GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! - Page 18

mikmak · 02-04-2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by benroethig

Its not surprising at all. The VE crewman is purpose built for a relatively flat relatively arid climate. It doesn't have to be overbuilt like a truck does. It doesn't have to worry about mud, snow, or steep slippery passes in the mountains and river valleys. Combine that with the large engine and you have a pretty good towing platform that is much lighter. That being said, take one up here to the midwest and use it on a farm and the thing probably isn't going to last long. Use it in Australia, the south/southwest, or just on Suburban streets and its a very good platform.

We may appear flat, but we have some pretty big speed bumps

Timekeeper · 02-04-2008, 08:27 AM

No thanks, Not for Me!!!

Whitesky · 02-04-2008, 08:28 AM

Wow, definitly blows away the lame looking crewman.

Uzzy · 02-04-2008, 08:46 AM

The vehicle immediately below is not and will never be on my list of vehicles I am interested in puchasing.

^^^^ I'm going to start saving up so I can buy one of these, NOW!

gto4ibf · 02-04-2008, 10:10 AM

I think that the styling and ideas that went into this one really show that GM is really think about the future to their trucks and truck buyers.

HEVguy · 02-04-2008, 10:22 AM

This definitely looks better than anything on that comparison chart, and its hybrid technology sounds EXCELLENT. However, if they tone it down just a bit, not too much, but just bit, I think it'd be very well received. I don't know though, it would stand out very well, as is, so I am not fully decided on the styling. I mostly had assumed it was concept 'dress up' but it could work for production as well!

M_RABID · 02-04-2008, 10:27 AM

Reminds me of a Chrysler 300 with a truck bed, only taller.

I like it.

Sal Collaziano · 02-04-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonaroSS

Well this may 'look' smaller than an Escalade but the Escalade has 116 inch wheelbase and this SUV has 123.4 inch wheelbase. Also, they claim the GMC Denali has adequate headroom and I added at least 3-4 inches to that in the SUV chop.

Maybe somebody could chop this into a Cadillac-looking concept.. Anyone?

Beau · 02-04-2008, 11:06 AM

Actually I kinda like it. I'd never buy it, but it looks cool. I'm sure it will be toned down for the production.

But guys. This V8 is awesome for power potential. Not only is it DI, but its E85 capable.

That would be awesome, running 18 psi on a high compression motor through a large turbo, this motor is 500WHP E85 pump capable, no question.

Inchworm · 02-04-2008, 11:08 AM

Didn't wade through all the posts on pages 2 through 13, so forgive me if this is a repeat;
I just can't get past those gawd-awful rims!

With some more realistic rims and tires, I think this design has possibilities. While I kinda like the Ute and Crewman, I can see others want something that looks more massive and appears taller. Lets see what the buzz is after more folks have seen the concept.

SUPERBADD75 · 02-04-2008, 11:14 AM

it's okay. the front end looks very Q7ish to me. can't say i'd rather that over, say, an Avalanche though.

minnfang · 02-04-2008, 11:19 AM

The technology sounds right on but - OMG - where do I start with the styling? It's absolutely horrible. The worst GM design since the Aztek - and maybe worse. The rims, the Toyota rear doors, the headlights, the everything.

There must be something inexplicably hard about designing a uni-body truck, because the Ridgeline, the A-Bat, and Denali XT are all hideous.

jlt0x · 02-04-2008, 11:25 AM

I can see either Cadillac, Saturn, or/and Hummer getting versions of the XT.

Sal Collaziano · 02-04-2008, 11:25 AM

...It may suck on various levels, but I tried...

kyvrwc · 02-04-2008, 11:35 AM

This is exactly the type of vehicle I am going to want to (eventually) replace my S-10. A small, relatively fuel efficient V-8, car like handling, AWD, and a bed for when I have to haul dirty stuff.

Build it, GM. You've got one future sale lined up after I pay off my 2011 Camaro.

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

02-04-2008, 08:27 AM	#257 (permalink)
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Whitesky 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 353	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! Wow, definitly blows away the lame looking crewman.

