New for 2001
Yukon XL Denali
Specifications
Interior and exterior design
Vortec 6000 V8 engine
4L60-E heavy-duty automatic transmission with tow/haul modes
Full-time all-wheel drive
Five-link, coil spring rear suspension
Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and dynamic brake proportioning
AutoRide™ computer-controlled shock absorbers
Spare wheel and tire relocated underbody
Aluminum liftgate/liftglass rear access
Power outside rear-view mirrors with ground illumination lamps and defog heat
Seat-mounted safety belts for first and third-row occupants
Front seat side-impact airbags
Standard third-row seating
Automatic climate control and world-class HVAC system
Programmable automatic power door locks
Rear audio system with controls and headphone jacks
Power tilt/sliding sunroof with sunshade
Bose Acoustimass audio system
HomeLink remote-control transmitter
Factory-installed OnStar communications and security system
Driver message center

Vehicle Classification
Full-sized SUV with 116.0 inch (2,946 mm) or 130.0 inch (3,302 mm) wheelbase

Reasons for Purchase:
Command seating, ruggedness, durability, traction, towing capacity, seating accommodation, cargo capacity

Competition
Ford Expedition, Ford Excursion, Land Rover Range Rover, Lexus LX 470, Lincoln Navigator, Toyota Land Cruiser

Bodystyles
Four-door

Powertrains
Vortec 6000 V8
Heavy-duty four-speed automatic transmission
Full-time all-wheel drive

Manufacturing Locations
Arlington, Texas

Model Year Sales
1998 - 9,443
1999 - 12,862