Consumer Reports New Cars – November 2019

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GMC Yukon


This near-twin version of the Chevrolet Tahoe uses a 5.3-liter V8
and a six-speed automatic that returns 16 mpg and doesn’t feel par-
ticularly energetic. Ride and handling are not stellar, although the
magnetic ride suspension on the Denali version improves ride com-
fort and handling response. The 6.2-liter engine that comes on the
Denali is also a meaningful upgrade, but it raises the price consider-
ably. Proper optional equipment gives the Yukon a towing capacity
of 8,500 pounds, about the only advantage it has over a crossover
SUV, such as the GMC Acadia. Just as in the Tahoe, the third-row
seat is low and tiny. Automatic emergency braking, blind spot warn-
ing, and lane keeping assist are optional.

Overall Score 64
Predicted Reliability 03
Owner Satisfaction 04
Road-Test Score 67
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.

Base Price: $49,600-$69,700
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: Denali, SLE, SLT
Drive Wheels: Rear, AWD, 4WD
Seating: 3 front, 3 rear, 3 third
Engines: 5.3-liter V8 (355 hp); 6.2-liter
V8 (420 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic;
10-speed automatic

Length (in.).................... 204
Width (in.) ......................81
Height (in.) ......................74
Wheelbase (in.) .................116
Weight (lb.) ..................5,635
% weight front/rear ...........52/48

Max. Load (lb.) ...............1,580
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............. 47.5
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........8,200

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CR overall mpg ..................16 Average

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GMC Terrain


The Terrain is a corporate cousin of the Chevrolet Equinox, but a few
critical differences compromise it, even though it is positioned as a
more premium offering. We found it to be loud and stiff-riding, with
severely hampered visibility. The base engine is a lackluster 1.5-liter,
turbo four-cylinder. The uplevel choice is a significantly stronger
2.0-liter turbo mated to a nine-speed automatic that’s not the swift-
est or the smoothest. The Terrain’s gear selector is controlled by
unintuitive-to-operate dash-mounted push buttons. The infotain-
ment system is one of the easier ones to use and comes with Android
Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Forward collision warning,
city-speed automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian detection
are standard for 2020.

Overall Score 60
Predicted Reliability 03
Owner Satisfaction 03
Road-Test Score 67
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 04

Base Price: $25,000-$39,500
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: Denali, SL, SLE, SLT
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 1.5-liter 4 turbo (170 hp); 1.6-
liter 4 turbodiesel (137 hp); 2.0-liter 4
turbo (252 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic;
9-speed automatic

Length (in.)..................... 182
Width (in.) ......................72
Height (in.) ......................65
Wheelbase (in.) .................107
Weight (lb.) ..................3,800
% weight front/rear ...........58/42

Max. Load (lb.) ................ 985
Cargo Volume, cu.ft.............. .33
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........3,500

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CR overall mpg ..................22 Average

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