GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! - Page 2

asrapid · 02-02-2008, 06:21 PM

4.9 l V8 small block? With DI..is this Gen V small block or 4.8 l with bigger displacement and DI?

igor · 02-02-2008, 06:24 PM

oh no ....

but it is just a first impression .. it will probably grow on me.

Igor

I-Love-Pontiac · 02-02-2008, 06:26 PM

I like it. However it looks like exactly what it is. A concept. I have a feeling I wouldn't like the production version.

Was this designed in the US or AU?

**Rex Raider** · 02-02-2008, 06:27 PM

It looks very Toyota-ish to me.

Smoothcat · 02-02-2008, 06:35 PM

I like it, even though I think it looks a little too much like a Ridgeline from the rear doors back. I think this concept is probably a bit more "out there" than what the production version will look like, but I think it's a good start. If they could get the mileage up to something like, say, a midsize car, and the price remains pretty comparable to that of a Canyon, I think it could be a good seller.

What's important here is GM taking the first step in what *could* potentially be a hot new segment. I'm not sure that a vehicle like this would ever be as popular as a true truck; there are too many men whose fragile egos wouldn't allow them near anything that might even be considered a car. I do think this will eventually replace small trucks though. Hopefully GM is getting into the game early enough to be the benchmark for anybody else that tries to do the same.

Desert Rat · 02-02-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I-Love-Pontiac

I like it. However it looks like exactly what it is. A concept. I have a feeling I wouldn't like the production version.

Was this designed in the US or AU?

it is Designed by Holden, by the same guy who designed the VE Ute from the B-pillar back.

Lichtronamo · 02-02-2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rex Raider

It looks very Toyota-ish to me.

Like a bigger A-BAT

Desert Rat · 02-02-2008, 06:38 PM

photo's and video also at pickuptruck.com

FISH · 02-02-2008, 06:47 PM

AndrewGS · 02-02-2008, 06:48 PM

I like the idea, VE Crewman Cross 8 with a Midgate and Two-Mode, but I'm not sure about this concept. I'm sure the production model will be toned-down considerably.

The video, however, is priceless!

kodos78 · 02-02-2008, 06:57 PM

Our ugly cars look like ugly cars from the future.
Yours look like our ugly cars from 10 years ago.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbernie

You Yanks (Americans) heap all sorts of criticisms of our Aussie utes and then you produce THIS !?!?!?!

As much as I am so very happy to have Zeta underpin another US vehicle this thing is gawd awful ugly.

That said, the engine and the underlying tech bits & pieces ie hybrid is very very nice and it will be very interesting to see what kind of MPG this thing can pull. Surely into the 30's on the highway cycle?

CamaroCrazy · 02-02-2008, 07:00 PM

ARGH! I so could had used a vehicle exactly like this today to move some furniture!

I like it, I like it A LOT. I was about to jump on it until I saw the midgate. Perfect.

GM should put other automakers on notice with this vehicle. Unibody hybrid V8? Right on. Puts the Fridgeline and the A-BAT to shame. Although I think the payload and towing capacity could be increased.

Desert Rat · 02-02-2008, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbernie

You Yanks (Americans) heap all sorts of criticisms of our Aussie utes and then you produce THIS !?!?!?!

As much as I am so very happy to have Zeta underpin another US vehicle this thing is gawd awful ugly.

That said, the engine and the underlying tech bits & pieces ie hybrid is very very nice and it will be very interesting to see what kind of MPG this thing can pull. Surely into the 30's on the highway cycle?

interesting post considering this was designed by an Aussie.............

NoNameDenton · 02-02-2008, 07:00 PM

This is much better then Toyota's ugly A-Bat and much better engine. I would love the 4.5 liter diesel to end up under the hood and if priced reasonably this could make a good alternative to full size trucks that are ladder frame.

Desert Rat · 02-02-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroCrazy

ARGH! I so could had used a vehicle exactly like this today to move some furniture!

I like it, I like it A LOT. I was about to jump on it until I saw the midgate. Perfect.

GM should put other automakers on notice with this vehicle. Unibody hybrid V8? Right on. Puts the Fridgeline and the A-BAT to shame. Although I think the payload and towing capacity could be increased.

As a former Avalanche owner... hopefully they make it with a full midgate instead of the halfgate on this thing.
Or at least if the center bar is not removable the window should be. I used to like driving on a nice sunny day with the windows down and the back window out.

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%
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02-02-2008, 06:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
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I-Love-Pontiac 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,737	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled I like it. However it looks like exactly what it is. A concept. I have a feeling I wouldn't like the production version. Was this designed in the US or AU? __________________

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Smoothcat 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chattanooga, TN Drives: 2005 Saturn Ion 3, 2001 Chevrolet S-10 Posts: 190	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled I like it, even though I think it looks a little too much like a Ridgeline from the rear doors back. I think this concept is probably a bit more "out there" than what the production version will look like, but I think it's a good start. If they could get the mileage up to something like, say, a midsize car, and the price remains pretty comparable to that of a Canyon, I think it could be a good seller. What's important here is GM taking the first step in what could potentially be a hot new segment. I'm not sure that a vehicle like this would ever be as popular as a true truck; there are too many men whose fragile egos wouldn't allow them near anything that might even be considered a car. I do think this will eventually replace small trucks though. Hopefully GM is getting into the game early enough to be the benchmark for anybody else that tries to do the same.

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AndrewGS 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring, TX, MX (Houston) Drives: 1986 Ford RS200 EVO Posts: 6,771	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled I like the idea, VE Crewman Cross 8 with a Midgate and Two-Mode, but I'm not sure about this concept. I'm sure the production model will be toned-down considerably. The video, however, is priceless! __________________ Andrew - MySpace - KD5FHW 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited - LT1, 4L60E, 2.93 Gears, 260HP, 4,200LBS, 15.4SEC 1/4-MI, 20MPG 2005 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 LS - LM7, 4L60E, 3.73 Gears, 300HP, 4,200LBS, 15.0SEC 1/4-MI, 19.0MPG "Gas mileage is fine, but keep in mind, the first question any car buyer asks themselves is, 'Will this get me laid?'"

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CamaroCrazy 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cary, NC Drives: 1994 Camaro Z28 2000 Camaro Posts: 351	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled ARGH! I so could had used a vehicle exactly like this today to move some furniture! I like it, I like it A LOT. I was about to jump on it until I saw the midgate. Perfect. GM should put other automakers on notice with this vehicle. Unibody hybrid V8? Right on. Puts the Fridgeline and the A-BAT to shame. Although I think the payload and towing capacity could be increased. __________________ 1994 Camaro Z28 2000 Camaro Webshots: My Camaros, the Camaro Concepts, and Buick in China Past Cars: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 400ci, 3spd auto, 10 MPG! 1984 Chevrolet Impala - 305ci, the most reliable car I ever owned, miss it dearly 1998 Pontiac Grand Am - I will never buy FWD again. Next Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - I've been waiting to order a new Camaro since 2000. The hardest decision now is the color.

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NoNameDenton 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2007 Drives: 2008 Dodge Ram Posts: 1,045	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled This is much better then Toyota's ugly A-Bat and much better engine. I would love the 4.5 liter diesel to end up under the hood and if priced reasonably this could make a good alternative to full size trucks that are ladder frame. __________________ Toyota and Honda ---- Completing Imperial Japan's World War 2 ambitions, one economy at a time

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