2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali MPG (6.2L, 8-speed)
We did our first road trip last weekend in our new 2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali with the 6.2L and the new 8-speed transmission. Towed my brother's boat to AZ, no trailer on the return trip. And I was real...
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MPond wrote:
Yeah, you're right. I'd been sitting on my old 8.1L Suburban 2500 for exactly that reason - GM hadn't offered anything comparable for a while. Although the new one isn't rated as high as the old 2500, you wouldn't know it by driving it or towing with it. Everything about it feels as good or better, from the brakes, to the driveline and chassis - I'm very happy with it.
Fortunately, I use this truck primarily for towing boats. For the larger trailers I usually use my 3500 dually. So that lower limits don't affect me much.
I thought people might find the MPG interesting, as you'll likely see the drivetrain in more GM vehicles over the coming year or two.
No doubt, it's a nice looking truck all around, and the fuel mileage with the 8-speed is truly impressive.
My issue is that our TT is 8500 lbs with 1200 on the tongue, so would definitely put us overweight. Have been thinking of the new Ram trucks, but we still use the 3rd row in the burb now and again, so not ready to pull the trigger yet,. I figure I've got a few more years to decide, and it might be 5er time them...
My burb is fully optioned and the sticker was about $46k back in 2001....maybe it's been too long since I've bought a vehicle, but that $79k made my eyes burn....
