Overview & Reviews

For 2012, the GMC Yukon XL receives updated versions of the optional navigation and rear-seat entertainment systems.

• Powerful 6.2-liter V8 in the Denali.
• Attractive interior with quality materials
• Seating for up to nine passengers
• Class-leading interior space
• Smooth road manners

User Reviews:

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  Tired of crossovers - 2012 GMC Yukon XL
  By npdan - August 2 - 12:03 am

  After trying crossovers, we are back to our much loved Suburban/Yukon XL vehicles. Nothing matches these vehicles for comfort, value and modest cost of operation. They are bullet proof and supremely comfortable. I cannot agree with Edmunds suggestion that the midsized Acadia, Enclave or Traverse is a viable replacement. ONLY, if you sit in the front seats. The second row seats in these vehicles are some of the most uncomfortable seats in any vehicle made. And for all this loss of comfort, size and seat comfort, you gain a miseable 1-2 mpg. Not worth it. Before you buy your GM crossover, test drive a new Yukon or Yukon XL back to back with a new Acadia, Enclave or Traverse.

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  Not luxury, but serves a purpose - 2012 GMC Yukon XL
  By rob_k - August 28 - 5:51 am

  Traded in Toyota Sienna Limited to better accomodate our family - my wife and I plus four young kids. We have 7,500 miles on our 2012 Yukon XL Denali. Price was $60K even before trade, with the additional screen for the third row. Since we bought the car a few months ago, the DVD player has broken (only used it once) and now the back up camera is broken. Suprisingly little knee room for the second row, and less, as expected, for the third row. You cant move the 2nd or 3rd row seat back and forth, like you could in the mini-van. You can turn the Heat/AC for the rear on and off from the front of the car, but you cant control the temperature. Bad idea Regretting this purchase

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  Still the "Gold Standard" - 2012 GMC Yukon XL
  By npdan - January 25 - 3:12 am

  We ventured into the "midsize", or as the Edmunds reviewers say "Perfect size for most"....SUVs. We tested an Acadia, Enclave and ended up buying a new 2011 Lincoln MKT. That didnt last quite a year until we now have found ourselves back into a full sized GMC Yukon XL and we absolutely love all aspects of the vehicle. So comfortable, delightful seats and SPACE. Still hard to beat a full sized vehicle if, like us, you do lots of traveling on the open road. Never attempt to sit in the second row seats of GMs midsize offerings (Traverse, Acadia and Enclave) if you are (1) over 5 tall or (2) over the age of 12! Those have to be the most uncomfortable seats made in a modern vehicle!