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Denali trim was first offered on the GMC Sierra half-ton pickup in 2001, and it has since spread throughout GMC\u2019s line-up as a premium sub-brand. Now 24 years later, Denali models account for about half of all GMC sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate is the most luxurious pickup truck ever conceived at GMC. If GMC offers it, it\u2019s on this truck or at least available to order. That includes the CarbonPro bed and Super Cruise driver assistance tech. In addition to those optional features, the Denali Ultimate offers the very best of everything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exterior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The GMC Sierra follows the industry trend of the past few years. It\u2019s huge, with a massive grille and generally takes its visual cues from the Tonka tradition. The Denali Ultimate takes its front-end design on a massive leap over a pool teeming with sharks with the \u201cVader\u201d chrome grille. Yes, they really went there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Denali Ultimate also comes with 22-inch black-and-silver wheels unique to the trim and the GMC signature MultiPro six-way tailgate. The Denali Ultimate trim is available only on a short-box crew cab truck, so we have a 69.92-inch (not quite 6-foot) bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Inside the Denali Ultimate, you get a state-of-the-art truck. There\u2019s a massive touchscreen in the center of the dash, measuring 13.4 inches on the diagonal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll take your seat on heated and ventilated full-grain leather, with 16-way adjustment and a massage function. The rear seats are heated as well, as is the steering wheel. The wood trim in the cabin is Paldao, which comes from rain forests in Southeast Asia without a hint of irony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powertrain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"2023](\"https:\/\/www.thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2023-GMC-Sierra-1500-Denali-Ultimate-side-1024x683.jpg\")
The big V-8 offers 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, but the diesel is equally impressive with 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of grunt. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Denali wouldn\u2019t be very ultimate if it didn\u2019t come with GMC\u2019s biggest and most powerful engine. That\u2019s a 6.2-liter V-8, but you can also order the Ultimate with the 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel. The big V-8 offers 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, but the diesel is equally impressive with 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of grunt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can tow pretty much anything you want with an 8,900-pound rating with the V-8, or as much as 13,000 pounds with the diesel. There\u2019s a trailer brake controller and automatic trailer sway control included, and a trailering app on the infotainment system to tell the truck what kind of trailer you\u2019re pulling so the truck can adapt its tech features to the trailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our test vehicle came with the 6.2-liter V-8, and it offers plenty of power at all times. What\u2019s just a little bit incredible is that this engine in this truck still returns 15 mpg in city driving and up to 19 mpg on the highway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safety and Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"2023](\"https:\/\/www.thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2023-GMC-Sierra-1500-Denali-Ultimate-interior-1024x683.jpg\")
Inside the Denali Ultimate, you get a state-of-the-art truck. There\u2019s a massive 13.4-inch touchscreen in the center of the dash.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rates the 2023 Sierra with a five-star crash test rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rates the Sierra with its best \u201cGood\u201d rating except for small overlap passenger side crashes, which get the next lower rating. NHTSA also gave the Sierra four stars for that test, so it\u2019s consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GMC outfits the Sierra Denali with everything they\u2019ve got in terms of safety and driver assistance, and a few things that truck owners will appreciate. The blind-spot monitor extends to the areas next to a trailer, if you have one hooked up to your truck. If you ordered the optional Super Cruise hands-free highway driving package, that can also be used with a trailer. The Denali also includes a large head-up display and HD surround-view camera. Having a 360-degree camera is a Godsend in a vehicle of this size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One other feature to call out is the camera-based rear-view mirror. Some people don\u2019t like these, but we think they are fantastic, especially as night falls because the camera system offers much better twilight visibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is standard, plus you get the 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nA 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is standard, and you get the 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is standard, but the native operating system for the infotainment includes Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play. Wireless charging is also standard, though it didn\u2019t want to charge our iPhone 14 Pro Max in its case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Sierra 1500 is big. The front hood is essentially flat, so there\u2019s a fairly large front blind spot. GMC knows this and during low-speed parking maneuvers there\u2019s a forward-looking parking camera to help you not hit things. We bailed out of one busy