| I realize I may be stepping on some toes, but | | | | |
| please hear me out. The upcoming, new from | | | | Engine efficiency. The 2007 Yukon's two V8s |
| the ground up, GMC Yukon is certain to be | | | | will produce greater horsepower than the |
| perceived by some as being too much...in | | | | previous engines, but they will register an |
| size, that is. With fuel prices at an all | | | | increase in fuel economy. How so? General |
| time high and consumer sentiment shifting to | | | | Motors is incorporating Displacement on |
| smaller vehicles will the GMC Yukon be | | | | Demand technology, which deactivates some of |
| considered outdated even before it hits | | | | the cylinders at low loads for increased fuel |
| showroom floors in Spring 2006? Let's take a | | | | economy. You may recall a more basic version |
| look at many of the changes planned for the | | | | of this technology being applied to Cadillac |
| all new Yukon and then you can decide for | | | | models in the early 1980s; that particular |
| yourself. | | | | V8-6-4 technology was ahead of its time and |
| | | | GM had to pull it back then as the engines |
| General Motors has been itching to release | | | | did not do what was intended for them to do. |
| the Yukon and a host of other full sized GMC | | | | Now, more than a generation later, General |
| Chevrolet models to the public as soon as | | | | Motors has worked out all the kinks and has |
| possible. Some find this odd, particularly | | | | vastly improved on the original idea. |
| since fuel prices are high and demand for | | | | |
| large vehicles is on the decline. Still, | | | | Safety. Roof mounted side curtain air bags |
| there is good reason why GM wants you to take | | | | will now be made available for all three rows |
| a closer look at upcoming offerings including | | | | of passengers. GM has been on a major |
| the 2007 GMC Yukon, their big SUV: | | | | offensive over the past half decade or more |
| | | | in stressing safety, a big seller for any |
| New from the ground up. Ask anyone who | | | | vehicle. A better ABS system and StabiliTrak, |
| purchases large trucks and SUVs and they will | | | | GM's premier handling system, will also be |
| tell you that owning one with the latest | | | | included. |
| technology is often a deciding factor in | | | | |
| purchasing a new model. GM is right on | | | | Technological improvements. Rear camera |
| schedule with the update; however as with any | | | | systems, power fold and tumble rear seats, |
| "older model" vehicle currently on the market | | | | and an improved navigation system are some of |
| sales typically decline as a new model is | | | | the updates. The interior of the 2007 Yukon |
| prepared for release. | | | | is actually larger than preceding models. |