If you want to see how far trucks have come from being basic work vehicles, look no further than the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate. This full-size truck has the best of everything from General Motors and is aimed at a buyer who needs a truck, but doesn’t want to sacrifice any luxury amenities.
3 good things
- Vader chrome dresses up exterior without looking shiny and fake
- Interior materials feel more Cadillac than GMC
- Smooth, comfortable ride
3 bad things
- Seat comfort
- 6.2-liter V-8 requires premium fuel
- $90k price point
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate overview
The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 is the most luxurious version yet of the full-size truck. It features a unique Vader chrome grille, 22-inch wheels, premium suspension, Alpine Umber interior with open-pore Paldao wood trim with mount Denali reliefs and standard power-assist steps.
It is available in crew cab, short bed only. The standard engine is the 3.0-liter Duramax diesel with the 6.2-liter V-8 as an option. Both engines are mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The review video shows the Denali Ultimate in the new Downpour Rush exterior color and with the 6.2-liter V-8 powertrain.
What’s new on the Sierra 1500
- 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel now standard on AT4X
- Available active exhaust for Denali, Denali Ultimate, AT4, AT4X and SLT
- Two new premium aluminum wheel options
- Exterior colors: Downpour Metallic and Thunderstorm Gray
- 2.7-liter turbo high-output engine renamed TurboMax and powertrain extended to 5 years/100,000 miles
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate specifications
Price range: $83,490 – $87,190
Engine(s): 3.0-liter Duramax diesel, 6.2-liter V-8.
Horsepower: 420 hp (6.2L), 305 hp, (3.0L)
Torque: 460 lb-ft (6.2L), 495 lb-ft (3.0L)
MPG City/Highway/Combined: 123/29/25 (3.0L 2WD), 23/27/24 (3.0L 4WD),15/19/16 (6.2L 4WD)
Length: 231.92 in
Width: 81.24 in
Height: 75.49 in
Max towing: 13,200 lbs (2WD, 3.0L Duramax with max towing package), 13,000 lbs (4WD, 6.2L with max towing package)
Max payload: 1,820 lbs (6.2L), 1,890 (2WD, 3.0L), 1,880 (4WD, 3.0L)
