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Plush, Rich Materials Inside The Cabin
GMC has pushed the envelope with the Sierra Denali Ultimate when offering an opulent cabin. It follows an Alpine Umber interior theme that features full-grain leather appointments and open-pore Paldao wood trim.
The automaker has opted for full-grain leather-wrapped seats, door panels, and console lid. There’s also a leather-trimmed instrument panel and Microsuede headliner that makes you feel like you’re sitting in a car from a luxurious brand.
Loaded With Tech Features
GM’s Supercruise hands-free technology has made its entry to the GMC lineup as well. It can be used on 200,000 miles of compatible roads in the States and Canada. The technology even supports Automatic Lane Change. To make it even better, the technology is compatible with trailering as well.
A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster comes as standard on the GMC Denali Ultimate. The center console is graced with a 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Some other features you get in here include a 15-inch-diagonal multicolor Head-Up Display, a 16-way power-adjustable front seats that also come with a massage function, a 12-speaker Bose Premium series audio system, and a power sunroof,
Exquisite Looks On The Outside
The Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate looks opulent on the outside. It comes with a unique grille in Vader chrome to differentiate it from the other models. It rides on 22-inch low gloss black wheels with machined accents. There are topographical map patterns and GPS coordinates of Mt. Denali on the outside and the inside.
MultiPro Tailgate For Improved Versatility
Multi-function tailgates are the new norm. GMC introduced the MultiPro tailgate back in 2019 on the Sierra 1500. It can be operated in six different ways for six different purposes. Unlike Ram’s MultiFunction tailgate which comes with swing doors, the MultiPro tailgate features another small tailgate with the main tailgate that can be used for a variety of purposes.
First of all, it can be operated like a conventional tailgate that can flip down. When the gate is flipped open at a 90-degree angle, you can open the inner tailgate load stop and it will help prevent items from sliding out. This way you can also access the bed without having to open up the entire tailgate. In this position, it also acts as a work surface and can be used for second-tier loading.
Furthermore, this little inner tailgate can also be used as a step to climb into the bed when the main tailgate is opened down even further, thus serving as a retractable step. It can hold up to 375 pounds of weight.
CarbonPro Cargo Box
The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate also features a CarbonPro composite cargo box, which isn’t exactly new, but is immensely helpful. Given that this is a luxurious truck, there are very low chances that the truck will be abused or used for commercial purposes. But, GMC has still offered this carbon fiber bed on the Denali Ultimate, which is more about bragging rights than utility, one would believe. When the automaker launched the Denali CarbonPro a few years back, the engineers tested it by dropping cinder blocks from various heights, throwing 450-pound steel drums and 1800-pound gravel and water-filled steel barrels, and even had a 250-pound man drive on a snowmobile into the bed. But, the CarbonPro bed took it. Even though it might not be used to its limits in the Denali, it’s still a good option to have.
Drivetrain Options
The GMC Sierra range is offered with four different engine options. The first one is the 5.3-liter V-8 that puts out 355 horses at 5,600 rpm and 383 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm. GMC has paired this with a 10-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Next up is the 6.2-liter, V-8 that makes 420 horses at 5,600 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm. A 10-speed Hydra-Matic automatic gearbox powers the wheels in this case as well. A four-wheel-drive system and electronically controlled two-speed transfer case come as standard.
The other two options available are the 3.0-liter, six-cylinder turbo diesel and the new 2.7-liter, four-cylinder turbo mill. The diesel mill makes 277 horses at 3,750 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 1,500 rpm. Power is routed to the wheels via a 10-speed Hydra-Matic automatic gearbox. The 2.7-liter, four-cylinder turbo engine generates 310 ponies at 5,600 rpm and 420 pound-feet of oomph at 3,000 rpm, and is mated to an eight-speed Hydra-Matic automatic gearbox.
Luxury Offering, Premium Pricing
The 2022 GMC Sierra Denali starts at $67,895, whereas the GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate starts at $81,195. These aren’t exactly affordable trucks, but with the stuff on offer, they weren’t expected to be cheap in the first place. Expect the truck to creep closer to the six-digit figure with optional goodies and packages.
FAQs:
How much does a GMC Sierra cost?
The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 starts at $37,195 and goes all the way up to $83,695.
Are GMC Sierras a good truck?
The GMC Sierra is one of the top four trucks, which also comprises the Ford F-150, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and the Ram 1500. It comes with its unique set of pros, like offering the best-in-class 4WD diesel towing capacity of 13,000 pounds, the most powerful diesel engine in the class, front and rear e-lockers, and available Super Cruise hands-free technology, amongst other things.
Is GMC better than Chevy?
Although seen as Chevy’s sidekick, GMC vehicles are arguably more stylish and luxurious. They are also built to look a lot more muscular and carry a lot of character.
What’s better a Denali or Sierra?
The Denali and the Denali Ultimate are the uber-luxurious and advanced models of the Sierra pickup truck. They are inherently better than the standard Sierra models in all senses.
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