2014 GMC Yukon SLT

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 SLT adds leather upholstery, power-adjustable pedals, and a Bose audio system over the SLE, making it the comfort-focused choice before the Denali. The 5.3L V8 makes 320 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, so it pulls confidently with a trailer and returns 17 mpg combined on regular fuel. This trim can be ordered with a rear-seat DVD entertainment system and a sunroof, which are the two upgrades families tend to look for.