GMC Yukon XL

The 2024 GMC Yukon XL has a spacious interior. The interior comes in standard fabric upholstery. Other options include perforated leather, or full-grain leather upholstery. There's a novel power-sliding central console. It allows the driver to motor the console back and forth on a 10-inch track that makes room for bulkier first-row cargo. The hard plastic parts in the cabin are neatly hidden from the naked eye. The dashboard is dominated by a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, connected to a Bose Performance Series 18-speaker audio system. It also supports Google integration. The display is crisp and the menus are easy to navigate. The three-zone automatic climate control is fast and effective. There's a 12.0-inch instrument panel with clear and easy readouts. The second row is available in optional captain's chairs while the bench-type seat is standard. The powered, panoramic sunroof is another optional accessory. Even with all three rows up, the 2024 GMC Yukon XL has humongous cargo space. With the second and third rows down, the cargo-carrying capacity of this SUV is almost truck-like.  

The 2024 GMC Yukon XL has the underpinnings of a full-size truck. It's a traditional body-on-frame SUV that can tow over 8,000 pounds. The car is currently in its fifth generation and is slated for a major overhaul in 2025. The SUV has an all-round bold design and the boxy styling makes it look bigger. Seemingly cut from the same giant sheet of cloth, the 2024 GMC Yukon XL is as big as its Chevrolet counterparts. It provides the same passenger-carrying and cargo-hauling capabilities but is designed to profess a fancier lifestyle. The front of the Yukon XL is dominated by a large grille with three horizontal slats, flanked by boxy headlights. The SUV gets all-round LED lighting. The car runs on 20-inch alloy wheels. The boxy wheel arches highlight the car's no-nonsense character. The rear-end gets a powered liftgate. The car's floor is high and that makes loading and unloading cargo difficult. 

With a cabin that's among the biggest in class, legroom and headroom in the 2024 GMC Yukon XL is endless. The front seats are 16-way power adjustable with heating, ventilation, and massaging functions. The second-row outboard seats have a heating function. The steering wheel is telescopic and tilt-adjustable, while the driver's seat gets memory function. The four-wheel-drive is switchable. The four-corner air-ride adaptive suspension allows the driver to improve ground clearance by raising the SUV by two inches. The suspension system absorbs even the worst bumps with minimum impact in the cabin. All seats have great cushioning and back support. With the boxy shape, there's no dearth of headroom. The last row can actually accommodate three adults. 

The entry-level model of the 2024 GMC Yukon XL is hauled by an eight-cylinder, 5.3-litre petrol engine that produces 355PS/519Nm. The motor is mated to a six-speed automatic. Being an SUV of such magnanimous proportions, handling on city streets requires some effort. The driver gets a commanding view of the road through the expansive windscreen. The powertrain, expectedly, isn't fuel efficient. The 2024 GMC Yukon XL offers a well-balanced ride on the highway. 

The 2024 GMC Yukon XL comes with the Super Cruise handsfree driver-assist technology. The safety equipment includes automated emergency braking, parking sensors, 360-degree camera, and multiple airbags. The Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02 has a great road grip and stops the car instantly.

At a starting price of AED 193,000, the 2024 GMC Yukon XL is a large SUV that can carry up to nine passengers comfortably. It offers a comfortable travelling experience. Buyers interested in a full-size SUV can keep the 2024 GMC Yukon XL on their option list.