The GMC Yukon is a comfortable, large SUV with a long list of features, impressive styling, and a strong engine, all of which make it a favorite among those looking for a family vehicle.
However, every family and driver will have different needs and preferences. So, if you’ve been considering the 2020 GMC Yukon, take some time to familiarize yourself with all of its features and specs.
BASIC SPECS
When considering gas mileage, think about where you do most of your driving.
With the GMC Yukon, for example, the vehicle performs better on the highway. You’ll enjoy about 23 MPG highway compared to only 14 MPG city.
However, this is a “large and in-charge” vehicle with its sport utility body and its 7 passenger seating capacity. Thus, somewhat lower mileage rates are to be expected.
TRANSMISSION SPECIFICS
With this car, you’ll enjoy a 10-speed automatic, electronically controlled transmission that features:
- Overdrive
- Tow/haul mode
- Tap up/tap down shifting
ENGINE DETAILS
Drive free and easy with a Gas V8, 6.2L engine.
BRAKES SPECS
Control your automobile at the drop of a dime, due to the ABS on the 2020 GMC Yukon.
STEERING DETAILS
With a curb to curb turning diameter of 39 feet and power rack & pinion steering, the 2020 GMC Yukon is easy to handle.
TIRE AND WHEEL SPECIFICATIONS
The tires and wheels your car comes with can tell you a lot about its quality.
In this instance, you’ll have a rear tire size of P275/55R20 inches, a spare tire size of P265/70R17 inches, a front tire size of P275/55R20 inches, and a front wheel size of 20 x 9 inches.
SUSPENSION SPECIFICS
Featuring a coil-over shock suspension type, this vehicle has a front axle capacity of 3200.
Moving to the rear axle, which is a semi-floating type, you’ll enjoy an axle ratio of 3.23, with a capacity of 4300 to match its spring capacity.
The front spring capacity is also impressive at 3200.
INTERIOR SPECIFICS
With this vehicle, there are 428 inches of front head room, 648 inches of front shoulder room, 45.3 inches of front leg room, and 60.8 inches of front hip room.
In the second seat, there are 387 inches of head room, 651 inches of shoulder room, 60.3 inches of hip room, and 39 inches of legroom. For the third seat, there are 38.1 inches of head room, 62.6 inches of shoulder room, 49.3 inches of hip room, and 24.8 inches of legroom.
CARGO AREA SPECS
Don’t just assume a vehicle will meet your cargo needs. Always review the dimensions first. In this case, you’ll have a cargo area of 79.9 inches from the floor to seat one, 43.2 inches from the floor to seat two, and 11.1 inches from the floor to seat three. The accompanying cargo box is 33.94 inches tall.
SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS
To ride in safety, consider only those vehicles with top-notch safety features. The 2020 GMC Yukon has a:
- Frontal driver airbag
- Front passenger airbag
- Front side-body airbag
- Front side head airbag
- Rear side head airbag
- ABS brakes
- Daytime running lights
- Traction control
- Fog lamps
- Parking Aid
- Back-up camera
- Stability control
- Tire pressure monitor
CLOSING SPECS
When it comes to trailering, the 2020 GMC Yukon can be used with a dead weight hitch and a weight distributing hitch.
With a dead weight hitch, the maximum tongue weight is 500 pounds, and the maximum trailer weight is 5000 pounds.
With a weight distributing hitch, the maximum tongue weight is 840 pounds.