2010 GMC Terrain Not Planned to Get Diesel or Denali Version

[dewey9315]

Originally Posted by K-1

This gets a resounding, "Well, duh!" They don't even have a diesel to put in the Terrain. What, are they supposed to shoehorn the Duramax in sideways?

Could you imagine though?? I can see the frame just ripping itself to pieces when you mashed the gas.

It would be epic though...

[Joe in T.O.]

Actually, jeep has a few diesel models but they get lousy mileage. GM gas engines get better mileage in this segment.

[kenman923]

The Terrain does show some promise. I would like to see it in a Denali version.

[give_it_all_]

Originally Posted by nsap

45% of Yukon sales are Denalis according to Susan.

Around me it's probably about 90% Denalis and the other 10% are work vehicles.

[Hunid Racks]

Originally Posted by igotzzoom

The diesel answer was kind of an answer to a question nobody expected. I never thought a diesel would be part of the lineup. Besides, a 3.0 would probably be overkill for the Terrain. A four-cylinder turbodiesel would probably be more appropriate. A 3.0L-sized V6 diesel would be a nice option for the Acadia.

Wouldn't take much to plug this powertrain in:

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2009...-20090420.html

[Beau]

Good find hunid, quite interesting. I wish DIEsels woud DIE, but I think they may have their place in the GMC world.

[dindak]

I think a Denali will come but it will be in a year or two.

Right now GM needs to get supply out there ASAP.

[wpgmachoman]

Originally Posted by Beau

Good find hunid, quite interesting. I wish DIEsels woud DIE, but I think they may have their place in the GMC world.

Diesels will never die....

The VW TDI gets HUGE milage, decent power and some torque to pass. Besides, when there will be no more gasoline, I will just pour in some canola oil and keep on truckin'

[Jedi]

Originally Posted by calgaryhhr

I would rather see GM make a bold move like introducing a light duty diesel option (3.0L diesel) as opposed to a Denali trim option. Having a diesel option would set it apart from all the other competitors. They would be the only mid-size SUV with that sort of configuration (outside the more expensive Toureg and ML bluetec.)

I can understand that from a numbers perspective doing a Denali trim probably has more immediate, financial upside potential (low cost to manufacture generating a big return in terms of sales price.) In terms of doing a diesel it could have a more substantial image potential but it might not generate a return for quite some time.

I would prefer the focus to be on a diesel powertrain as opposed to a trim option.

The EPA ruined diesel plans for the US. With this urea injection, like a vehicle needs another tank under it.

[calgaryhhr]

Originally Posted by Jedi

The EPA ruined diesel plans for the US. With this urea injection, like a vehicle needs another tank under it.

Not all diesel systems require urea injection to clean up the emissions.

[V8GMT360 Guy]

Originally Posted by Blair1118

Well when the Acadia came out there was never going to be a Denali, here it comes....I just wish the black cherry would come back!! I really liked it in the older Yukon/Seirra Denali

Here it comes? Guess I hadn't heard they were finally doing it. Originally the Acadia Denali was intended to get the LS4 V8; is that still in the cards as well?

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by V8GMT360 Guy

Here it comes? Guess I hadn't heard they were finally doing it. Originally the Acadia Denali was intended to get the LS4 V8; is that still in the cards as well?

I doubt it...the LS4 died with the Impala SS I thought.

[HoeyHimself]

I'll show interest in a Denali when it boasts alcantara headliners and soft-close doors. Until that point, additional chrome plastic is just not enough for me to take serious.

[Novak454]

Originally Posted by calgaryhhr

I would rather see GM make a bold move like introducing a light duty diesel option (3.0L diesel) as opposed to a Denali trim option. Having a diesel option would set it apart from all the other competitors. They would be the only mid-size SUV with that sort of configuration (outside the more expensive Toureg and ML bluetec.)

Is that Opel diesel NA emissions compliant? If so, i'd say it's a go... build a few thousand and post the MPG #s... a cute ute with TWO models offering better HWY MPG than the Escape Hybrid... come-on, that's got to be worth something..?

[Danko]

Denali, Shmalley! Tell me more about the 3.6 becoming available in the Terrain, PLEASE!!!