2021 GMC Yukon XL Interior

SUVs, with their functional interiors and great handling, make for perfect road trip vehicles. However, to endure long hours and many miles in the cabin, you need a few key qualities, including amenities, technologies, and room to move.

The interior of the 2021 GMC Yukon XL has all these and more, which you’ll see in this review by the Andy Mohr Buick GMC team. Fishers, Indianapolis, and Noblesville, IN, drivers can read on to learn more about this spacious ride to see if it’s the right fit for your family.

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2021 GMC Yukon XL: Interior Dimensions

One of the first specs you’ll want to consider when looking for your next road-tripper is cabin dimensions. Roomier measurements ensure your entire clan has ample space to stretch out in no matter how far you’re venturing.

The 2021 GMC Yukon XL can easily seat nine passengers, which is perfect for family getaways. Even with a packed cabin, everyone can still enjoy the following dimensions:

	Headroom	Legroom	Shoulder Room	Hip Room
Front Row	42.3 inches	44.5 inches	66.0 inches	61.5 inches
Second Row	38.9 inches	42.0 inches	64.8 inches	61.3 inches
Third Row	38.2 inches	36.7 inches	62.8 inches	49.4 inches

As a 3-row SUV, the GMC Yukon XL is an excellent choice for large families. During your day-to-day driving, whether it be to work, school, or the park, you’ll have plenty of headroom and legroom for all.

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Room for All Your Essentials

As the largest of the Yukon models, the Yukon XL is more than 15 inches longer than the standard Yukon. This added space makes a big impact on the amount of cargo you can pack in the back.

To start things off, you’ll have 41.5 cubic feet behind the third row. This is plenty of room for your tent and cooler to enjoy a weekend in the woods with your adventurous little ones.

Need more room for a cross-country trek? You’ll have no issues packing in more baggage thanks to this SUV’s configurable interior. Simply fold down the third row of seats to meet your needs. When completely flat, you’ll have an impressive 93.8 cubic feet of cargo volume.

The Yukon XL doesn’t stop there, though. The second row is also configurable, which is perfect for larger purchases or when you’re moving. With all three rows of seating folded down, you can enjoy a massive 144.7 cubic feet of cargo space. 

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Convenience & Comfort for Your Cross-Country Treks

When driving from Point A and Point B, you’ll have plenty of conveniences to make use of in your GMC Yukon XL interior.

In fact, the amenities start before you even enter the vehicle. Remote start comes standard in the 2021 GMC Yukon XL, which allows you to set your climate controls before you even leave the house. This is something you’ll surely appreciate on those cold winter mornings.

Speaking of cold mornings, wouldn’t it be nice to have toasty seats on those days? Well, now you can with the available front- and second-row heated seats in the Yukon XL. This is a great addition to the available 12-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger’s seats. There’s even an available heated steering wheel to warm up your hands after shoveling snow all morning.

When the sun is shining again, you’ll still have a relaxing journey with available ventilated front seats. They work to cool you down after you’ve spent an afternoon hiking in the hot summer sun.

No matter what the outside conditions may be, you can use the standard tri-zone automatic climate control to set the perfect internal temp for you, your front-seat passenger, and second-row friends.

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Designed to Delight the Eye

In addition to being spacious and comfy, the 2021 GMC Yukon XL is supremely styled to keep you in the lap of luxury as you indulge in road trips. The color options you can choose from are:

Trim Level	Seating Options
SLE	Dark Walnut/Slate Cloth Jet Black Cloth
SLT	Dark Walnut/Slate Leather Jet Black Leather
AT4	Jet Black Leather
Denali	Teak/Light Shale Leather Dark Walnut/Very Dark Ash Gray Leather Brownstone/Jet Black Leather Jet Black Leather

With unique color options, like Dark Walnut, you can bring all the splendor of the great outdoors inside your SUV. Open the optional panoramic power sunroof and bathe your well-crafted interior in pure, natural light.

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GMC Yukon XL Interior Technologies

Plenty of different technologies are available in the interior of the 2021 GMC Yukon XL to add a bit of excitement to your drive. Most, as a matter of fact, are centered around the 10.2-inch diagonal premium GMC Infotainment System with available navigation.

Included in this infotainment system are GPS directions, Bluetooth® hands-free calling and streaming, and voice-activated technology for your phone. With all those hands-free capabilities, you should never have to take your hands off the steering wheel.

Also included in your infotainment system is wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration. These technologies allow you to wirelessly connect your smartphone and pull up your favorite apps on the touch-screen. Feel free to listen to a podcast or stream your best mixes while on the go.

Even your kids in the back rows can stay engaged in the journey with the optional Rear Seat Media System. It adds dual 12.6-inch touch-screens so your children can watch their favorite movie on the way to visit Grandma.

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Stay Protected Throughout Your Journey

The technology found in this SUV extends past entertainment. Whether you’re staying local for a family picnic in the park or heading out of town for a getaway to the mountains, you and your little ones will stay protected thanks to the following standard amenities:

• Forward Collision Alert
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• IntelliBeam Auto High Beams
• Front and Rear Park Assist
• HD Rear Vision Camera

Looking to up your protection even more? Then, you’ll want to add additional available features, like the High Definition Surround Vision system. It uses cameras strategically placed all around your Yukon XL to provide you with a clear, 360° view of your surroundings. You can monitor nearby obstacles as you parallel park on city streets or back into your campsite.

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