2014 GMC Yukon Denali

The 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 like a big truck, with a commanding view and a ride that soaks up highway miles, though you'll feel its size in tight spots. The cabin is roomy and upscale, with comfortable leather seats and plenty of cubbies for drinks and devices, but cargo space shrinks when all three rows are up. Available tech includes a touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, rear seat entertainment, and a rearview camera, which owners find handy in such a large vehicle. Stepping up to the Denali gets you a larger 6.2L V8 and a quieter cabin with woodgrain and leather the SLT doesn't offer. The 6.2L V8 makes 403 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque, and the six-speed automatic keeps it in the power band when you're climbing or merging. The Denali gets unique styling with a chrome grille and body-color cladding; the standard Magnetic Ride Control gives it a surprisingly smooth highway ride for a full-size SUV.