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Walkaround
These are conservatively styled trucks. They look like shortened versions of the GMC Yukon XL, which looks like a fancy Suburban, which is what it is. An arched roofline provides extra headroom for the second and third rows.The most visible difference between the SLE and Denali is the Denali's aftermarket-inspired chrome grille, in place of the SLE's blacked out grille. An important choice to make here is whether you want a contemporary hatch rear door that lifts up or old-fashioned side-by-side cargo doors. Cargo doors are more useful for towing trailers, while the hatch style is usually more convenient for families partly because the window can be opened separately for quick loading or unloading of smaller items. Denali buyers are limited to a hatch with flip-up window. Utility-minded shoppers looking for cargo doors will have to limit themselves to an SLE.
Interior Features
GMC's Yukon models are comfortable and convenient. GMC has gone to great lengths to make them more comfortable, easier to operate and more attractive for families. Getting inside is easy thanks to pull-handle style door handles that replace the old lift-up style openers. Step-in height is lower than previous-generation models, making it easier to climb into the driver's seat. Seat-mounted shoulder harnesses on the front and rear seats make the Yukon's belts easy to wear.All controls are mounted close to the driver's seat. Visibility out of the Yukon is very good, thanks to new larger windows. The combination of good visibility and confident handling give the Yukon an air of nimbleness. GMC's Yukon Denali tops the current Lincoln Navigator in the usefulness of its third-row seat. While the Lincoln's third seat is a children-only compression chamber, the Yukon's third seat provides space for adults' feet. It isn't a lot of space, but it is there. The third seat also folds, flips, slides and removes easily. Whichever way you choose to stow the third-row seat, it is easy to do; it even has wheels to help it roll into the garage for storage. Still, getting into and out of that third row isn't easy for adults. If you're going to put people back there on a regular basis, we recommend considering the longer GMC Yukon XL or Chevy Suburban. The Denali offers optional second-row bucket seats that give passengers better support and let them adjust their seats individually to suit each person. The Denali's leather upholstery is very nice looking and feels comfortable. Music lovers will enjoy the available Bose Acoustimass 11-speaker stereo with a subwoofer. It uses a spiral-wrapped radio antenna to cut wind noise. GMC says it chose to use a conventional mast rather than embedding the antenna in a window for better performance.
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