Christmas season parking lot rather than try to park the Sierra where it wouldn\u2019t be at risk of door dings or worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Out on the road, the Sierra Denali is comfortable, but it\u2019s still very much a truck. This is not a performance model like a Raptor or TRX, but rather designed for a quiet, smooth ride with enough power to tow a whole city block without breaking a sweat. Yes, the four-wheel drive is there, and it works, but this is not a truck you\u2019d ever take off-road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re planning to drive across North America on paved highways, this is the truck you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDimension<\/strong><\/td>L: 231.9 inches\/W: 81.2 inches\/H: 78.3 inches\/Wheelbase: 147.4 inches<\/td><\/tr> Weight<\/strong><\/td>5,410 pounds<\/td><\/tr> Powertrain<\/strong><\/td>6.2-liter V-8; 10-speed automatic transmission, 4WD<\/td><\/tr> Fuel Economy<\/strong><\/td>15 mpg city\/19 mpg hwy\/17 mpg combined<\/td><\/tr> Performance Specs<\/strong><\/td>420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque<\/td><\/tr> Price<\/strong><\/td>Base price: $80,500; As tested: $82,855 plus $1,795 destination charge.<\/td><\/tr> On-Sale Date<\/strong><\/td>Available now<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Since we\u2019re already in the top sub-trim of the top trim of the GMC Sierra line-up, picking options will be pretty easy to do. The base price for the Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate is $80,500. What\u2019s funny is that\u2019s not even remarkable among pickups these days. Move up to the HD line from any Big 3 truck brand and you can hit six figures without even trying hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our test model had a few options, like the carbon fiber bed for a $115 premium. That\u2019s a no-brainer. You\u2019ll spend more than that on bedliner before you drive any truck, or you\u2019ll live with scrapes and rust forever. Our test model also had $495 added on for nice blue paint, and a $50 credit because the truck has no steering column lock, which GMC says is due to a supply chain issue. With that all accounted for, GMC tacks on the $1,795 destination fee and our truck stickers at $82,855. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We could have saved $1,055 on our truck by ordering the Duramax diesel engine. We\u2019ve spent a lot of time in trucks powered by that engine, and it\u2019s a real winner, so we\u2019d definitely check that box to create our own Ultimate Denali package.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate \u00ad\u2014 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nIs a GMC Denali the same as a Sierra?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nThe Denali nameplate is the top trim available for the GMC Sierra and Canyon trucks, as well as Terrain, Acadia and Yukon SUVs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nWhat is so special about a GMC Denali?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nDenali trim includes GMC\u2019s best comfort and quality, including premium features and materials. You can get many of those features as options on lower trim levels, but Denali delivers the full package.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nIs the Sierra better than the Silverado?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nBoth the 2023 Sierra 1500 and the Silverado 1500 come with the same powertrain options and performance capabilities, including the available Duramax turbo-diesel engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and the available six-way tailgate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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The Denali wouldn\u2019t be very ultimate if it didn\u2019t come with GMC\u2019s biggest and most powerful engine. That\u2019s a 6.2-liter V-8, but you can also order the Ultimate with the 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel. The big V-8 offers 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, but the diesel is equally impressive with 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of grunt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can tow pretty much anything you want with an 8,900-pound rating with the V-8, or as much as 13,000 pounds with the diesel. There\u2019s a trailer brake controller and automatic trailer sway control included, and a trailering app on the infotainment system to tell the truck what kind of trailer you\u2019re pulling so the truck can adapt its tech features to the trailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our test vehicle came with the 6.2-liter V-8, and it offers plenty of power at all times. What\u2019s just a little bit incredible is that this engine in this truck still returns 15 mpg in city driving and up to 19 mpg on the highway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safety and Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\nInside the Denali Ultimate, you get a state-of-the-art truck. There\u2019s a massive 13.4-inch touchscreen in the center of the dash.