2019 GMC Yukon Denali 2WD XL: the Facts

Dawn Thigpen |

Updated: Oct 23, 2019

The 2019 GMC Yukon Denali 2WD XL FACT SHEET

Here’s what you need to know about the 2019 GMC Yukon Denali

See our full review here.

Who This Car is For:

Big Families
Girls who love big and stylish trucks
Business owners who need lots of cargo space
Buyers who want a big and prestige vehicle
Buyers who want finer details in a well-priced car
Drivers who regularly have 3rd-row passengers
Drivers who need extra cargo room
Buyers who appreciate the large, well-proportioned shape of a classic SUV

What the 2019 GMC Yukon Denali Costs:

SLE Model: MSRP from $53,695, comes equipped with a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, it comes equipped with:
- 18″ wheels
- Rear Vision Camera System
- Bose Premium Audio Sound System
- Teen Driver mode
- Wi-Fi (Hot Spot)
SLT STANDARD EDITION: MSRP from $58,895, comes equipped with a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, it comes equipped with:
- Leather-appointed heated front seats
- Enhanced Driver Alert Package that includes Forward Collision Alert
- IntelliBeam headlamps
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking
- Safety Alert Seat (excludes other GM vehicles)
- Power-programmable liftgate
SLT, MSRP from $61,695.00, comes equipped with a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission and 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine, 10-speed automatic transmission (MSRP from 70,760).

The SLT offers SLE standard features, plus the following additions or replacements:
- Perforated leather-appointed heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated second-row seats
- Second-row power-release fold-and-tumble seats
- Third-row power fold-flat bench seats
- Driver-alert technologies including Side Blind-Zone Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Forward Collision Alert, Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking, Lane Keep Assist, and the segment-exclusive Safety Alert Seat.
- Power programmable hands-free liftgate
- Keyless Entry and Push-Button Start
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Power-tilt and-telescoping steering column
DENALI: MSRP from $70,795 / Price tested: $78,675.00, comes equipped with a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine, 10-speed automatic transmission and offers SLT standard features, plus the following additions or replacements:
- Signature Denali styling including a unique chrome grille, exterior chrome accents, and 20″ wheels
- New Mastique ash wood grains accent the interior
- Perforated leather-appointed, heated and ventilated front seats
- 8″ diagonal GMC Infotainment System with Navigation
- 8″ diagonal full-color customizable driver display
- Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound with SurroundStage
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Magnetic Ride Control
- Head-Up Display
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Heated second-row power-release fold-and-tumble seats
- HID headlamps with LED signature lighting

What We Loved:

Illuminated power-retractable assist step
Bose Premium Audio Sound System (premium 10-speaker surround sound)
8″ Diagonal GMC Infotainment System with Navigation
The classic shape of the SUV
The smooth and luxe drive
Large and quiet cabin size
The hands-free liftgate
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW About the full-size luxury SUV:

Apple CarPlay
Available 4G LTE WiFi
Illuminated power-retractable assist step
Built-in phone charger
6.2L Engine with 10-speed Automatic Transmission
Overall length 224.4 in.
Third-row legroom: 34.5 in
Seats 9
Cargo volume (behind 3^rd row) 39.3 cu ft
Second-Row Fold-and-Tumble Seats
Available Adaptive Cruise Control-Advanced
Additional 9 months of SiriusXM Radio and Nav Traffic Services
Warranty: 5 year/60,000 miles
MPG: 17 mpg – 14 city/23 hwy
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By Dawn Thigpen

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