Considering a Yukon Denali Hybrid

[livingez_123]

Dodge will be offering a diesel in the 1500 Ram. there is your fuel economy and towing power. Better than a hybrid anyday.

 

[Marc Marc]

Maybe, but if I bought a Dodge I wouldn't be posting on the Hybrid forum...

Besides, I have had Dodge's in the past, and I am over them!

 

[08grey]

Congrats on the purchase

 

[felixgun]

Congrats on the Denali hybrid purchase. I wanted to get one back in 2011 but I couldn't justify the cost versus getting a used non-hybrid. Plus the depreciation when I sell it. The difference between our situations is that I don't drive 27,000 miles a year. If I did I would've went with a hybrid like you! Be sure to post some pics when you get it.

 

[Marc Marc]

Picked up the Hybrid on Sunday, and after already driving 200 miles in combination city and highway roads, I am glad to see 20 mpg on the DIC.

I definitely notice the difference in drive, in the electric steering, and in the braking, but none of these are anything I won't get used to.

The only down side I see so far is that I have a less storage than my non-hybrid Yukon Denali. The 300 volt battery keeps the middle seats from folding flatter, and you lose storage space under the seats. Also the 3rd row seats have ramps that keep the floor from being flat. I used to be able to sleep in the back of my non-hybrid model on fishing trips, but wouldn't be able to do this in the Hybrid. I can deal with this for the fuel savings though, and it is time I quit packing so many items that I rarely use in the first place.

The electronic features are awesome, and in fact all the bells and whistles are great; hopefully they will be as reliable as in my non-hybrid model.

I am getting strange looks from cars that stop next to me at lights...the Hybrid badging gives them pause! Love this!

Overall I am very pleased with the decision to get this; there are very few left in inventory on the west coast.

 

[soulsea]

Looking good.

Enjoy the smoothest shifting transmission in any GMT900 vehicle.

 

[GM Customer Service]

Picked up the Hybrid on Sunday, and after already driving 200 miles in combination city and highway roads, I am glad to see 20 mpg on the DIC.

I definitely notice the difference in drive, in the electric steering, and in the braking, but none of these are anything I won't get used to.

The only down side I see so far is that I have a less storage than my non-hybrid Yukon Denali. The 300 volt battery keeps the middle seats from folding flatter, and you lose storage space under the seats. Also the 3rd row seats have ramps that keep the floor from being flat. I used to be able to sleep in the back of my non-hybrid model on fishing trips, but wouldn't be able to do this in the Hybrid. I can deal with this for the fuel savings though, and it is time I quit packing so many items that I rarely use in the first place.

The electronic features are awesome, and in fact all the bells and whistles are great; hopefully they will be as reliable as in my non-hybrid model.

I am getting strange looks from cars that stop next to me at lights...the Hybrid badging gives them pause! Love this!

Overall I am very pleased with the decision to get this; there are very few left in inventory on the west coast.

Hello Marc Marc,

Congratulations on the new vehicle! Just wanted to stop by and let you know that if you ever need assistance, GM Customer Care is only a private message away.

Enjoy your new ride,

Jennifer T.
GM Customer Care

 

[jimr5454]

I'm thinking of buying a 08 Yukon 112000 ..u said u love your how may miles and any issues?

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Hi. Now that you have owned it awhile do you still love it and would u buy it again knowing what u know now? Any issues with it? I'm educating myself as 8 am about to buy a 08 .

 

[Marc Marc]

Yes

I have 20,000 miles so far on my 2013 Denali Hybrid and it has been perfect to date. Love the way it drives and handles, and I love the 20 mpg I get.

The only thing I do not like to date is having a bench middle seat instead of Captain's chairs that fold. I lose a lot of inside space when traveling with the bench seat folded up, and I have to tie a bungie cord around the seat and front passenger headrest to keep the folded middle seat from falling when I step on the gas.

I would definitely buy this car again.

 

[CorpJetMech]

Funny, my bungee goes around the second row seat grab bars at the door jams. I figured I was the only one that does that. I keep the second row seats tumbled forward so the dogs have plenty of room.