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rates the 2023 Sierra with a five-star crash test rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rates the Sierra with its best \u201cGood\u201d rating except for small overlap passenger side crashes, which get the next lower rating. NHTSA also gave the Sierra four stars for that test, so it\u2019s consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GMC outfits the Sierra Denali with everything they\u2019ve got in terms of safety and driver assistance, and a few things that truck owners will appreciate. The blind-spot monitor extends to the areas next to a trailer, if you have one hooked up to your truck. If you ordered the optional Super Cruise hands-free highway driving package, that can also be used with a trailer. The Denali also includes a large head-up display and HD surround-view camera. Having a 360-degree camera is a Godsend in a vehicle of this size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One other feature to call out is the camera-based rear-view mirror. Some people don\u2019t like these, but we think they are fantastic, especially as night falls because the camera system offers much better twilight visibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is standard, plus you get the 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nA 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is standard, and you get the 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is standard, but the native operating system for the infotainment includes Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play. Wireless charging is also standard, though it didn\u2019t want to charge our iPhone 14 Pro Max in its case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Sierra 1500 is big. The front hood is essentially flat, so there\u2019s a fairly large front blind spot. GMC knows this and during low-speed parking maneuvers there\u2019s a forward-looking parking camera to help you not hit things. We bailed out of one busy Christmas season parking lot rather than try to park the Sierra where it wouldn\u2019t be at risk of door dings or worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Out on the road, the Sierra Denali is comfortable, but it\u2019s still very much a truck. This is not a performance model like a Raptor or TRX, but rather designed for a quiet, smooth ride with enough power to tow a whole city block without breaking a sweat. Yes, the four-wheel drive is there, and it works, but this is not a truck you\u2019d ever take off-road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re planning to drive across North America on paved highways, this is the truck you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDimension<\/strong><\/td>L: 231.9 inches\/W: 81.2 inches\/H: 78.3 inches\/Wheelbase: 147.4 inches<\/td><\/tr> Weight<\/strong><\/td>5,410 pounds<\/td><\/tr> Powertrain<\/strong><\/td>6.2-liter V-8; 10-speed automatic transmission, 4WD<\/td><\/tr> Fuel Economy<\/strong><\/td>15 mpg city\/19 mpg hwy\/17 mpg combined<\/td><\/tr> Performance Specs<\/strong><\/td>420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque<\/td><\/tr> Price<\/strong><\/td>Base price: $80,500; As tested: $82,855 plus $1,795 destination charge.<\/td><\/tr> On-Sale Date<\/strong><\/td>Available now<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Since we\u2019re already in the top sub-trim of the top trim of the GMC Sierra line-up, picking options will be pretty easy to do. The base price for the Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate is $80,500. What\u2019s funny is that\u2019s not even remarkable among pickups these days. Move up to the HD line from any Big 3 truck brand and you can hit six figures without even trying hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our test model had a few options, like the carbon fiber bed for a $115 premium. That\u2019s a no-brainer. You\u2019ll spend more than that on bedliner before you drive any truck, or you\u2019ll live with scrapes and rust forever. Our test model also had $495 added on for nice blue paint, and a $50 credit because the truck has no steering column lock, which GMC says is due to a supply chain issue. With that all accounted for, GMC tacks on the $1,795 destination fee and our truck stickers at $82,855. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We could have saved $1,055 on our truck by ordering the Duramax diesel engine. We\u2019ve spent a lot of time in trucks powered by that engine, and it\u2019s a real winner, so we\u2019d definitely check that box to create our own Ultimate Denali package.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate \u00ad\u2014 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nIs a GMC Denali the same as a Sierra?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nThe Denali nameplate is the top trim available for the GMC Sierra and Canyon trucks, as well as Terrain, Acadia and Yukon SUVs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nWhat is so special about a GMC Denali?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nDenali trim includes GMC\u2019s best comfort and quality, including premium features and materials. You can get many of those features as options on lower trim levels, but Denali delivers the full package.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nIs the Sierra better than the Silverado?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nBoth the 2023 Sierra 1500 and the Silverado 1500 come with the same powertrain options and performance capabilities, including the available Duramax turbo-diesel engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and the available six-way tailgate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rates the 2023 Sierra with a five-star crash test rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rates the Sierra with its best \u201cGood\u201d rating except for small overlap passenger side crashes, which get the next lower rating. NHTSA also gave the Sierra four stars for that test, so it\u2019s consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GMC outfits the Sierra Denali with everything they\u2019ve got in terms of safety and driver assistance, and a few things that truck owners will appreciate. The blind-spot monitor extends to the areas next to a trailer, if you have one hooked up to your truck. If you ordered the optional Super Cruise hands-free highway driving package, that can also be used with a trailer. The Denali also includes a large head-up display and HD surround-view camera. Having a 360-degree camera is a Godsend in a vehicle of this size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One