I'm working with my dealer to order a 2023 / or may have to wait for the 2024. I'm torn between getting the XL or Standard. We are a family of 4 that also totes my two nephews around a few times a month. We also do a lot of road trips in our 2011 f250 diesel. I'm keeping my truck, the Yukon will become my daily driver and road trip vehicle. Should I do the XL or Standard.
2023 Yukon XL or Standard?
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Chad G 1979
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If i could do it over, i would likely have gone suburban over my tahoe, just for the added cargo space for traveling vacations. My tahoe is great, but with 5 people plus added handicapped equipment, i still needed my hitch cargo carrier toger it all loaded in without having the rear view mirror totally blocked by stuff.
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If you got the space, majority of folk will say go XL and you won't regret it. Variables you need to consider
- Towing frequency
- garage space
- city driving/parking
- luggage space when traveling
If you haven't considered already, def look into the diesel engine over gassers. I have a reg/dmax. I would have taken an XL if I could have made it fit in my garage.
- Towing frequency
- garage space
- city driving/parking
- luggage space when traveling
If you haven't considered already, def look into the diesel engine over gassers. I have a reg/dmax. I would have taken an XL if I could have made it fit in my garage.
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We have two kids and take the in-laws on trips often enough that we are glad to have an extended length vehicle (we currently have a Navigator L and are going with a GM product sometime after the refreshes). I do wish we could get a diesel GM product in a higher trim with the second row bench as well though!
If you aren't highly cramped for space in your garage and you don't live in a super tight, really big city environment you won't regret going with the larger vehicle imho.
If you aren't highly cramped for space in your garage and you don't live in a super tight, really big city environment you won't regret going with the larger vehicle imho.
Yep, my order includes the diesel option. I will be towing with my pickup truck, and I have a 30x50x16 garage. I do go into the city for work like once a month.
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Go XL. You’ll never regret it. The space is addictive.
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Other thing to keep in mind, while supply chains seem to be getting better .... GM seems to be keeping the wait list going on these full size SUVs (esp diesel) to keep the prices up. So might be a good talk to have with your salesman about how many allocations they are receiving monthly for each, and what number you might happen to be on the list for either option with the diesel.
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I've had both, and the XL is the only was to go. Particularly, if you do home projects and may have the need to haul some 8 ft. studs, or 4x8 ft. plywood or sheet rock.
I'm not convinced this is in GM's interest. While Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon sales increased 15% from 2023 Q1 to 2023 Q2, Ford Expedition's sales increased by over 50% from 2023 Q1 to 2023 Q2.
If GM has ample production capacity but is purposely limiting actual supply, you're ceding market share to a competitor. Ford is still selling every single Expedition it makes.
Just wait for the 2024. It's already pretty late in the 2023 model year.
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On road trips, I think the standard length is fine for four with luggage. Six with luggage can be a tight fit even for the XL and at seven you really need an external carrier. Even driving around daily by myself, I've never once thought I'd rather have the standard Yukon, but I have plenty of garage space so that wasn't part of the equation for me.
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I have both. A 23 Tahoe and 23 suburban. I love the space of the suburban but if it was just me I prefer driving the Tahoe. I can fit both in my garage too
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I have a Yukon XL and it's awesome comfortable. Because there is space for 7 people in the cabin and it's a huge trunk. But on vacation I still wear a box on the roof. In the Photo, by the way, Thule has the largest Box 650 liters)) Of the minuses, this is what you need to be careful on narrow streets.
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Based on OP’s use case, XL/Suburban is the way to go. There is only a very small price premium for the added length. The cargo space difference is massive. The ride is appreciably better with the longer wheel base. And, though hard to believe, the doors are larger and entry easier in the XL version because of no cutout for the rear axle. Plus, 3rd row gets an extra inch of leg room. GM always designed the suburban/Yukon XL to hold a 4x8’ sheet of plywood; been a design requirement since day one.
Downsides are that it’s a touch more difficult to park; but unless you are in a hard core urban area, this is manageable. You will also need plenty of garage space.
Check my sig; I made the switch in 1999…never went back. Don’t forget those kids and nephews will continue to grow in your time of ownership.
Downsides are that it’s a touch more difficult to park; but unless you are in a hard core urban area, this is manageable. You will also need plenty of garage space.
Check my sig; I made the switch in 1999…never went back. Don’t forget those kids and nephews will continue to grow in your time of ownership.
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Note my profile hints at where I'm from.
I used a Yukon XL as a NYC livery driver for five years.
In NYC, parallel parking a 19 foot long vehicle ain't easy.
In NYC, EVERY garage charges a $20-or-more surcharge on top of their standard rates for vehicles this big.
It was often enough that I had 3 riders and their luggage / equipment, that a Tahoe would have been a liability.
You said 4, possibly plus 2 nephews.
Since your profile doesn't say, I'll guess that where you're from, it's easier to find parking than in NYC?
If I had a family with 2 kids - nevermind 4 possibly plus two more - a Tahoe would NEVER cut it.
XL, without question.
I would go with the XL and also with the 2023 if you can. GM Authority has announced that GM vehicles will have a price increase of 18% for 2024. I have a 2023 Yukon Denali and absolutely love it.
Which article/link?
I'm curious when do people think GM is going to price itself out of its market? Stellantis has made this mistake. I thinking we're getting closer to the point where supply is going to match (and exceed) demand.
