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Sierra Denali, Silverado HD Models Win Heavy Duty Shootout

2010-08-16

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 DETROIT – The new 2011 Sierra Denali 3500HD and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD took top honors in their respective segments of PickupTrucks.com’s Heavy-Duty Shootout, beating their competitors from Ford and Dodge.

There were strong accolades for both vehicles from Mike Levine, founder of PickupTrucks.com in the website’s release.

“We could tow with a Sierra Denali all day long and feel as confident driving it as it looks good on the road. This amazing truck took the top spot in four of six power contests and was close behind in two more,” he said following a series of comprehensive tests that included loaded and unloaded:

• Quarter mile drag runs
• 7 percent grade and 16 percent grade hill climbs
• Brake tests, fuel economy and ride and handling testing.

“The Chevy’s combination of the powerful Duramax diesel, all-new frame and suspension and excellent fuel economy put it ahead of the Ford and Ram trucks,” Levine said.

About Chevrolet

Chevrolet is a global automotive brand, with annual sales of about 3.5 million vehicles in more than 130 countries. Chevrolet provides consumers with fuel-efficient, safe and reliable vehicles that deliver high quality, expressive design, spirited performance and value. In the U.S., the Chevrolet portfolio includes: iconic performance cars, such as Corvette and Camaro; dependable, long lasting pickups and SUVs, such as Silverado and Suburban; and award-winning passenger cars and crossovers, such as Malibu, Equinox and Traverse. Chevrolet also offers "gas-friendly" solutions, such as the upcoming 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco model that is expected to deliver up to an estimated 40 mpg highway, and 2011 Chevrolet Volt that will offer up to 40 miles of electric driving and an additional 300 miles of extended range with the onboard generator (based on GM testing).  Most new Chevrolet models offer OnStar safety, security, and convenience technologies including OnStar Hands-Free Calling, Automatic Crash Response, and Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. More information regarding Chevrolet models, fuel solutions, and OnStar availability can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

About GMC

GMC has built trucks since 1902, and is one of the industry's healthiest brands.  Today GMC is evolving to offer more fuel-efficient trucks and crossovers, including the Terrain small SUV and Acadia crossover.  The new GMC Sierra Heavy Duty pickups are the most capable and powerful trucks in the market.  Innovation and engineering excellence are woven into all GMCs, including the Yukon and Yukon XL and full line of Sierra pickups. Today GMC is the only manufacturer offering three full-size hybrid trucks.  Details on all GMC models are available at www.gmc.com, on Twitter at @thisisgmc or at facebook.com/gmc.

About PickupTrucks.com

PickupTrucks.com is dedicated to the distinct needs of pickup truck buyers and owners. In addition to thousands of new- and used-truck listings, PickupTrucks.com offers relevant news and information, and provides powerful tools so that truck buyers can make the right decision on what to buy, where to buy, how much to pay and how to outfit their vehicles. The site features expert truck reviews, the latest truck news, the ability to build your own truck, pricing calculators, consumer reviews and more.

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