Spy Shots Chevrolet Colorado 2014

Chevrolet Colorado 2014Ford decided not to market a new Ranger in North America and decided to replace the Ram Dakota (which has a different name), but what about the GM to pick his "small"-up? Current Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon are expected to retire in June 2012. It seems that the largest of the three major is designed to replace the vintage 2014 is a model that is based on the GMI

GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept 2011

The new Sierra HD underpins the All Terrain HD concept, with a modified, production-based 4WD chassis and the Duramax diesel/Allison 1000 six-speed powertrain. The enhanced suspension and unique body dimensions, including increased ground clearance and wider track, as well as greater approach/departure angles, deliver off-road capability while maintaining HD levels of payload and trailering capacity. The All Terrain HD is painted Iridium Metallic – a dark charcoal color that reveals a reddish, anodized inflection when viewed from certain angles.

Based on the chassis of the 2011 Sierra HD trucks, the All Terrain HD features a fully boxed steel frame with exceptional strength and torsional stiffness. It incorporates the production models’ new independent front suspension and asymmetrical rear leaf-spring suspensions, but with a wider 73-inch (1,853 mm) track (front and rear) that enhances stability during off-road and highway driving. A production Sierra 2500HD has front and rear tracks of 68.8 inches (1,748 mm) and 67.3 inches (1,709 mm), respectively.

The GMC Sierra All Terrain HD concept is propelled by the new, production 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 and Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission powertrain combination offered in the 2011 Sierra HD trucks. The Duramax is rated at 397 horsepower (296 kW) and 765 lb.-ft. of torque (1,037 Nm).

The powerful 6.6L Duramax is more fuel-efficient – with up to 11-percent greater fuel economy than previous versions – and reduces NOx emissions by up to 63 percent. The powertrain’s efficiency is assisted by the Allison 1000 transmission, which requires less engine power to funnel torque to the axles. It also incorporates a “smart” exhaust brake feature that helps save wear on the brakes on downhill grades, a feature available on production Sierra HDs.

NEW GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Truck Concept

Truck Concept GMC Sierra All Terrain HD The concept GMC previewed Thursday features a 39-degree approach angle and 31 degree departure angle. Built on an '11 Sierra 2500 crew cab body, with a 1500's five-foot, eight-inch box, the concept has a stock Duramax turbodiesel, making 390 horsepower and 745 pound-feet, like the production engine. Transmission also is stock, the Allison six-speed

GM is going to unveil the smallest GMC ever, the Granite Concept!

At this year's Detroit Auto Show, GM is going to unveil the smallest GMC ever, the Granite Concept.
"Granite was conceived as a new type of vehicle from GMC - one that could stretch people's ideas of what a GMC can be," said Lisa Hutchinson, product marketing director for GMC. "We call it an 'urban utility vehicle' and our goal was redefining what the GMC name could mean to a new generation of customers looking for both bold design and functionality."
The Granite is a full two inches shorter than the GMC Terrain and is aimed at young professionals. The concept is powered by GM's new turbocharged 1.4L four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed transmission. In the Chevy Cruze the engine puts out138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft. of torque. The Granite concept features a four-door design with suicide doors. Since the concept doesn't have a B-pillar there is easier access to the passenger area.
GM hasn't announced if the Granite concept is destined for production.

GM Unveils the 2011 GMC Acadia Denali

GM has unveiled the first ever GMC Denali crossover, the 2011 GMC Acadia Denali.
The 2011 GMC Acadia Denali stands out from the rest of the Acadia lineup with a mono-color exterior and chrome honeycomb grille, a feature on all GMC Denali models. The exterior also features unique lower front and rear fascias, HID headlamps, Denali badges and 20-inch chrome wheels and dual chrome exhausts.
Inside there are perforated leather seats, heated and cooled driver and passenger seats, the Dual SkyScape sunroof system, Tri-zone automatic climate control, Rear-seat DVD entertainment system, a rear view camera, etc.
The Acadia Denali is powered by a 3.6L direct injection V-6 engine that is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The 2011 GMC Acadia Denali will be available in the third quarter of 2010.