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2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD
Posted by Martin in Car Reviews, GMC on August 30, 2011
The GMC Sierra 2500HD is an outstanding option for a heavy-duty truck with outstandingly enhanced competence. The 2011 Sierra 2500HD has a new diesel engine, all-new frame, electronic driver aids, suspension components and exhaust braking. The 2011 Sierra 2500HD is available in regular cab, extended cab or crew cab body variations.
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD Review
The Sierra regular cab is available with an eight-foot long bed only, whereas the extended and crew cabs is available with 6.5 feet and eight-foot long bed. The Sierra 2500HD is offered in four trims: Work Truck, SLE, SLT and Denali.
The standard power of 2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD comes in a 6.0-liter gasoline V8 engine that gains 360 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission. The 2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD is also available with an optional 6.6-liter turbo diesel V8 that produces 397 hp and 765 lb-ft of torque.
The Sierra 2500HD Work Truck comes with a trip computer, a 40/20/40-split front bench with fold-down center armrest, vinyl floor coverings, a tilt steering wheel, vinyl upholstery, air-conditioning, 17-inch steel wheels, and a four-speaker AM/FM stereo. Read the rest of this entry »
2011 GMC Sierra 1500
Posted by Martin in Car Reviews, GMC on June 3, 2011
The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 is a full-size pickup that is presented in standard cab, extended cab and crew cab body styles. The GMC Sierra 1500 standard cabs and extended cabs are offered with either a standard 6-foot-6 bed or an 8-foot long bed. Crew cabs only come with a short 5-foot-8 bed.
The Sierra gets the newest OnStar 9.0 system; improved exterior color offerings and insulating enhancements that assist lessen wind noise.
2011 GMC Sierra 1500
The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 is available with four engine alternatives. The Sierra Work trim is powered by a standard 4.3-liter V6 that generates 195 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. consumers may raise to a 4.8-liter V8 that generates 302 hp and 305 lb-ft, or a 5.3-liter V8 which produces 315 hp and 335 lb-ft. The Sierra SLE trims will have one of the two V8s as standard, whereas the SLT has the 5.3-liter engine as standard.
The Sierra offers two different interior designs. The Work Truck trim and SLE trim are more service point of view, with big controls and door handles that can be functions while wearing gloves. The Sierra SLT trim offers upgraded materials and a different dash design. The Sierra’s cab is attractive, roomy and well-organized. The SLT trim gets a Bose stereo, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and a heated windshield-washer system. Leather seating is standard on the SLT. The Denali trim makes for a comfortable, well-appointed pickup with the importance Read the rest of this entry »
GMC Yukon XL 1500 and XL 2500
2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Overview
GMC‘s Yukon XL is available in base half-ton and three-quarter-ton versions 1500 and 2500 respectively and a top-of-the-line Denali trim. The Yukon XL is obtainable with a selection of V-8 engines, some of which feature fuel-management systems that disable four cylinders during low-load situations. High-quality fixtures contain flush-mounted controls, low-gloss materials and chrome instrument surrounds. The Yukon XL can have three rows of seats to provide accommodation up to nine occupants for utmost seating capacity.
GMC Yukon XL 1500 and XL 2500
The Yukon XL is available with rear- or four-wheel drive. The Yukon Denali can have a stable all-wheel-drive system that’s different from the available part-time four-wheel drive on the regular Yukon. The Safety options of Yukon XL 1500 include a rearview camera system integrated into the rearview mirror, a blind spot warning system, rear parking support and rain-sensing wipers. The Yukon XL has integrated running boards, and Denali models have a number of features that differentiate them from other models, as well as a chrome grille and 20-inch wheels. . Yukon XL 2500 models replace the five-link coil-spring suspension with heavy-duty multi-leaf springs. The Yukon XL measures about 20” longer than the regular Yukon, at 222.4” long, with a width of 79.1”. The Yukon XL 2500 model includes a hydraulic brake booster supplements the braking system with extra pressure. The 2500 model can tow up to 9,600 pounds; 1500 models can tow a maximum of 8,100 pounds when correctly equipped. Read the rest of this entry »