The GMC Denali XT was designed and
constructed at GM Holden's design centre
in Port Melbourne, Victoria. It has a unibody
architecture and rear-wheel drive
which enables its distinctive design and
efficient performance.
Denali XT's new, more efficient 4.9L
version of GM's small-block V8 features
fuel-saving technologies such as directinjection
technology, Active Fuel
Management and includes the first combination
of GM's two-mode hybrid system
with an E85 ethanol-capable engine. The
engine is matched with GM's unique twomode
hybrid propulsion system, giving the
powerful SUT exceptional fuel economy
and uncompromising capability - including
all-electric drive at low speeds. Boasting an estimated 50-percent fuel economy, it is
an improvement over comparable small
pickup trucks when running on petrol.
The exterior is muscular and wide with
minimal overhangs, huge 23 inch wheels,
custom Kumho tyres, sleek headlamps and
a low roof profile deliver an aggressive, performance-
oriented appearance. The wide
road stance is accentuated by flared fenders
and enhanced further when the Denali
XT is lowered on its air-adjustable suspension,
creating a sleeker appearance that
simultaneously improves aerodynamics.
The Denali XT seats four comfortably as
the high-cowl vehicle architecture enables
higher seating positions, allowing the distance
between front and rear occupants to
be reduced without compromising knee
room. This packaging efficiency creates generous
interior and cargo bed dimensions
within a more compact package.
The Denali XT has an estimated payload
capacity of 499kg and a towing capacity of
an estimated 1,587kg. This capability is
delivered through unique vehicle and powertrain
integration.
