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The new Denali Ultimate trim of the 2024 GMC Sierra takes its interiors to a new level of luxury.
GMC has just updated the Sierra HD for the 2024 model year. The full-sized pickup now comes with a new exterior design, better-quality interiors, and an updated transmission. It also becomes more capable with increased power output for the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel engine. Apart from all this, the 2024 GMC Sierra HD also adds two trims to its model line-up with this update: the off-road capable AT4 and the ultra-luxurious Denali Ultimate. In addition to a few exclusive exterior features, the Denali Ultimate brings a new level of luxury to the Sierra HD's cabin. Let's take a closer look at what it has to offer.
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The new Sierra HD's overall cabin layout is much cleaner than the outgoing model. As a result, it is a significant upgrade, not only in terms of quality but also in terms of aesthetics. The Denali Ultimate trim further adds to this with the help of better-quality materials and color options. In addition, GMC says that it "reaches new heights of premium luxury and comfort" thanks to its Alpine Umber interior. For instance, Sierra Denali Ultimate comes with full-grain leather-wrapped door panels and etched stainless steel speaker grilles.
Not only this, but it gets the same material on its front and rear seats. To ensure that one knows they are sitting in this exclusive trim of the Sierra HD, it comes with the Denali Ultimate badge on the front seat backs and center console lid. If this is not enough, the Sierra Denali Ultimate also comes with open-pore Paldao wood inserts across its interior trim. The dark finish of this wood, along with its graining, gives the cabin of this truck a unique look. Furthermore, it comes with a premium microsuede headliner, visors, and A and B pillar trims. On the other hand, the A and B pillar handles are wrapped in leather.
Just like the interior, the Sierra Denali Ultimate's exterior also has a few exclusive features to differentiate it from the rest of the line-up of this truck. It gets a unique design for the grille, and the GMC logo is finished in Vader chrome. There are also 20-inch machined aluminum wheels with glossy-black accents exclusive to this trim. It also comes with an Easter egg on its fender in the form of a badge that features the topography of Mount Denali.
In addition to better quality materials, the Sierra Denali Ultimate also gets several exclusive features that differentiate it from the SLE and SLT trims. For example, the front seats get a 15-way power adjustment and messaging function. In addition, it comes with a 12-speaker Bose sound system with Centerpoint surround technology to keep the passengers entertained. There is also a 15-inch-diagonal multicolor head-up display and a sunroof.
Apart from these exclusive features, the Denali Ultimate trim of the 2024 Sierra HD also benefits from the standard features available on this truck. With this update, the Sierra has a 13.4-inch diagonal touchscreen infotainment system. According to the GMC, this is the largest screen in the segment. It also comes with various customization options. In addition, there is also the provision to use multiple apps simultaneously, thanks to the split-screen functionality.
The capabilities of this infotainment system do not end here. It also comes with Google built-in, allowing for better integration of connected technologies. In addition, this unit also supports wireless connectivity through Android Auto and Apple Car Play. What's also new with the 2024 update is a 12.3-inch digital driver's display.
The 2024 GMC Sierra HD Denali Ultimate also comes with a MultiPro tailgate that offers six-way adjustments and features a Kicker audio system. Not only this, but this trim also comes with powered side steps as standard.
The cabin of the Sierra Denali Ultimate, in addition to having a host of exclusive luxury elements and creature comforts, also promises to keep its occupants safe. Apart from having various passive safety features, such as multiple airbags, this truck's top-of-the-line trim also has several active safety features. In addition, it comes with GMC's Pro Safety Suite, which includes several driver assistance technologies.
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One more feature of the new Sierra Denali Ultimate makes its cabin experience much better than its rivals. Of course, it's not just the 6.6-liter Duramax engine, which now produces 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque. But the availability of 14 camera views. These become particularly helpful when towing, which, to be honest, is what most of the Sierra HD owners will be doing. Part of these 14 camera views is hitch guidance with hitch view that helps appropriately align the truck when connecting a trailer.
In addition, a bed view with zoom and bed hitch guidance displays a view of the truck's bed, allowing for a smoother hitching process when connecting with a gooseneck or a fifth-wheel trailer. If this is not enough, there is also a rear side view with a trailer length indicator that helps change lanes by marking any obstructions in the way of the trailer.
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