petethepug
Michael
Easier to answer Pros instead of Cons. Denali has 80% of same features throughout the years but paint & dash fail.
The middle ground for features, options & no AFM & e85 is 09 Plat or Base model. Add the 12-14 Navi that integrates 4G Onstar, WiFi w/ XM traffic/weather.
All are 6.2L & 6L80 6SP AWD or 2WD
*07-08 Esky AWD w/ z55 Autoride. No z95 on Denali.
*09-14 have z95 Magneride (Esky) w/ somewhat rare 2WD option (Esky & Denali)
*07-09 had no AFM
*09-14 run e85
*10-14 DO have AFM
*07-10 have true a/c seats (Peltier system)
*11-14 have airbags in seats and more firm
*11-14 have air vented seats
*07-10 have better door cards up front.
*12-14 have SD Card based Navi
*11-14 have laminated d/s & p/s 1st row door glass.
*11-14 Esky had Prem Opt w/ optional rear dual exh, LED headlamps, retractable run’g boards & CTS-V type facia. Specific 22’ rims and smoked, clear 3rd brake & tail lamps
*08 Plat has no LED headlamps
*09-14 Plat have LED headlamps, 22” rims, ac/heat cup holders, Tehama (softer) leather on seats, doors, dash, real burl wood on dash, brushed alum dash trim, Plat logo door sill, DVD players in front headrests w/ remote independent or integrated into 5 total screens, retractable running boards
*11-14 Plat & Prem have option for dual exhaust integrated in bumper.
*11-14 starts intro of downhill brake control via trans, anti sway for towing & up/downhill decent brake for no brake while stopped at light.
*12-14 have active grid lines on back up cam.
The middle ground for features, options & no AFM & e85 is 09 Plat or Base model. Add the 12-14 Navi that integrates 4G Onstar, WiFi w/ XM traffic/weather.
All are 6.2L & 6L80 6SP AWD or 2WD
*07-08 Esky AWD w/ z55 Autoride. No z95 on Denali.
*09-14 have z95 Magneride (Esky) w/ somewhat rare 2WD option (Esky & Denali)
*07-09 had no AFM
*09-14 run e85
*10-14 DO have AFM
*07-10 have true a/c seats (Peltier system)
*11-14 have airbags in seats and more firm
*11-14 have air vented seats
*07-10 have better door cards up front.
*12-14 have SD Card based Navi
*11-14 have laminated d/s & p/s 1st row door glass.
*11-14 Esky had Prem Opt w/ optional rear dual exh, LED headlamps, retractable run’g boards & CTS-V type facia. Specific 22’ rims and smoked, clear 3rd brake & tail lamps
*08 Plat has no LED headlamps
*09-14 Plat have LED headlamps, 22” rims, ac/heat cup holders, Tehama (softer) leather on seats, doors, dash, real burl wood on dash, brushed alum dash trim, Plat logo door sill, DVD players in front headrests w/ remote independent or integrated into 5 total screens, retractable running boards
*11-14 Plat & Prem have option for dual exhaust integrated in bumper.
*11-14 starts intro of downhill brake control via trans, anti sway for towing & up/downhill decent brake for no brake while stopped at light.
*12-14 have active grid lines on back up cam.
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