Full-size SUVs have to do it all. They haul families across New Mexico, tow trailers to Bottomless Lakes State Park, and handle long highway stretches between towns. If you're shopping in this segment, you've likely compared the GMC Yukon with the Ford Expedition and Toyota Sequoia. At Richland GMC in Roswell, New Mexico, we've put together a side-by-side look at how these three SUVs compare on performance, cargo space, and technology.
GMC Yukon
- Engine choices: A standard 5.3-liter V8, an optional 6.2-liter V8, and an optional Duramax three-liter turbo-diesel, each paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission
- Power: 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque from the 6.2-liter V8, or 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet from the Duramax diesel
- Towing: Up to 8,400 pounds with the 5.3-liter V8 and rear-wheel drive
- Cargo space: 25.5 cubic feet behind the third row, 72.5 behind the second row, and 122.8 behind the first row
- Seating: Up to eight passengers
- Technology: An optional 16.8-inch diagonal infotainment screen, a multicolor 15-inch head-up display and an optional rear-seat media system with dual 12.6-inch screens
- Driving aids: Optional Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance and Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist
The Yukon stands out for its choice of three engines, including a fuel-efficient diesel that's well suited to long drives across the high plains. Need even more room? The extended Yukon XL offers up to 144.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume. Richland GMC, serving Acme, NM, can help you decide between the two.
Ford Expedition
- Engine choices: A standard 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 and an optional high-output version
- Power: 400 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque, or 440 horsepower from the high-output engine
- Towing: Up to 9,600 pounds on select 4x4 models with the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package
- Cargo space: 22.9 cubic feet behind the third row, 69.9 behind the second row, and 108.5 behind the first row, with more in the Expedition MAX
- Seating: Seven or eight passengers
- Technology: A 13.2-inch center touchscreen and a 24-inch display across the top of the dash
- Driving aids: Optional Intelligent 4WD with six selectable drive modes, plus Rock Crawl Mode on the Tremor
The Expedition offers strong towing numbers and plenty of power, but it doesn't offer a V8 or a diesel engine. Our team, serving Hagerman, NM, can walk you through the differences on a test drive.
Toyota Sequoia
- Engine choices: One engine, the i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo V6 hybrid
- Power: 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque
- Towing: Up to 9,500 pounds when properly equipped
- Cargo space: 22.3 cubic feet behind the third row with the seats slid forward, plus a power-folding third row
- Seating: Up to eight passengers
- Technology: A 14-inch touchscreen, which is standard for the 2027 model year
- Driving aids: Toyota Safety Sense 4.0, standard for the 2027 model year
The Sequoia's hybrid powertrain delivers impressive torque, but its single engine choice limits flexibility. Richland GMC, serving Clovis, NM, is happy to show you how the Yukon's cargo space and seating compare in person. Many families find that seeing all three rows side by side makes the decision much easier.
Why the GMC Yukon Stands Out
Each of these SUVs has strengths, but the Yukon offers the most variety. It's the only one of the three with a choice of gas V8 power or a diesel engine. It also offers generous cargo space and premium touches such as the optional head-up display and Super Cruise. Rear passengers can enjoy the optional dual-screen media system, which includes HDMI ports and Bluetooth headphone compatibility for long road trips.
Upper trims like the Denali Ultimate add 16-way power front seats with massage, while the AT4 adds off-road styling with red recovery hooks and a front skid plate. For families who need even more space, the Yukon XL offers extra length and cargo capacity without sacrificing comfort. Our dealership, serving Hobbs, NM, can help you compare the Yukon and Yukon XL side by side.
Test Drive the Yukon at Richland GMC
The best way to compare is to get behind the wheel. Explore the new GMC Yukon XL at Richland GMC in Roswell. Richland GMC, serving Alamogordo, NM, and drivers throughout southeastern New Mexico, is ready to answer your questions and schedule your test drive.
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