#IRIDIUM METALLIC YUKON DRIVER#

The Yukon XL is a big vehicle, there’s no two ways around it. Opt for the 2WD Yukon with the HD Trailer Package, and towing is rated at 8,500 pounds – and that’s with the 5.3-liter V-8. The extra weight of the XL option and 4WD cut into the Yukon’s ability to tow. While that’s more than many three-row SUVs on the market today, its actually the lowest tow rating of GM’s full-size SUVs. Thanks to all that horsepower and torque, my specific tester is rated to tow 7,800 pounds. For those who just want to drive through any condition, simply place the 4WD knob in 4WD AUTO and forget about it. The two-speed, electronically controlled transfer case has five settings: 2WD, neutral, 4WD AUTO, 4WD high-range, and 4WD low-range.

#IRIDIUM METALLIC YUKON DRIVER#

Best of all, it requires no driver activation. This makes both rear wheels turn together, eliminating the one-wheel-wonder on loose surfaces. This traction aid locks the two sides of the axle together should one wheel begin spinning roughly 100 rpm more than the other. Sending power to the rear wheels is a solid axle fitted with an Eaton G80 automatic locking differential. My wife, on the other hand, loved the heated and cooled front seats. This turned out to be one of my favorite features. For parents with small kids, the front occupants can control the rear air via a handy control pad below the main HVAC controls. Triple-zone climate controls give the driver, front passenger, and rear passenger area the ability to adjust temperature independently. The HVAC controls are ridiculously simple to operate. The storage area can even be locked by a numbered keypad under the Valet menu option. What’s more, the 8-inch screen is power operated and will slide upwards, revealing a cubby hole for concealed storage. Save for Chrysler’s Uconnect system, the IntelliLink is probably the best infotainment system on the market. Radio presets reside along the bottom of the screen, menu buttons are smartly placed, and quick-link buttons stay along the top of the screen. The IntelliLink infotainment system offers intuitive controls for nearly every imaginable task. The center stack makes the most of the available space.

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