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. The Denali is the top Yukon, with a more powerful engine and extra luxury touches over the SLE and SLT trims. Its 6.2L V8 makes 403 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, giving it strong passing power on the highway. The Denali gets unique 20-inch wheels and a stiffer suspension tune, so the ride is firmer than lesser Yukons but still composed.