2013 GMC Sierra Denali Snowy & Muddy Off-Road Review

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  • Опубліковано 6 бер 2013
  • ( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2013 GMC Sierra Denali is the top of the line GMC pickup truck. It comes with almost every creature comfort found on high end luxury sedans including heated seats and a heated steering wheel and all-wheel-drive. So naturally we were curios how the Denali would do with AWD off-road. In another fun and informative TFLcar video we take the 2013 GMC Sierra Denali on our standard off-road trail to determine if an AWD pickup is as capable as a 4X4 pickup in the snow, mud and rocky terrain of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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  • @TFLcar
    @TFLcar  11 років тому +1

    Thanks for the kind words about our reviews and thanks for watching!

  • @DanielDaniel1
    @DanielDaniel1 4 роки тому +7

    Bought my dream truck, this model, in June, used and I've been in love ever since. Is it the AC seats, the 6.2, the heated steering wheel, the towing, the awd confidence? I love this truck

    • @rugbyguitargod
      @rugbyguitargod Рік тому +1

      I just did the same this weekend, except a 2010 Denali.

    • @xldeadsniperlx3219
      @xldeadsniperlx3219 Рік тому

      @@rugbyguitargodhey same I love it so far best truck I’ve ever owned

  • @CEDPME1
    @CEDPME1 11 років тому

    I really enjoy your reviews. You two guys keep it real and do actual real world testing! What?! Something you don't see done with other car and truck reviewers. Great job and keep up the good work. Oh, one final note, I did see Nathan drive with his thumbs up.

  • @mictdave1
    @mictdave1 9 років тому +1

    My 2006 sierra with auto 4wheel drive does the same thing. The front tires take a second to engage when the back tires start to spin

  • @rangerover06sc
    @rangerover06sc 11 років тому

    Also watching the video more, the reason the rear wheels slip then power is send to the front is that the open center differential combined with rear torque bias and front heaviness cause the torque to be down the path of least resistance to the rear and is then corrected by the brake based traction control system. That open center differential is probably why that one corner was so much easier then in the ram too.

  • @tmwall25
    @tmwall25 11 років тому +1

    front chin spoiler comes off before the side runningboards; as we can see; as you guys dmged it in the video

  • @DJR5280
    @DJR5280 11 років тому

    great video ,it's nice having car reviewers here in Colorado.

  • @xXMilanestaXx
    @xXMilanestaXx 11 років тому +1

    i have an awd denali in saudi arabia , with a locking differential, it works very well in climbing a sand hills without any problems and with the 6.2 L , there are no truck can pass me !

  • @PUNCHYNUTZ
    @PUNCHYNUTZ 9 років тому

    The problem is that in order to get traction, you must lose traction first! Great show guys.

  • @MrLadiesman611
    @MrLadiesman611 11 років тому

    I LOVE u guy's u give honest unbiased reviews just LOVE ur reviews!!!!!

  • @4244john
    @4244john 11 років тому +1

    This is more of a luxury type of truck, it isn't intended for off-road purposes AT ALL, that is why it's awd. think of this truck more as a cadillac. other than that it's a pretty smooth truck, great control and sounds amazing ;)

  • @destroyedlegacy
    @destroyedlegacy 11 років тому

    That looks and definitely sounds like Harris Park! My 07.5 Silverado is a blast to play with back there!

  • @KTMcaptain
    @KTMcaptain 7 років тому

    they did build something with the attributes of a raptor and power wagon. zr2 f&r lockers, longer travel position sensitive shocks

  • @joselito1186
    @joselito1186 11 років тому

    talking about truck, i would love to see a great video of the older chevrolet silverado ss and do a 0-60 video and how and old truck like those still perform after many years of use please. it would be greatly apreciated

  • @Velo1010
    @Velo1010 9 років тому +1

    I really enjoy your shows. Yall's professionalism sets you apart from other UA-cam videos. And the hosting meets high standards. Keep up the good work, both of you.

  • @1995amw
    @1995amw 11 років тому

    I have a 95 GMC Sierra, its an amazing offroad and snow beast

  • @jackdaniels7913
    @jackdaniels7913 6 років тому +2

    Cooed tell your not Chevy/GMC guys 😅 but you did good and gave an honest opinyen thank you.

  • @NathanDAdlen
    @NathanDAdlen 11 років тому

    It depends on the automaker and the emphasis they wish to illustrate on various systems. We got no information on the GMC, which has to do with its eminent replacement. Other times, either at press events or press material that comes with the vehicle, they can give us detailed information on every nut and bolt. It all depends.... Thanks for watching!

  • @NathanDAdlen
    @NathanDAdlen 11 років тому

    You're right. I should have said: "there is no lever or button to engage the transfer case." It's still fully autonomous. Thanks for clearing that up.

