2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 reviews and
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2003
GMC Yukon XL 1500 resources:
2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500
It isn't difficult to guess what the XL stands for
with the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500. The 1500 refers to
the healthy ½-ton weight behind this full-size
SUV, and it also serves to differentiate it from the
even larger XL 2500. As one would expect, the XL 1500
steps up the power and spaciousness, offering a bigger
standard engine and more room throughout the interior.
With fourteen inches added to wheelbase of the Yukon
and twenty-one inches stretched out of the entire length,
the Yukon XL is given its title for a reason. Depending
on the configuration of first and second row seats (benches
with 3-person seating and buckets seats with 2), the
Yukon XL 1500 can hold between seven and nine people
very easily.
The 2003 Yukon XL has been upgraded across the board,
resulting in greater safety/security, performance, ride,
handling and comfort. One such upgrade, exclusive to
models with the 1500 XL's standard engine, is the option
to add StabiliTrak. An advanced stability system, StabiliTrak's
sophisticated sensors tap into the suspension, steering,
antilock braking and traction control systems, constantly
measuring steering angle, wheel speeds, brake pressure,
lateral and longitudinal acceleration and yaw rate (the
vehicle rotation rate), such as when cornering
Under the Hood
A 5.3-liter Vortec V8 engine, capable of 285 horsepower,
is the heartbeat that sustains the 1500 XL. It doles
out plenty of power and acceleration when needed, and
maintains its pace with ease. 2WD and 4WD configurations
are both available, while shifting is taken care of
with 4-speed automatic transmission.
Performance shares its priority status with safety.
Four-wheel disc, four-wheel antilock brakes with dual
piston calipers and Dynamic Rear Proportioning ensure
quick stops when needed. A sophisticated dual-stage,
dual-level airbag system is also standard, which uses
a sensing system to automatically deactivate the passenger-side
airbag under certain conditions to protect children.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
Part of Yukon's prized appeal lies in its comfort features.
All passengers share in the refinement, with such standards
as an AM/FM CD/cassette player, tri-zone automatic climate
control, power steering, tilt leather-wrapped steering
wheel and cruise control built into every Yukon model.
In addition to StabiliTrak, there are a number of options
available. A DVD entertainment system will keep the
kids occupied for hours, while eight-button steering
wheel controls do the same for the driver.
The ½-ton Yukon XL 1500 has girth and power
and comfort all rolled into one.
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