other feature to call out is the camera-based rear-view mirror. Some people don\u2019t like these, but we think they are fantastic, especially as night falls because the camera system offers much better twilight visibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is standard, and you get the 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is standard, but the native operating system for the infotainment includes Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play. Wireless charging is also standard, though it didn\u2019t want to charge our iPhone 14 Pro Max in its case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Sierra 1500 is big. The front hood is essentially flat, so there\u2019s a fairly large front blind spot. GMC knows this and during low-speed parking maneuvers there\u2019s a forward-looking parking camera to help you not hit things. We bailed out of one busy Christmas season parking lot rather than try to park the Sierra where it wouldn\u2019t be at risk of door dings or worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Out on the road, the Sierra Denali is comfortable, but it\u2019s still very much a truck. This is not a performance model like a Raptor or TRX, but rather designed for a quiet, smooth ride with enough power to tow a whole city block without breaking a sweat. Yes, the four-wheel drive is there, and it works, but this is not a truck you\u2019d ever take off-road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re planning to drive across North America on paved highways, this is the truck you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Since we\u2019re already in the top sub-trim of the top trim of the GMC Sierra line-up, picking options will be pretty easy to do. The base price for the Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate is $80,500. What\u2019s funny is that\u2019s not even remarkable among pickups these days. Move up to the HD line from any Big 3 truck brand and you can hit six figures without even trying hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our test model had a few options, like the carbon fiber bed for a $115 premium. That\u2019s a no-brainer. You\u2019ll spend more than that on bedliner before you drive any truck, or you\u2019ll live with scrapes and rust forever. Our test model also had $495 added on for nice blue paint, and a $50 credit because the truck has no steering column lock, which GMC says is due to a supply chain issue. With that all accounted for, GMC tacks on the $1,795 destination fee and our truck stickers at $82,855. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We could have saved $1,055 on our truck by ordering the Duramax diesel engine. We\u2019ve spent a lot of time in trucks powered by that engine, and it\u2019s a real winner, so we\u2019d definitely check that box to create our own Ultimate Denali package.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Denali nameplate is the top trim available for the GMC Sierra and Canyon trucks, as well as Terrain, Acadia and Yukon SUVs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Denali trim includes GMC\u2019s best comfort and quality, including premium features and materials. You can get many of those features as options on lower trim levels, but Denali delivers the full package.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Both the 2023 Sierra 1500 and the Silverado 1500 come with the same powertrain options and performance capabilities, including the available Duramax turbo-diesel engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and the available six-way tailgate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate is the most luxurious pickup truck ever conceived at GMC. If you can name it, this truck has it, or it can be optioned. You can get our hot take at TheDetroitBureau.com. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20027,"featured_media":236531,"menu_order":0,"template":"","tags":[9132,9135,9134,9136,9133],"category_reviews":[19,29],"make":[],"post-state":[],"category_old":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reviews\/236515"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reviews"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/reviews"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20027"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/236531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=236515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=236515"},{"taxonomy":"category_reviews","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category_reviews?post=236515"},{"taxonomy":"make","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/make?post=236515"},{"taxonomy":"post-state","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post-state?post=236515"},{"taxonomy":"category_old","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category_old?post=236515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Dimension<\/strong><\/td> L: 231.9 inches\/W: 81.2 inches\/H: 78.3 inches\/Wheelbase: 147.4 inches<\/td><\/tr> Weight<\/strong><\/td> 5,410 pounds<\/td><\/tr> Powertrain<\/strong><\/td> 6.2-liter V-8; 10-speed automatic transmission, 4WD<\/td><\/tr> Fuel Economy<\/strong><\/td> 15 mpg city\/19 mpg hwy\/17 mpg combined<\/td><\/tr> Performance Specs<\/strong><\/td> 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque<\/td><\/tr> Price<\/strong><\/td> Base price: $80,500; As tested: $82,855 plus $1,795 destination charge.<\/td><\/tr> On-Sale Date<\/strong><\/td> Available now<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate \u00ad\u2014 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n
Is a GMC Denali the same as a Sierra?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n
What is so special about a GMC Denali?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Is the Sierra better than the Silverado?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n