If you haven't had a chance to see part 1 of my extensive interior/exterior review of my 2024 GMC Denali Ultimate, you can check that out here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYhotqNwhs2Xopc.html Thanks for watching!

This one of the best reviews I have seen on the GMC Denali Ultimate! This will be my next truck

@TMRI1970

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the nice words! I'm glad you liked the video and hope you tune in for updated videos in the future. So far, i definitely love this truck!

My wife and I are planning on getting ours in the spring thanks for the informative videos, this is the first video I saw showing the cruise options….thanks and keep em coming.

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video! Super Cruise is a game changer indeed, you both will absolutely love it!

Awesome review on the same stretch I drive most frequently between Pcola and NOLA. Just picked up the same truck a few days ago.

Appreciated your review. Purchased one with Rush metalc paint sight unseen and not driven. Pick it up tomorrow. Dealers are offering great deals now, good time to buy. I went with the 6.2 instead. 5-17-24 Got my Sierra Denali Ultimate with the 6.2 en gine. Ride is awesome, so much power, and the seats are supportive and hold you in place. I almost bought a Ford Platinum, glad I decided on the GMC instead. Again, your video swayed my decision.

That's insane fuel mileage out of a full sized truck fully decked out with options...I'm in the market for a new 4x4 truck and the Denali is at the top of the list because of reviews like this.

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! This 3.0L Duramax is special and the milage and power defies logic coming from such a small mill. Give it a close look and I don't think you'll regret it!

@TheFittedRockStar

20 күн бұрын

​@@TMRI1970have you compared the 3.0l vs the 6.2l v8?

Dope review....

Thanks for sharing your real world experience with super cruise. I ordered my Denali with super cruise but it was not available. I love the LZO fuel efficiency.

@TMRI1970

5 ай бұрын

Great choice on the engine!

I absolutely would be terrified! Beautiful truck though and impressive technology!!

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

It really does a good job of easing the drive and I use it daily on my longer commutes. Once you get confidence in the system you'll enjoy and truly appreciate what it does! Thanks for the comment and for watching!

just got mine the other day love it so far

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

Congrats! This is my favorite truck so far!!

Great video

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Made that trip quite a few times. Only other direction from AL to MS lol. My house is in south Baldwin county though in Foley pretty close to the Tanger Outlet mall. I do have a truck just like yours though only difference is color mine is pearl white.

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! My son has a house in Spanish Fort. Love that area over there!

Hey! You missed the turn for Shaggy's! 😉 Great video with lots of great info on your truck!

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

Next time!

For those hesitant to use the Super Cruise, there are options to ease you into use. You can set the cruise to follow the vehicle in front of you, similar to adaptive cruise, but have it steer hands free within your lane without automatically changing lanes. You can set lane change to be disabled or authorized via manual turn signal input. Once you gain confidence you can switch back to full feature mode.

Trust issues with "Super Cruise" but I guess it is good to have and learn to use.

First 7,500 miles (2,000 of that was towing 3500lbs trailer) burned ZERO oil. (But a LOT of DEF when towing)

Nice review, i was skeptical of supercruize but love it now. What model of antennae you have and what radar bracket. looking to add both. thanks

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

Here's the antenna: www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/antenna/p/metra-electronics-antenna-mast/220462_0_0?spps.s=3045&cmpid=LIA:US:EN:AD:NL:1000000:PEL:19489353544&&CATARGETID=120054150001289857&CADevice=t&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOgxfQfdXIfkBHEIUX3baAw5_4eiSzQRCr4daXkhuVuaEIHJFO9eJDBoCmcgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds The radar detector mount is the one that came with the detector...Uniden R7

I love that interior color!

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Brennon, I love it too. GM calls it Alpine Umber and it's kind of a western theme similar to the Ford King Ranch or the Ram's Laramie Longhorn trim. Buyers of the Denali "Ultimate" model better like it though, because it's the only trim color/combo available! 🤔

@JesseLJohnson

7 ай бұрын

@@TMRI1970 Its one of the main reasons I bought the Ultimate. I considered a High Country but there you get blue or black. I know I saw a 22 3/4 ton pearl white High Country I was bidding on I kinda wanted but I already had bought my new truck and since it was a 22 it didn't have the refresh interior but it had the alpine umber color interior in that 22 High Country. It had 20k miles I bid it to $60k think it brought $65k which was a pretty good deal but I would have had to go up to ATL to pick it up not that big of a deal though only a 5-6 hour drive to get up there. I really wanted the refresh interior though anyway.

@toddprater14

3 ай бұрын

@@TMRI1970is the steering wheel and dash pad black or is it brown?… and what is that box with a cord under your rear view mirror?

