2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4WD Long-Term Test Update: Nearing the 30,000-Mile Mark

WHAT WE LIKE: Our Yukon XL, which we’ve dubbed Big Den, proved unstoppable during the harsh Michigan winter. The combination of remote starting, effective seat heaters, and excellent climate control provided a capable base of operations for forging through snow, ice, slush, and frigid temperatures. Even without winter tires or even full tread depth on the original-equipment all-season rubber (Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza M+S, size 285/45R-22), our four-by-four driveline kept us rolling when others headed for the ditch or for garage protection from the elements. (While we prefer winter rubber over all-season tires for the colder months of our long-term tests, none with sufficient load-carrying capacity were readily available in the GMC’s 22-inch wheel size.) READ MORE ››

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