Buying a GMC vehicle ensures you’ll get a car, truck, or SUV that will last a long time. These vehicles are reliable and known for their high-quality craftsmanship. If you’re looking for a new SUV around Sulphur, LA, it only gets slightly better than the GMC Acadia and the GMC Yukon. Which one is right for you? Keep reading for a comparison of these two top-tier vehicles.
The GMC Acadia is a midsize SUV with room for up to six people. This three-row SUV provides up to 79 cubic feet of cargo space once the rear seats are folded. With all the seats in use, there’s still around 12.8 cubic feet of storage space for groceries and other goods. The GMC Yukon is also a three-row SUV, but this time in an even more extensive package. The Yukon is designated as a full-sized SUV and has room for up to seven of eight passengers.
The GMC Yukon has a cavernous cargo hold with 41.5 cubic feet of storage space while all seats are used. This can be expanded to 93.8 cubic feet by folding down the last row of seats. You can get an impressive 144.7 cubic feet of storage space out of the Yukon using the entire rear-seat area. The Yukon may be your best choice if you have loads of people and stuff to transport around Orange, TX.
Performance
A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder powers the base model of the GMC Acadia. This engine makes 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. If you need more energy while you hit the streets of Jennings, the GMC Acadia has a 3.6-liter V6 engine. The bigger V6 engine generates 310 horsepower with 271 pound-feet of torque.
The bigger and heavier GMC Yukon needs more oomph, and three different powertrains are available to Moss Bluff, LA, shoppers. There’s a 5.3-liter V8 that produces 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. A 6.2-liter V8 cranks out 420 horsepower with 460 pound-feet of torque. It also has a 3.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel for the big Yukon. The diesel engine produces 277 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.
Interior
On the inside, the GMC Acadia offers an eight-way power driver’s seat. The Yukon provides a 10-way power driver’s seat at the higher trim levels. The GMC Acadia has GMC’s Infotainment System with an eight-inch diagonal screen.
The GMC Yukon gets a Premium GMC Infotainment System with a 10.2-inch diagonal screen and built-in Google features. Both systems offer a navigation system to help you find your way around Louisiana or wherever life takes you.
Safety
The GMC Acadia and GMC Yukon share many of the same safety features and driver-assist aids. Both SUVs have forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, and following distance indicators. Front and rear park assistance is standard on every trim level of both SUVs. This is a great feature to have when driving a larger SUV. The GMC Acadia and GMC Yukon offer advanced airbag systems and lane-keeping assistance with lane departure warnings.
Test Drive the New GMC Yukon Near Lake Charles Today
It’s easy to see that you’ll get an excellent SUV no matter which of these two practical and versatile SUVs you choose. Expect solid performance, impressive capabilities, and comfortable interiors. Take them both for a test drive at Navarre GMC near Lake Charles to make your decision.
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