Exterior

The Yukon has a one-piece grille and taller headlights than its sister Tahoe, with jewel-like bezels and a wider, lower air dam. The rest of the body features blocky fenders, long rear-quarter windows and a squared-off back end. The Yukon is also available in a higher-end Denali trim level. Denali models come with 20-inch wheels, chrome exterior moldings and a power-operated rear liftgate.

Exterior features include:

Integrated running boards
Standard 17-inch aluminum wheels
Standard heated power side mirrors
Optional 20-inch wheels
Chrome grille (Denali edition)
Optional articulating running boards

    See also:

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