2019 GMC Yukon Denali Engine Specs and Towing Capacity

Although many 2019 GMC models have yet to be made available for purchase, the brand itself has released a lot of details on these upcoming models, most of which are expected by the end of the year. One of these upcoming 2019 GMC models were going to discuss today is the 2019 GMC Yukon Denali and the 2019 GMC Yukon Denali XL.

2019 GMC Yukon Denali Engine Output

The baseline model of the 2019 GMC Yukon Denali is equipped with a massive 6.2L V8 engine. This powerful beast produces 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, both the 2019 Yukon Denali and the 2019 Yukon Denali XL have Active Fuel Management as part of their engine package. This helps to maximize fuel efficiency without sacrificing power.

2019 GMC Yukon Denali Towing Capability

The towing capacities of the 2019 GMC Yukon Denali and 2019 GMC Yukon Denali XL depend on your choice of powertrain. The 2019 GMC Yukon Denali can tow up to 8,400 lbs with 2WD and up to 8,100 lbs when implementing 4WD. The towing capacity goes down when using 4WD because 4WD itself requires more power to operate when compared to 2WD.

Meanwhile, the 2019 GMC Yukon Denali XL tows bit less due to its increased size and therefore weight.  The 2019 GMC Yukon Denali XL can tow up to 8,100 lbs with 2WD and up to 7,900 lbs when using 4WD.