GMC Yukon Denali, 2015

 

 

GMC Yukon Denali, 2015

The GMC announced the all-new 2015 Yukon, Yukon XL and flagship Yukon Denali models will deliver greater capability and refinement, with more power, new fold-flat rear seats and a quieter interior. And thanks to a new family of advanced EcoTec3 engines, the lineup is expected to deliver the segment's best V-8 fuel economy.

Bold styling and advanced technologies - including new safety and security technologies - support Yukon's greater capability, while a more comprehensive list of standard features and enhanced infotainment options are designed to broaden the appeal of one of the industry's most-popular full-size SUV lineups. Combined Yukon/Yukon XL and Denali sales were up 24 percent for the eight months of 2013.

Yukon and Yukon XL share design, architectural and powertrain elements, but Yukon XL has an approximately 14-inch longer wheelbase and is approximately 20 inches longer overall, providing greater legroom for third-row passengers and almost twice the cargo room behind the third-row seat.

New and enhanced product highlights of the 2015 Yukon lineup:

• Fold-flat second- and third-row seats that enhance cargo capability and convenience - including an available power-folding feature
• Approximately two inches more legroom for second-row passengers and easier entry/exit
• All-new cargo management system
• Available power rear liftgate with multiple programmable height settings
• Standard eight-inch-diagonal color touch screen radio with enhanced IntelliLink and available navigation
• Eight-inch-diagonal customizable driver display with three available user themes and available head-up display (Denali models)
• Multiple USB ports, SD slots and accessory power outlets - including a 110-volt three-prong outlet - to support electronic devices of all kinds
• Available Blu-ray/DVD rear-seat entertainment system with dual screens on Yukon XL
• Conversation mirror in the overhead console that provides a panoramic view of the rear seats
• Keyless entry and push-button start.

Bold styling, enhanced refinement
All-new exterior and interior designs advance GMC's professional grade aesthetic with elements designed to be beautiful and functional. The exteriors are sleeker and more aerodynamic, enhancing efficiency on the highway and contributing to the new Yukon's quiet ride.

Bold styling cues include highly detailed, chrome-accented grilles matched with GMC's signature C-shaped light-emitting diode lighting motif, front and rear. Projector-beam headlamps are standard on Yukon and Yukon XL. The distinctive Denali models are instantly identifiable by their signature chrome grille and unique exterior appointments, including exclusive high-intensity discharge headlamps.

Exterior features:

• New inlaid doors fit into the body side openings instead of over the top of the body, significantly reducing wind noise and contributing to improved aerodynamics
• Laminated windshield and front door glass to enhance quietness
• Lightweight aluminum hood and liftgate panels enhance efficiency through reduced overall mass
• A standard rear spoiler on the liftgate houses a relocated rear window wiper that is hidden when not in use
• New worm screw-style liftgate arms take up less interior space than the previous gooseneck arms
• Illuminated, power-retractable assist steps available on Denali
• New family of 18-, 20- and 22-inch wheels, including standard 20-inch wheels on Denali.

More capable, more comfortable
The 2015 Yukon lineup delivers greater capability and greater refinement through new and enhanced chassis and suspension systems. A fully boxed frame - composed of more than 75 percent high-strength steel - supports a quiet and controlled ride. New shear-style body mounts attached to the frame significantly improve stiffness and contribute to the Yukon's smooth ride.

Compared with previous models, the driving experience of the new SUVs is further enhanced with:

• Wider rear track that contributes to a more planted stance
• Wheels that are a half-inch wider, reducing tire flex for improved cornering performance
• New, electric variable-assist power steering system enhances fuel economy and tailors steering assist to vehicle speed
• New 9.5-inch rear axle and standard automatic locking rear differential
• Standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control, tow/haul mode, trailer sway control, auto grade braking and hill start assist
• New four-wheel-disc brake system with Duralife brake rotors that offer up to double the service life, along with brake pedal revisions that improve pedal feel for stronger-feeling, more confident braking performance
• Denali models include third-generation magnetic ride control, a real-time damping system that delivers more precise body motion control by "reading" the road every millisecond and changing damping in just five milliseconds.