  • @Jeffo168
    @Jeffo168 11 років тому +1

    Good Review, I bet this truck would do better with some more aggressive tread, looks like it has performance street tread tires on it. The Subaru Forester has an AWD system that drives all four wheels at the same time with pretty equal power so their are many different types of systems.

  • @vinuv16
    @vinuv16 11 років тому

    I'm a subscibed viewer of ur channel...gr8 videos...gr8 vehicles..gr8 trails and locations..and gr8 presentations..

  • @vinuv16
    @vinuv16 11 років тому

    u both guys r looking innocent..i like u people..May God Bless..I wish i be the first one to watch all ur videos uploaded..

  • @PauliR1159
    @PauliR1159 7 років тому +3

    the awd in the denali sends a 60 / 40 split of power to the wheels all the time...

  • @adamcrouch
    @adamcrouch 11 років тому

    Love the videos you guys make! I like the shotgun sounds at the end of this video!

  • @pcFOREVER89100
    @pcFOREVER89100 11 років тому +5

    My dad wouldn't dare take his Denali off road!

  • @rangerover06sc
    @rangerover06sc 11 років тому

    Actually it's not an automatic AWD system like you get a lot of other GM trucks and suvs. It's a full time system with a default 40/60 torque split, just like the Escalade. And it does have a transfer case it's just a 1 speed rather than a 2 speed low range transfer case.

  • @NathanDAdlen
    @NathanDAdlen 11 років тому

    It depends on the vehicle, weight and power. Also, it depends on the type of AWD system. Usually, off the line an AWD vehicle is quicker than a FWD.

  • @boostseason
    @boostseason 11 років тому

    awesome videos, always look forward to them! one question, what kind of camera was mounted on the passenger door when you guys drove through the mud puddles?

  • @matthebest018
    @matthebest018 11 років тому

    I love this truck and cant wait to see the new one come out i love GM

  • @MrMarlon123456
    @MrMarlon123456 10 років тому

    do the frontier and tacoma on the ike gauntlet towing mashup

  • @leadnsteel
    @leadnsteel 11 років тому

    This is what I mean. I know the Tacoma and Frontier are smaller, but Ford GM and Chrysler discontinued their small trucks( Ranger, Dakota, Colorado) in favor of full size.

  • @albertnagelmueller1510
    @albertnagelmueller1510 11 років тому

    What were y'all saying about gm coming out with a pre runner??? That would be sick af!!!

  • @angelgarcia6423
    @angelgarcia6423 11 років тому

    hey i have a ? what is the difference between a whl drive and 4x4

  • @free2mod
    @free2mod 11 років тому +1

    what is the difference between 4wd and awd

  • @G55STEYR
    @G55STEYR 11 років тому

    I'm curious, when GM or Mercedes gives you a 4x4 car to test, what info about the system they provide?

  • @2222dom
    @2222dom 11 років тому

    Does it come with low range? that chevy v8 sounds even better than the hemi in my opinion

  • @Buzztech76
    @Buzztech76 11 років тому

    My 8 year old SUV has an Auto 4X4 option that works basically the same way as the AWD system in this truck, plus I still have the 2 wheel, 4 low and 4 high, why GMC would change from that is beyond me!

  • @Canakar360
    @Canakar360 11 років тому

    I like your off road videos

  • @ghe229
    @ghe229 11 років тому

    Does the Denali have a low-range transfer case for the AWD?

  • @G55STEYR
    @G55STEYR 11 років тому

    So there are 2 types of AWD: with center diff, or with a clutch which engages the axle that is not permanently driven: rear for ex Toyota rav4, and most crossovers, and front axle in this GMC or a 540xi
    The difference is the number of output shafts:
    Clutch 1input - 1output
    Diff 1input - 2outputs
    The clutch wears out because it must take all the torque to that axle, but the diff has a mechanical lock or a multiplate clutch for locking but that takes only the difference of tq betewwn axles

  • @theoscarin86
    @theoscarin86 11 років тому

    I want to take my jeep there can you tell me where is the trail please?

  • @Pro1bmxer1
    @Pro1bmxer1 11 років тому +1

    This truck is amazing I wan't one !!

  • @boskey10
    @boskey10 11 років тому +6

    Heres the deal with a Denali. Its powerful, luxury and has style. This off roading means nothing. Who goes off roading with 20inch rims and touring tires?. I own a 08 Denali and its a great truck for anything. Most guys who by lifted 4x4 trucks, are mostly driving in the city anyways and the highways. No bush roads. I'll take a used GMC over a brand new Ford or Dodge anyday, why? because it has best resale value of any truck.

