Is the 2021 GMC Yukon XL an extra long SUV worth buying ?

The ALL NEW GMC Yukon is becoming a sales, but does bigger always mean better if you go with the XL? Under the hood of this SLT trim Yukon XL is a 5.3L V8 that is producing 355HP & mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. On the outside the Yukons has been totally redesigned from top to bottom but still has that familiar look. On the inside the changes really show in the construction, materials, and technology. Is the 2021 GMC Yukon XL an extra long SUV worth buying ?
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[@rossg4788]

Great job as always! Loved to see this trim level. Your reviews always highlight the keys take aways Joe. Also liked that we could hear the engine sound for the On Throttle take-offs.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Ross! I really appreciate that! Thank you so much for your support1

[@piponamyriel13]

Thanks Joe for reviewing the GMC yukon again i am happy seeing full size SUV like this one

[@392_RHINO]

I love my new Denali XL ultimate package. Make sure you get the 6.2l for that extra power and that transmission shifts so smoothly. No need to spend the extra 20k for a Escalade unless you just want dashboard gimmicks

[@JaquavionTavious-zx6yl]

I bought my Escalade-V ESV back in 2022, and I love it, and the kids love it. It’s fun to drive, But I’d probably go with a Yukon XL after the Escalade dies out because of prices right now.

[@daffyduck9706]

Great job! I am a new associate with GMC and your videos have been great for getting an introduction into GMC standard features as well as all the bells and whistles, and models. Thanks

[@Shah_ahmed]

Very soon will get it !!! Thanks for reviewing this.

[@adama047]

Nailing the SUV's! Always loved the GMC badging. Vic, great job with the cinematography. I'm not a big fan of infotainment systems, but this one seems easy

[@BarikSingh]

Thanks for reviewing all the variations of the new Tahoe/Yukon/Escalades. Really appreciate all the details and coverage Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

You got it my friend!

[@carrburk50]

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[@harleymartinez4053]

@@RaitisRides 💚💜💙💛. Thanks for all you do. Thanks for letting us know all about the SUVs and pickup trucks and what the HORSEPOWER's MPG/MPGES & MSRP & how much of cubic feet are in the cargo areas.

[@JLone55]

Secrets don’t make friends! 😂😂😂 Raiti I love your reviews when you throw in nuggets of wisdom like that. I was cracking up over here. New sub!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks John for letting me share the cars, trucks, SUVs, and LAUGHS!

[@mr.89chevy13]

Me and my dad was watching a video on this yesterday, especially one that was upgraded to be fully armored.

[@javierchimal60]

Thanks Joe , great review as always. I just put a deposit to order mine, in my case same color , beautiful gray, but I am going with the Tahoe , perfect size for me, in 6 or 8 weeks i will be driving it.

[@RICHFO100]

I MISS THE CD AND CASSTTE PLAYER IN THEM NEW TRUCKS BUT I STILL LOVE THEM. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK GMC AND FORD YOU ARE THE NUMBER DEALERS IN NEW JERSEY AND ALL OVER THE WORLD. STAY SAFE AND THANKS RAITIS RIDES. STAY SAFE. THE BEST

[@deliagarcia7500]

Perfect level of knowledge and entertainment, good work man

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that and letting me share it with you!

[@mariowhyte2816]

Yeeeeeeeeesssssssss!!!! This is one bad mamma jamma, Joe!!! Absolutely legendary!!!! Thanks for bringing us all the GMC Yukon/ Chevy Tahoe, Suburban/ Cadillac Escalade coverage!!! Love them!!! #RaitisRides #OnThrottle #ToTheDoorPanel #TwinkiesForDays #OnThrottleAgain #CrownVic #LoriGotAngles #CameraQueen #Zonkmeister #OnThrottleAllOverThePlace #IfYoureReadyImReady #GMC #Yukon

[@kevinstrang11]

Satin Steel metallic is also my favorite color too, my only Zonk is the 5.3 esp in the XL. I'm on my 4th Yukon and I highly recommend the 6.2 . It's a major upgrade, trust me.

[@autonewstv86]

*We always had Lincoln.. Husband Ford employe!!! But after I rode in a Yukon, that will be my vehicle from now on!!!!! Great Video man *

[@Bailey_54R]

@downgraded Justin Y. the Yukons, suburban, escalades are really well built. Only full size suvs with better reliability ratings are the Sequoia and Land Cruiser.

[@vivian_accofficial9540]

*no bold*

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

I like this gray SUV!! Awesome video Joe.

[@highflysugar]

Joe. You are one of the hardest working KZbinrs there is. Thanks for all the content and Keep up the great work. We all appreciate it!!

