The GMC Yukon’s reputation for outstanding off road capabilities has been further enhanced with the news that Arabian Adventures, the UAE’s leading Destination Management Company, is expanding it fleet of the powerful, full-size Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
“As our advertising slogan reads – ‘Power Demands Respect’ – and the Yukon is one of the most respected SUVs available,” said Samer El Khalil, Marketing Manager - Chevrolet and GMC SUVs. “Extreme power and agility, along with exceptional roominess and comfort, have always been the cornerstones of the Yukon’s success.”
The Yukon is rugged, stylish and muscular, and a tireless workhorse. Its power and performance come from a Vortec 5300 V8 engine which is capable of producing 324hp and 355 lb-ft of torque.
Arabian Adventures have been using the GMC Yukon for almost three years and it has quickly become a favourite with its team of off road drivers.
“Having been a desert dune driver for Arabian Adventures for many years I have driven just about every SUV on the market and the Yukon takes some beating as the ultimate dune driving vehicle,” commented Mitchell Perera, Safari Operations Officer at Arabian Adventures. “The substantial power to weight ratio makes the Yukon easily maneuverable and first timers find it easy to learn how to dune drive because the engine is capable of producing lots of torque.”
“The Yukon is also big on safety and comfort with plenty of legroom, sumptuous seating and tri-zone automatic air conditioning cooling all three sections of the vehicle,” he added.
The Yukon is extremely versatile due in part to its self-leveling suspension. “With up to six passengers, a normal vehicle would slope towards the rear end but the self-leveling suspension on the Yukon ensures that the vehicle always drives level,” added Perera. “This adds comfort and stability to the vehicle while negotiating varying angles on the dunes and makes for a much more enjoyable ride. Comfort is one of the main reasons why customers choose Arabian Adventures again and again and we have a lot of repeat customers!”
Yukon models are available with a rear-entertainment system, which includes a 7-inch (178-mm) flip-down screen and two sets of wireless (infrared) headphones with independent volume control, a wireless remote control and three sets of auxiliary video and audio inputs.
An AM/FM radio with single CD player and cassette is standard in all models, while a six-disc in-dash CD system is available. An optional nine-speaker premium Bose system uses a ported bass-reflex subwoofer, located in the center console, and a new dual-voice coil driver to enhance audio performance.
“GMC has been supplying the Yukon to Arabian Adventures for nearly three years and there is no better endorsement of our product than the leading desert tour operator expanding its fleet,” added El Khalil. “GMC SUVs are internationally recognized by leading independent quality survey houses, such as JD Power and Consumer Guide, as being “Best Buys” in their class.”
“With 60 years of heritage in the Middle East region, the GMC brand has built a reputation for being tough and reliable,” he added. “It is these qualities, added to the off-road capability of the Yukon, that has led to Arabian Adventures making it their SUV of choice,”
The GMC Yukon is available in the UAE from National Auto, the GMC dealer in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and Bin Hamoodah Trading & General Services in Abu Dhabi.
About GMC
GMC is a division of General Motors Corporation, the world’s largest vehicle manufacturer. The division’s vehicle portfolio offers customers a broad array of vehicles to fit the needs of every active lifestyle or occupation, from the mid-size and large luxury off-road vehicles to industrial power medium-duty trucks.
Vehicles marketed in the Middle East include the Envoy, Envoy XL, Yukon and Suburban models, as well as medium duty trucks such as the Sierra and LUV pick-ups, with a choice of chassis for various industries and commercial uses. GMC's line up of professional grade trucks delivers outstanding capabilities. GMC's luxury Denali brand is targeted at and appeals to buyers who want vehicle versatility and capabilities for carrying cargo and passengers, as well as maximum towing.
Arabian Adventures is the first local tour operator in Dubai and now the region’s leading Destination Management Company. It has fully staffed offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on the East Coast of the UAE, overseas representatives in Australia, France, Germany, Japan, UK and USA, and a network of travel shops and desks in most of the UAE’s major hotels. Arabian Adventures designs, operates and conducts a full range of tours, desert safaris, overland tours and incentive programmes.
