2012 GMC Yukon XL SLT

The Yukon XL is GMC's full-size SUV, the long-wheelbase version of the Yukon that gives you three rows of seating and a huge cargo bay behind the third row. If you're also looking at a Ford Expedition EL or a Chevrolet Suburban, the Yukon XL is essentially the same size and purpose, but with GMC's more upscale trim. On the road, the Yukon XL feels big but steady, and the steering is light enough that you don't feel like you're wrestling it around town. Inside, the cabin is roomy and straightforward, with comfortable front seats and a third row that actually fits adults, though the materials are a bit dated by today's standards. Its 5.3L I8 makes 320 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, which feels smooth and capable on the highway but returns 17 mpg combined.