extra money.
No better writer than you in the review game. Every sentence is packed with info that’s easy to understand. Keep it up
Actually, living in Alaska, these types of vehicles are incredibly useful. No I'm not talking about for shopping runs either. There is a reason heavy workhorses like this are so popular in Alaska, it is almost entirely rugged and rural. It is easy to find yourself in a place hundreds of miles from the nearest human. However the bears are still bigger than the Yukon AT4 lol. Though I will say Toyota still builds the best long term heavy SUV with the land cruiser. Another great video Tom 😎
Considering that average family income has stayed flat over the years, it is amazing how many $80,000 plus vehicles there are on the market. Great video thanks.
what stupid lazy an Incorrect statement..after the Hussain Obama fiscal disaster for Families across the board.. Till The " Chinese Communist Flu " came along an shut the world down , Incomes were again In a factual sense " growing across the range of families .. from rich to poor. ( Ps do write that about Rolls Royce as well) ??
Yep. 20 years ago, the median family/household annual income was about $60k [2019 inflation adjusted dollars]; in 2019, the median household annual income was $63k. Now, the AVERAGE household income HAS increased a bit, over these same 20 years: from about $80k in 1999 to about $90k in 2019 [again, 2019 inflation adjusted dollars]. Now, if you're a Top 10 Percenter, your household income went from $157k in 1999 to $184k in 2019 [2019 inflation adjusted $$].
@@tony24-u9x well nobody needs anything then, let the state tell you what where how, take the fu*king bus then .. what a very stupid an lazy comment , bordering on the psychopathic .
and the chevy traverse took the place of the bof SUVs as a 35,000 dollar people mover, which was the base price of the tahoe back when it was released.
@@kenc2257 if you can't afford this at 160k a year. You made terrible decisions in your life. Just bought a new 50k 6.2 10 speed midnight edition silverado and we make 150k a year. Payment is easy bud.
Nice review Tom. You are, as always, very even handed.
How about evil twin?
Finally. A vehicle that can take my nephews baseball team to Starbucks.
Facts! Now I can finally go to places unknown, like Walmart.
@@DonaldSeymourjr Godspeed, brave adventurer.
Smh ... 🤣
You know people are going to use this thing to commute to work every day with nobody else inside...
Not it's intended use. Clearly designed to carry single real estate agents along the the HOV lane at rush hour. Perhaps also for dads to carry their kids 1.4 miles to their already over-crowded, close-quartered school parking lot. Hope that horn is nice and loud.
It's an impressive vehicle. I like your camera work and even handed reviews Tom. keep up the good work!
Incredible review as always - also, in addition to that “fun fact”, I believe GMC produced their larger SUV under the “Suburban” nomenclature with Chevy until around 1999, then changed it to “Yukon XL”, if I’m not mistaken.
Big improvements inside and out!
Having to upgrade to Denali for Adaptive Cruise is simply insulting. "Fail" is being nice, Tom.
Agreed. The SLT with the SLT Luxury Package should have that. A Tahoe Premier with the Premium Package has that. They take some from the Chevy and put on the GM of comparable trims, and vice versa. Sucks...
Insulting? Lol
Agreed. Hell the base imports have it. GM treats basics as a luxury and require upgrades.
Ford did the same, my 2018 Expedition Max XLT does have the driver assist package which includes Adaptive cruise control, but in the 2020 model you can only get it with the Limited model! sucks.
The adaptive cruise control sucks. I have it on my 2018 and it kills fuel mileage with constantly braking as you go down a small hill and pick up 1 or 2 mph, of course as you go up the other side of said small hill it hits the gas. Absolutely destroys highway gas milage. Additionally it brakes way to early for traffic in your lane. Even with the shortest distance it starts to brake at a distance that no normal considerate driver would consider changing lanes. Either you end up killing mileage or you find yourself 5 minutes later wondering why you are doing 65 in a 70 zone. Wish I could turn it off and just have normal cruise control. If I buy another, I will make sure this option is NOT on the vehicle.
GMC used the Suburban name in the late 90s also for a short time before going to the Yukon name.
Yup, my friends '99 is a GMC Suburban.
I have a 95 GMC Suburban
Ahh, today I received three fun facts. Thanks again Tom for another swell review and thanks Martin for the short notice assistance!
GMC has definetly stepped up their game !
the GMC suburban was from 1937 until 2000 in the U.S. when it was changed to Yukon XL. It was sold in the middle east as Suburban until 2007, it wasn't just in the 50's as you stated.
Loving those Toyota 4Runner limited rims
As an Alaskan, this suv is perfect here.
