Dylan06SS Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 GMC Shows Yukon, Denali The next two versions of GM's new full-size SUVs are on display this week at the California International Auto Show in Anaheim. The GMC Yukon and Yukon Denali, in GM's words, have exceptional driving characteristics. What's immediately obvious, too, is that they have distinctive appearances, much more so than the last editions. The Yukon is the mass-market edition, available in cloth or leather-trimmed versions with rear- or four-wheel drive. Tall headlamps and smart details distinguish the Yukon from the similar Chevrolet Tahoe. Like the Tahoe and the new Denali, the Yukon is longer and wider than the past versions, has a stiffer body structure and a new power-steering rack, and standard anti-lock brakes with stability control. Seventeen-inch wheels are standard on the Yukon, as is a 320-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 engine (though a 290-hp, 4.8-liter version will replace that on rear-drive models later in the model year, GM says). The Yukon Denali, meanwhile, gets some exclusivity added to its image in the 2007 edition. A new 380-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 mated to a tap-shift six-speed automatic transmission is reserved for the Denali model. A chromed grille, different head and taillamps and special 18-inch wheels separate it from the Yukon as well as automatic climate control and remote starting. Both the Yukon and Denali offer a laundry list of options, including running boards, a power tailgate, DVD navigation, and a DVD entertainment system, as well as three-row side-curtain airbags (standard on the Denali). Both versions will be on sale in the first quarter of 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC3 Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Oh man.. gotta love that engine option for the Denali, but IMO, that thing looks worse than the 07 Tahoe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBSS Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Although I like the powerplant options, it looks like they took the worst of the Escalade (bug eyes) and mated it with a Ford Explorer/Expedition. Yuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexaSS Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 I think the Denali is SICK! put some 22s on that thing and picture me rollin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 ive got mixed feelings on this one, just another one that has to grow on me! we need to see the new escalde now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dylan06SS Posted October 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Personally I like it... stock I think they're hideous... but how many of us would leave it stock? Same with the Tahoe... I wouldn't rock it stock... but dropped and on 22's or 24's would be TITS!! I think it looks much more upscale now and the interior pics I've seen look really nice. Most people are giving it the right now... but I think it'll grow on you once you see it in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchitwo Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Personally I like it... stock I think they're hideous... but how many of us would leave it stock? Same with the Tahoe... I wouldn't rock it stock... but dropped and on 22's or 24's would be TITS!! I think it looks much more upscale now and the interior pics I've seen look really nice. Most people are giving it the right now... but I think it'll grow on you once you see it in person. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I Dunno, Mabey the DVK has a good point here.... But so far i think it looks a little funny queer.... I'm not really feelin it. But who knows it may grow on me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2005SS Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Cover up the grill and I would have guessed it was an updated Mercury Mountaineer. I also think it just has to grow on me but the Denali powertrain sounds interesting. Think of the possibility of swapping parts with our trucks. A tap-shift six speed auto sounds pretty cool in a SSS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted October 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Another fantastic SickBoy photoshop *everything looks better lowered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PewterC3 Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 looks to much like an Envoy from the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTOGUY Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Another fantastic SickBoy photoshop *everything looks better lowered <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Looks like a vacuum cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN C5 Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 The 07 Tahoe looks better than either of these and the Denali is the worst looking of the bunch... Way to much Bling Bling ? (or what ever you kids call it) with that grill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 i like'm both... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 a few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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