Under the Hood
Mechanical features include:
185-horsepower, 2.9-liter inline-four-cylinder with aluminum block and
cylinder head, dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder that makes
190 pounds-feet of torque
242-hp, 3.7-liter inline-five-cylinder with aluminum block and cylinder head and
dual overhead camshafts that makes 242 pounds-feet of torque
300-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 with aluminum block and cylinder head and two valves per
cylinder that makes 320 pounds-feet of torque; variable valve timing is new for
2010, primarily for improved emissions
Five-speed manual (standard on four-cylinder models)
Four-speed automatic (standard on inline-five-cylinder and V-8, optional on
four-cylinder models)
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Ride & Handling
Whenever I approach a vehicle this large I bring along the expectation that
it will be hard to maneuver. In the Yukon I was surprisingly sure of myself,
even on the tightest city streets. Not only ...
Folding the Seatback
To fold the second row seatbacks:
1. Remove anything on or under the seat.
2. Place the armrest in the upright position, and unfasten the safety belt.
3. Pull forward on the reclining seatback stra ...
Transmission
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer.
The vehicle has an electro ...