@TMRI1970

3 ай бұрын

@toddprater144 the steering wheel and the dash are sort of a charcoal gray color...Definitely not brown but not exactly dark black either if that makes sense. The box under the rear view mirror is a radar detector.

@toddprater14

3 ай бұрын

@@TMRI1970 wow you replied and I’m watching your supercruise video. Haha, it’s amazing how it changes lanes , etc….my Sierra denalis a 2010..loaded but these new ones are so nice…heck even the next Denali truck (14-18) was nice…the tan seats , tan wheel and all dash leather for 14-15… 2016 refresh they had tan leather, but the bottom plastic seat wells were black and so was the console…so I’d guess yours would be the same being the next model (19-present)..

took a look at this truck but didn't compare to my 22 Ram Limited night edition, I didn't want to downgrade so ill wait for the 25 Ram Tungsten Hurricane HO Turbo.

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

I'm excited about the hurricane platform that ram will be ushering in to replace the hemi. It's got big shoes to fill so we'll see how it goes. I traded in a 2022 challenger hellcat widebody for this truck so the hemi is near and dear to my heart. Ram just has too many quality issues and design flaws to command such a premium price. Plus, the transmission issues are inexcusable in this day and age. They sure do ride nice though, so there's that...

What I don’t like about the truck is the center transmission control. I prefer it on the steering wheel. This is why I haven’t traded my current Yukon in for the newer one. Whenever I get the truck, I’m just going to get the 2500. Funny, how you talk about supercruise as if it’s a person. …and that is why I have stock in GMC, and after watching your video, I’m going to buy some more.😂 GMC needs to use your video in promoting that capability 👍🏾

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

You're not the first to say that about the shifter on the center console, but I actually like it as it gives me a place to rest my hand when my arm is on the armrest. The tech-geek in me likes it because it's a "shift-by-wire" handle and not an actual lever, but an electric switch instead. Reminds me of the fly-by-wire controls in modern aircraft, where flight controls are negotiated, not by pulleys and cables, but actuators and switches.

@TerrenceLCarpenter

7 ай бұрын

I’d rather have that additional legroom with the bench seat in the SLE

@JesseLJohnson

7 ай бұрын

Pretty sure the cheaper trims still have the shifter on the steering console besides the HD trucks still do as well. If you look at the new SUVs they have push button like my Lincoln Continental had till mom totaled it a couple years ago lol.

@onthethrottle7104

5 ай бұрын

I love the center console shifter myself. They are really comfortable and the shifters on the column remind me of the Oldsmobile clunkers...

I would be so worried it would glitch and put me into a wall, I'd be stressing out the entire drive LOL

@TMRI1970

5 ай бұрын

Once you get used to it and learn to trust it, it's truly amazing!!

Amazing video thank you! Can’t to get my truck in a few months! What’s the radar system you have setup? How did you hide the wires?

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it and congrats BTW, on your upcoming acquisition! I am using a Uniden R-7 radar detector and a hard wire kit I purchased on Amazon. I popped off the plastic housing around my rearview mirror using plastic trim removal tools that I purchased at harbor freight. You don't need the tools to pop off that piece but I already had them, so why not use them. The power plug for the digital rearview camera has a power wire which only energizes when the ignition button is pressed. I tapped into that and tucked the remaining wire under the plastic housing and snapped it back into place. Super easy to do! As for the mount, it came with the detector and works out great for the GMC! Thanks for the question and for watching and feel free to let me know if you have any more questions.

@williamumbach592

7 ай бұрын

Also of note, there is NO 12v “cigarette lighter” NONE. Makes cameras and radar detectors difficult to power. I bought a automotive USB to 12v adapter wire that seems to work (Amazon)

@andreadimatteo7988

7 ай бұрын

@@williamumbach592 seriously?!

can you picture manual transmission 10 speed eaton fuller

Very informative review! That was some pretty good gas mileage you had on it. BTW, what type of radar detector you have tucked under your mirror?

@TMRI1970

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Uniden R7...

Is the lack of regen notification just a GMC thing or is it across the board for all 3 major brands? If GMC, does the 2500 and 3500s not notify you as well? Looking into a DRW 3500 in the coming years come retirement.

@TMRI1970

6 ай бұрын

My Cummins in my Ram didn't have any notifications during regen either so it's not just a GM issue. I'm not sure about the 2500 GMC or the Ford thought. Good luck with your future new truck!

@DannyPimienta

6 ай бұрын

@@TMRI1970 thank you, I’m trying to learn as much about diesel trucks as I can so I can go in well informed at purchase time. I appreciate videos like yours that gives me things to think about that I never would have on my own.

Unbelievable gas mileage. I think the super cruise option runs about $2200. If so, I could live without it. Thanks for the video.

@TMRI1970

6 ай бұрын

That's correct, $2200 for the Super Cruise option. I think I said $2500 in the video. Glad you liked the video and I hope you return to the channel in the future. I've got some great videos coming up very soon and not just car/truck stuff either!

