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shaffe · 12-13-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Zabo

...Why is Sierra still around? Why tie up money/design/engineering in 2 lines when they could concentrate on one with more product depth? No fault on the lack of a turbo 6, ecoboost has been the biggest joke of the last decade. It's like Fords own "Olds Diesel" IMO.

Why do you say the Ecoboost is a joke? its been a huge sales hit for Ford. Everybody I know with them absolutely loves them. They have been getting the advertised MPG. The only knock that some have, is that when Towing the MPG really suffers but the truck still pulls like a champ

big hammer · 12-13-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shaffe

Why do you say the Ecoboost is a joke? its been a huge sales hit for Ford. Everybody I know with them absolutely loves them. They have been getting the advertised MPG. The only knock that some have, is that when Towing the MPG really suffers but the truck still pulls like a champ

I know a few guys with the ecoboost and none of them are getting advertised economy numbers.

NewDivide · 12-13-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GrnMchin

The Silverado reminds me of an 81-88 square and stacked head lights.. Wish they would market a ½ ton diesel.

That front reminds me so much of the '98 1500 sport side I had. Me like.

trewyn15 · 12-13-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

I initially thought they shared the same sheetmetal but the GMC has a body line running through the middle of the fender brows.

And since the headlights are different the front of the fenders are slightly different also

CamaroSkooter · 12-13-2012, 01:21 PM

No offense GM, but if you're going to release information on an "all-new" truck design, you need to at least give a hint at the projected towing/trailering capabilities.

I would like to know if a 1500 will be sufficient to haul my trailered Camaro now, or if I will still need a 2500 to comfortably trailer a 3800-pound car...

*DGthe3* · 12-13-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zabo

...Why is Sierra still around? Why tie up money/design/engineering in 2 lines when they could concentrate on one with more product depth? No fault on the lack of a turbo 6, ecoboost has been the biggest joke of the last decade. It's like Fords own "Olds Diesel" IMO.

Because the cost of tweaking the platform to build 2 different 1/2 tons is far less than the profit made by selling an extra hundred thousand or so trucks. Just because the trucks are similar doesn't mean that every Sierra buyer would immediately switch to a Silverado. In fact I think I heard recently that a sizeable percentage of Sierra buyers don't even cross shop against the Silverado.

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Originally Posted by Russell James

Looks like it's brick inspired. Big square front end seems a bit odd and un-aero.

Hopefully there will be some monster rebates on the '12s/13s.

Aerodynamics & styling can be deceptive. A shape that looks to the layman like it should be super sleek might not be, and likewise a vehicle that looks like a brick can be surprisingly smooth. There are all sorts of funny little rules & tricks for aerodynamic design, and even more tricks that designers can play to make something look one way when its really another.

*DGthe3* · 12-13-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

No offense GM, but if you're going to release information on an "all-new" truck design, you need to at least give a hint at the projected towing/trailering capabilities.

I would like to know if a 1500 will be sufficient to haul my trailered Camaro now, or if I will still need a 2500 to comfortably trailer a 3800-pound car...

Even if it did meet your needs, you can't buy it for half a year or so anyways so whats the point in knowing the details? At any rate, you can count on it being more than the outgoing model (10,000+ max), because its always more than the outgoing model. I expect that the 4.3 should be able to meet your towing needs (but not by much), the 5.3 would be fine, and the 6.2 would be more than adequate.

On that note ... I hate how automakers tease out the release of a product these days. The first time the public should see the design is right before it goes into production. It seems to me that by showing off the amazing new products you have up your sleeve, you discourage people from buying your current vehicles.

Apex Motorsports · 12-13-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

I like the new look

shank0668 · 12-13-2012, 02:18 PM

First impression... Meh... then I saw this 2014 gmc sierra all terrain.

FenwickHockey65 · 12-13-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

First impression... Meh... then I saw this 2014 gmc sierra all terrain.

Yep. My next truck.

_Nick_ · 12-13-2012, 02:24 PM

I'm less than impressed. They look very similar to the old trucks, and the interior isn't much of a step up.

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Originally Posted by shank0668

First impression... Meh... then I saw this 2014 gmc sierra all terrain.

Why'd they even put rear doors on it?

IBM · 12-13-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

First impression... Meh... then I saw this 2014 gmc sierra all terrain.

Wtf, are those the same taillights from the current Silverado?

IBM · 12-13-2012, 02:54 PM

Too much chrome up front on the Chevy. Waaaay too much.

*DGthe3* · 12-13-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by _Nick_

Why'd they even put rear doors on it?

Have you ever tried to get into the 2nd row of a truck with only 2 doors? And if so, did you enjoy the experience?

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IBM Drives: '11 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. Kentucky Posts: 1,050	Too much chrome up front on the Chevy. Waaaay too much. __________________

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shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	First impression... Meh... then I saw this 2014 gmc sierra all terrain.