2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid

The 2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid (Base MSRP: $51,145 to $53,950) is one of few full-size SUVs that can be ordered with a hybrid powertrain. The Yukon Hybrid's strengths are passenger space and towing capacity; it can seat up to eight and tow more than three tons. The hybrid powertrain gives the Yukon Hybrid admirable fuel efficiency for a full-size SUV, particularly in city/local driving, but many conventionally powered crossovers offer nearly as much seating, get better mileage and cost less. The GMC Yukon Hybrid shares almost all of its components, including its hybrid powertrain, with its cross-brand General Motors siblings, the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid (Base MSRP: $51,145 to $53,950) and the more luxurious, vastly more expensive 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid (Base MSRP: $74,135 to $88,435).

No changes for 2011

The 2011 GMC Yukon has not changed significantly over the last few years  See our full report on the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid (LINK) for a more detailed analysis of this large hybrid SUV.

As with the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid and the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, the Environmental Protection Agency rates the 2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid at 20 mpg city/23 mpg highway/21 mpg combined. Good numbers for the size but not impressive compared to a variety of other SUVs, hybrid and otherwise.

Yukon Hybrid safety ratings summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the Yukon Hybrid an overall safety rating of 4 stars out of 5. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has not tested the Yukon Hybrid. Standard safety equipment includes front airbags, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags, electronic stability control, traction control and antilock brakes.