2008 GMC Denali XT Concept

GMC has packed a lot into their Denali XT concept, giving us hints at what's next for the brand. The truck showcases a new take on car-based trucks, a possible future GMC styling direction, and a next-generation powertrain.

The Denali XT is a rear-wheel-drive sport utility truck (SUT) that rides on a unibody chassis - or what the Australians call a ute. Why bring up the folks from Oz when discussing a new GMC concept? It was Holden - GM's Australian arm - that designed the Denali XT for us Americans. They did a good job on the Camaro, why not let them make our trucks, too?

Australian or not, car-based trucks are nothing new for the U.S. El Caminos and Rancheros were sold for about two decades last century, and there's even Honda's Ridgeline - a truck loosely based on the Accord. What sets the Denali XT apart is its size; it's similar in length and wheelbase to a GMC Canyon crew cab, though wider and lower to the ground. The Denali XT only sends power to the rear wheels unlike the front- or all-wheel-drive Ridgeline.
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carguy68 - 2/4/2008 3:14:39 PM

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why?

w209w114 - 2/4/2008 3:27:22 PM

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Does it remind anyone of an Audi Q7?

bmwfan1513 - 2/4/2008 5:08:03 PM

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Already posted. I said it once and I will say it again, there is just something about this car that makes me hate it.

Lexus - 2/5/2008 12:26:02 AM

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Audi Q7 or Honda Ridgeline anyone?

SteveL - 2/5/2008 2:55:00 PM

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I like the front and thats about it. Old news.

lostviking - 2/21/2008 10:03:01 AM

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tHE AUSSIES THAT DESIGNED IT LIKE IT, but it is really a bad design that would have to be the worst design the GM designers have done in a long time.

Sorry the VE holden commwhore is the worst , that front they have designed on the VE makes it looked all squased up with there crasy looking flared front guards, Pontiac G8 has the same design , & it is being built here right now & being shipped over to the NA.

& THERE IS A RUMOUR that the Denalixt concept is going to be a show stopper at the up coming Melbourne Motor Show, to try & steal the thunder away from the FG falcon that will be the official launch for the public, Lut's did say when he was over here that there will be a big ute type concept at the show?

With all the negative feedback on this concept my guess is it will be another concept that could be based on the Torana ?