New Car Review of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle

Description: Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Base MSRP Range: $35,110-$51,160
Invoice Price Range: $30,721-$44,765

The XL version has the Yukon structure but with inches added in length -- more power too. Half-ton XL stocks Yukon's Vortec 5.3-liter V8 rated at 295 hp, while the three-quarter-ton XL gets a 6.0-liter V8 spiked to 325 hp.

Further, the big-block 8.1-liter Vortec V8 at 340 hp is available for the largest XL and increases tow rating to 12000 pounds.

Quadrasteer 4WS is optional for Yukon XL 2500, and new communications and entertainment packages range from a DVD-based video player to OnStar telecommunications and XM satellite radio service.