Now I know why there’s no more toilet paper at Costco......☝️
American manufacturers continue to surprise with how little horsepower/ torque they can get from 5+ liter v8 engines
Too much torque is counterproductive in snow and muddy conditions maybe?
Ok then, since you think its so simple, go design a V8 engine
It's not about what they can. Any car manufacturer CAN design a V8 that does 500+ HP...
It's more about cost, ease of production and long-term reliability since in America V8s are not luxury engines (though they are becoming rarer because of environmental/fuel economy concerns)...
Not everyone places 0-60 times at the top of selection criteria for these things.
They don't really care. The V8 crowd keeps loving these fuel guzzlers for their simplicity.
Plymouth carried the name suburban in the late 40s for a station wagon.... My buddy had a show quality one until it unfortunately burnt up in a garage fire.
Yep, and the Satellite Suburban in the mid-60s through the 70s.
I had a 73 fury suburban, was a total piece of junk but it looked cool
I make $45000 a year and I'm getting this. I don't need a house I need this SUV. It has magnetic ride control defiantly worth it.
The push button transmission reminded my a Renault Dauphine that my Dad drove in the late 60s.
Interestingly, the long wheel base version of these has more cargo room than just about any minivan. 👍
With 2 exceptions. The previous Toyota Sienna has over 150 cubic feet of max cargo room, where the new Honda Odyssey has just slightly more room than the Yukon XL at 144.9 cubic feet.
Mr. Pink this is true while the Yukon may be very large, a minivan is very very deep inside.
More cargo room and 1.7 feet longer. It better have more cargo or that's pathetic
Well, it's gigantic compared to a minivan.
Our family of 6 outgrew the odyssey. The Yukon XL makes it fun to travel.
Probably one of the nicest SUVs on the market imo
Thanks Tom! Great review, super informative as always.
Fun Fact #4... There was a Plymouth Suburban station wagon in the 50's. Dad had a white 1957 (yes, Christine) Plymouth 2 door wagon. I hated it as a kid. Would give anything for it now.
Good lord, $77k. That’s just nuts.
Just wait till 2021 the Price will goes down
Our family takes annual road trips in what else but a Honda Odyssey minivan. This GMC would help make the experience to let's say Yellowstone NP awesome. However, this SUV is way outside our budget for monthly payments and fuel expenses. I suppose you can rent these at $70 to 100 per day for road trips which may be reasonable compared to the cost of ownership. Nice job GMC.
Minivan might be more comfortable though, depending on the year of your van.
Simply the best car in America for sale today. Bravo Yukon and GM.
"DENALI BRAND OUTEARNS LAND ROVER
Wow, who knew? A report from JP Morgan says that GMC’s Denali sub-brand generates $6.4 billion in revenue. That’s more than Land Rover and close to Audi. And we’re just talking about a trim line, not the entire GMC lineup. So now Buick wants a piece of that action. It’s launching its own sub-brand, called Avenir, just like that show car that generated so much attention. Buick sees an opportunity to appeal to customers who will to pay more for a higher trim level. But it’s not building that show car. Instead, Avenir branded vehicles will get bolder mesh grilles, bigger wheels and special Avenir badging. Buick says three global models will get the Avenir treatment within next year." Autoline
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I have a 2010 Toyota Sequoia and it has IRS and gets about the same mileage as the 2021 Yukon without Displacement Cylinders technology. Also, NO shutter in the frame/cab. Tows 9,200 lbs. The GM trucks are way more quite, high tech and expensive, but no better as a rugged workhorse truck. Also, forgot to mention legendary Toyota reliability/dependability.
I have a 2011 Sequoia and this yukon looks exactly like a copy with modern features
Hi Tom, Gr8 video. I have a 1994 GMC "Suburban" so they made them in the 90' too!
Yup. And somebody pointed out there was a Plymouth wagon with the name too. Wonder how that got through legal.
Luv the subtle sarcasm! Great review!
The lack of options from GM depending on trim is ridiculous.
Richard Hill that’s why they offer trim levels
@@seth_5394 lol true but compared to competitors their starter for each trim is lacking. Basics are "upgrades". The complete lack of some options crossing between chevy and GMC is stupid as well like the locking rear only avail on the AT4.
7 packs of toilet rolls with the rear seats up?! I'll take it !
Big thumbs up the a real honest review for buyers but 0 thumbs up to the truck lol exactly what the man said a Barn on wheels
Tom, correctomundo on Suburban being the oldest name, but there was also a 1950 Plymouth P-19 Suburban. Marketed as a handyman's vehicle that could do double duty as a family conveyance.
That’s one nice big, solid piece of steel!
