Is the 2025 GMC Yukon XL a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $70,200. Class median $48,995.
- Commuter: $163 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 75.6 in. Class middle half 64.7 to 70.1 in.
- Off-road: 7.8 in clearance. Top 70% of 181.
- Price: 19% above cars like it.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $163 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.8 in, top 70% |
| Worth the money | No | 19% above predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Yukon XL a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 9 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 42.0 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.5 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 41.5 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | Yes |
Is the Yukon XL a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $70,200 | Median $48,995 | 189 | No |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 225.2 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | No |
| Turning circle | 41.5 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 18.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Yukon XL a good commuter car?
No. $163 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $163
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 20 mpg, top 87% of 151
Is the Yukon XL a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.8 in clearance, 75.6 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 42.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 41.5 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Yukon XL a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.8 in clearance. Top 70% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 4WD 4dr Elevation, 7.8 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Yukon XL worth the money?
No. Priced 19% above cars like it.
- Price, Elevation RWD
- $70,200
- Predicted price
- $59,084
- Gap
- +$11,116 (+19%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Yukon XL a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,181 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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