    • @MacDaddyC7Z06
      @MacDaddyC7Z06 6 років тому

      I own a 2008 Denali as well and like hell I would go off road with my rims "same as video"

    • @gmcdenali7178
      @gmcdenali7178 6 років тому +1

      I also got an 08 Denali and that thing won't see off road in its life.

    • @Chinunit22
      @Chinunit22 5 років тому

      6 years later they have equal resale value in its class

  • @NathanDAdlen
    @NathanDAdlen 11 років тому

    Nope - it was already like that. I did scrape the rear bumper, but it's not damaged.

  • @rtube275
    @rtube275 11 років тому

    Does AWD slower than FWD in acceleration?

  • @Alexw3460
    @Alexw3460 11 років тому

    can you guys test the ford F150 some time soon

  • @indigocolossus
    @indigocolossus 11 років тому

    that v8 does have a nice rumble to it.

  • @khk0555333861
    @khk0555333861 11 років тому

    صراحه الدينالي قوي فوق ما احد يتخيل معي واحد يوكن دينالي 2008 ماشاء الله تبارك الله قمه في المتعه والقوه بس ياليت الدقن الي تحت الصدام اﻻمامي يكون منفصل عن الصدام ويكون مرن اكثر حتى لو صار يتركب مستقل عن الصدام

  • @cumminsdieselamen
    @cumminsdieselamen 11 років тому

    Man those gm exhaust sound better then anything ford has

  • @DaFonz29
    @DaFonz29 11 років тому +1

    I just bought my denali... and it crawls out of things no problems but as they say "one and done" I'll never do it again

  • @hillzdmax
    @hillzdmax 11 років тому

    Awd is great never have to stop put it in hi or lo awesome in snow and sand too my denali goes everywhere other stock trucks can go

  • @camaroman101
    @camaroman101 11 років тому

    the new colorado/canyon is on the horizon

  • @59summerset
    @59summerset 11 років тому +1

    Knocked the front air-dam off?

  • @gohst9015
    @gohst9015 11 років тому

    love the shirt nathan!

  • @fordsixlitrelover7121
    @fordsixlitrelover7121 10 років тому +3

    Screw alcohol. I want the bubba kush!

  • @sunhiengsok9323
    @sunhiengsok9323 10 років тому

    2013 GMC Sierra Denali Snowy & Muddy Off-Road Review

  • @TFLcar
    @TFLcar  11 років тому

    contour

  • @woldwar11
    @woldwar11 11 років тому

    the only good awd is full time awd having a constant 60% rear 40% front or what ever %

  • @footincanuck
    @footincanuck 11 років тому

    What are you talking about? GM's small trucks (Colorado and Canyon) are alive and well, heck a diesel version of them is coming to North America next year.

  • @Flash363
    @Flash363 11 років тому

    I want to see a Ram with the 6.4 Hemi and 8 spd. auto!

  • @J-W.-
    @J-W.- 11 років тому

    what about toyota tundra too big?

  • @UltimateCARNUT
    @UltimateCARNUT 11 років тому

    The rumor of the gm raptor/power wagon has been going on since before those vehicles even came out. Still nothing.

  • @NathanDAdlen
    @NathanDAdlen 11 років тому

    Nope. No transfer case, no buttons, no levers. It's totally automatic. Thanks for watching!

    • @ShyaMiss
      @ShyaMiss 5 років тому

      Old comment, I know... However, it absolutely does have a transfer case. That is what is bolted to the rear half of the transmission and sends power to the front axle via the short driveline that is directly beneath the driver...

  • @MrJason880
    @MrJason880 11 років тому

    Nice job. And truck

  • @TheRealSmithFamily
    @TheRealSmithFamily 11 років тому

    RAM has Auto 4wd on their higher end trucks. The RAM Express is a pretty stripped down truck. It's nice for the money, but NOT close to the same class as the Denali. This statement is not directed towards TFL. They know this.

  • @harshgsxr
    @harshgsxr 11 років тому

    AWD if the back wheels start to slip power will be transferred to the front wheels, you will only have power going to either one back wheel or one front wheel at the best of times
    4WD such as my 4x4 i can have power going to all 4 wheels at once if i want or power going to both back wheels or both back and one front ,AWD is not made to go off road 4WD's are

  • @Dankcatvacs
    @Dankcatvacs 11 років тому

    test drive a dual range subaru up there

  • @camaroman101
    @camaroman101 11 років тому

    what about it?

  • @vasabiais
    @vasabiais 11 років тому

    Живу в Сибири в России и это реально лучшая машина для нашей зимы и для наших суровых условий .

  • @chapyhappy
    @chapyhappy 11 років тому

    nathan reminds me of jack black

  • @noelebbert9322
    @noelebbert9322 11 років тому

    should have tested subaru forester!