02-04-2008, 08:46 AM	#259 (permalink)
Uzzy 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Windsor Ontario, Canada Drives: 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71; 1987 Plymouth Reliant Posts: 3,874	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! The vehicle immediately below is not and will never be on my list of vehicles I am interested in puchasing. ^^^^ I'm going to start saving up so I can buy one of these, NOW! __________________ eXcelon inside ... Aut viam inveniam aut faciam Always Part of the Solution If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find him, maybe you can hire Uzzy.

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gto4ibf 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Drives: 2007 Hummer H3, 1967 Pontiac GTO Posts: 119	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! I think that the styling and ideas that went into this one really show that GM is really think about the future to their trucks and truck buyers. __________________ "Toyota makes ONE exceptionally fuel efficiant vehicle, Does Toyota make a Full sized truck that gets 21MPG? : NO (only 19 MPG, Dumb americans, always making gas guzzlers) Ohh Ohh. The cute little Honda s2000 sports car MUST beat the Corvette (super polluter straight from hell) and.. NO (25 to the vette's 26, all this while being down by nearly 200 HP, Honda is sooo ruly!)"

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02-04-2008, 10:22 AM	#261 (permalink)
HEVguy 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Middle America Drives: Mt Bike Undisclosed Car Posts: 2,381	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! This definitely looks better than anything on that comparison chart, and its hybrid technology sounds EXCELLENT. However, if they tone it down just a bit, not too much, but just bit, I think it'd be very well received. I don't know though, it would stand out very well, as is, so I am not fully decided on the styling. I mostly had assumed it was concept 'dress up' but it could work for production as well!

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M_RABID 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Drives: 2008 GMC Acadia SLT2 Posts: 246	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! Reminds me of a Chrysler 300 with a truck bed, only taller. I like it. __________________ Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're not after you.

02-04-2008, 11:06 AM	#264 (permalink)
Beau 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Drives: Single turbo MKIV Supra '06 2.0T 6MT Passat Sedan Posts: 489	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! Actually I kinda like it. I'd never buy it, but it looks cool. I'm sure it will be toned down for the production. But guys. This V8 is awesome for power potential. Not only is it DI, but its E85 capable. That would be awesome, running 18 psi on a high compression motor through a large turbo, this motor is 500WHP E85 pump capable, no question.

02-04-2008, 11:08 AM	#265 (permalink)
Inchworm 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan Drives: Cadillac "professional" car (a Hearse to you) Posts: 113	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! Didn't wade through all the posts on pages 2 through 13, so forgive me if this is a repeat; I just can't get past those gawd-awful rims! With some more realistic rims and tires, I think this design has possibilities. While I kinda like the Ute and Crewman, I can see others want something that looks more massive and appears taller. Lets see what the buzz is after more folks have seen the concept. __________________ Any fool can use a computer. Many do. Disclaimer: I am a GM employee. Any opinions expressed are my own, not necessarily my employer's

02-04-2008, 11:14 AM	#266 (permalink)
SUPERBADD75 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: at the corner of walk and don't walk Drives: 2008 Trailblazer LT3 2009 Mustang Posts: 2,899	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! it's okay. the front end looks very Q7ish to me. can't say i'd rather that over, say, an Avalanche though. __________________ Acura: Because if you want a really nice Honda, there's only one choice. "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein - 2008 Trailblazer LT3 - 2009 Mustang SUPPORT AMERICA: BOYCOTT WAL-MART

02-04-2008, 11:19 AM	#267 (permalink)
minnfang 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,009	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! The technology sounds right on but - OMG - where do I start with the styling? It's absolutely horrible. The worst GM design since the Aztek - and maybe worse. The rims, the Toyota rear doors, the headlights, the everything. There must be something inexplicably hard about designing a uni-body truck, because the Ridgeline, the A-Bat, and Denali XT are all hideous.

02-04-2008, 11:25 AM	#268 (permalink)
jlt0x 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 599	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! I can see either Cadillac, Saturn, or/and Hummer getting versions of the XT.

02-04-2008, 11:35 AM	#270 (permalink)
kyvrwc 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kentucky Drives: 2003 S-10 2005 Maxima 2006 Odyssey 2011 Camaro Posts: 100	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! This is exactly the type of vehicle I am going to want to (eventually) replace my S-10. A small, relatively fuel efficient V-8, car like handling, AWD, and a bed for when I have to haul dirty stuff. Build it, GM. You've got one future sale lined up after I pay off my 2011 Camaro. __________________ WWRRD?

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