2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali SUV Review & Ratings

For buyers that can't seem to shake off their affinity for large SUVs, the 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali is an astounding choice. The 2012 GMC Yukon Denali SUV is part of the stylish and premium Yukon line-up of GMC and considered to be an improvement over the regular Yukon. The main difference between the regular Yukon and the XL Denali is exemplified in the construction and cargo space. The 2012 Yukon XL Denali effectively fuses cargo space and SUV capability. The XL trim of the Yukon is available in the SLE or cloth trim and the SLT with leather trims and appointments. Buyers are also given the choice between the 4WD and 2WD configurations and they also have the option to go for the 2500 series, the heavy duty version of the XL Denali. Physically, the Yukon comes with the 116-inch wheelbase and a length of 202 inches. But the XL Denali comes with similar exterior dimensions but considered to be 14 inches longer in the wheel base and longer than the regular Yukon by as much as 20 inches. The cargo capacity is also improved on the XL compared to the regular Yukon since this version now packs a capacity of 137.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo area in contrast to the 108.9 cubic feet capacity of the regular version.

Aside from cargo capabilities, the Yukon XL Denali is also noted for its towing capabilities. The better beast in the lineup is the Yukon XL 2500 that can tow to a maximum of 9600 pounds. When it comes to power, the capability of the Yukon XL Denali comes from its 6.2L VVT V8 engine that can run on gasoline, the cleaner E85 or a combination of both fuels. The performance of the engine is complemented by the addition of the Active Fuel Management and the variable valve timing.