Engine: 5.3-liter V8

Engine Options: 295-hp 4.8-liter V8; 320-hp 5.3-liter V8; 380-hp 6.2-liter V8; 332-hp 6.0-liter hybrid V8

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic; Electrically Variable Transmission with four fixed gears

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front airbags; full-coverage, side curtain 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: rearview camera system; rear park assist

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Arlington, Texas; Janesville, Wisconsin

Model Tested: GMC Yukon SLE 4WD ($38,590)

Standard Equipment: cloth upholstery; AM/FM/CD/MP3, eight-speaker stereo with XM satellite radio; cruise control; driver information center; power doors, windows and mirrors; heated outside mirrors; six-way power driver's seat; leather-wrapped, tilt steering wheel with audio controls; auto-dimming rearview mirror; 40/20/40 split front bench seat with manual recliners; 60/40 split folding second-row bench seat; automatic headlights; roof rails; side steps; locking rear differential; three power outlets; P265/70R17 all-season tires on bright aluminum wheels

Options as Tested: Convenience Package ($765) with rear-obstacle detection, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable pedals and remote engine starting; three-passenger third-row seat ($460); in-dash 6-disc CD changer ($300); roof rail cross bars ($45); off-road skid plates ($150)

Destination Charge: 900

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 320 @ 5200

Torque: 340 @ 4200

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 14/19

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: 9 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 41.1/64.4/41.3 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: 5677 pounds

Towing Capacity: 8200 pounds

Tires: P265/60R17 all-season

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 26 Gallons