Interactive Review: 2012 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 HD

[William Maley]

William Maley

Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com

April 14, 2012

April is turning out to be truck month here at Cheers & Gears. So far black-knight did a review on the 2012 Ram 1500 Express, I did an interactive review on the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Crew Cab (Review is incoming), and now I have a 2012 GMC Sierra Denali 2500HD Crew Cab for this week.

Originally, this was actually going to be another Denali model, the Acadia. However, a certain part for the vehicle wasn't able to make it time and the Sierra Denali took its place.

We did an interactive review and comparison test with Ford F-350 back in 2010 and some minor changes have happened since then. Those changes include a rise in how much the Sierra HD can tow and handle in payload, cooled leather seats, heated steering wheel, and an updated optional navigation system.

First impressions so far,

• Loving the Duramax so far, power comes very strong and fast
  
• Steering is heavier than the Silverado 1500 I had last week
  
• Complants about the interior I have about the Silverado carry over to the Sierra Denali
  

I'll be updating with more thoughts and observations throughout its stay. Send in your questions in the meantime.

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[CanadianBacon94]

How is the ride compared to the 1500

or say an Avalanche?

[William Maley]

Can't say for Avalanche since I haven't driven one. As for the 1500, I would say the 2500 is a little bit stiffer.

[William Maley]

Got back from a 100 mile round trip in the Denali HD and the average fuel economy was 15.8 MPG

Not bad for a truck that weighs close to 7400 lbs