2004 GMC Sierra Denali New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2004 GMC Sierra Denali?
The 2004 GMC Sierra Denali can be told from its forerunners by its new chrome exhaust tip. Otherwise, there are no changes to report.

Advantages of the 2004 GMC Sierra Denali:

• Stout powertrain combination
• Slick Quadrasteer system
• Standard all-wheel-drive
• Lots of lux for the bucks

Objections to the 2004 GMC Sierra Denali:

• Front seat comfort could be improved
• Rear seat space is cramped
• Interior materials look and feel inexpensive
• Structural rigidity not up to the standards in the class

Editor's Advice:
What makes the 2004 GMC Sierra Denali special? For starters, it’s the only GMC Sierra 1500 available with a 325-horsepower, 6.0-liter V8 engine generating 365 lb.-ft. of torque and rated to tow 9,900 pounds. In terms of luxury features, the Sierra Denali’s content level approaches that of a Cadillac Escalade. Plus, it’s got standard Quadrasteer four-wheel-steering, all-wheel-drive and 17-inch wheels and tires. The 2004 GMC Sierra Denali is not sporty like the Chevrolet Silverado SS, and it’s not as useful as the Cadillac Escalade EXT. Rather, the GMC Sierra Denali bridges the gap between the Chevy and the Caddy, but what GMC really needs to make this truck compelling (and what it will get for 2005) is a crew cab body style with a rear-seat DVD entertainment system.