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GMC · model year 2027
2027 GMC Yukon 2WD
SUV · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Where it places
- 427 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #427 of 479 - 363 Fuel-efficient large SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #363 of 488 - 195 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #195 of 539 - 1973 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #1973 of 2,158 - 06 GMC cars
Every model year, newest first #6 of 2,900
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The CarCody take
The 2027 GMC Yukon 2WD is a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive, a 6.2-liter eight-cylinder engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 17 MPG combined, with 15 MPG city and 20 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,850, and tailpipe emissions are 525 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 20 MPG highway rating
- Rear-wheel-drive layout
- 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine
- 10-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 15 MPG city rating
- 17 MPG combined fuel economy
- $4,850 estimated annual fuel cost
- 525 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers who want a rear-wheel-drive GMC SUV Buyers seeking a 6.2-liter V8 and automatic transmission Owners who can budget for high fuel use
The Yukon 2WD centers on a gasoline V8, rear-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic. Its 17 MPG combined rating gives a clear expectation for fuel use, while the $4,850 annual estimate shows the budget involved. Highway trips return 20 MPG, but city driving falls to 15 MPG. This SUV makes sense for shoppers committed to its drivetrain and engine, provided the ongoing fuel cost fits their plans.
What it is
The 2027 Yukon 2WD is a GMC SUV powered by gasoline. It uses a 6.2-liter, 8-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic transmission. See more GMC cars.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 17 MPG combined. That blends 15 MPG in city driving with 20 MPG on the highway.
The highway figure is 5 MPG higher than the city figure, so stop-and-go driving uses more fuel than steady highway travel.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates $4,850 in fuel costs for a year. Tailpipe emissions are rated at 525 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The Yukon 2WD's reference point is 17 MPG combined, with a 15 MPG city result and 20 MPG highway result. Those figures show its fuel use across the two driving patterns EPA reports.
Who it suits
This setup fits a buyer who wants a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive and a V8 engine, and who accepts the fuel budget tied to 17 combined MPG.
Trade-offs
The 6.2-liter V8 and rear-wheel-drive layout come with a 15 MPG city rating and a $4,850 annual fuel-cost estimate. Highway economy reaches 20 MPG, but combined use remains 17 MPG.
Verdict
Choose the Yukon 2WD if rear-wheel drive and a 6.2-liter eight-cylinder engine matter more to you than lower fuel spending. Its 20 MPG highway rating is stronger than its 15 MPG city result, yet the combined figure stays at 17 MPG. Plan for the EPA's $4,850 yearly fuel estimate and 525 grams of CO2 per mile.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 17 MPG
- City MPG
- 15 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,850
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 525 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6.2 L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 10-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel does the 2027 GMC Yukon 2WD use?
It uses gasoline.
What is the Yukon's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 17 MPG.
How does it do in city and highway driving?
It is rated at 15 MPG city and 20 MPG highway.
What engine and transmission does it have?
The Yukon 2WD has a 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine with an automatic 10-speed transmission.
Is the 2027 Yukon 2WD front-wheel drive?
No. The listed drive system is rear-wheel drive.
How much fuel does the EPA estimate for a year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,850.
What are its tailpipe CO2 emissions?
The rating is 525 grams of CO2 per mile.
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