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A Closer Look at the 2023 GMC Yukon XL

The 2023 GMC Yukon XL offers many of the great features you've come to love in previous model years along with some exciting updates. Harts Motors GMC is home to a range of Yukons, allowing you to find the perfect fit for you and your family.

Basics About the 2023 GMC Yukon XL

The Yukon has been a member of the GMC family for over 30 years. It has undergone many transformations over the years, always offering comfort and style along with its rugged capabilities. The Yukon is a full-size SUV, just as at home on the back roads as it is towing a trailer or delivering kids safely to soccer practice.

New and Unique Features in 2023

The 2023 Yukon XL hosts a variety of upgrades and new features at every trim level. For longtime Yukon XL fans, the biggest surprise may be the addition of a new trim package.

The Denali Ultimate

This top-of-the-line trim package features high-end leather upholstery, wood trim, an 18-speaker Bose sound system, and front seats with 16-way adjustable power settings and a built-in massage feature. The exterior is just as classy, with a darkened chrome trim grill and exterior panels and 22-inch wheels.

The AT4

If you're looking for something that looks the part of an off-the-road machine, the AT4 trim package is a great option. Available on Yukon's 4x4 options, the AT4 comes with standard tow hooks, skid plates, and automatic ride control.

Super Cruise

One intriguing option available on some trim levels of the 2023 Yukon XL is Super Cruise. This is a first-of-its-kind hands-free driver-assistance option. As long as you are on compatible roadways, Super Cruise allows for hands-free driving, including automatic and on-demand lane changes.

Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist

Another new offering on various trim packages for 2023 is enhanced automatic parking assist. This feature uses sensors on the vehicle to aid in both parallel and perpendicular parking. The vehicle can steer, brake, and even shift gears to get the vehicle into the parking spot.

What's to Know About Different Trim Packages in 2023

Even the most basic model 2023 Yukon XL offers plenty of features for both safety and comfort. While the new Denali Ultimate trim package may stretch the budget a little more than you are comfortable with, there are other packages with great features sure to meet your needs.

Yukon XL SLE

The SLE is the base model Yukon XL and is available as both a 5.3-liter V8 and a 3.0-liter Duramax diesel engine. Cloth upholstery and manual folding 60/40 split seats in both the second and third rows are standard.

Yukon XL SLT

The SLT adds a few safety features, such as blind spot monitoring as well as leather upholstery on seating areas, and a nine-speaker Bose audio system.

Yukon XL AT4

The AT4 comes standard with all-terrain tires and a power tilt-telescopic steering wheel. You can upgrade to a 6.2-liter V8 as well as a panoramic sunroof.

Yukon XL Denali

The highest trim option available, the Denali offers many options for buyers, including second-row captain's chairs, a host of safety and driver's assist features, and a full leather interior.

Ready to upgrade your ride? Stop in at Hart Motors GMC and take a 2023 Yukon XL for a spin today. 

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