How does a 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid work?
The 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid is available with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. Both models utilize a 6.0-liter V8 engine coupled to a pair of 60-kilowatt electric motors located inside what GM calls an electrically variable transmission. Together, they produce 332 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque.
How does regenerative braking work?
Regenerative braking turns your car’s kinetic energy into electricity to charge its battery and boost efficiency. The resulting friction works to slow the car down, generating heat and wearing away at the material on the pads and discs in the process.
Is it ok to drive in AUTO 4WD on the highway?
The short answer is: Yes, it can be safe to drive in 4WD on the highway as long as you’re going very slowly and so does the rest of the traffic around you. In other words, only during severe road conditions that require you to.
What kind of car is the 2009 GMC Yukon?
The 2009 GMC Yukon Denali still ranks as one of the most stylish and comfortable ways to do serious cross-country hauling.
Is the GMC Yukon Hybrid two wheel drive?
Introduced for the 2008 model year, the Yukon Hybrid comes in two- or four-wheel drive; little has changed this year, but you can compare the 2009 model with the 2008 one here. This review focuses on elements specific to the hybrid. For details on the Yukon lineup overall, check out our coverage of it here.
What are the specs of a new GMC Yukon?
New for 2009 is standard third-row seating on all models. With both rows stashed away, maximum cargo volume is 108.9 cubic feet, which places the Yukon in between the Expedition and Sequoia. The Yukon can be had with either rear- or four-wheel drive.
How big is a GMC Yukon Denali XL?
In addition to the standard GMC Yukon Denali 2009, GMC offers the Yukon Denali XL, which Cars.com says “measures about 20 inches longer than the regular Yukon, at 222.4 inches long, with a width of 79.1 inches.”
While the faithful Yukon continues to serve millions of families well, the impressive 2009 Yukon all but antiquates the previous generation, which seems light years apart in styling, quality and interior materials.
Introduced for the 2008 model year, the Yukon Hybrid comes in two- or four-wheel drive; little has changed this year, but you can compare the 2009 model with the 2008 one here. This review focuses on elements specific to the hybrid. For details on the Yukon lineup overall, check out our coverage of it here.
What’s the towing capacity of a Yukon Hybrid?
On the highway, the wheel has a more secure, well-weighted feel. Naturally, the Yukon Hybrid is no athlete: Take a turn aggressively, and there’s plenty of body roll. Maximum towing capacity is 6,200 pounds — that’s big-league capability and impressive for a hybrid. The non-hybrid Yukon tows up to 8,500 pounds.
Is the GMC Yukon a full size SUV?
Even if you don’t need its maximum seating or towing capacities, the 2009 GMC Yukon shines on enough levels to satisfy the needs and tastes of almost any full-size SUV buyer. That it also has some of the category’s best fuel mileage is a definite plus, as is the optional hybrid model.