2017 vs 2018 Yukon XL 8 vs 10 speed

[Msd801]

We are in the market for an Yukon XL Denali I’ve looked at a few low mile 17s that are nearly perfect but for about 7-8k more it looks like we could go new. I realize the warranty differences/advantages but I really can’t quantify the 10 speed and new grill/active shutter differences. Is it worth the premium in the long run. We could also wait a bit, as we don’t have to have it this month and see if 2018 prices fall a bit more?

 

[Mad Maxx]

I had the 6 speed in my '15 Suburban, no problems. 8 speed in my '16 Silverado, absolute garbage. Now, 10 speed in my '18 Denali, it's perfect.

 

[GTNator]

Car and Driver reviewed the 2018 with 10 speed and said it was “buttery smooth” and an improvement over the 8 speed. That said, I don’t think most people will notice a difference.

However, I would get the 2018 over the 2017 if you plan on keeping it a long time.


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[shurik74]

OP... so did you end up buying yet?

 

[noob]

I have an 8 speed Escalade (2017) and had a loaner 10 speed Escalade (2018) and it's a night and day difference. Car shifted smoother, felt fast at any speed, and literally felt like I was driving a different car. It made me wish I held out another year to get an 18. If I find a killer deal on an 18, I may trade in my 17 for it.

 

[Msd801]

OP... so did you end up buying yet?

At the moment we have decided to hold and see what prices do at the start of next year we aren't in a huge rush, in time for a summer 19 road trip is the target.

IMO the prices I have found for low mileage 17s are still high considering the transmission difference. 18's with some mileage seem to be hitting the market, if we can find the right one I think that's the choice.(or if my local dealer wants to actually deal on one still sitting there..still at sticker less incentives)

 

[ChrisYukon]

I read a bunch of reviews by the car mags, and they all reported little difference between the 8 and 10 speed transmissions.