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GMC Yukon I (GMT400, 5-door) 5.7 i V8 (258 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
GMC Yukon:
The Chevrolet Tahoe is a line of full-size SUVs from Chevrolet marketed since the 1995 model year. Marketed alongside the GMC Yukon for its entire production, the Tahoe is the successor of the Chevrolet K5 Blazer; the Yukon has replaced the full-sized GMC Jimmy. Both trucks derive their nameplates from western North America, with Chevrolet referring to Lake Tahoe; GMC, the Canadian Yukon.
Initially produced as a three-door SUV wagon, a five-door wagon body was introduced for 1995, ultimately replacing the three-door body entirely. The five-door wagon shares its body with the Chevrolet and GMC Suburban as a shorter-wheelbase variant. Since 1998, the Tahoe has served as the basis of the standard-wheelbase GMC Yukon Denali and Cadillac Escalade luxury SUVs. The Tahoe is sold in North America, parts of Asia such as the Philippines, and the Middle East, plus other countries including Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Angola as a left-hand-drive vehicle. The Yukon is only sold in North America and the Middle East....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (GMT400, 5-door) Overview:
GMC Yukon (I (GMT400, 5-door)). With 447 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2280 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
5.7 i V8 (258 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 5.7L V8 (L31 Vortec) provides ample power and torque for daily driving, highway cruising, and moderate towing. It feels robust and capable, though not particularly quick by modern standards.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a large V8 SUV of its era, fuel economy is a significant drawback, with urban figures around 15.7 l/100 km. It's thirsty but typical for its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust V8 power and high torque output
- • Excellent towing and hauling capabilities
- • Spacious interior for passengers and cargo
- • Durable and reliable GMT400 platform
- • Classic, rugged American SUV styling
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy, especially with the 7.4L V8
- • Truck-like ride and handling characteristics
- • Interior quality and features are dated by modern standards
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to newer vehicles
- • Large size can make city driving and parking challenging
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (GMT400, 3-door): 1992 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | GMC |
| Model: | Yukon |
| Generation: | I (GMT400, 5-door) |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.7 i V8 (258 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 258 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 45 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 447 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 5733 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l |
| Coolant: | 16.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.8 kg/Hp, 113.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.1 kg/Nm, 196.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2280 |
| Max. weight: | 2858 |
| Max load: | 578 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 3347 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 114 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5070 mm mm [295mm more] |
| Width: | 1951 mm mm [7mm less] |
| Height: | 1848 mm mm [9mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2985 mm mm [153mm more] |
| Front track: | 1590 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Tires size | 235/75/ R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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