Professional grade future

GMC needs to further differentiate themselves from Chevrolet.   GM has taken strides by differentiating the styling of many GMC models and establishing the successful Denali luxury line.   Despite initially polarizing styling, the Terrain is proving to be a good seller for the brand.  The Acadia continues to sell at consistent numbers.  The Sierra and Yukon are holding their own.   The future of GMC should continue to distance itself from Chevrolet Trucks and expand the lineup.  The Denali line should also be expanding to the Terrain models and be further differentiated from lesser trim levels by more equipment and more powerful powertrains.

CROSSOVERS/SUVs

Granite
Models:  Granite SLE, Granite SLT
Architecture:   Delta II (FWD/AWD)
Bodystyle: 5-door SUV
Engines:  DI 2.4 liter I-4, Turbo DI 1.4 liter I-4, DI 3.0 liter V-6
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Competition:  Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue

Terrain
Models:  Terrain SLE, Terrain SLT, Terrain Denali
Architecture:  Epsilon II - short wheelbase (FWD/AWD)
Bodystyle:  5-door SUV
Engines:  DI 2.4 liter I-4, eAssist DI 2.4 liter I-4, DI 3.0 liter V-6,  Turbo DI 3.0 liter V-6 (Denali)
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic (Denali)
Competition:  Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander,  Ford Edge, Nissan Murano

**Epsilon II platform used instead of Theta to reduce company costs by limiting the number of platforms.
**eAssist high mileage model added to increase company CAFE, improve sales.
**Denali model receives turbo 3.0 liter engine and 8-speed automatic transmission.

Acadia
Models:  Acadia SLE, Acadia SLT, Acadia Denali
Architecture:  Lambda (FWD/AWD)
Bodystyle: 5-door SUV
Engines:  DI 3.6 liter V-6,  Turbo DI 3.6 liter V-6
Transmissions:  8-speed automatic

**Turbo DI 3.6L V-6 for more power/towing.
**Upgraded to 8-speed automatic.

Yukon/Yukon XL (1500/2500)
Models:  Yukon SLE, Yukon SLT, Yukon Denali
Architecture:  GMT2XX (RWD/4WD/AWD)
Bodystyles:  5-door SUV/5-door extended wheelbase SUV
Engines:  DI 3.6 liter V-6,  Turbodiesel 4.5 liter V-8,  DI 4.6 liter V-8, DI 5.5 liter V-8, DI 6.2 liter V-8
Transmissions:  6-speed Allison automatic (diesel), 8-speed automatic
Competition:  Ford Expedition/EL, Toyota Sequoia

**base V-6 now DI 3.6 liter V-6.
**Small Duramax diesel for fuel economy and high tow ratings.
**All new range of V-8's for trucks
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TRUCKS

Canyon
Models:  Canyon SL, Canyon SLE, Canyon SLT
Architecture: GMT2XX (RWD/4WD)
Bodystyles:  2-door Regular cab, 4-door Extended Cab, 4-door Crew Cab
Engines:  DI 2.4 liter I-4, eAssist DI 2.4 liter I-4, Turbodiesel 2.8 liter V-6, DI 3.0 liter V-6
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic
Competition:  Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, Honda Ridgeline, Ram Dakota

**GMC version of upcoming Chevrolet Colorado
**Engine lineup includes DI 2.4, Duramax 2.8 V-6, and DI 3.0 liter V-6.

Sierra
Models:  Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra Denali
Architecture:  GMT2XX (RWD/4WD/AWD)
Bodystyles:  2-door regular cab, 4-door Extended Cab, 4 door Crew Cab

Engines:  DI 3.6 liter V-6,  Turbodiesel 4.5 liter V-8,  DI 4.6 liter V-8, DI 5.5 liter V-8, DI 6.2 liter V-8

Transmissions:  6-speed Allison automatic (diesel), 8-speed automatic

Competition:  Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, Ram, Nissan Titan

**Duramax 4.5L V-8 added for fuel economy towing for half tons.

Sierra HD (2500/3500)

Models:  Sierra HD SL, Sierra HD SLE, Sierra HD SLT, Sierra HD Denali

Architecture: GMT2XX (RWD/4WD)

Bodystyles:  2-door regular cab, 4-door Extended Cab, 4 door Crew Cab

Engines:  DI 5.5 liter V-8, DI 6.2 liter V-8, Turbodiesel 6.6 liter V-8

Transmissions:  6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic

Competition:  Ford F250/F350, Ram HD