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GMC · model year 2027
2027 GMC Yukon 2WD
SUV · Rear-Wheel Drive · Diesel · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Where it places
Against diesel cars and trucks by MPG
The CarCody take
The 2027 GMC Yukon 2WD is a standard SUV with rear-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder diesel, and a 10-speed automatic. Its defining figure is 23 combined MPG, with 21 city and 26 highway. Fuel is estimated at $4,150 a year, while tailpipe emissions measure 442 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 23 combined MPG with 26 MPG highway
- Diesel 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel-drive SUV layout
Watch for
- 21 MPG city is lower than its highway figure
- Estimated annual fuel cost is $4,150
- Tailpipe CO2 is 442 grams per mile
- Rear-wheel-drive configuration
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a diesel SUV with rear-wheel drive Buyers comparing SUVs by combined MPG Highway-focused driving where 26 MPG applies
The 2027 GMC Yukon 2WD is a straightforward diesel SUV choice. Its 23 combined MPG rating gives a simple fuel benchmark, while 21 city MPG and 26 highway MPG show the spread between urban and open-road use. Rear-wheel drive and the 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine define the drivetrain. Annual fuel cost is estimated at $4,150, and tailpipe CO2 is 442 grams per mile. It makes sense for buyers whose priorities include diesel power and rear-wheel drive, with fuel spending and emissions part of the decision.
What it is
The 2027 GMC Yukon 2WD is a standard sport utility vehicle with rear-wheel drive. It uses a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The numbers
The Yukon 2WD is rated at 23 combined MPG. That breaks down to 21 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway. Use 23 MPG as the single number for side-by-side fuel comparisons.
What it costs to run
Estimated annual fuel cost is $4,150. Tailpipe CO2 is 442 grams per mile.
How it compares
Its 23 combined MPG gives you a clear comparison point against other SUVs. The 21 city and 26 highway figures show how its fuel use changes with driving conditions.
Who it suits
This Yukon suits a buyer who wants a diesel SUV with rear-wheel drive and a 23 MPG combined rating. The city and highway figures help set expectations for mixed driving.
Trade-offs
The diesel powertrain returns 23 combined MPG, but city economy falls to 21 MPG. Rear-wheel drive defines this version, and its tailpipe CO2 figure is 442 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the Yukon 2WD if a diesel SUV and rear-wheel drive fit your plans. Its 23 combined MPG is the useful middle figure, with highway driving rated at 26 MPG and city driving at 21 MPG. Budget $4,150 in annual fuel cost and consider the 442-gram-per-mile CO2 output when weighing it against other SUVs.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 23 MPG
- City MPG
- 21 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,150
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 442 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 10-spd
- Fuel
- Diesel
Questions
What is the 2027 GMC Yukon 2WD's combined MPG?
It is rated at 23 combined MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
The Yukon 2WD is rated at 21 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway.
What engine does the Yukon 2WD use?
It has a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine.
What transmission is used?
The Yukon 2WD uses a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2027 Yukon 2WD rear-wheel drive?
Yes. This model uses rear-wheel drive.
How much is its annual fuel cost?
The estimated annual fuel cost is $4,150.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 442 grams of CO2 per mile.
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