The Yukon looks fantastic!
Great work as always Tom.
For years I’ve figured I won’t even get a crappy rental car without picking one with adaptive cruise. Basic Corollas, Fusions, Rav4s all come standard now with ACC. The prospect of buying a $77k vehicle without it is absolutely bewildering to me! Hard pass.
The 77k comes from it being a large vehicle. Thats just how it is. This isnt a Rav4
Andrew M I don't think it makes sense to defend a car company for making their vehicle expensive. The Yukon, though, has always been a pretty penny. No way around that.
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You're right. It's worse, technology wise.
@igloo tanenbaum 100% agreed
@igloo tanenbaum Yeah, well Toyota's full size vehicles aren't exactly cheap either, and they haven't been building V8 powered vehicles for nearly as long...and they don't make anything like the longer size Suburban or Yukon XL.
what do you do with all the TP when you are done? they allow you to return it? or its just filming props ?
Big fan since the podcast days... ✌
1:53 my boy rockin his mid life crises boomer covid cut with an excited smile. Good on you paps.
We had the name suburban on GMC at least until 1999, not sure about the gen after that 2000-2006, but the one after that for sure was called GMC Yukon
Not gonna lie if I had some 80K to spare I'd run to the dealership looks like GMC really knocked it out of the park with this one
@@Word-Life only idiots buy Land Rovers
Price, price, price! WOW.
Yes, the Philadelphia are had smoke from the west. The sun looked like a bright full moon.
Imagine what it was like here.
I think these will sell very well. They look nice and appear to be well made. They have become status symbol vehicles, which is not a bad place to be here in the good ole USA.
I don't understand who can afford one of these. I don't know one person who could afford the payments. It's getting ridiculous, and y'all defend the prices and obnoxious features. There is a financial reckoning coming.
GMC stepping up, I love to see it.
Super video. They’re pricey, but 15 years and 250k miles later you may still be enjoying one.
Word Life well mine’s still going!
Depends how you drive it
This is a very good review, as always. To your last point, automakers also like to give reviewers the fancier models since they have the latest features that they want to show off.
Well, now I know how really nice the $80,000 tank a distracted house-wife is driving as she drifts into my lane is....
Good morning from NYC 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
Tom you’re great!
Not sure what the big deal with these GMCs. Not for everybody I guess.
So what are the critical differences between the AT4 and the Z71? Other than styling inside and out, and the addition of ventilated seats on the AT4, I can't find any.
The 3rd row always felt like an afterthought in the Yukon. Its not a very comfortable place to be in comparison to other 3rd rows I've been in. A quick trip to the store is ok but if you have a large family with frequent road trips, its going to be a fight over who has to sit back there.
Another great video
Needs the 6.6 big daddy duramax for us enthusists
Its way to small , I need it to have its own gravitational pull and moon .
Pull a travel trailer and you should just about make it
Thank you Mark
Mark?
@@DrivenCarReviews Whoops! I meant Martin! I do lots of solo video shoots myself and can appreciate how huge of a help it can be to have even one extra person willing to lend a helping hand.
Interestingly, the long wheel base version of these has more cargo room than just about any minivan.
Great work Martin
That’s an SUV that I like.
Well, we know who was hoarding the TP during this pandemic. That's good. I'll need that TP every time I hear that the AT4 package looks rugged and off-road ready. Off road where? Off the highway and into the mall parking lot?
Did you do a button count for the dashboard? 30 buttons and a half dozen knobs? Did NASA give the space shuttle to GM?
Every new car is like that
the infotainment and climante control buttons are duplicated on the touch screen, but many still like regular buttons, it is a wise choice
So unless you get the Denali the only engine choice besides the 5.3 liter is the diesel given that you get the right trim level? Basically you can have the 5.3 liter V8 that’s underpowered for the size of the vehicle and has been for years now.
The 5.3 is not underpowered at all, just people are spoiled af. This has 16.4 pounds per hp, not to mention the hp is from high torque and not high revs. Do you wanna bitch too that the duramax at 277hp is anemic for this too, or does that 460lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm, the thing that really matters, sound way better for this type of vehicle anyways. You don't buy a Yukon for top speed, you buy it for effortless hauling of people and cargo, which the torque of all 3 engines can easily do. I would even argue the yukon would have been fine to have the 2.7T in the short wheelbase version
They look beautiful🥺
Another excellent review.
Considering that my 2WD Grand Cherokee with a V6 gets 15mpg combined, the 17mpg in a much bigger 4WD SUV with a V8 is very efficient.
