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| Yukon be considered outdated even before it hits | | | | for increased fuel economy.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