The 2020 GMC Yukon is a large-size SUV that is designed to be bigger and bolder than the previous generation, with powerful proportions that make a strong statement. It delivers a smooth ride and a capable performance; as well as offering more technology and safety features. The 2020 Honda Pilot is a midsize SUV to compare, but let’s look at Yukon’s large-size SUV features and you can make the choice. Come to Reliable Buick and we can help you with your decision.
Design and Performance
The 2020 GMC Yukon features eye-catching styling and high-end materials. The standard Yukon seats eight comfortably, but with an available front bench seat, it will seat nine. The optional second-row captain’s chairs offer seating for seven. It comes with cloth upholstery and plenty of available comforts including, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, power-folding second-and third-row seats, and power-retractable steps. You can choose from two powertrains: The base engine is a 4.3-liter V8 that produces 355 hp and 383 pound-feet of torque with a six-speed automatic transmission. An optional powertrain is a 6.2-liter V8 that makes 420 pound-feet of torque and is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Yukon offers 15.3 cubic feet of space behind the third row, 51.7 cubic feet behind the second row, and 94.7 cubic feet with both rear seats folded down. It has an impressive maximum trailering weight of 8,500 pounds when properly equipped.
The 2020 Honda Pilot carries up to eight people on comfortable seats with quality material. That said, many competitors have more modern-looking cabins and much more space. It offers enough cargo space, with 16.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats and a maximum capacity of 83.9 cubic feet with the seats folded down. The Pilot comes standard with cloth upholstery, with available leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, second-row captain’s chairs, and power-adjustable front seats. The Pilot can’t compete with the GMC Yukon in performance and towing capacity. All Pilot models come with a 280-horsepower V6 engine that is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission in lower trims and a nine-speed automatic in higher trims. When properly equipped the Pilot can tow up to 5,000 pounds.
Safety and Tech Features
The Yukon features plenty of easy-to-use cabin technology. It comes standard with an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a nine-speaker Bose sound system, five USB ports, Bluetooth, voice recognition, satellite radio, HD Radio, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. It carries driver assistance technology that comes standard including a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, and the Teen Driver System. Available key safety features include forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.
The Pilot offers standard safety features that include a rearview camera, forward collision warning, collision mitigation braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. Blind-spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, and rear cross-traffic alert are available. The Pilot’s base infotainment system doesn’t offer much, but an upgraded touch-screen version will provide more functionality. Standard features include a 5-inch infotainment system display, Bluetooth, two USB ports, and a seven-speaker audio system. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto are only available in an upgraded trim.
Price and Fuel Economy
The Yukon offers four available trims. The base SLE trim starts at $50,600 and ranges to a starting price of $67,700 for the top-of-the-line Denali. These prices match Yukon’s quality packages. With its base engine and rear-wheel drive, the Yukon gets an estimated 15/22 mpg in the city and on the highway.
You can choose from six trims with the Pilot. The base LX starts at $31,550 and ranges to $49,620 for the new-for-2020 Black Edition. The Pilot’s fuel economy ratings are 19/27 mpg in the city and on the highway with standard front-wheel drive.
Overall
Overall, the 2020 GMC Yukon offers more in an SUV, from its grown-up style, powerful performance and towing capability, to its long list of technology features. Stop by Reliable Buick GMC and take a look.