GMC concept vehicles produced between 2000 and 2019 include:
Terradyne
edit| Terradyne | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GMC (General Motors) |
| Designer | Carl Zipfel |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door pickup truck |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.6 L (404 cu in) Duramax V8 |
| Transmission | 5-speed Allison 1000 automatic |
The Terradyne pickup truck was first displayed to the public at the 2000 North American International Auto Show. It featured a 6.6 L Duramax diesel V8 engine and GMC's Quadrasteer four-wheel steering, which later became a production option on full-size pickups for the 2002 model year.[1] All four doors were designed to part in the middle, sliding toward the front and rear (similarly to minivan doors) rather than swinging outwards.[2] It also featured an extended cab pushed forward to create more room for passengers, and a cargo bed that can be expanded from six feet to eight by means of an extending tailgate and is equipped with 110 and 220 volt power outlets, fed by an onboard engine-driven 5000 watt generator.[3]
Terracross
edit| Terracross | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GMC |
| Designer | Carl Zipfel |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.4 L V6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
The Terracross was an all-wheel-drive concept SUV unveiled in 2001.[4] It followed a design language similar to that of the preceding Terradyne concept and shared similar sliding rear doors.[5]
Notable features included a three-panel sliding glass roof, and a reconfigurable mid-gate and window that can create a rear cargo compartment separate from the passenger area.[4] This idea was later used on vehicles like the GMC Envoy XUV and Chevrolet Avalanche. Similar to the rear doors of a minivan, the rear doors open by sliding toward the rear of the vehicle parallel to its sides. There are no B-pillars, and the front passenger seat can swivel to face the rear seating area.[4] The interior of the vehicle is surrounded by translucent green lighting, and it includes sophisticated electronics such as a laptop computer integrated into the dashboard and an OnStar system.[5]
Denali XT
edit| Denali XT | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GMC |
| Production | 2008 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door coupe utility |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Platform | E-Flex |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.9 L V8 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 125.4 in (3,185 mm) |
| Length | 205.0 in (5,207 mm) |
| Width | 76.3 in (1,938 mm) |
| Height | 62.5 in (1,588 mm) |
The Denali XT was a concept coupe utility revealed in February 2008 at the Chicago Auto Show.[6][7] Its two-mode hybrid powertrain featured a flex-fuel direct-injected 326 horsepower (243 kW) 4.9 L V8 engine with cylinder deactivation.[6] Behind the four-door cab was a 4.5-foot cargo bed, extendable to 6 feet with the mid gate lowered.[7]
Granite
edit| Granite | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GMC |
| Production | 2010 |
| Designer | Dave Lyon |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 L Ecotec turbocharged I4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in (2,630 mm) |
| Length | 161.3 in (4,100 mm) |
| Width | 70.3 in (1,790 mm) |
| Height | 60.5 in (1,540 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1,458 kg (3,214 lb) |
The Granite was a compact crossover SUV introduced at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.[8][9] If produced, the Granite would've been GMC's smallest crossover SUV.
It was powered by a 1.4 L EcoTec turbocharged I4 that produced 138 hp (103 kW) and 148 lb⋅ft (201 N⋅m) of torque, matched to a six-speed automatic transmission.[9]
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References
edit- ^ Appel, Tom (March 25, 2019). "Forgotten Concept: GMC Terradyne". Consumer Guide. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ Terradyne at Conceptcarz.com
- ^ Krebs, Michelle (October 22, 1999). "Design; G.M. Offers a Sneak Preview of Its Cars of Tomorrow". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- ^ a b c 2001 GMC Terracross Conceptcarz.com article
- ^ a b "Exclusive First Look: GMC Terracross". Motor Trend. October 25, 2002. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ a b Abuelsamid, Sam (2008-02-02). "Chicago '08 Preview: GMC Denali XT: Four-door, flex-fuel, hybrid Ute!". Autoblog. Weblogs, Inc. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ a b Arnold, Mark (2008-02-02). "GMC Denali XT Hybrid Concept Truck: The Caballero Is Back...In Concept". Jalopnik. Gawker Media. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ "GM Plans Several Reveals for Detroit Auto Show". LeftLaneNews. December 22, 2009. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ a b Abuelsamid, Sam (January 11, 2010). "GMC Granite concept offers professional grade bix box styling". Autoblog. Retrieved October 24, 2020.