The 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali will be much more than HD truck. This model belongs to the Denali line, which represents GMC’s best offer, when it is about features, equipment, quality etc. Current generation of Sierra came in 2013, and if we consider usual production cycle, most likely 2018 year mode will come refreshed. Denali line will follow these changes, and we expect 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali to come with some big novelties and improvements. So far, we don’t know exact changes, but it is expected that we will see not only visual updates, but also changes in terms of features, and maybe even some mechanical changes.
2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali changes
As we already mentioned, it is expected that 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali will come updated. This should be a mid-cycle refresh. What to expect from this refresh is still unknown. This model features several unique visual details, and we can see some new ones too. For example, we could see revisions on the truck’s unique grille, but also on the headlights, where all Sierra models share the same characteristics. When it is about interior, changes are expected too. We will probably see some revisions on the dashboard, and also some new, better-quality materials.
2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali features
We also expect to see changes in terms of features. The 2018 Sierra 2500 Denali should come with new standard features. According to some reports, current optional packages could become standard completely. There is a Driver Alert Package, which includes things like lane departure warning, forward collision alert, front and rear parking assist etc. All these features could become standard.
2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali under the hood
The 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali is expected to come with the pretty much same characteristics in terms of powertrain. There will be two engines in offer. Base engine will be a 6.0 liter V8, which outputs 360 horses and 380 lb-ft of torque. There is also a 6.6 liter Duramax engine, which is good for 397 horsepower and 765 pound-feet of torque. Both engines are paired with automatic transmission, which delivers power to rear wheels in standard variant, while AWD system is available as optional.
2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali release date and price
The 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali is expected to come somewhere in the second half of the next year. More precise date of launch is still unknown. Bigger corrections in price are not expected, so base model should go around 53.000 dollars.