2008 GMC Yukon XL takes place in three trim levels and two-lift. Yukon XL SLE 2WD ($ 38,185) and 4WD ($ 40,985), and better-equipped SLT 2WD ($ 39,020) and 4WD ($ 41,810) offer a choice of engines V8, including two versions of Vortec 5,3-liter V8, which may work on E85 ethanol. Aluminum-block 5.3 makes 310 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque on 4WD models and 320 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque models in 2WD. A more powerful engine is not mandatory for these 1500-series models, all-aluminum 6.0-liter V8 with variable valve timing, resulting in 366 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque ($ 1095). Yukon XL is available four-wheel drive full-time system that can be driven on dry pavement, and low-range transfer. Yukon XL 1500 models use four-speed automatic transmission.
2500-series model truck tires and heavier suspension of the use of leaf springs. SLE 2WD 2500 ($ 39,585), 4WD SLE 2500 ($ 42,385) and SLT 2WD 2500 ($ 40,380) and 4WD SLT 2500 ($ 43,180) come with a 352 hp version 6.0-liter V8, which makes 383 pound-feet of torque. In addition, the model 2500 will receive six-speed automatic for 2008.
Also offered are the luxurious 2WD Denali ($ 48,130) and Denali AWD ($ 51,175). Denali all-wheel-drive system has no low-range transfer. Denali models come with 6.2-liter V8, which produces 380 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque, along with six-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and GMC in AutoRide active electronic suspension.
All have a fitness center / career mode, which reduces upshifting and downshifting, as well as change quickly, so that the transfer does not work so hard when vezuschie heavy workload. Transmission oil temperature is part of devices (with tire pressure monitor).
SLE standard equipment includes cruise control, three-zone manual climate control; AM/FM/CD/MP3, eight-speaker stereo with XM satellite radio; OnStar assistance in the one-year subscription, driver information center; normal diet especially with heated outside mirrors and folding; six-way power driver's seat, leather, tilt steering wheel with audio controls, cloth upholstery, auto-dimming rearview mirror; 40/20/40 split front seat, six-way power driver's seat, 60/40 split folding the second row seat, two passenger third series of folding seats are divided, automatic headlights, roof rails, side steps, locking rear differential, three power outlets, and all P265/70R17-shiny for the season of bright aluminum wheels. In addition, the standard is a tow package with a serious hitch, seven-pin wiring harness, two-inch receiver and electric brake control use. 3SB package for SLE ($ 835) adds front bucket seats, power front passenger seat, front center console, rear radio and climate control and fog lamps. The convenience package ($ 560) has rear park aid, power adjustable pedals and remote engine start.
SLT models get tri-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, front tow hooks, leather upholstery, front bucket seats with six-way power adjustment, front center console, six-disc CD Changer, rear seat audio controls and activities, universal garage door opener , Fog lamps, remote engine starting, power adjustable pedals, rear park assistance, and polished Alloy wheels. 4SB option package for SLT ($ 3705) adds heated 12-way adjustable front seats with lumbar adjustment; memory for the driver's seat and mirrors, a Bose nine speaker sound system with subwoofer, roof rack, and power folding exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, driver's side auto-dimming, and reverse tilt.
Denali models come fully loaded, with wood and leather steering wheel; second row bucket seats, heated first-and second-row of seats, 12-way adjustable front seats with lumbar adjustment; memory for the driver's seat and mirrors, power folding the second row of seats ; Removable three-passenger split-folding third row seating, power folding exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, the driver's side auto-dimming and all of a slope, rain-sensing wipers with heated washers, power rear liftgate; roof rack, AutoRide stay with adjustable shock settings and rear load leveling, a digital 10-speaker Boza Centerpoint Premium Surround Sound System, and all P265/65R18-shiny seasonal polished Alloy wheels.
Available Sun, entertainment and destination packages ($ 3790) includes a DVD-based navigation system, rear DVD entertainment system with 8-inch display and two sets of wireless headphones, rear camera system, and sunroof. Other options include remote starting ($ 175), three-passenger third row of seats ($ 100), navigation system ($ 2,250), rear DVD entertainment system ($ 1,295), sunroof ($ 995), power retractable side steps ($ 1095), Bose nine-speaker sound system with subwoofer ($ 495), second row bucket seats ($ 490), the authorities release those seats ($ 425), power liftgate ($ 400), rear camera ($ 250), AutoRide suspension ($ 1120) with adjustable shocks and automatic rear leveling, and 20-inch polished aluminum wheels ($ 1795).
Safety equipment on all models includes dual front airbags, head protection side curtain airbags, four-wheel antilock disc brakes with electronic proportioning, and StabiliTrak, GM-electronic stabilization program to deal with rollover mitigation and traction control. Options include rear park aid and rear camera. XL earned the maximum five stars in the government head on crash tests.