Sunday, February 13, 2011

2011 GMC Yukon

2011 GMC Yukon Front View

2011 GMC Yukon is one 4WD luxury SUV from General Motors, full-size SUV GMC Yukon for the first time has been introduced in 2007. GMC Yukon SUV features basically is a standard SUV 6-person seating capacity, of course the capacity including third row seat as an option and this luxury SUV can be loaded maximum 7 passengers. 2011 GMC Yukon 4WD SUV variant are offer in 2 engine capacity, the first option is 4WD Yukon with V8 engine 4.8 liters and the second option is 4WD V8 engine 5.3 liter. 2011 GMC Yukon 4.8 liters engine is rated at 295 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 305 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm. Its fuel economy numbers are 14 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway in two-wheel drive trim, which is the only power-train combination. While 2011 GMC Yukon 5.3 liters can generate 320 hp at 5,200 rpm and 340 lb-ft at 4,200 rpm and it is also available in a Flex-Fuel version, implication it can take E85 ethanol mix to be a little greener.GMC’s unique Yukon Denali models are available in standard and extended-length versions, and are instantly identifiable by their signature chrome honeycomb grille and monochromatic exterior appointments.2011 GMC Yukon provides a smooth, confident and secure driving experience, with its 116-inch (2,946 mm) wheelbase, overall length of 202 inches (5,130 mm) and wide track that complements the long wheelbase. 2011 GMC Yukon models have exterior dimensions similar to the regular models, but are about 14 inches longer in wheelbase and 20 inches more in overall length. Both 2011 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL are available in SLE (cloth trim) and SLT trim (leather appointments), as well as 2WD and 4WD configurations. 2011 GMC Yukon offers a three-quarter-ton model. A third-row seat is standard on all 2011 GMC Yukon models.
For improved fuel economy, 2011 GMC Yukon models feature a 5.3L V-8 with GM’s fuel-saving Active Fuel Management technology. The 5.3L and 6.2L engines are capable of running on E85; in fact, all Yukon 4WD and 2011 GMC Yukon half-ton models come standard with the E85-capable version of the 5.3L V-8. GM vehicles with E85 capability can run on 100-percent gasoline, E85 or any combination of the two.The 2011 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL offer a 360-degree perimeter safety system of occupant protection and crash avoidance technologies. Standard features include head curtain side air bags for all seating rows and front-seat safety belt pretensioners that are linked to the vehicle’s sensing system to provide segment-exclusive deployment in rear-end crashes. These features are integrated into a stronger vehicle structure that is also designed for improved compatibility with other vehicles.

2011 GMC Yukon On The Road

The 2011 GMC Yukon family packs a lengthy roster of standard and available technologies, designed to enhance safety and make the driving experience more enjoyable. They include:• Bluetooth connectivity, enabling hands-free calling with controls on the steering wheel • XM Satellite Radio with NavTraffic, available with the standard XM Satellite Radio service. The new NavTraffic feature delivers real-time traffic advisements and route suggestions on the navigation system
• A power-assisted tailgate, designed to open or close itself via a switch inside the tailgate door, on the overhead console or the key fob
• Side blind zone alert system available on SLT and 2011 GMC Yukon. It uses radar sensors behind the rear fascia on both sides of the vehicle that signal an audible and visual alert if objects are detected in ‘blind zones’
• Rearview camera system – Remote start, (optional) enables the climate system to heat or cool the vehicle’s interior prior to occupant use
• Power-adjustable steering wheel. It’s offered exclusively on Denali models and delivers steering wheel position adjustability with an easy entry/exit feature
• Third-row DVD entertainment system is available and includes a flip-down screen and system controls for third-row passengers (Yukon XL and Yukon XL Denali only)
Heated/cooled seats available on SLT and standard on Denali models. These leather-trimmed front seats incorporate both heating and cooling features that increase comfort in all climates • Integrated brake controller works with the ABS system to provide immediate and measured brake force signaling to electric-controlled trailer brake systems. With it, there is no requirement for external and/or aftermarket brake control systems (Yukon and Yukon XL models only).
 2011 GMC Yukon

2011 GMC Yukon New Suv

The 2011 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL are available in two trim levels: SLE (cloth) and SLT (leather). Both feature a spacious and refined environment, thanks to a premium tone-on-tone color scheme and a lower-positioned instrument panel. A third-row seat is standard on all 2011 GMC Yukon models. Sculpted seat designs and detailed trim affirm the vehicles’ craftsmanship, which is bolstered by optional amenities such as heated seats for first- and second-row passengers. Also, the front seats offer plenty of fore/aft and recline travel, and the second-row seats have a comfortable angle for the seatback recline.
Craftsmanship is seen in unexpected areas, such as distinctive sill plates that greet occupants when the doors are opened, and there are no exposed fasteners or hardware on the pillars, seats or seat tracks. The seats have ‘close-outs’ that surround the seat bottoms and seat tracks, creating a more finished appearance. The undersides of the seats are covered, too, when folded.
The 2011 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL also offer an industry-exclusive power fold-and-tumble second-row seat feature that eases access to the third-row seat. The power fold-and-tumble second-row seats feature release buttons accessible by the driver on the overhead console or on the interior C-pillar to provide an easy, immediate release of the seat and an access path to the third-row seat or cargo area.
2011 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL interiors are versatile, too. The third-row seats fold flat and are easily tumbled forward or removed for maximum cargo area. Also, the center console storage compartment, at 2.11 liters of capacity, is the segment’s largest. The glove box offers significant storage space, too, and features damped opening operation that bolsters quietness and refinement.

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