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What are the 2018 GMC Yukon’s Towing & Payload Capacities?
By Product Expert | Posted in New GMC Models on Friday, March 30th, 2018 at 3:14 pm
2018 GMC Yukon Towing & Payload
The 2018 GMC Yukon has an exterior appeal that portrays sophisticated style, splendid body lines stretch the profile and give the Yukon a long athletic look. Under the hood, you will find a powerful engine that has impressive towing and payload specs. The cabin is adorned with advanced technology features and comfortable seating for all eight passengers. With the 2018 GMC Yukon, your morning commute and weekend getaways will be more enjoyable because of its smooth and stable ride, but also because of the versatile interior storage options. Find out the 2018 GMC Yukon’s towing and payload specs right here and find out how it can easily take the boat and the whole family to the lake.
Payload & Towing Specs
The 2018 GMC Yukon is available in three trim levels the SLE, SLT, and Denali. The SLE and SLT trim levels get equipped with a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine that provides the 2018 Yukon with 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. When this 5.3L V8 engine works with standard Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) and the 6-Speed Automatic Transmission it achieves EPA fuel economy estimates of 16 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway.   The 2018 GMC Yukon’s 5.3L V8 engine with 2WD has the ability to tow up to 6,500 pounds and has a payload rating of 1,690 pounds. When the 5.3L V8 engine of the 2018 Yukon utilizes Four Wheel Drive (4WD) it can tow 6,300 pounds and has a 1,650-pound maximum payload.
The 2018 GMC Yukon Denali trim level gets a 6.2L EcoTec3 V* engine under the hood that cranks out 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. A 10-Speed Automatic Transmission pairs with the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali’s 6.2L V8 engine in 2WD to average EPA fuel efficiency estimates of 14 MPG city driving and 23 MPG when cruising the highway. The Yukon Denali can tow up to 8,400 pounds with its 6.2L V8 and has a maximum payload of 1,590 pounds. With optional 4WD, the GMC Yukon Denali can haul 8,100 pounds and has a 1,530-pound payload rating. Take the 2018 GMC Yukon for a test drive today at EVS Auto in Milwaukee, WI.
