2012 GMC Yukon SLT

The 2012 Yukon is GMC's full-size SUV, the one you cross-shop with the Tahoe and Expedition when you need three rows and serious towing. It drives with the steady, planted feel you want in a big SUV, and the steering is direct enough that you never feel like you're wrestling it. Inside, the cabin is roomy and the seats are genuinely comfortable for long trips, though storage is tight when all three rows are up. Some owners mention cracked dashboards and door handles that break, so give those a quick look on a used example. Leather upholstery and a power-adjustable driver's seat set the SLT apart from the SLE below it. The 5.3L V8 makes 320 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive, so it pulls confidently on the highway. The SLT can be ordered with four-wheel drive, which adds traction in snow and mud without changing the smooth ride.