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In the world of GMC, the Yukon holds a special place for the American brand for starting the Denali luxury treatment for the 1998 model year. However, the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali is stupidly expensive compared to the standard Yukon. For those who want a bit of Denali bling without having to pay Denali money, GMC came up with the SLT Premium Edition.
The GMC division of General Motors has yet to announce the pricing, even though the peeps at Edmunds are adamant that the appearance package will retail for “around $3,000,” give or take a few bucks. Available on Yukon and Yukon XL models, the SLT Premium Edition features 22-inch chrome wheels and chrome grille, bright chrome on the body-side moldings, and a polished exhaust tip. That’s darn right, three grand for some shiny teeth.
It’s ludicrous when you think about it, but hey, some people live and die by the bling. Stu Pierce, the senior marketing manager at GMC, tells that “the new Yukon SLT Premium Edition adds distinction and personalized style to the already well-appointed Yukon SLT model.”
Pardon my French, but those are fancy words to describe some chrome. Stu adds: “For discerning customers seeking uncompromising capability and unparalleled refinement in a full-size SUV, Yukon SLT Premium Edition delivers with the latest in technologies, amenities and a unique and premium style.” It seems to me that GMC needs better marketing people.
Appearance package aside, the GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL come with a 5.3-liter V8 engine and a six-speed transmission as standard. No-cost goodies include perforated leather seats, Power Release Fold and Tumble second row seats, heated steering wheel, side blind zone alert with rear cross traffic alert, lane change alert, forward collision alert, a hands-free power liftgate, and a Bose Premium Sound System.
The question is, would you pay $60k for such a sport utility vehicle or do you prefer the GMC Yukon Denali? If it were my money on the line, I’d cough up $65k and go for the Denali. Better still, the 2017 Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Prestige is priced at $64,300.
It’s ludicrous when you think about it, but hey, some people live and die by the bling. Stu Pierce, the senior marketing manager at GMC, tells that “the new Yukon SLT Premium Edition adds distinction and personalized style to the already well-appointed Yukon SLT model.”
Pardon my French, but those are fancy words to describe some chrome. Stu adds: “For discerning customers seeking uncompromising capability and unparalleled refinement in a full-size SUV, Yukon SLT Premium Edition delivers with the latest in technologies, amenities and a unique and premium style.” It seems to me that GMC needs better marketing people.
Appearance package aside, the GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL come with a 5.3-liter V8 engine and a six-speed transmission as standard. No-cost goodies include perforated leather seats, Power Release Fold and Tumble second row seats, heated steering wheel, side blind zone alert with rear cross traffic alert, lane change alert, forward collision alert, a hands-free power liftgate, and a Bose Premium Sound System.
The question is, would you pay $60k for such a sport utility vehicle or do you prefer the GMC Yukon Denali? If it were my money on the line, I’d cough up $65k and go for the Denali. Better still, the 2017 Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Prestige is priced at $64,300.
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