GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! - Page 12

shalomaw · 02-03-2008, 12:11 PM

This is an obvious design that will invoke love-it or hate-it reactions.
You cannot please everyone.

The only thing that I'm curious to know is why GM (or Ford & Chrysler) will not simply put these vehicles into production instead of showcasing them as concepts.

These concepts (love-it or hate-it) are far better in design than what is currently being sold on the market.

I'm also curious to know if the Japanese car makers spend less time (if at all) taking concept cars to production.

I'll appreciate any insight on this topic.

351E · 02-03-2008, 12:24 PM

Looks like a mish-mash of incongruent design themes. Especially the 3/4 view from the back. There are so many exciting types of concepts they could spend money on. Why do up a botch job like this? GM design is by no means "back" as many claim. There are a couple bright spots (CTS, Camaro) in a sea of mediocrity. And any other decent efforts (eg G8) were designed overseas. Time to put Welburn out to pasture and get some better talent in there.

MonaroSS · 02-03-2008, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcjohnso99

Just wish they would put realistic wheels on it (The ABAT's are closer to reality)

Its OK to have a sport sedan concept with outrageous wheels but this is supposed to be a truck - give us real wheels/ride height so we can form a real opinion.

You may have missed my more productionised chop....

FenwickHockey65 · 02-03-2008, 12:39 PM

Is there any way we could see this without those damned fender flares?

Uzzy · 02-03-2008, 12:41 PM

That is awesome. The more I look at it, the more I like it.

At first I was like

but it's really growing on me fast. That is seriously something I would consider in the future if I were to buy a brand new truck/SUV. The Holden Utes are not for me. The G8 version would not even make my list, I'd take a regualr G8 first (if the interior wasn't so damn cheap

) but this thing is bad-ass.

Uzzy · 02-03-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonaroSS

You may have missed my more productionised chop....

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You could have at least done the factory 20s. I love those wheels.

Slap a set of those on there and I'll take mine in black, thanx!

09camaross · 02-03-2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoMoCo Fan

It's stance reminds me of the Ford Interceptor from last year.

That's the first thing that poped into my head when I saw this... Ford Interceptor. Except this is much uglier.

MonaroSS · 02-03-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Is there any way we could see this without those damned fender flares?

Here, just for you:

FenwickHockey65 · 02-03-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonaroSS

Here, just for you:

YES!!!!!!! I'd totally buy that!!!!!

gardnet1 · 02-03-2008, 01:38 PM

Put some life into those taillights and this puppy will 86 the femmline and "a-bat"..ch of toyoduh dung. I could see this knocking existing femmline sales below 20,000...It would also put a hurt on the ageing Sport Trac and the new H3T.

MisterMe · 02-03-2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonaroSS

I don't mind the wheels myself. Maybe they got inspired after I sent this Caddy Crewcab to Lutz.

I would say that you were just a bit slow on the trigger.

chevyboy88 · 02-03-2008, 01:44 PM

Every GM truck needs that interior however the exterior looks way to over styled I can't wait to see what a production version that is more toned down will look like if it goes to production

Ambalanche · 02-03-2008, 01:47 PM

Somebody kill whoever did this!

xPUMPx · 02-03-2008, 01:51 PM

this looks so much better than i could have made it look in my head!
I WILL have one

logansowner · 02-03-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TriShield

Agreed, you could put a Suzuki badge on it and nobody would know it came from GM USA. The Ute I posted looks much more realistic and sophisticated. This looks like a joke and I can't see it doing anything to enhance GMC's brand image.

There's a lot of irony in GM fans in awe of this concept yet trashing the Ridgeline.

Heck no, I think it's as useful as a brick stick..... it just looks funky. Like I said before, no more, and no less useful than a Ridgeline, but I think it looks better.

View Poll Results: What do you think of the GMC Denali concept?
I love the idea and it's styling. Build it now as is.	106	35.81%
I love the idea, but it's styling needs to be toned down.	139	46.96%
I'm not a fan of the idea, but love the styling.	14	4.73%
I hate the idea and it's styling. Don't produce it.	37	12.50%
Voters: 296. You may not vote on this poll

02-03-2008, 12:11 PM	#166 (permalink)
shalomaw 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 20	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! This is an obvious design that will invoke love-it or hate-it reactions. You cannot please everyone. The only thing that I'm curious to know is why GM (or Ford & Chrysler) will not simply put these vehicles into production instead of showcasing them as concepts. These concepts (love-it or hate-it) are far better in design than what is currently being sold on the market. I'm also curious to know if the Japanese car makers spend less time (if at all) taking concept cars to production. I'll appreciate any insight on this topic.

02-03-2008, 12:24 PM	#167 (permalink)
351E 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 193	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! Looks like a mish-mash of incongruent design themes. Especially the 3/4 view from the back. There are so many exciting types of concepts they could spend money on. Why do up a botch job like this? GM design is by no means "back" as many claim. There are a couple bright spots (CTS, Camaro) in a sea of mediocrity. And any other decent efforts (eg G8) were designed overseas. Time to put Welburn out to pasture and get some better talent in there.

02-03-2008, 12:39 PM	#169 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 5,422	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! Is there any way we could see this without those damned fender flares? __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

02-03-2008, 12:41 PM	#170 (permalink)
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02-03-2008, 01:38 PM	#175 (permalink)
gardnet1 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Drives: 2008 Ford Escape Limited 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 Posts: 1,067	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! Put some life into those taillights and this puppy will 86 the femmline and "a-bat"..ch of toyoduh dung. I could see this knocking existing femmline sales below 20,000...It would also put a hurt on the ageing Sport Trac and the new H3T.

02-03-2008, 01:44 PM	#177 (permalink)
chevyboy88 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 105	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! Every GM truck needs that interior however the exterior looks way to over styled I can't wait to see what a production version that is more toned down will look like if it goes to production __________________ She look so cool in her new Camaro It's black as coal and it goes boy, go go go I brought my fight next to her Camaro And when I fire on a smile then she blows, she blows She blows, she blows The only easy day was yesterday

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Ambalanche 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pensacola, Florida Drives: '07 Corvette Z51 Posts: 1,465	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! Somebody kill whoever did this! __________________ GM better hope the Volt is a runaway success, because *all* the eggs are in that basket!

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