Introducing The Yukon SLT Premium Edition

Full-size SUVs don’t do anything in small doses. They can ferry more than the usual four or five passengers. They can also carry and tow like pickup trucks. In this class, the GMC Yukon already has a great reputation. With the 2016 GMC Yukon SLT Premium Edition, there’s even more to like.

Let It Shine

The SLT Premium Edition stands out with its exterior styling. Distinct wheels and front grille, along with side trim and an exhaust pipe end are all fashioned from polished chrome. These accents help draw attention to the Premium Edition as an economical alternative to the Denali model. Beyond this, the vehicle maintains the same muscular outline available in eleven colors including bronze alloy metallic and onyx black.

Comfortable Strength

Inside, the 2016 SLT Premium Edition supplies three rows of seating that accommodates up to nine passengers with plenty of headroom and legroom. Physical comfort is matched by electronic luxury. Things begin with keyless entry and starting. Up front, an 8-inch touchscreen panel equipped with IntelliLink greets the driver. The panel operates the sound system and even an Android or iPhone smartphone when they’re connected via USB port. Both Android Auto and Apple Car Play are accessible through this arrangement so navigation and other apps can be utilized. This communications wizardry continues with the added features of wireless recharging along with operating the vehicle as a mobile WiFi hotspot. When freight takes priority over people, the leather upholstered second and third rows offer motorized retraction that enlarges carrying capacity from 15.3 cubic feet to 94.7 cubic feet. Easy access is provided by a powered back hatch that’s both hands-free activated and allows for several height settings.

Powered Up

Making all of this move is a 5.3 liter V8 engine generating 355 horsepower. Teamed with a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, it offers 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway in rear-wheel drive mode. With optional all-wheel drive, only highway mileage is reduced by a mere one mile per gallon. Adding to its reasonable fuel consumption, the 2016 Yukon SLT Premium Edition also has flex-fuel capability. With this sizable powerplant, the vehicle can handle a 1690-pound load or 8,500 pounds in tow.

Big on Safety

The Yukon SLT Premium Edition is as safe as it is powerful. It’s received five-star scores for both front collision and side impact protection from the NHTSA. Along with antilock brakes, traction and stability control, and tire pressure monitoring, the Yukon SLT offers a series of airbags that includes a third center airbag that augments protection in side crashes for front passengers. In the digital realm, 360-degree crash warning and adaptive cruise control with automatic braking are available.