Insight Into the GMC Sierra Denali for 2009
Standard equipment in the Sierra Denali for 2008 and 2009 includes the 6.2 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Vortec engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Crew Cab Pickup arena.
The Sierra Denali uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The Sierra Denali is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Sierra Denali is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the crew cab pickup market.
The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Crew Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
For the 2009 Sierra Denali, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using FLEX for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 12 gallons.
The Sierra Denali Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to long-distance. The flex-powered Sierra Denali is a green truck.
We Think…
The 2009 model year was telling year for the GMC Sierra Denali. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.