2006 GMC Sierra Denali

pagemaster · 08-24-2005, 02:06 PM

2006 GMC Sierra Denali

The Sierra Denali by GMC is my favorite looking truck in pick up market. I have always liked the look of the truck since the C3 debuted a few years ago. For some reason I have always like the Denali trim when used on the pickups instead of the SUV. For 2005 the Denali recieved a HP upgrade and four full doors.

Overall the truck is an appealing package. Having 345HP on tap, the Sierra Denali had no trouble getting up to to speed whether on side roads or on the highway. Wind noise was barely audible on the highsway. As I said, the Sierra Denali has 345HP but it really feel like it had 345Hp, more like 300HP.

The ride was ok. I expected a little smoother ride when going over light bumps but it seemed that the rear suspension was a little over active, this is usually common with pick up trucks. The standard full time all wheel drive is a must for any truck. This truck felt secure and attached to the road.

Inside the Denali has all the options you can think out, however I was expecting a navigation system and the a fuel economy information center. I have never really liked GM idea of seat belts on full size trucks as this got a little annoying. The Denali also came with a convenient sun roof and rear DVD player.

A couple shortcoming were noticed. First, this trucks needs a five speed transmission, for $56,000 Can I was expected a 5 speed. Second, side air bags and stabilitrak were not offered as this is also a must, finally GMC could of done something with the bed. They could of offered a standard sprayed in bed liner and a premium cargo cover instead of the $3000 DVD package.

Overall a very nice truck with cool rims but a host of shortcomings that need to be addessed.

327 · 08-24-2005, 07:31 PM

it felt like 345 HP it had 345 HP more like 300? what does that mean?

pagemaster · 08-25-2005, 02:49 AM

Sorry. I meant to say that it felt like it had 300hp and not 345hp.

01IntrigueGX · 09-17-2005, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pagemaster

Sorry. I meant to say that it felt like it had 300hp and not 345hp.

Actually, I hate to break it to you, but the Sierra Denali comes with a detuned 6.0 HO Vortec V8. It only produces 325 HP.

monsterr · 09-17-2005, 12:46 PM

i hate to break it to you, but 345Hp is what it's rated at

327 · 09-17-2005, 01:27 PM

Yep its rated 345hp and 380 Lbs TQ, hes lying, he shoulda been able to feel that. its the same engine in the silverado SS

Hes just jealous his pickup couldnt do that!

08-24-2005, 02:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
pagemaster Level I Members Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Drives: 2003 Toyota Tundra 4x4 Limited Posts: 1,509	2006 GMC Sierra Denali 2006 GMC Sierra Denali The Sierra Denali by GMC is my favorite looking truck in pick up market. I have always liked the look of the truck since the C3 debuted a few years ago. For some reason I have always like the Denali trim when used on the pickups instead of the SUV. For 2005 the Denali recieved a HP upgrade and four full doors. Overall the truck is an appealing package. Having 345HP on tap, the Sierra Denali had no trouble getting up to to speed whether on side roads or on the highway. Wind noise was barely audible on the highsway. As I said, the Sierra Denali has 345HP but it really feel like it had 345Hp, more like 300HP. The ride was ok. I expected a little smoother ride when going over light bumps but it seemed that the rear suspension was a little over active, this is usually common with pick up trucks. The standard full time all wheel drive is a must for any truck. This truck felt secure and attached to the road. Inside the Denali has all the options you can think out, however I was expecting a navigation system and the a fuel economy information center. I have never really liked GM idea of seat belts on full size trucks as this got a little annoying. The Denali also came with a convenient sun roof and rear DVD player. A couple shortcoming were noticed. First, this trucks needs a five speed transmission, for $56,000 Can I was expected a 5 speed. Second, side air bags and stabilitrak were not offered as this is also a must, finally GMC could of done something with the bed. They could of offered a standard sprayed in bed liner and a premium cargo cover instead of the $3000 DVD package. Overall a very nice truck with cool rims but a host of shortcomings that need to be addessed.

08-24-2005, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
327 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,651	Re: 2006 GMC Sierra Denali it felt like 345 HP it had 345 HP more like 300? what does that mean?

08-25-2005, 02:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
pagemaster Level I Members Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Drives: 2003 Toyota Tundra 4x4 Limited Posts: 1,509	Re: 2006 GMC Sierra Denali Sorry. I meant to say that it felt like it had 300hp and not 345hp.

09-17-2005, 12:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
monsterr Walking Join Date: Sep 2005 Drives: 2002 Avalanche Z71 Posts: 4	Re: 2006 GMC Sierra Denali i hate to break it to you, but 345Hp is what it's rated at

09-17-2005, 01:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
327 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,651	Re: 2006 GMC Sierra Denali Yep its rated 345hp and 380 Lbs TQ, hes lying, he shoulda been able to feel that. its the same engine in the silverado SS Hes just jealous his pickup couldnt do that!

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