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72Blazerod · 10-06-2015, 01:16 AM

I am looking at a 2007 Yukon Denali XL and I see the specs rate it at being able to tow 7400 lbs. It has approximately 380 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque, why is it so wimpy when it comes to towing? A 2007 Toyota Tundra makes about the same horsepower and torque (actually minimally less) and it rated to tow up to 10,000 lbs. What is the reason for the discrepancy? Suspension, brakes, tranny coolers? Can anybody help me wrap my head around this one?

10-06-2015, 01:16 AM	#1
72Blazerod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 127	2007 Denali XL Towing Capacity - why so wimpy? I am looking at a 2007 Yukon Denali XL and I see the specs rate it at being able to tow 7400 lbs. It has approximately 380 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque, why is it so wimpy when it comes to towing? A 2007 Toyota Tundra makes about the same horsepower and torque (actually minimally less) and it rated to tow up to 10,000 lbs. What is the reason for the discrepancy? Suspension, brakes, tranny coolers? Can anybody help me wrap my head around this one? __________________ 1987 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton 4x4 (Beater) 1998 GMC Suburban 2500 4x4 1972 Olds 442 Convertible 2006 GMC 2500 Duramax Crew Cab (Sold) 1972 Blazer 4x4 (Sold)