Engine: 5.3-liter V8

Engine Options: 290-hp 4.8-liter V8; 320-hp 5.3-liter V8; 380-hp 6.2-liter V8

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front airbags; second-row seat child safety seat anchors (LATCH); third-row seat child safety seat tethers; four-wheel antilock brakes with Dynamic Rear Proportioning; Stabilitrak stability control system; tire pressure monitoring system; OnStar emergency notification system with one-year pre-paid subscription

Optional Safety Equipment: roof-mounted, full-coverage, side curtain airbags ($350; standard on SLT and Denali); rearview camera system ($195; available on SLT and Denali only); rear park assist ($245; standard on Denali)

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Arlington, Texas; Janesville, Wisconsin

Model Tested: GMC Yukon SLE 4WD ($37,615)

Standard Equipment: tri-zone manual climate control; rear seat air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, central locking and heated and folding outside mirrors; AM/FM/CD/MP3, eight-speaker stereo; leather-wrapped, tilt steering wheel with redundant audio controls; auto-dimming inside mirror with compass and ambient temperature gauge; roof-mounted luggage rails; driver information center; floor mats; trailer tow package; front tow hooks

Options as Tested: third-row seat ($460); full-coverage curtain airbags ($350); in-dash 6CD changer ($300); XM Satellite Radio with three-month trial subscription ($199); power adjustable pedals ($120); rear park assist ($245); front fog lamps ($140); roof rail cross bars ($45); off-road skid plate ($125)

Destination Charge: 875

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 320 @ 5200

Torque: 340 @ 4200

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 15/21

Wheelbase: 116.0 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 202/79/77 inches

Track Front/Rear: 68.2/67 inches

Turning Cycle: 39.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 6 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 41.1/64.4/44.1 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 39.2/60.6/39 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.9/49.1/25.6 inches

Trunk Volume: 108.9 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, coil over gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 9.0 inches

Curb Weight: 5537 pounds

Towing Capacity: 7700 pounds

Tires: P265/60R17 on/off-road

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 26 Gallons