1996 RCM Yukonite
The SUV craze of the 90s came at the perfect time for RCM’s development cycle of the Yukonite, with a new generation introduced in 1996 with more family oriented features than ever before. Available in 2 or 4 door models with a variety of I4, V6, and V8 engine, as well as 2WD or 4WD paired to either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic, the 1996 Yukonite was aimed at just about every midsize SUV buyer out there.
Yukonite Colonial
The Colonial trim was a new one introduced in 1996 for the suburban buyer looking for a family hauler. Available with the V6 engine, it had various option packages as well as the choice between 2WD and 4WD and the manual or automatic transmission. The engine was the 3.4L eco-utility version of the V6-M producing 162 hp and 195 lb-ft that when paired to the 4-speed automatic with 4WD returned an average 21 MPG while acceleration to 100 km/h took 10.1s.
With the Colonial trim came two-tone paint, running boards, fog lights, adjustable roof rails, 16" alloy wheels on road tires, four wheel disc brakes with ABS, cloth seating for five (leather optional), and a 4 speaker stereo system (6 speaker stereo with CD player optional).
