Wow what a stunning SUV, GMC are on a roll at he moment can't do no wrong.

 

I think it looks great, the Denali is even more stunning. Though I think GM missed out by not fitting them with independent rear suspension, the GM triplet are the only in their class with live rear axle and the third row suffers due to it.

 

They look great and drive great. The just look to expensive sitting next to an Acadia on the same lot.

 

That's part of the point spd98, they need to be differentiated, they don't need to mirror one another. They go after different buyers. Almost makes the lambdas true minivans now!

 

Driving the price of the Yukon up, doesn't make the lambdas any more of a minivan than they are now. They are too tall, you have to climb up to get in. They have no easy access from front row to rear for parents. They don't carry nearly enough cargo behind the third row. And they cost $10,000+ more than a minivan at equivalent options. Don't get me wrong, I like them a lot, but they aren't even quasi-minivans, much less 'true minivans'.

 

I really don't understand Government Motors - half-baked redos of vehicles that are sold as all new just don't cut it anymore - why spend all that money on a product and have an interior in a $50k plus vehicle that looks like it was from an old Kia? Gray plastic is okay on cars in the $30k and under range, but seriously - that should be brushed stainless or real aluminum - that would have looked premium against whatever other gimmicks that they used.

And then there is the transmissions - where are the 8 plus speed trannies? Heck, Chrysler has beaten both Ford and Total Recall Motors and that is outrageous.

Ford's tart up of the Expedition is not remarkable, but they aren't selling it as all new - but this joke is the same old tired 1999 product we've seen now with squared off edges where there were rounded ones. This garbage has to stop.

 

Certainly the best of the best. My family has been in 'burbs' since the 90's, and have owned almost every variation from Tahoe to Yukon XL Denali (6-7? of them), and this time they've priced us out. We just bought a Durango, sorry GM. Even tried the Acadia, but couldn't stomach the V6.

 

Half the price - Half the truck.

 

I'd really love to own one of these. I just wish GM could make a technological leap and substantially increase the mpg numbers.

 

They really are too expensive. A Suburban LTZ should not reach into Escalade territory.

 

Don't worry, give them 6 months or so when inventory starts to build and Cash will be stacked on the hood as always!

 

Lol at the comments by people that can't afford them, true C&D readers.

 

It's not even about not affording them. The Yukon (and especially the Tahoe) are grossly overpriced. NO WAY should a Tahoe hit $70,000. No way. It's a flipping Chevy!

 

Do not worry someone else bought the one you were looking at.

 

My mom has bought a new generation Yukon since 1999 but she might skip this one. $66k for a Yukon XL is absolutely ridiculous considering her '08 Denali XL stickered for $59k back in 2008. The new ones are nice, but a new Denali certainly isn't worth $12-18k over what she paid for hers. Not one bit; and I hope to god these are built better than hers has been.

 

I prefer my SUVs not have compromised capability to reach some government mandated CAFE goal. For what GM is charging for these, the least they can do is offer an adjustable ride height air suspension and diesel engine - both of which are offered on the Grand Cherokee. That would really help make these new GM full sized SUVs appeal to me despite their weird, awkward styling.

If you don't need the third row, buy the Grand Cherokee. You'll get real SUV capability, better ride and handling, superior fuel efficiency, and at a far more reasonable price......That's a far more compelling choice than GM's massive body on frame minivans.

 

The same thing is happening with the Escalade. People who have the money are buying the most expensive models first; once the hype dies down then we'll see the rebates start and more people (like my parents) who can't afford to buy the latest and greatest to pay MSRP then wait until the rebates hit before making a purchase. I did a dealer trade at Hendrick today and they didn't have that many LTZ Tahoe's and Suburban's but more than plenty base models. Cadillac dealer had two Escalade's... one Demo and one in the showroom. I drooled a bit.

 

Off topic, but do you work at Trent? I think I remember you saying you're in New Bern.

 

I'm with you guys here. No way a Tahoe should crest $60,000. The pricing on the Tahoe/Suburban is INSANE.

 

My High Country stickered for $56,xxx. My GMT-900 LT Duramax stickered for $56,xxx. It wasn't hard to get a GMT-900 Tahoe/Suburban to sticker for over $60,000. Comparatively, I don't see where the K2 SUV's are that bad of a deal.

 

IMHO at the end of the day, the loaded Tahoe is still too expensive for what it is. It's the "lowest" nameplate of the triplets, but it's still priced right on top of the other two. This is going to backfire down the line IMHO.