Built on GM’s Lambda platform which also underpins the Buick Enclave, Saturn Outlook and, most recently, the Chevrolet Traverse, the GMC Acadia is a full-size crossover SUV that replaced the General’s minivans, Safari van and Envoy XL SUV. And we hear more models will fall to the Lambdas. Three trim levels exist, and all are powered by a 3.6 liter V6 with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) ...

GM’s baby pick-up truck is relatively unchanged for 2008. The only real benefit buyers of a 2008 GMC Canyon will receive is one-year OnStar coverage free of charge. Three body styles and four trim levels of the Canyon exist, and buyers get a choice of two engines. There is a 2.9 liter inline-four banger that makes 185 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 190 lb-ft at a low 2,800 rpm. It returns 18 ...

A multiple award-winner since its major redesign for 2007, the Sierra is a hard-working truck with a long-standing reputation to uphold. Since 2007 the Sierra has also received a series of technology and minor cosmetic upgrades to remain competitive in a fiercely competitive market. A key to the Sierra's success is its customizability. There are four engine options for the 1500, with the ...

The latest generation of GMC Sierra Heavy Duty models are formidable contenders that pack a sizable punch. The 2500HD is the truck for those seeking a tough, heavy capacity truck, without the need to move extremely large loads and suffer changes to ride dynamics due to the stiffened suspension. The standard gas powerplant is a Vortec 6.0-liter V8 that is rated at 360 horsepower at 5,400 rpm ...

The most capable heavy-duty truck in General Motors' line-up -- the 3500HD is available with dual rear wheels for serious towing and hauling capabilities. Five body / drivetrain styles exist: a Regular Cab 4WD, Extended Cab 2WD or 4WD, Crew Cab with 2WD or 4WD. All could be had with single rear wheels or double. All sport the Long, 97.8-inch box. All body styles are available with one of ...

The GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid offers what is for many the best of both worlds: hybrid fuel efficiency and the Sierra 1500 work truck reputation. The Sierra Hybrid is built around GM's Electrically Variable Transmission (EVT) and 300-volt nickel-metal hydride Energy Storage System (ESS), which are teamed to a regular GMC 6.0-liter V8. This powertrain is identical to the one found in the Chevrolet ...

General Motors added the Terrain crossover utility vehicle to its GMC brand's lineup for the 2010 model year onward. Positioned below the full-size Acadia, the Terrain shares its Theta architecture with the new Chevrolet Equinox. The model replaced the Pontiac Torrent and GMC Envoy. Two engines are available for customers to ...

The full-size SUV that is the GMC Yukon gets standard curtain airbags across all models and trims after its introduction for 2007. The Yukon features a standard six-person seating capacity, with a third row seat as an option, giving it the ability to carry seven passengers. Four wheel drive is an option across all trims of the Yukon. Two engines are offered, both V8s: a 4.8 liter and a 5.3 ...

The Yukon Hybrid is GM’s green alternative for those who need a full-size SUV and is a new offering for 2008. GM proudly and loudly proclaims it as the world’s first full-size two-mode hybrid SUV. It can be had in two- or four-wheel drive. There is still a V8 engine underhood, though it’s been modified to open its intake valve later . The 6.0 liter is good for 332 horsepower at 5,100 rpm ...

The Yukon XL is, appropriately, longer in both wheelbase and overall length than the ‘regular’ Yukon, 14 and 20.4 inches, respectively, to be exact. The Extra Length Yukon, then, is more capable at carrying things inside it, and therefore gets a bigger optional engine. New for 2008 is standard stability control and a six-speed automatic for the heavier-duty 3/4-ton models and standard side ...