The 2008 2009 GMC Yukon XL Denali is really big and powerful, a combination of agility, refinement, and terrific standard features. The GMC Yukon comes in eight basic models:

• Yukon



• XL



• 2-Wheel Drive SLE



• 4-Wheel Drive SLT



• XL Three-Quarter Ton 2-Wheel Drive SLT



• XL Denali All-Wheel Drive



• Denali



• Yukon XL Denali

The GMC Yukon XL Denali is the largest SUV of its kind. This distinction makes Yukon part of a larger class - the full-size SUV. For more information about this classic truck, or to access some of the information we provide about Yukon accessories, please be sure to keep your browser pointed right here.

The secret behind Yukon performance lies beneath the hood, where you can choose from one of four different engines and engine configurations:

• The basic Yukon model comes standard with a Vortec 4,800 V-8 that delivers 275 horsepower, and is available with a more sophisticated Vortec 5,300 V-8 that delivers 285 horsepower as well.



• The Yukon XL comes standard with this latter engine, and also is available with a Vortec 6,000 V-8 or a Vortec 8,100 V-8.



• In the Yukon Denali, you get a standard Vortec 6000 V-8 engine, StabiliTrak stability enhancement system, and Autoride suspension for a smooth ride no matter what the terrain.



• Finally, with the Yukon XL Denali, you receive the same power under the hood, but also receive full-time All-Wheel Drive, which delivers stability and precision in all conditions.

No matter what model you choose, one 2008 2009 GMC Yukon part you'll be interested to learn more about is the transmission - a four-speed automatic, electronically controlled transmission with overdrive and tow/haul mode. The truck also comes standard with 26-gallon fuel tank, Locking Rear Differential, and a towing capacity of up to 12,000 pounds. Some models even boast QUADRASTEER four-wheel steering system allows for a turning radius as tight as a Honda Accord Coupe.

Other Yukon parts are more clearly designed for your comfort and convenience. Some of the available interior bells and whistles include:

• Seating configurations for 5 to 9 occupants



• 10-way adjustable leather-trimmed seats



• Tri-zone heating and air conditioning



• Nine speaker Bose sound system



• Ten-way adjustable leather-trimmed seats with two-position memory



• Daytime running lamps



• Rear passenger audio controls



• Rear cabin DVD entertainment system



• Driver Information Center with over 30 functions

If those aren't enough for you, some of the available exterior bells and whistles include: foldaway rearview mirrors, frame-mounted recovery hooks, daytime running lamps, halogen fog lamps, rear liftgate and black assist steps mounted between front and rear wheels at bottom of the car's rocker panel. There are also a number of optional Yukon accessories that help you tailor Yukon performance to meet all of your needs.

One Yukon part that is not optional, however, is, of course, safety. In fact, the 2008 2009 GMC Yukon is one of the safest SUVs on the road today. The truck features:

• Sturdy steel door beams



• Hydroformed technology



• Limp Home mode, which sends engines into operation on alternating banks of cylinders and uses air to cool itself in order to get you safely to a repair center



• Anti-lock brakes help you maintain steering control under hard- braking situations

If these safety features sound impressive to you, you're not alone! Dozens of GMC experts hail Yukon performance as second to none, and you'll find all of the information there is to know about it right here.