[@JoseRodriguez-hp7nj]

We recently got one and it’s the best! Super comfortable and enjoyable

[@marcosarturomoreno]

Do the third-row seats recline? Thanks!

[@bigmike1052]

Passed right by my neighborhood haha. Awesome video brother

[@VirusNerd02]

Still waiting on the gas Volvo S90 Inscription! But excellent review Joe, you've come a long way!

[@392irnes6]

I can maybe afford the 2010 model 🤣

[@hotdayscoldbeers8477]

You can do it brother...... all you need is a good sales man to work with you.. Get you a 600-700 credit score and about 5-10 grand on a downpayment and you are good.

[@iceroadtrucker6498]

Great video keep up the good work

[@FaAdventuresAndAnimations]

Yep I’m really exited for my GMC Yukon SLT XL 🎉

[@Rflowers89]

Thank you for this I was looking at this and the suburban I like this much better!!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I could share it with you Dawn!

[@brittanyclemons2363]

Love your reviews, Hopefully you can do a 2022 XL soon! We are between that and a Navigator and would love to see your video on the 22 Denali

[@RaitisRides]

Stay tuned because we will be bringing it to you!

[@ianyu4814]

it's a monster i really like this redesign, especially the front

[@codytcas]

Love the videos Joe!

[@geohaynes]

Love the grill on the Yukon compared to the Tahoe! It makes a big statement for a big car

[@browningchannel]

The GMC looks great. On the other hand, the Chevy sisters got hit with the Silverado's ugly stick.

[@jojo214xv]

Nooooo the Tahoe looks the sexiest ....

[@minhajsyed9874]

I like the look of the Silverado, but that front end just doesn't suit the Tahoe/Suburban

[@doug9066]

Lmao Shawn B. 😅 your so right, I don't like the look of the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban or Cadillac Escalade.

[@johng.4959]

It very well could be worth buying. It will just be a little harder to park when you're at the mall. And maybe even harder to turn through the drive-thru at McDonald's.

[@chloebear1197]

Would you say Satin Steel or White Frost tricoat is the better color/easier to maintain?

[@oscarsalazar8257]

I know I can't afford it and don't need something this big, I've seen this vehicle covered a dozen times, yet I'mma click the video and leave Joe a like

[@baohoaily]

Always interested in the extra long.

[@redpilledbachelor7776]

You know what a jackfruit is? I'm impressed.

[@andybub45]

This is just what I needed during a crazy election like this. Great video!

[@beastbee0118]

Nice Tahoe

[@andybub45]

@@beastbee0118 thanks :)

[@girlandhermakeup4629]

This is going to be perfect for transporting my giant stroller wagon and my Saint Bernard.

[@anthonytstewart]

JOE ~ 10 stars of improvements, 10 stars on the fantastic report. - tony

[@LS1007]

The Yukon is the Suburbans better looking cousin in my opinion. The extra length is always welcomed LOL. Thanks for sharing it Joe. Nice job! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@DariusWelchREALTOR]

Joe You definitely need a 4K camera. All these details need to look extra crispy 👌. Other than that amazing video as always 🔥

[@stellantistom6881]

How are you Joe? YES!!! From a Chevrolet Suburban to a GMC Yukon XL. Perfect!!!

[@fluffyres6107]

The front is definitely more tame than the Tahoe/Suburban. Looks good, but the Tahoe/Suburban is more attention grabbing and more special looking.

[@Louisiana_Levitator06]

I’m so glad the still have analogue needles.

[@RICHFO100]

I HAVE A 2003 YUKON XL RUN GREAT TAKE ME BACK AND FOURTH CLASSIC I LOVE THE NEW ONE ENJOY PEOPLE 2021 GREAT JOB GMC THE BEST DEALER. STAY SAFE RAITIS RIDES GREAT JOB YOU DO WITH THE TRUCKS AND CARS YOU ARE MY FAVORITE.

[@xzapata3224]

How many miles on it?

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Great Review!

[@pope9349]

Love the fact that everything is about food storage inside the truck.

[@RaitisRides]

What better way than explain the size of the space?

[@pope9349]

@@RaitisRides no better way,you got it right .

[@fluffyres6107]

6:12 Love how you say “park it in your driveway” instead of “in your garage”. You won’t fit this XL in your garage lol

[@RaitisRides]

So very true!

[@nyrereparchue3197]

You're in there joe.

[@LeadfootLou]

Nice vehicle. Great review 👍

[@gilberttosanchez]

Mannnnnnn!!! I really do love your channel. At first I thought you were pretty corny but I realized how great of a person you are. You are enthusiastic and you review all of the new cars that I didn't even know were out yet. You're just one of my favorite car reviewers man. I'm lost of words of how entertaining and good of a reviewer you are!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for taking the time to say that and being part of the Raiti's Rides family! It really means a lot!

