Your Buyer’s Guide to the 2024 Yukon XL

For many years, parents who needed a sizable mode of transportation for their family basically had one choice: a station wagon. While these models certainly provided a lot of room, these weren’t the most gainly of vehicles, and parking these “land yachts” could be rather treacherous. Next in the pipeline came the minivan. A welcome change for many, these models offered a lot of space (particularly for cargo) but weren’t as cumbersome to drive. Over time, however, minivans—although perfectly practical—developed an unshakeable stereotype as a mother’s shuttle for her busy children.

Fortunately, the industry evolved again, and the SUV was born. While not really seen as a family vehicle early on (with their emphasis being on horsepower and ruggedness), it didn’t take too long to change that, and families flocked to these new models. And then a funny thing happened: SUVs started getting smaller, and the element that made them so desirable to families—their interior space—started evaporating. However, some automakers still recognize that families need a lot of cabin space, which is why GMC designed the Yukon XL, an extended-length full-size SUV. So, without further ado, let’s explore why you should be eager to look for a 2024 GMC Yukon XL for sale as your family’s next transporter.

A Massive Passenger Cabin

How many people are in your immediate family? Perhaps a better question would be to ask how many people you routinely need to drive around, including the friends of your family members. Whatever that number is, we bet that the Yukon XL will be able to accommodate everybody, as it can fit up to nine people in its three rows—and all three rows are spacious. The front row offers 42.3 inches of headroom, 38.9 inches in the second row, and 38.2 inches in the third row; as for legroom, passengers will get 44.5 inches in the front row, 42 inches in the second row, and 34.9 inches in the third row.

Tons of Space for Cargo

Even if you don’t need to fill your vehicle with people, chances are good that you often have to transport a lot of stuff. If your family is like most, you need to travel with things like sports gear and equipment, science projects, or a dozen other things for school or extracurricular activities. And, of course, we can’t forget about perhaps the heaps of bags of groceries you need to bring home on a weekly basis. No matter what you need to put in your SUV, the Yukon XL is ready.

Behind the third row, you’ll have 41.5 cu.ft. to work with. Fold that row down, and your available cargo room more than doubles to 93.8 cu.ft. Put the second row down, too, and you’ll have a whopping 144.7 cu.ft. to work with. Plus, while a manual liftgate is standard, you can swap that out for a hands-free power liftgate to make loading and unloading simpler.

Generous Comfort Amenities

In addition to all of that cabin space, the Yukon XL is designed to keep everybody comfortable. The seats are supportive, well-cushioned, and come with cloth upholstery and power adjustments in the front row. Quite a few other features can be added to augment everybody’s comfort, including genuine leather upholstery, massaging front seats, and heated and ventilated front seats. You can also get power-folding second-row captain’s chairs to make it easier for people to get into the third row or if you need extra space for cargo.

Highly Advanced Technology

These days, you can’t really call an SUV a “family vehicle” if it doesn’t come packed with the latest tech features. You and your kids probably don’t want to go anywhere without the ability to be connected to your phones, even if it’s just to the grocery store—and longer trips would be downright excruciating without access to our smart devices. Fortunately, this is something you don’t have to worry about with the Yukon XL.

First of all, it comes with six USB ports and two 120-volt power outlets, so there doesn’t have to be any squabbling about low battery levels. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a Wi-Fi hotspot are also standard, and a wireless device charging pad is available. The Yukon XL will also help keep everyone entertained, as satellite radio is built-in, and you can get a 14- or 18-speaker Bose audio system. Another available feature both parents and kids will love is a dual-screen entertainment system for the back. Lastly, whoever is driving will appreciate the simple-to-use infotainment system and in-dash navigation.

Driver Assistance Features

Another vital component of a family vehicle is safety tech. When you are transporting so much precious cargo, it is important to know that your car has your back. This is yet another area in which the Yukon XL shines, as it comes with numerous safety systems, starting with the ubiquitous boons of front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

This model also comes with many other features to protect passengers, including lane departure warning and lane-keeping assistance. Getting distracted while driving—especially if you have a carload of kids—can be pretty easy; the lane departure warning will notify you both with an aural alert and visual icon if you drift out of your lane without meaning to, and lane-keeping assistance will bring your Yukon XL back where it needs to go if you don’t quickly pay attention to that warning.

Forward collision warning is another standard feature in the Yukon XL, utilizing sensors to monitor the road ahead based on your vehicle’s speed and the distance to an object; if it detects a possible collision—like a vehicle or pedestrian—you will get an alert. If you don’t react to that alert by applying the brakes, automatic emergency braking will kick in, allowing your Yukon XL to slow itself down and, if necessary, even come to a complete stop, avoiding the collision or at least mitigating the damage.

Outstanding Performance

In addition to all of the many family-friendly features of the Yukon XL, we can’t fail to mention that it is simply fun to drive. It has great power, as the standard 5.3-liter V8 engine pumps out 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque, and it provides a smooth and engaging ride. If you’re interested in towing, the Yukon XL has excellent towing capabilities: if you equip the Max Trailering Package, you can get the Yukon XL’s best towing rating of 8,400 lbs; this will also make towing and trailering easier for you, as it includes a trailer brake controller and smart trailer integration indicator.

Is the GMC Yukon XL Right for Your Family?

The Yukon XL has everything you could need in a family vehicle, but is it right for you? There’s only one way to find out: come down to Victory GMC to explore it in greater detail. Here, you will be able to get inside to explore all of its many features; you can also get behind the wheel for a test drive to see how it performs out on the road. We bet that once you see all the extra space available to you, you’ll be clamoring to take it home.

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