2000 GMC Yukon Overview

Introduction

GMC Yukon is the stylish, luxury version of Chevy's hardworking Tahoe full-size SUV.The main differences are in the packaging of options and in the styling of the grille.The Yukon wears a dramatic, elegant blacked-out grille, while the Tahoe has a chrome-laden grille designed to look more aggressive.But the luxury touches don't overlook the fact that GMC customers will want to tow their boat to the lake or pull their daughter's horse trailer to the show, so the 2000 model is loaded with features for towing and moving cargo.For many years, GMC and Chevrolet have sold this vehicle as the Suburban.Both were both completely re-engineered for model year 2000.Chevrolet's version continues as the Suburban, but GMC has renamed this vehicle the Yukon XL.The XL stands for extra length.It is, after all, a longer version of the GMC Yukon.The name change allows GMC to market a family of Yukons, which includes the Yukon, the luxurious Yukon Denali and longer Yukon XL.

Though this almost ubiquitous old friend retains its basic form, it has been improved tremendously for model year 2000.From chassis to interior the Yukon XL is a more refined, comfortable vehicle.The frame is stronger, yet lighter, providing a tremendously good platform.Generous cross bracing adds stiffness, helping to retain the ridged chassis as well as allowing engineers to design a suspension that soaks up jarring bumps and craters found on off-road trails.

For those who really need a size extra-large sport-utility, it's hard to beat this Yukon XL.Read full review