[@digitalfutur]

That blank button in the center stack is modded by the men in black to raise the mini-gun turret. 😊

[@RaitisRides]

I think you may be right!

[@Hanslauer]

Every time I see one of these parked, it's never in just one spot...

[@alexlopez2248]

The lower grill is blocked up because on the diesel variant the intercooler goes there

[@Mrbigmike311]

Yooo haha you have me dying, maybe you can hide some snickers, or skittles, a foot long subway and a Mountain Dew to digest everything down hahah, funny thing is everyone does use those compartment for that!

[@lindamohr838]

I love Yukons. I have a 2007 Yukon XL SLT. I would love to have the new one! I need to win the lottery!

[@VladimirYerokhin]

What was the "oil slick" button / function for?

[@stephencannon3140]

For those with lower height garages…say less than about 10 feet from floor to garage door opening….. Very strong recommendation…… either use manual lift gate opening or set the power to only open 3/4…..open the rest manually. The lift gate being open makes the overall height higher than you think….especially with the 22” rims and tires. Banana pocket……Classic Sittingni. The drivers seat I count. About seven spots within immediate vicinity and easy reach of driver without even thinking about it. Six of them can actually contain the phone without it being a shrapnel hazard during panic braking. Wireless Charging sounds good but unlike phone storage I could think about of about two-three dozen ways that either the phone and or charging pad could get damaged…..fortunately for me I was one of the ones that had WC deleted. Push/pull transmission is a slight learning curve but fairly quick one…. Like any column shift automatic transmission you pull towards you for Reverse and Drive and release forward when into park. The learning curve is quicker than you think. After less than two weeks I had a RAV-4 rental while Tahoe is getting ClearBra…I went to the dashboard to look for the transmission shifter. One safety …well two. 1….if engine start/stop button is pushed while in Gear…..automatically switches to Park. 2. If Parking brake is set placing to a motion gear (drive/reverse) Parking brake will self release with throttle use. When you get past the thought of trying to park a commercial airliner into a wine glass it’s fine. Just leave plenty of room and probably way more than you think you need. View is commanding while driving but view is taller than you think you are. There are two camera views you need to get familiar with pretty quick….especially residential garages. Forward and rear view…..fortunately a easy toggle between the two. One to prevent too far forward and leave yourself room to get around the front. One to make sure you are far enough inside to prevent the garage door from making contact with the rear bumper. Remember the 2021 platform is almost 7” longer than the previous generation. I have to park closer to center of garage and after adjusting rear and front length than work around the passenger side of the vehicle to get inside door. First few days I had to leave garage door, enter house through main door then close garage door from inside the house. Satin Steel is a nice color, hopefully they will bring back the Ice Silver soon. Three major color changes for 2022 but not sure if Satin Steel is one of the deletions.

[@CPMJunkRemoval]

Not sure if you see this but do the come with 8 seats?

[@ellenneder6094]

Does have a heated steering wheel?

[@kenl.6857]

At least you notified us that this is a XL Yukon this time, unlike the video you did on the black AT4. Also, what wrong with the passenger side camera at 7:31 ? It's blacked out. It is because the door was opened or a malfunction?

[@francobrown4409]

I'm loving it 👍🏾

[@mustang9549]

That satin steel is sick!

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@GoldenWebb]

“I’m formal, but I’m here to party”

[@kennykennysson1077]

That grey is a killer, love it and your wife did a great job with the camera work!! What do you think, shouldn't GM drop in the all new 6.6 V8 in the line up ??

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you Kenny!

[@amill1563]

Why don't they have fold out tray tables behind the front seats like on an airplane?

[@RaitisRides]

Now that’s a good idea!

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Because is not a Bentley

[@oscarsalazar8257]

Why don't they have fold out tray tables behind the front seats like on an airplane?

[@PimpSolja49]

Because you can put a picnic table in the back cargo area and have a picnic and BBQ.

[@ejs93033]

I wish they did. I would guess it's viewed as a safety problem.

[@blairbrown4812]

Official toy/equipment hauler of Raiti's Ride.

[@RaitisRides]

You got that right Blair!

[@arkflash9754]

Does the at4 come in XL?

[@thinkabout602]

Now that's a darn good looking SUV 👍

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way that you think!

[@r_dubs90]

Got the Sierra slt satin steel, and I want this for the wife, funny you mention the infotainment system in this it’s a zonk for her. Would be the only reason to go Denali.

