2018 GMC Yukon vs. 2018 Nissan Armada
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The 2018 GMC Yukon vs. 2018 Nissan Armada are full-size SUVs that can pack in the whole family and then some. Both offer power, space, and convenience beyond expectation, but when it comes to choosing which option is best for you, your loved ones, and your lifestyle, it’s only a matter of taking a closer look at the facts to find the clear answer: The 2018 GMC Yukon.
The 2018 GMC Yukon offers more efficiency for its size than the 2018 Nissan Armada. In fact, despite being the smaller in standard dimension, the 2018 Yukon offers less than one cubic foot less in cargo space than the 2018 Armada. It also gives drivers the option of a smaller or larger cabin for personalization. Additionally, even though both have the same max towing capacity of 8,500 pounds, the 2018 Yukon offers more horsepower, torque, and mileage overall. In both design and performance the 2018 GMC Yukon seems to have just that slight edge over the 2018 Nissan Armada to make this choice easy.
Features
Technology is growing, and the way it is becoming implemented into vehicles is innovation at its finest. Safety, entertainment, comfort, and convenience are all impacted by the technology we implement into our vehicles each year, and no vehicles treasure their features like SUV.
2018 GMC Yukon
The 2018 GMC Yukon may seem tough on the outside, but on the inside, it is refined and tech-savvy. From safety to entertainment to comfort, you won’t find a better cabin on the market.
For safety, the 2018 GMC Yukon starts you offer with some of the basics like a seven airbags, rear vision camera, front and rear park assist, hill start assist, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, teen driver tech for newer driver monitoring, a tire pressure monitor, and GMC connect access for vehicle diagnostics and maintenance notifications. This is pretty impressive as a list of safety standard but as you move forward things only get more impressive with the advanced safety options. Upgrade, and you will gain access to forwarding collision and rear cross traffic alert, low-speed automatic braking, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, and the always handy adaptive cruise control.
Moving on entertainment, without paying a cent more you will get GMC’s 8-inch infotainment system with Bose premium 9-speaker surround-sound. With this system, you gain access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that will easily connect your personal smartphone with your 2018 Yukon. You will use Bluetooth to stream music or make hands-free-calls or texts.
Last comes comfort which the 2018 Yukon has plenty of on top of being quiet-sealed with triple-seal doors, acoustic-laminated glass, and inlaid doors for reduction of noise from wind resistance. The standard SLE trim will give you tri-zone automatic climate control so that every section of the car gets just the right amount of air or heat they need. Upgrade a bit, and you will get things like ventilated and heated leather seating, power programmable Liftgate, keyless open and start, and of course the ample cargo space with easy fold seating.
There is nothing the 2018 GMC Yukon is lacking when it comes to giving drivers the best features possible to grant them a luxury experience.
2018 Nissan Armada
For safety, the 2018 Nissan Armada offers drivers such features as six standard airbags, zone body construction, advanced braking, vehicle dynamic control, traction control, anti-lock brakes, tire pressure monitoring, and a latching system to keep cargo secure. As for entertainment, the 2018 Nissan Armada offers a tri-zone entertainment system with Bose audio, so that the entire car can experience the fun. The advanced tech for the Armada also includes Bluetooth, USB connection, navigation, and NissanConnect services like SiriusXM radio and hands-free connectivity. Finally, for comfort, the 2018 Armada offers ample lighting, dual-zone temperature, a memory system for seating, and push-button ignition.
Performance
2018 GMC Yukon
When it comes to performance, the 2018 GMC Yukon shows off some serious muscle. The standard engine is a 5.3L V8 engine is produces 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. This engine offers active fuel management, direct injection, and variable valve timing and will offer you an impressive 23 mpg highway. The larger, more advanced engine option is a 6.1L V8 with 420 hp 460 lb-ft of torque with all the same benefits of the standard and paired with s 10-speed transmission. You will also have the option to choose between a two-wheel or four-wheel drive. The towing capacity is also impressive with 8,500 pounds of max potential when properly equipped, and also offers trailing technology to keep the tow smooth and safe. You will also get some impressive off-road capability.
2018 Nissan Armada
The 2018 Nissan Armada only offers one engine option. So, if you want to know what you are getting with the Armada, it will be a 5.6L V8 gas engine with direct injection that is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. With this engine, you will get 390 horsepower, 394 lb-ft of torque, and a max of 8.500 pounds. You towing will also be assisted by the rugged frame and suspension. This model also allows for automatic adjustments to better your traction in order to increase off-roading capability. The Armada doesn’t offer the same performance ability as the Yukon but is still a worthy competitor in its class.
Design
The design of an SUV is more essential than it is for any other automotive class. An SUV was born to bring utility and efficiency into drivers lives, and that is exactly what the 2018 GMC Yukon and 2018 Nissan Armada strive to do. While the 2018 Armada may seem like the bigger and better option, the 2018 GMC Yukon is actually better versed at using the space it has efficiently.
2018 GMC Yukon
Measuring at 204? L x 81? W x 74? H, and weighing up to 5,963 pounds, the 2018 GMC Yukon is a force not to be taken lightly. Offered in both a Yukon and Yukon XL edition this model by the SUV specialist at GMC will thrill drivers with its versatile exterior and interior design.
On the outside, you will see the stunning three-dimensional grille makes a bold statement with optional chrome trimming, and of course, the GMC logo front and center to show that you are a true automotive enthusiast. The optional LED lighting with projector beam headlamps will not only look bold but also increase your visibility at all hours. The wheel selection is also impressive with either 18, 20, or 22-inch aluminum wheels up for grabs. Also, before you think the exterior is for the show, located right behind that stunning grille are shutter designed to automatically close to maximize efficiency or open to increase airflow.
If you thought the exterior design options were impressive, you might find yourself in shock when it comes to what the interior design can do for you. The cabin is large even without the XL upgrade. The standard 2018 Yukon offers drivers up to eight passenger seating and 15.3 cubic feet of cargo space when it is full. For those that don’t need that many passengers though, you can always easily fold down the seats, or get the power-fold option for an even easier time, and gain a massive 94.7 cubic feet of storage. Upgrade though, and you can fit up to nine people with bench seating in the front, and 39.3 cubic feet of seat up cargo space with the Yukon XL. There is also a large center console and hidden storage areas for even more space for the smaller items. Basically, the point is that with a Yukon, you will never run out of usable space. This doesn’t even include all the additional luxury-based cabin features the 2018 GMC Yukon has to offer.
2018 Nissan Armada
bold with curved grille and heavy lights, but as with everything, it’s what inside that matters. With all eight passengers the 2018 Armada offers 16.5 cubic feet of space behind the third row, 49.9 cubic feet with the third row folded, and if you kick out all those rear seaters, you will get an impressive 95.4 cubic feet. Overall the 2018 Nissan Armada offers impressive utility even its most standard form.
