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2011 GMC Sierra Denali 2500

Big Diesel Power With A Touch Of Class We're not exactly sure when it happened, but pickup trucks have long since elevated themselves beyond mere tools of the trade. Once bare-bones, utilitarian hardware with more capability than comfort, the truck has evolved into a status symbol. Move out of any urban center and into the surrounding sprawl, and lifted, diesel-chugging, three-quarter-ton pickups are fairly commonplace nowadays. And we're not just talking about rides parked outside work sites, mind you. These days, you're every bit as likely to see them parked outside the local Panera. ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:
Turbo Diesel 6.6L V8
Power:
397 HP / 765 LB-FT
Transmission:
6-Speed Auto
MSRP:
$61,774 as tested
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