2000 Yukon Show Truck Sets New Standards for Full-Size SUV Design, Capabilities NEW YORK -– GMC forged a new road to innovative SUV design with an all-new 2000 Yukon Show Truck. This truck provides a very solid glimpse of the next generation GMC full-size SUV. Many of the features on the show truck will be available on the production Yukon. The Yukon Show Truck features unique GMC styling, world-class ride and handling, a substantial level of security and enhanced capabilities – all within a practical-sized package. It’s not too large to fit in the garage or parking spaces. "This new Yukon offers power, precision and capability that exceeds customer requirements," said Yukon brand manager Dennis O’Donnell. "It’s prepared in case drivers throw at it heavy towing, a lot of passengers or even unusually rough roads." Precision Quality Exterior Appearance The Yukon’s front-end design projects power and prominence. Its hood, fenders, bumper with special openings which provide additional radiator cooling, headlamps and grille, with its classic ruby red logo, are all uniquely GMC. The overall body contours are highly muscular. The eight-passenger, four-wheel-drive Yukon Show Truck has a precision machined-quality appearance that reflects its upscale nature and extraordinary capabilities. Brushed metallic accents highlight its grille, bumper top, pull-bar door handles, running board step pads and recovery hooks. The high-strength, aerodynamic roof rack has a brushed chrome finish, and its six-spoke 17-inch wheels are brushed aluminum. The upper body color is pewter silver and the lower portion has a matte texture. Body-colored, integrated bodyside moldings, custom Michelin touring tires, smaller front and rear mud flaps and an oversized exhaust tip complete the exterior. World-Class Ride and Handling Yukon exhibits world-class ride and handling which is one of the most impressive characteristics of this new vehicle. The 23-percent stiffer body and chassis, measured at 23 Hertz, along with its new independent front torsion bar and a rear five-link coil suspension contributes to its extremely smooth ride. With a wider track (2.4 inches more in the rear) and variable effort steering, the Yukon is even more stable, agile and maneuverable in tight spots. Its turning radius has been reduced by more than three feet. Bigger Where It Counts Yukon is nicely proportioned at 75.8" in height, 78.9" in width and 198.9" in length. However, Yukon’s growth has come where it counts – not in exterior size, but with its extraordinary capabilities. They include: 40% larger front brake pads and rotors for enhanced braking power and longer life New vented rear disc brakes with twin piston calipers More head room, shoulder room, hip room in almost any position Seat dimensions designed to accommodate 95% of the population More passenger capacity with added third-row seat A larger, more accessible rear cargo opening and more durable, lightweight, all-aluminum liftgate with liftglass – a major technological advancement for GM and the industry Larger heated outside rearview mirrors with "puddle lights" for ground/running board illumination Powered by GM’s substantial Vortec series engine. The Yukon Show Truck is powered by a 6.0-liter engine; however, the production vehicle will feature an enhanced Vortec 5300 V8. 4% higher fuel economy and reduced emissions. Improved Safety and Enhanced Security The Yukon provides superior safety as a result of being designed to both North American and international safety standards. Highlights include: Improved four-wheel disc brakes, an upgraded antilock braking system (ABS), plus Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) reduce stopping distance and support Yukon’s heavy towing/hauling capability Seat-mounted side-impact air bags in the front row – not provided by other vehicles in its class – that add another safety dimension A new front-end design, with integral frame crush caps which absorb more energy, thereby reducing the risk of injury to Yukon occupants.