GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! - Page 9

hotrod747 · 02-03-2008, 01:52 AM

I am absolutely puzzled as to why this vehicle is not a Pontiac! It is agressive in the way the G8 should have been. It would make sooo much more sense as a Pontiac, but as a GMC, I'm still loving it!

MonaroSS · 02-03-2008, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Isn't that just sorta a shortened Escalade EXT?

Actually I didn't shorten it at all. I just took the pic of the Hybrid Concept and cut the back off to make the Ute bed. I then enlarged the wheel arch openings (which probably makes it look shorter) and put in my bigger wheels, which I had made from Chevy truck wheels, Dodge Ram centers and the black-out paint job.

Oh, and made the rear door a short suicide door and the front door longer. ...plus some other stuff.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-03-2008, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrod747

I am absolutely puzzled as to why this vehicle is not a Pontiac! It is agressive in the way the G8 should have been. It would make sooo much more sense as a Pontiac, but as a GMC, I'm still loving it!

Well Pontiac is now GM's performance division (supposed to be at least), and this doesn't have too many sporty features. On the other hand, it looks like a very capable but small truck, which is what GMC needs.

Robert Ryan · 02-03-2008, 01:55 AM

I wonder how many who loathed this:

Love this

King Riffle · 02-03-2008, 01:57 AM

Somebody at GM really likes the Ford Interceptor.

I nearly fell over when I saw this thing. It makes a strong first impression. A bad one. I'm beginning to warm up to it a little though.

DemonKnightDK · 02-03-2008, 02:03 AM

my version. (sorry if it looks like some other chop I skipped pages 4-7 to post this.)

BlokeMan · 02-03-2008, 02:22 AM

That is a great looking concept and if it makes it into production I wouldn't want it to change much at all. I also hope other future GMC's take their design cues from this.

ColinOpseth · 02-03-2008, 02:28 AM

Anyone see a bit of Buick Enclave in those front fenders?

RedVee8 · 02-03-2008, 02:35 AM

So, is this one of those bad Transformers? or, one of the good ones?

mikeputc · 02-03-2008, 02:42 AM

I just posted B-Roll video footage of the Denali XT here:

http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/auto...ixt/broll.html

I think it gives a better perspective of the vehicle than any still shot could.

- Mike

ByTheLake · 02-03-2008, 02:53 AM

I've taken several "time outs" to avoid a hasty reaction, but I don't like this much. I really, really want to like this vehicle.

I think a market segments exists for this type of truck product, but this rendition just doesn't excite me. The wheels appear to be sourced for a rap video rather than for real use, and look way too large.

This vehicle also seems be struggling to include both angular and rounded styling cues, which to me, just aren't blending well, especially with the massive wheel arches.

I'm trying to like this, but no, I really don't.

ByTheLake · 02-03-2008, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by newclasshero

personally I think that Holden Ute has nothing on it.

... I think the Holden Ute has a more usable and longer bed. Given the two, I'd take the Ute, which has a cleaner appearance.

Gm786 · 02-03-2008, 03:04 AM

I like it. I really like the upscale aggressive look it has to it. Nice. Very nice.....

camaro_freak · 02-03-2008, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TriShield

So wait, GM wants to produce this hideous thing for GMC but is scared of making a Zeta-based, authentic Impala for Chevrolet? They think this is a better idea? Are they insane? No wonder the company is going down in flames.

and no G8 wagon either...

camaro_freak · 02-03-2008, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by uboys

Too bad the interior won't make it.

GM, make this car please!

The 70s sucked the first time, let's not re-live it again

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

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hotrod747 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Drives: 2008 CADILLAC CTS Posts: 757	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! I am absolutely puzzled as to why this vehicle is not a Pontiac! It is agressive in the way the G8 should have been. It would make sooo much more sense as a Pontiac, but as a GMC, I'm still loving it! __________________ KEITH

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King Riffle 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fond Du Lac, WI Drives: 2004 Ford Taurus SES sedan. Posts: 3,187	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! Somebody at GM really likes the Ford Interceptor. I nearly fell over when I saw this thing. It makes a strong first impression. A bad one. I'm beginning to warm up to it a little though. __________________

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02-03-2008, 02:35 AM	#129 (permalink)
RedVee8 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rosemeadow, NSW Australia Drives: 1984 Holden VH Commodore Vacationer 253 V8 2006 A Posts: 1,597	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! So, is this one of those bad Transformers? or, one of the good ones? __________________ RedVee8 Current Holdens. VH Commodore Vacationer 253 V8; AH Astra CDX 1.8; CG Captiva LX 3.2V6 (work). Previous Holdens. 1969 HT Kingswood 186; 1975 HJ Premier 202; 1977 TC Gemini; 1985 JD Camira SL/E 1.8i Keep Holden On.

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mikeputc 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 27	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! I just posted B-Roll video footage of the Denali XT here: http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/auto...ixt/broll.html I think it gives a better perspective of the vehicle than any still shot could. - Mike Last edited by mikeputc : 02-03-2008 at 02:44 AM.

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ByTheLake 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Traverse City, MI Drives: '04 Corvette, '08 CTS Posts: 2,695	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! I've taken several "time outs" to avoid a hasty reaction, but I don't like this much. I really, really want to like this vehicle. I think a market segments exists for this type of truck product, but this rendition just doesn't excite me. The wheels appear to be sourced for a rap video rather than for real use, and look way too large. This vehicle also seems be struggling to include both angular and rounded styling cues, which to me, just aren't blending well, especially with the massive wheel arches. I'm trying to like this, but no, I really don't.

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Gm786 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Far away Drives: Oldsmobile Delta 88 LS Posts: 4,452	Re: GMC Denali XT Concept Unveiled! I like it. I really like the upscale aggressive look it has to it. Nice. Very nice.....

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