With the popularity of diesel trucks now a days I think GM needs to drop the 3/4 ton diesel Suburban and Yukon XL
So the base model costs $65k? Add a few options, and the price is more than the $70k Tri-Motor CyberTruck. But even the $40k Single-Motor CyberTruck flattens the Yukon on features:
- Adaptive air suspension giving a clearance from 8" to 16"
- AC power (110/220 V) on tap
- Compressed air on tap
- Indestructible stainless steel exoskeleton
- Lockable Vault large enough to comfortably sleep in
- Large frunk and sail-pillar storage
- 0-60 in 6.5 seconds (2.9 for Tri-Motor)
- 17-in screen for Tesla's seamless software experience
- OTA updates provide ongoing improvements
- AutoPilot industry leading highway driving assist
- Full Self Driving option available for $8k
- Illuminated stainless steel bed with T-slots, L-slots
- Alon (Aluminum OxyNitride) super-strong glass
- 0 emission, noiseless, gearless electric powertrain
- Max torque at zero speed
Two things I don't like. Stowage space in the front. They just have this big empty space to throw a phone, but no place for keys or loose change or... hand sanitizer... lol... I can just see a big mess of junk piled around the phone. The Sierra has a divided storage and phone charging area as most other vehicles do. Second, at the moment you cannot get navigation without getting the media screens. What? Why? I love built in Navigation, but I hate seat back screens. Most people I drive, including myself like to look around not stare are screens. The screens ruin the view in my opinion. But, I want Nav.... maybe in 2022 you can decide. You can decide in the Denali to get Nav without media screens. But, not in any other model. Other than that, I absolutely love this SUV.
Lovely review
Again, great camera work. Alas, there are (once again) no comments about how dealers 'deal' when it comes to these heavyweight SUV's. What's the typical pricing trends for these gussied up SUV's? Incentives and allowances somewhat typical, as they are for the also highly priced half-ton truck lines? Or are these full-size SUVs one of those profit centers that keep manufacturers afloat, even after the first-year's rush on a new generation begins to slacken?
A couple things- I've commented plenty of times on GMs pricing and didn't do it here because, you know, the dead horse thing. Also, we're in odd times, and output is low, demand is high. You won't be getting deals on these for awhile. Finally, pricing depends on individual dealers and a buyer's prowess. Always has. That said, I'm soon starting up a price quote service to help people buy.
@@DrivenCarReviews Interesting development!, Tom. It will be interesting to see how that service marries today's 'no haggle' pricing favored by dealers.
@@jacktyler7599 My guess is they'll forward the "no haggle" price. But it will be difficult to check in the real world.
Thank you for getting one of General Motor's new body-on-frame SUVs to review. The new Yukon is a much needed improvement compared to the previous generation, especially in regards to the interior space. But.. to be completely honest (Aside from the Denali model with its exclusive interior), I would rather have the new Chevrolet Suburban since the Yukon is almost indentical to it both in interior design, body structure and mechanical underpinnings.
Anyways.. great review as always, Tom Voelk. But not to beat a dead horse.. will you review the Chevrolet Suburban (Possibly in High Country "Mocha interior" or Premier trim level "Maple Sugar interior" ) whenever you get the safe opportunity to a borrow one for a review?
Not sure. I know GMC is trying to get a Yukon Denali to me for a longer time for better evaluation.
@@DrivenCarReviews Understood, but I would really appreciate it if you could review the new Suburban whenever you can, possibly with the 3.0 Liter Duramax inline 6 turbo diesel this fall maybe..?
Great review, Tom. But what about the tp trunk test with the third row down?
Trucks like this car the reason that so many people are buying crossovers because they’re scared to be on the road with trucks this big in a car.
Surprisingly good from GM. Great review, it's too big for my country.
The Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, the GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and the Cadillac Escalade account for 50% of all large SUV sales in the US. GM makes 340,000 of them every year and exports about 80,000 to 31 countries. They’re made in GM’s plant in Arlington, Texas, which is said to be the most profitable assembly plant in the world. We estimate they generate $20 billion in revenue for GM and about $4 billion in profits. Autoline Daily.
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Speaking of GMC, it has hit paydirt with its two sub-brands. You probably heard of Denali, an expensive trim level that GMC offers on all its models, and accounts for 30% of its sales. In fact, on the Yukon, the Denali trim level accounts for 56% of sales. But have you heard of AT4? To attract younger, upscale buyers, GMC introduced the sub-brand AT4, which stands for all-terrain four-wheel drive. Even though it’s relatively new and not yet available on all models, AT4 accounts for 15% of sales. Get this, thanks to those sub-brands, GMC now has the second highest transaction prices in the market, second only to Mercedes-Benz. And that kind of begs the question: is GMC a truck brand, or is it really a luxury brand? AutolineDaily
How is the third row supposed to see the video screens? Also if i'm carrying plywood how do i put away screens oh wait i can't....
