2014 Sierra Denali Pairs High-Tech Luxury and Capability
Available 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 will be most powerful pickup truck engine on the market
2013-05-29
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OSHAWA – An all-new 2014 Sierra 1500 Denali full-size pickup arrives this fall with an available 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 that will produce an estimated 420 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque, the most power and torque of any light duty truck engine.
Final SAE-rated power and torque numbers will be available later this year. Now entering its third generation, the Sierra Denali is the most luxurious and technologically advanced GMC half-ton pickup.
Sierra’s 6.2L V-8 will also be available for Sierra SLT models this fall. With this engine, the Sierra is expected to have a class-leading maximum trailering capacity of 12,000 pounds (5,443 kg). Like every 2014 Sierra, it offers more power and higher expected efficiency than its predecessor thanks to a trio of technologies including direct injection, active fuel management and variable valve timing.
Design cues for the 2014 Sierra Denali follow the formula that has established Denali as a premium model. On the exterior, the truck has a signature Denali chrome grille, unique 20-inch chrome wheels, unique interior decorative trim, a polished stainless steel exhaust outlet and body-colour front and rear bumpers. Denali-specific interior details include script on the bright door sills and embossed into the front seats and real aluminum trim.
Sierra Denali’s high-tech interior also features an exclusive eight-inch Customizable Driver Display that shows relevant settings, audio and navigation information on the instrument panel. Sierra Denali’s standard eight-inch Colour Touch navigation radio with Intellilink, located above the center console, serves as the main hub for Bluetooth-connected phones and portable devices connected through five standard USB ports.
Other features standard on Sierra Denali include projector-style headlamps with LED signature daytime running lights, a Bose audio system, heated and cooled leather front bucket seats, a heated steering wheel, front and rear park assist and a power sliding rear window with defogger.
“The 2014 Sierra Denali is the ultimate expression of ‘Professional Grade’ that will be a popular choice in Canadian GMC showrooms,” said Marc Comeau, vice president of sales, service and marketing for GMC in Canada. “Denali offers the perfect combination of performance, capability and luxury that no other pickup can match.”
A 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 is standard for the 2014 Sierra Denali. It produces 355 horsepower and is rated at 8.7 L/100km highway, better than any V-8 or turbocharged V-6 pickup on the market.
Sierra Denali will be available with two option packages, including a Z71 Off-Road Package with monotube Rancho shocks, Hill Descent Control and transfer case shield, and a Driver Alert Package that includes Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert and patented Safety Alert Seat Technology.
Standalone options include the 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8, a sunroof and Rear Seat Entertainment.
About GMC in Canada
GMC offers premium engineering and superior capability in its versatile lineup of fuel-efficient trucks and crossovers. The GMC Terrain offers segment leading highway fuel consumption, along with the versatility and performance that have defined GMC for more than a century. Complementing the Terrain is the Acadia eight-passenger crossover, a confident family of Yukon SUVs and versatile lineup of Sierra pickups. Details on all GMC models are available at www.gm.ca.