1995 GMC Yukon Test Drive
GMC rolled out the new 5-door version of its full size Yukon sports-utility vehicle spring of 1995, that split the difference in size and price between the compact Jimmy and king size Suburban. The 5-door Yukon was a spitting image of the Chevrolet Tahoe, which also debuted in 1995. Standard features included a 200 horsepower 5.7 liter V8, 4-speed automatic transmission, a drivers-side air bag, and anti-lock brakes. An on demand part time 4-wheel-drive system was optional. The 5-door Yukon had the same dashboard as the 3-door model. The dashboard was redesigned for the 1995 model year. All versions had a column mounted shift lever, while 4-wheel drive models add a floor mounted transfer case lever. Cargo volume on the 5- door version was 122.5 cubic feet, about 23 more than the 3-door version. A 3 place 60/40 split folding rear seat was standard. Buyers had the choice of two front bucket seats or a 3-place bench.
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The 1996s were the best of this breed IMHO. First year of the Vortec 350, and the last year of the heavier power steering that, while somewhat more ponderous around town, provided far greater feedback at highway speeds than the new-for-’97 variable ratio steering.
Funny how the leather is already “puckered” on the driver’s seat on this new test vehicle. The new interiors were a big improvement over the original C/Ks, but they wore VERY quickly. It wasn’t uncommon for the headlight/HVAC control knobs to break off within a year or two of normal use, and you had to be careful not to press down too hard on the power lock and window switches, lest they fall down behind the door panel.
it think these were the best SUV’s GM ever made
1995-2000
always liked these