If you’re in the market for something a bit more than just an SUV, then a used Yukon is what you want. It comes with spacious three-row seating and some of the best features on the market. We’ll break down some of the trims, generations, and years to make sure you get what you want.
Key Takeaways:
- Some of the best used GMC Yukon years to buy are in the fifth generation. It comes with more modern features and a decent towing capacity.
- A new off-road capable trim was added, adding some playful features to a luxurious trim.
- While a hybrid option was available a few decades ago, it was ultimately discontinued because GM made more efficient engines.
Fifth Generation (2021-Present)
When this generation came out, it was available in 4 trims. These trims are the SLE, SLT, Denali, and the new AT4 trim.
While the Denali does come with luxury features, so does the AT4. These features are leather seats and stitching, with a unique Jet Black interior color. Some other features are a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, as well as heated second-row seats. It also comes with 20-inch All-Terrain wheels, as well as a traction select system with off-road mode, hill descent control, and skid plates.
This year comes with three engine options to pick from. The engines are the 3.0L Inline 6, 5.3L V8, and a 6.2L V8. While the two V8 options are strong in their own right, the 3.0L is even stronger. If you’re planning on using the Yukon to tow some serious cargo, then the 460 lb-ft of torque is what you want.
While this vehicle is built for looks, the engine still makes it able to tow 8,200-pounds, making this a good option for those handymen who want a nice looking hauler.
The 3.0L is also the most efficient engine that the Yukon can be equipped with. This has an EPA rated 23 MPG combined, and thanks to its 26 gallon tank, you can go 598 miles, narrowly missing the 600 mile mark.
Fourth Generation (2015-2020)
Hitting the markets in 2014, this year model came with the SLE, SLT, and Denali trims. The Denali being the top-of-the-line trim came with some of the best features on the market. This was new active noise-cancellation tech, as well as the 3rd gen of magnetic ride control suspension to help keep things smooth.
The Denali also came with an exclusive engine. This was the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 that can output 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. The other engine that can be found on the Yukon is the 5.3L V8. This has 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque.
For 2016, the Yukon saw some changes. The SLT trim now sees a hands-free power liftgate able to be added to the trim as part of a package, while in 2017, the best feature yet was added to the Denali. For those who want some of the best tech features on the market, the head-up display was added to the Denali, as well as new 22-inch ultra-bright aluminum wheels.
If you find an SLT or Denali trim from this year, you can now look for heated and vented front row seating. This makes it one of the most comfortable year models from this generation.
Third Generation (2007-2014)
In the third generation, the hybrid model was introduced. This used a 6.0L V8 engine, and a 1.53 kWh battery. This has an EPA rating of 21 MPG combined. While this was a step in the right direction, GM felt that they could make a more fuel efficient engine, which led to the variant being discontinued in 2013.
Is a used GMC Yukon right for me?
If you want both luxury and capability, then, yes. The GMC Yukon is right for you. In more recent years, the Yukon also introduced a more rugged option for you to have fun in. Come on down to a Jarrett location for more info and a test drive of this amazing SUV!