Compare GMC Yukon vs. Ford Expedition and Hyundai Palisade
The time has come for you to upgrade your SUV. Nowadays you can fill three comfortable rows of seating and need plenty of cargo room. The GMC Yukon is a great place to start when you have room to fill. But there are other options available for your family. Wiesner Buick GMC will break down three popular choices, the Yukon, the Ford Expedition and Hyundai Palisade, to help you determine the best fit.
Powertrain Options and Drivability
When it comes to sheer potency, the Expedition and Palisade can not keep up with the Yukon. It brings you two engine options, a 355-horespower 5.3L V8 and a 420-horsepower 6.2L V8. The Expedition holds a similar 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine for an impressive 375-horsepower. What sets the 5.3L V8 in the Yukon from the Expedition's V8 is that it is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission for a smooth shifting drive through Houston's rush hour traffic. The expedition offers only six-speed automatic transmission on each engine.
The Hyundai Palisade falls short with its 291-horsepower 3.8-liter V6. The Hyundai can not match the towing capacity of the GMC Yukon, towing just 5,000 pounds, to the 8,500-pounds the Yukon can pull.
With a large SUV, you aren't expecting to accomplish hairpin turns and agility, but the Yukon comes close to shattering those barriers. Tight steering and an impressive 19.5 feet, while the Expedition turns in 20.41 feet and the smaller Palisade gets it done in 19.4 feet. The Magnetic Ride Control system of the Yukon adjusts to your conditions and assures you get a smooth ride as you make your way through Spring, TX. You'll love the quiet drive, smooth shifting and nimble handling of the Yukon on the roads of The Woodlands. The Expedition feels large as your driving, and with a lot of body-roll feel, it can be unsettling when cornering hard.
Interior Comforts
The cabin is where the new Yukon shines. High-quality materials are found throughout, with its eagle-eyed designers pouring over each and every detail. Only the Yukon has the ability to fit nine passengers with versatile seating configurations designed with you in mind. You will find many of the same features on each model, like:
- Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
- Eight-Inch Touchscreen LCD infotainment with Apple Car Play and Android Auto
- Tri- Zone Climate Control
Safety Features
The Yukon rises to the challenge when it comes to driver assist and safety features. Only the Yukon gives you standard Teen Driver System, as you set limits on your teen's speed and volume controls so you don't blasted by the radio when you start your Yukon afterward. The Yukon offers Blind-Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist and cross-traffic alert. Several of these are considered add-ons for the Palisade and Expedition.
The Yukon really shines when it comes to meeting and exceeding your SUV needs for Huntsville, TX. GMC thought about what drivers and passengers alike really wanted when it came to a family-friendly SUV, and the Yukon delivers. A plethora of USB ports, that allow you to control music and not just charge, are all over the cabin, a hidden storage compartment for valuables, and a power lift-gate set the Yukon apart from the Expedition and Palisade.
The best way to find the right Yukon for you is to test drive one today! We have a wide selection of package options, trims, and body styles like the Yukon Denali XL, with a longer wheel base. Our helpful and friendly team of salespeople can help you find the right Yukon for you, and find the right financing or lease option you need. Visit us at Wiesner Buick GMC in Conroe, TX today!