  • @dannyshmilov9662
    @dannyshmilov9662 11 років тому

    dude you hit the front bumper

  • @Buzztech76
    @Buzztech76 11 років тому

    I haven't torn off my running boards, but I have ripped off that plastic crap they put under the bumper!

  • @bmwmsport11
    @bmwmsport11 11 років тому

    For some reason I feel that the word AWD isn't as mean and durable sounding as 4WD...

  • @venom5809
    @venom5809 11 років тому

    I would buy a Raptor too.

  • @jerrycannonjr.7492
    @jerrycannonjr.7492 4 роки тому

    Time for new intro

  • @EdgarHernandez-cy3cz
    @EdgarHernandez-cy3cz 8 років тому +4

    la gmc sierra denali es 4x4

    • @juhthreef
      @juhthreef 7 років тому +1

      2013 and below was all wheel drive.

  • @G55STEYR
    @G55STEYR 11 років тому

    Oh come on, it has a transfer case but one speed. When cars have low range the TC is 2 speed.
    You must make the difference between AWD systems. That in the GMC is engaging FWD with a clutch, like the BMW X5, and some AWD Grand Cherokees, and also the GTR and Veyron. Good for roads, bad for offroad.
    If an AWD has a center diff then the power goes to all 4 wheel instantly, and most of them have a locker on that center diff, so then it's like a 4x4.

  • @parwani19
    @parwani19 11 років тому

    Well Toyota Tacoma is smaller isnt it

  • @ja7i3r
    @ja7i3r 11 років тому

    that Ram has better looks and also more agresive GMC is just an overpriced truck its ok looking and has some nice chrome on it but to much crhome on it its not for me i had a 2011 lone star that had also alot of chrome on it and it was a nice truck but I trade it in and got me a 2012 Ram Express that I had for over 14 months and I love it same color of the Ram in this video I love Ram trucks Chevy and GMC make good looking trucks also! great video.

  • @jacobdoman2823
    @jacobdoman2823 11 років тому

    On the Sierra the ground clearance sucks... As u can see someone dipped in to low and almost took the plastic off!!!

  • @AvacadokenHonda19
    @AvacadokenHonda19 11 років тому

    Theres always a Subaru comment on these off-road reviews

  • @jeffreysmall8902
    @jeffreysmall8902 3 роки тому

    Try compair apple too apples

  • @NathanDAdlen
    @NathanDAdlen 11 років тому

    Truth be told, someone else did that.

  • @TheWanskiz
    @TheWanskiz 11 років тому

    I would never take me sierra denali off road, maybe because its lowered on 26's

  • @AdamRezz
    @AdamRezz 11 років тому

    there's a gun range that they pass on their way up.

  • @prototypeglory
    @prototypeglory 11 років тому

    6:40 shots fired

  • @blakeazimmerman
    @blakeazimmerman 11 років тому

    Lol a lot of people shoot out in the woods, including me.

  • @jerrycannonjr.7492
    @jerrycannonjr.7492 4 роки тому

    Awd no good. You have to get stuck first....then the awd system kicks in.

  • @firekilller13
    @firekilller13 11 років тому

    I hear a gun shoot @ 6:55

  • @BigDuks
    @BigDuks 11 років тому +1

    American Top Gear is stupid, but I bet It'd be a lot better if these two were on it.

  • @khanonwheels8470
    @khanonwheels8470 4 роки тому

    Who heard the gunshots at 6:40 🥱🥱

  • @hottdylan1993
    @hottdylan1993 11 років тому

    Gotta admit its a great looking truck but who the hell wants awd on a truck? They need to revise that. Awd should only be limited to cars and crossovers lmao.

  • @halflife103
    @halflife103 11 років тому

    These are probably the worst automotive journalists on all of youtube.
    Naah i keed.
    Keep up the reviews, with all the other channels it's nice to have multiple opinions and you guys do offroad reviews :3

  • @CRFbadass
    @CRFbadass 11 років тому

    I'd take the RAM any day lol

  • @Night_Shifts
    @Night_Shifts 11 років тому

    1:47 you guys snapped the bottom part of the bottom ahahah. Dont go off roading in a luxury vehicle

  • @themechanic345
    @themechanic345 11 років тому

    Trucks are for work. Anything that isn't for work is just a big car

  • @albertnagelmueller1510
    @albertnagelmueller1510 11 років тому

    You call that off roading? Y'all didn't even test the limits of ether truck lets see what they really can do in some deep mud not just muddy water

  • @CanadianKawasaki
    @CanadianKawasaki 11 років тому

    its kinda stupid because the gmc denali is a street truck with street suspension its not ment for off road

  • @OscarDaGenius
    @OscarDaGenius 11 років тому

    I kindof feel bad for the denali even though its a truck and thats what theyre ment for