GMC Yukon XL vs Chrysler Pacifica
Overview | |
MSRP$51,015 | MSRP$28,995 |
Listings222 | Listings817 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryWith options quickly disappearing in the near-luxury large SUV segment, the GMC Yukon XL seems to deliver with a duo of powerful engines, a wealth of seating and storage, and 8,000 pounds of towing capacity. But manufacturing oversights and some competent competition mean you should strongly consider alternatives before making your decision. Before you discount the Yukon entirely, take a look at improvements that have been added to the 2016: a faster processor for its IntelliLink system, Apple CarPlay, and added safety features like lane-keep assist and auto high beams, plus SLT trims and above are now fitted with a hands-free power rear liftgate. | |
Reviews SummaryYou say, “It’s never going to be me.” You tell yourself it can happen to others. Then you’re there, standing under the piercing lights, the cold air sending chills down your spine. You’re in an air-conditioned dealer showroom on a Saturday afternoon… and you’re shopping for your first minivan. The truth is minivan ownership has come a long way since the last time you sat in the back seat of one as a child. What was once a wood-paneled group transport is now replete with all the latest in-car technology—not to mention innovations that are completely unique to the minivan market. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is the embodiment of all these advancements. It is an entirely new platform from the ground up. Chrysler wiped the slate clean and invested $2 billion to make sure an American automaker had a cutting-edge entrant in the minivan market. But is there enough of that innovation in the Pacifica to get you to consider it? Will you ever feel cool driving a minivan? Does is it even matter? And are there better options than Chrysler’s new minivan? For the answers to these questions, read on. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine5.3L 355 hp V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine3.6L 287 hp V6 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity9 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower355 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower287 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.3L 355 hp V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine Name3.6L 287 hp V6 |
Torque383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower355 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower287 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity9 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.3 cu ft | Cargo Space32.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight5536 lbs | Curb Weight4330 lbs |
Height74.4 in | Height69.9 in |
Length224.3 in | Length203.6 in |
Width80.5 in | Width90.4 in |
Wheelbase130.0 in | Wheelbase121.6 in |
Maximum Payload1633 lbs | Maximum Payload1675 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3600 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity6300 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $51,015 | $28,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | With options quickly disappearing in the near-luxury large SUV segment, the GMC Yukon XL seems to deliver with a duo of powerful engines, a wealth of seating and storage, and 8,000 pounds of towing capacity. But manufacturing oversights and some competent competition mean you should strongly consider alternatives before making your decision. Before you discount the Yukon entirely, take a look at improvements that have been added to the 2016: a faster processor for its IntelliLink system, Apple CarPlay, and added safety features like lane-keep assist and auto high beams, plus SLT trims and above are now fitted with a hands-free power rear liftgate. | You say, “It’s never going to be me.” You tell yourself it can happen to others. Then you’re there, standing under the piercing lights, the cold air sending chills down your spine. You’re in an air-conditioned dealer showroom on a Saturday afternoon… and you’re shopping for your first minivan. The truth is minivan ownership has come a long way since the last time you sat in the back seat of one as a child. What was once a wood-paneled group transport is now replete with all the latest in-car technology—not to mention innovations that are completely unique to the minivan market. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is the embodiment of all these advancements. It is an entirely new platform from the ground up. Chrysler wiped the slate clean and invested $2 billion to make sure an American automaker had a cutting-edge entrant in the minivan market. But is there enough of that innovation in the Pacifica to get you to consider it? Will you ever feel cool driving a minivan? Does is it even matter? And are there better options than Chrysler’s new minivan? For the answers to these questions, read on. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 5.3L 355 hp V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 3.6L 287 hp V6 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 9 | 8 |
Horsepower | 355 hp @ 5600 rpm | 287 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.3L 355 hp V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 3.6L 287 hp V6 |
Torque | 383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 355 hp @ 5600 rpm | 287 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 9 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.3 cu ft | 32.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5536 lbs | 4330 lbs |
Height | 74.4 in | 69.9 in |
Length | 224.3 in | 203.6 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 90.4 in |
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 121.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1633 lbs | 1675 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8300 lbs | 3600 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6300 lbs | |
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