http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gmc/yuko ... gmc-yukon/
There is some stuff in here I had no idea about. Not sure how true any of it is.
Engines
- I expected the 5.3L and 6.2L but did not expect the 2.7L turbo 4 cylinder nor did I expect to see the new turbodiesel inline 6. I think this is also the first time I've seen rumored specs about that engine even (280hp, 440lb-ft). That should get some startling fuel economy, especially paired with the 10A. You have to admit, this is a very diverse and thus interesting engine lineup, especially for such a conventional vehicle class. I would love to see a real world fuel economy and drivability test between the 4 cylinder and 5.3L. I could see it being preferable in some circumstances.
Chassis
- 300 lbs lighter following the pickup truck 2019 stuff I guess. This is always welcome.
- IRS. I guess I should have predicted this. Saying it would be an option is just weird. Unless they can't meet tow ratings with the IRS or something. Offering two rear suspension options does not seem cost effective. But I could possibly see a base model having a soild rear axle and maybe no third row? I dunno about all that.
- Availability of SuperCruise. This is literally the first non-Cadillac I've seen that is supposedly going to get SuperCruise.
Hopefully this will close the gap with the Expedition that the auto press has basically unamimously said is better (well, upper trims I guess). And hopefully the same goes for the Escalade vs Navigator. The market hasn't caught up, but if GM slacks, it will.
2020 GMC Yukon info
Re: 2020 GMC Yukon info
https://www.motortrend.com/cars/gmc/yuk ... 9E803CE6EB
Prior to the gala launch of the 2021 GMC Yukon in Vail, Colorado—GMC is the official vehicle of Vail Resorts—the Professional Grade folks let us take their new flagship Yukon Denali for a brief spin in a carefully groomed snow-covered parking lot. Full disclosure: This drive never topped 15 mph. Still, it was roughly as informative as the ride-alongs we were granted at the Chevy Tahoe launch a month ago.
First of all, when we peered under the extensive interior camouflage we could see and feel sumptuous leather on the dash and door tops sporting a rather coarse alligator-like grain. The Light Shale (creamy) leather seats, featuring perforated inserts, were luxuriously trimmed in contrasting teak-colored welting and X-cross stitching. This interior might just possibly give the Lincoln Navigator a run for its money.