2003 GMC Yukon Denali Sport 4WD

GMC’s full-size sport utility vehicle is closely related to the Chevrolet Tahoe and is based on General Motors’ full-size pickup trucks. Both the Yukon and Tahoe were redesigned for the 2000 model year, and they compete against such full-size SUVs as the Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Toyota’s Land Cruiser and Sequoia. GMC sells a larger version, called the Yukon XL, which is comparable to the Chevrolet Suburban. The Yukon comes with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). According to Automotive News, Yukon sales have risen sharply from 56,297 units in 2000 to 77,254 units in 2001., , A fancier Denali edition equipped with permanently engaged 4WD, leather upholstery and specific front-end styling joined the lineup for 2001. Standard Yukon Denali equipment includes a monochrome exterior color scheme, front and rear air conditioning, 11-speaker Bose audio, two-tone leather upholstery, GM’s OnStar communication system and a heavy-duty towing package., , GM’s StabiliTrak electronic stability system is available for 2003, and this feature comes standard on the Denali edition. Sculpted seats are new, optional adjustable pedals are available with or without a memory feature, and the instrument panel and console have been restyled. A Panasonic DVD backseat entertainment system and second-row captain’s chairs join the options list. The Denali edition also adds an XM Satellite Radio., , The Yukon accommodates as few as five to as many as nine occupants. The front may consist of two bucket seats or a three-place bench, and the seating configuration depends on the model. A three-place middle bench and a three-place rear bench go into all Yukon models. The folding middle and rear seats may be removed with the help of built-in wheels. The Yukon’s cargo volume is close to 105 cubic feet when the middle and rear seats are removed., , The regular Yukon gets a standard 275-horsepower, 4.8-liter V-8 engine, and a 285-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 is optional. The Yukon Denali is equipped with a 320-hp, 6.0-liter V-8. The regular Yukon comes with either RWD or an automatically engaging 4WD system called Autotrac. The Yukon Denali has permanently engaged all-wheel drive, and computer-controlled shock absorbers change their stiffness based on driving conditions. All engines work with a four-speed-automatic transmission., , Dual-stage occupant-sensing airbags are new for 2003. Antilock brakes and side-impact airbags are standard. StabiliTrak is optional in all of the Yukon trim levels except the Denali, where it comes as standard equipment