Noticing the Denali’s hitch dipping, however, I settled for a reduced load of redneck junk to keep right to spec. Those trucks pulled those loads well and without complaint. I had initially loaded a dump trailer with a ~6,500 lb (gross) load to match my test hauls for the F-150 and Ram 1500. The Denali’s grille stands almost as tall as my entire car Photo by Elliot Alder For all their advantages, those systems are prone to costly leaks as they age - particularly in our wintry climate, where freezing condensate can wreak havoc from within. On the other hand, it is worth noting that the Denali’s conventional leaf-sprung setup keeps life significantly simpler, saving the maintenance hassle of air ride. But where an air-sprung Ram Longhorn can accommodate some upward wiggle room, that figure is important to respect in the Denali. To play it safe, the Sierra is rated for the typical rule-of-thumb 5,000 pounds on a typical dead-weight hitch (500 lbs tongue), as well as 8,600 lbs on a weight-distributing hitch (860 tongue), and 7,100 lbs on a fifth-wheel (1,775 tongue) - all short of its ‘maximum trailering capacity’ of 9,200 lbs.ĥ,000 pounds is enough for a mid-sized boat or camping trailer, and plenty for the average consumer. The 9,200 figure assumes the installation of a load-distributing hitch on the trailer, which uses springs to pitch the truck forward and keep everything stable. This is actually 2,600 lbs less than a cheaper ‘Max Trailering’-equipped SLT, and just over three-quarters of what you can haul in a well-equipped Ram or F-150. The Denali comes ready to tow up to an advertised maximum of 9,200 pounds. Try to hitch some toys up for the weekend though, and you may find that the Denali lags behind the competition. Hauling my family around while helping with a move, they were pleased with the overall comfort of the experience. The suspension takes expansion joints and potholes with ease, treating owners to one of the gentlest rides they’ll find in a pickup. The Sierra Denali is a smooth city cruiser.
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This could be a particularly helpful upgrade for those with a single trailer, but those with several may find a spotter to be a simpler (and cheaper) alternative. Further tech is available to those who spring for GM’s available $785 auxiliary cameras, which can be installed on a trailer to enable the truck’s native Rear Trailer View system. More helpful available trailering features include a bumper-saving jackknife alert, tailgate and cargo bed views for aligning both bumper-mounted and fifth-wheel hitches, and Rear Side View camera feeds to help guide your rig into place. Handy adaptive cruise control and Ram-competitive lane-keeping assistance are present, but not with the strength or refinement of Ford’s offering. All in, options bring this tester up to a tall $83,098 before freight and fees. Most importantly, GM’s solid Multipro folding tailgate step is a steal at $250, and blows Ford’s flimsy offering out of the water. This Denali comes further equipped with the $7,665 Denali Ultimate Package (wheels, steps, sunroof, HUD, cameras, safety and assistance tech, and more), $3,145 Performance Upgrade Package (intake, exhaust), and excellent $250 Premium Floor Liners. The leather is the quality of some other marques’ vinyl it all looks okay from a few feet away, but it’s a sheen that depends on a fresh interior detail. Unfortunately for urbanites in this price bracket, most shoppers will be far more impressed with the superior materials and upholstery in a comparable Ram. In keeping with this persona, this blinged-out GMC looks more toward downtown street presence than farmhand utility. The Denali’s schtick is that it looks business where its competitors look country. Starting just under $70,000, the Denali seems targeted to undercut the domestic competitors’ more ‘rural’ Longhorn and King Ranch trims. The Sierra Denali 1500 is, after all, GMC’s top-tier half-ton pickup. Exploring Ontario: 2021 GMC Yukon Denali Diesel to Eloraīut with all of that off of my chest, what’s it like to work with?.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
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