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PERFORMANCE | 7 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
There's lusty V-8 thrust when you need it, and the transition between electric and gas power is almost seamless.
Cars.com
rack-and-pinion steering is wonderfully crisp
Truck Trend
almost always serves up smooth shifts and is happy to kick down two or three ratios when prodded
Car and Driver
plenty of refined power, a tight 39-foot turning radius and stunningly accurate handling at higher speeds
Edmunds' Inside Line
With the standard engine the 2011 Yukon can move quite quickly, and its six-speed automatic transmission provides rapid acceleration and good responsiveness. All Yukon SUVs can be ordered with available four-wheel drive. A single-speed transfer case system is standard on Yukons; a two-speed transfer case is an option on Yukon and Yukon XL; and Denali editions come with on-demand four-wheel drive.
On all versions, the steering feels light but not communicative, and bumps are positively smothered by the massive curb weight and big coil-spring suspension. The GMC Yukon Denali models all get GM's Autoride electronically controlled damping system, which does a great job bringing good ride comfort and decent steering response through the big 20-inch wheels. Overall, the Denali isn't tremendously maneuverable, but it handles surprisingly well on back roads; you'll quickly forget that you're piloting a 6,000-pound vehicle that can tow up to 8,600 pounds.
Conclusion
For such a large, massive vehicle, the 2011 GMC Yukon XL drives well.