Curious can the rear seat fold forward WITH a car seat installed? I know the expeditions can.
Why would you be able to do that? Is the car seat going to get folded in half too?
@@multisoccerstar4 hard to explain but check out an expedition video. Its pretty cool the whole seat lifts forward so it is not Folding its more tilting the whole seat. so u can get in 3rd row without removing a car seat. Either forward or rear facing
There was also a GMC Suburban in the 90s.
damn it looks like a beast to bad no one will buy that trim and use it to half its capacity.
I BOOKED THE YUKON AT4
Speaking of GMC, it has hit paydirt with its two sub-brands. You probably heard of Denali, an expensive trim level that GMC offers on all its models, and accounts for 30% of its sales. In fact, on the Yukon, the Denali trim level accounts for 56% of sales. But have you heard of AT4? To attract younger, upscale buyers, GMC introduced the sub-brand AT4, which stands for all-terrain four-wheel drive. Even though it’s relatively new and not yet available on all models, AT4 accounts for 15% of sales. Get this, thanks to those sub-brands, GMC now has the second highest transaction prices in the market, second only to Mercedes-Benz. And that kind of begs the question: is GMC a truck brand, or is it really a luxury brand? AutolineDaily
17 mpg is not even thaaat bad ☝️
"brake pedal, a little mushy though" 😂
I get jealous every time he says
I'm five foot nine
I'm only five six
Ok plz review the Denali ver
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This Monster will be driven mainly by well to do Soccer Moms !
Just a thought, since you called out Ford, I wonder if GM is allowed to keep their V8 people movers because they're maintaining their government fleet sedans, whereas Ford is completely out of the car segments. Spreading that mileage across a greater swath down low, however little loved/bought, allows them to keep the gas guzzlers without even having to look at forced V6s.
That's a strong possibility. GM also sells a lot Encores and TrailBlazers. Ford will have the Mach E soon.
I wish they would make them for carseats. I have 4 kids in carseats and you can not put three wide in any dam vehicle anymore
GMC has missed the boat with the AT4, failing to provide two basic features available almost anywhere with other manufacturers; adaptive cruise control and diesel option. It would appear that GMC and their dealers are deaf to customer demands.
The American and German brands treat radar cruise like a luxury feature, and the Asian brands view it as a safety feature, like it’s an airbag, and now all companies must follow suit.
My 2011 Sequoia is just as nice, stronger and had this technology back then. Modern? No. Super reliable? Hell yes! Well taken care of and still a dream.
Honestly, a combined 17mpg vehicle that sized isn't bad, if you think about it. Besides, people who would by this truck wouldn't be buying it for the mpg rating anyway.
I have loved Suburbans for decades and being a fellow of 6'5" and 260 lbs with a couple Newfoundlands, my choice would be the XL. I think I might actually be able to stand under that liftgate without bumping my head too badly. Nice.
"DENALI BRAND OUTEARNS LAND ROVER
Wow, who knew? A report from JP Morgan says that GMC’s Denali sub-brand generates $6.4 billion in revenue. That’s more than Land Rover and close to Audi. And we’re just talking about a trim line, not the entire GMC lineup. So now Buick wants a piece of that action. It’s launching its own sub-brand, called Avenir, just like that show car that generated so much attention. Buick sees an opportunity to appeal to customers who will to pay more for a higher trim level. But it’s not building that show car. Instead, Avenir branded vehicles will get bolder mesh grilles, bigger wheels and special Avenir badging. Buick says three global models will get the Avenir treatment within next year." Autoline
The denali invalidates the escalades existance, but otherwise you are better off getting the chevy counterpart for every other trim level
I've seen both. The Cadillac is finally a noticeable jump beyond the GMC. I've not been an Escalade guy but have to say the next gen is well executed.
@@DrivenCarReviews other than the oled screens and headrest speakers, what do you get out of the escalade over the denali?
@@james2042 The entire interior is different with better materials and detailing. I especially liked the wool blend fabric in the door panels of one example I was shown. Also, the AKG audio system seems very promising. As always, only a buyer can say if it's worth the extra money.
I love this SUV. Ford, what’s up with the bloated Expedition?
That's not a lot of cargo room for a truck this size. Thanks for the great review!
Cripes, I thought I had decided on a crew Sierra with a 6.5' bed all loaded up...decisions, decisions.
I drive a little 2011 jeep liberty... it gets about the same mpg
Thanks Tom