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2026 GMC Yukon XL Elevation
SUV · 355 hp · 16–17 mpg combined
Overview.
At a glance
Good
- 8,200-lb max towing
- Eight seats
- 41.5 cu ft cargo
- 16.8-inch infotainment display
Watch for
- EPA-estimated 16–17 mpg combined
- 355 hp; upper trims 420
The 2026 GMC Yukon XL Elevation is an eight-seat SUV with 41.5 cu ft of cargo capacity.
Its 5.3L 8-cylinder engine produces 355 hp and uses a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive carries a $72,200 MSRP, while four-wheel drive carries a $75,200 MSRP.
Maximum towing is 8,200 lbs with rear-wheel drive and 8,000 lbs with four-wheel drive. Maximum payload is 1,430 lbs or 1,360 lbs, respectively. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 17 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive and 16 mpg combined with four-wheel drive.
Standard cabin equipment includes a 16.8-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bose speakers, wireless charging, three-zone climate control, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Standard driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, automatic parking assist, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, emergency braking assist, cameras and parking sensors. Super Cruise is available for $2,855, while the Super Cruise & Trailering Package is $3,320. The model year has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking48 factory options, from $100 to $7,890.
Which Yukon XL is right for you?
Five trims, $72,200 to $106,300. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $17,300, from Denali to AT4 Ultimate.
The numbers.
Two configurations: four-wheel or rear-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic.
142 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- 4 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- multi-level heated
- power folding split-bench third row seats
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- front, side, and rear view camera
- front and rear parking sensors
- automatic parking assist
- Wireless charging
- adaptive cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- power rear seat easy entry
- leatherette steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Sun sensor
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- painted alloy wheels
- 20 x 9.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 275/60R20 tires
- fullsize non-matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- cylinder deactivation
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Rear limited slip differential
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- pre-collision safety system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- 16.8" infotainment display size
- AM/FM stereo
- Bose premium brand speakers
- 10 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- surround audio surround audio (discrete)
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- speed sensitive volume control
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Concierge Service
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
2 interiors
- Dark Atmosphere/Gideon
- Jet Black
Both leather/leatherette.
6 factory paints
- Onyx Black
- Volcanic Red Tintcoat
- Summit White
- Sterling Metallic
- Titanium Rush Metallic
- Downpour Metallic
Safety and recalls
3 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Yukon XL. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
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