Used 2004 GMC Yukon XL
Buying Guide for the GMC Yukon XL:
It isn’t hard to figure out
what the ‘XL’ stands for with the 2004 GMC Yukon XL. What
may be a little more difficult is determining why people need
to increase the size of the nine-passenger regular length
Yukon.
But people have their reasons,
and the numbers back it up. The Yukon XL is practically as
popular as its smaller sibling. Offered in ½-ton 1500 models
and ¾-ton 2500s, the Yukon XL doesn’t up the passenger capacity,
but it does create an exceptionally roomy interior cabin.
Fourteen inches are added
to the regular length Yukon’s wheelbase with XL models. This
creates an arena-like atmosphere inside the full-size SUV.
Needless to say, there is plenty of cargo-carrying ability
with GMC’s mainstay. You just have to find a way to use it
all.
Under the Hood
Yukon XLs in the 1500 segment
are fitted with a 5.3-liter Vortec V8 engine. It produces
295 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque at 4000
rpm. Optional with 1500s and standard with larger 2500s is
a 6.0-liter Vortec V8 with 325 horsepower at 5200 rpm and
365 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm.
If you are interested in the
2500, but somehow feel as though a 325-horsepower engine isn’t
strong enough for your tastes, there’s always the optional
8.1-liter Vortec V8 with 320 horsepower at 4200 rpm and 440
lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm.
The StabiliTrak stability
enhancement system is an option with Yukon XL 1500 models.
Quadrasteer 4-wheel steering is reserved for 2500s. Both systems
increase the handling precision and safety of their vehicles.
2004 Yukons are offered with
rear-wheel drive with standard traction control and limited-slip
differential, or General Motors' Autotrac 4WD that can be
left engaged on dry pavement and includes low-range gearing.
Standard Features, Options
Packages and Style
New for 2004 are 17-inch,
six-spoke premium aluminum wheels, available on Yukon XL SLT
models. These stylish new wheels can be shod with either all-season
blackwalls or whitewalls, or on/off-road blackwalls.
The optional SLT package adds
much more than just new wheels.
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