[@gloomyx]

What a fun guy. Seems like a great salesman

[@jmoore4156]

It never ceases to amaze me how GM successfully markets the GMC brand. They're literally nothing but rebadged Chevys, although throughout the years they've given GMCs their own unique fascias.... I just find it kinda crazy people are willing to pay the premium for one of these over a comparable Chevy...I do love the styling of GMCs though. Hopefully the GMC Hummer EV will lead to all GMCs becoming Hummers! Make GMC unique!!

[@jackiscrazy911]

It’s looks way better than the Chevy

[@ipant1056]

Gmc has better quality and reliability compared to its chevy counterpart

[@SandBlastedKid32]

Wow love it...hard to choose this or Tahoe. Which do you prefer?

[@axvarela]

Looks great.

[@harleymartinez4053]

I hope 🙏🏻 that GMC could make more of the GMC YUKON XL.

[@williamrayot3964]

I would like to see that GM should have ambien lighting to help inhance the interior I order a Yukon SLT MODEL with the 5.3L engine special order with no 4 wheel drive . I love the vehicle I all ways watch your vedio . Have a good day

[@kennyaws0me]

I drive a 05 suburban, time to upgrade.

[@troymorales8750]

You went from Twinkie’s to Bananas 😂. Got to Promote a healthy life style

[@RaitisRides]

This is true Troy! It's all about the balance!

[@fico81]

Couple things 1.Incredible Review! 2. You should open a business and a youtube Chanel for yourself 3.keep the good work 4.You are bringing the customers get a 30% raise on that salary 5. Who are the losers that don’t like the video!!!

[@EdMiF]

You can option cargo management bits to keep your groceries from rolling out.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right!

[@ourstillsmallvoiceinc.5210]

Oil Slick?

[@mr.commander3947]

looks better than my 2018 ford expedition limited. but I want to switch to diesel engine because I drive alots, I need better fuel economy

[@eshwarbandlamudi5827]

Why does he keep saying Yukon XL when the badge on the vehicle clearly say Yukon? What am I missing?

[@TrevForPresident]

Nice SUV. I'd probably go this GMC over the Chevy. Interested in what the i6 diesel will deliver in mileage and torque.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one!

[@chrismccullough5107]

Looks Good

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one Chris!

[@user-zu2qr7um2h]

Love this car😍

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I can share it with you!

[@harshajay6671]

Your review is really good..!

[@nickg8154]

See if you can get your hands on a Polestar! Pretty cool car, would be great to get a review.

[@RaitisRides]

I am working on it Nick!

[@harleymartinez4053]

Are you sure @Nick G? 🤨. A Polestar? Why is a Polestar for an SUV review from Raiti's Rides @Nick G? 🤨

[@harleymartinez4053]

@@RaitisRides How about a 2023 GMC YUKON XL for the year 2023?

[@fernandocastillo5839]

Super speedy review 😂 but great, thanks.

[@volkswagen4362]

Can you do a review on a 2021 GMC Yukon Denali XL

[@sunshine48213]

I lovvveee my Yukon Denali xl

[@EasternUNO]

If you fly to Dubai and want to be transferred to Six Senses Zighy Bay resort in Oman, they will take you with Yukon or Yukon XL to their resort ^^

[@RaitisRides]

That is really awesome!

[@2036livy]

Where is the 2021 Nissan Armada? It's normally out early October

[@RaitisRides]

Great question.

[@Datareel]

Would you get a Yukon Denali, or a Suburban LTZ?

[@RaitisRides]

Yukon Denali!

[@Datareel]

@@RaitisRides Interesting choice. Is there features the top tier Yukon would have that the equivalent Suburban doesn’t?

[@coltonmarshburn1828]

Review a Tahoe or Suburban LS or Yukon or XL SLE next

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

Omg thank you for commenting on my latest video! And would you pick the new Yukon or Tahoe?

[@RaitisRides]

You got it man!

[@victordelgado1953]

?? How was the road noise? Good video!

[@RaitisRides]

It was really quiet!

[@pennsylvaniacoachlines_fanpage]

In my opinion the Yukon looks the best out of the Tahoe and the Escalade the Escalade is a little extra on the technology

[@yes8032]

I would only have the Escalade for the interior

[@gracesalas7733]

And the dvd player or tvs for the kids?

[@FGGiskard]

It’s funny when you come across one of these cars in Europe. What a behemoth.

[@mystictk4149]

Joe we always tell you what we like and etc,etc but what about you ? What would you pick ?

[@kennyphun1946]

4:41 all clean nothing dangling 😂😂😂😂😜

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you!

[@brandon6541]

Hello hope your having a great day!