Hi! What about noise (wind / noise of tires / engine) in cabin? I want to hear your opinion.

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

Wind noise is minimal due to the heavier, sound insulating glass and sound deadening materials throughout the truck. GMC did a nice job in this regard! There is some wind noise from the sunroof area at speeds > 65 mph, but it's not obnoxious and pretty typical of vehicles equipped as such. Tire noise is virtually non-existent because it's basically riding on street tires. Switching to a more aggressive tread pattern would no doubt allow tire noise into the cabin. I imagine road noise is much worse on the Sierra AT4 model due to its off-road tires. As for the engine, the 3.0L diesel is surprisingly quiet at highway speeds and you only really hear it under full acceleration, and even then it's relatively subtle. Other than a few minor plastic pieces (typical GMC), and the lack of a lighted glove compartment, the build quality is top-notch!

@olegsoul6016

7 ай бұрын

@@TMRI1970 Thank you for your answer! Nice review and nice truck!

Do you get a trial subscription of super cruise with a new truck purchase?

@TMRI1970

3 ай бұрын

Yes, 3 years and after that it's $25/month I believe.

That was a really good review. I was especially interested in the supercruise 2. I have a 2021 F-150 Lariat with the 502a package which includes blue Cruise. Super Cruise does look better. It changes lanes on its own and apparently you can use super Cruise while Towing. Blue Cruise does not work while you're towing and you have to change lanes manually. (How primitive)😂. Although the Duramax Diesel does get really decent gas mileage, diesel fuel is more expensive and the engine still only puts out 460 lb-ft of torque. NOT impressive for a diesel! My 3.5 L EcoBoost puts out 510 lb ft of torque which is apparently more than the GM gas engines or diesels. I would really like for you to do a review on a 2024 Ford F-150 with a 3.5 L EcoBoost and blue Cruise.

@TMRI1970

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice words and for watching. I owned a 3.5L eco-boost in my F150 Platinum and it was a great little mill and towed my 9500lb boat without breaking a sweat! I loved that truck, but you really need to run premium with the eco-boost engines, which costs about the same as diesel, and sometimes it is more than diesel, so the LZ0 duramax is a clear winner there! I also had the dreaded "eco-boost shudder" which almost got me killed while merging in front of an 18-wheeler. I'll work on getting a hold of a new f150 to review when my dealership gets one in to loan me for the day. Stay tuned for that!

@philcarter21

4 ай бұрын

@@TMRI1970 I have read about the shudder and some other issues on one of the Facebook F-150 Forums. I have over 50k on my 2021 and have not experienced any of those issues thus far. In 2021 Ford modified the Eco-Boost to have 2 spark plugs for each cylinder. Maybe that corrected the shudder issue. The technology is pretty amazing, but it is evolving slowly when it comes to autonomus driving. Ford has apparently updated the Mach-e Mustang to have BlueCruise 2.0 which adds features to do an autonomous lane change. Hopefully, that update will come to the F-150 lineup soon. It would be great if you could do an F-150 with BlueCruise 2.0 comparison to your Denali Ultimate. I have watched the review of the Mach-e Mustang, and it appears that the lane change capabilities may be more sophisticated on your truck. Thanks for doing the reviews.

How is the road noise when driving?

@TMRI1970

5 ай бұрын

It's pretty low, as you would expect at this price point. The tires are excellent as far as ride comfort is concerned, but they are not much good off the pavement! I don't venture off the beaten path with this truck, so im ok with that. Wind buffer from the sunroof becomes noticeable at around 65-75 mph, which is pretty much unavoidable with the sunroof. Overall, it is most definitely a luxury truck!

I love that truck but what gets me is GM can put Supercruise on their truck but they can't figure out how to get rid of the 1959 metal antenna on the side finder. Crazy...

@TMRI1970

5 ай бұрын

Ford f150 has it too. A few commented that it is still on the truck because it's not just an antenna but a roof clearance "feeler guage" . I remember reading that awhile ago as well. Go figure...

@onthethrottle7104

5 ай бұрын

@@TMRI1970 🤣🤣🤣

@bmcutright

2 ай бұрын

Don't know what the bleepin* GM engineers criteria are (was taught by my dad how to properly address them). But my dad's 1979 C-10 BIG10 had the radio wire built into the windshield. His 1994 C2500 did not. Both my 2010 and 2019 Suburbans had it on a rear side window and the XM on the roof shark fin. So the technology has been there for decades.

The super cruise has to see you eyes - what about if you are wearing dark sunglasses and you can confirm it works at night?

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

The camera is infrared, so it sees especially well at night and does an amazing job during the day with all types of sunglasses. Bottom line, if you can see through the sunglasses, the super cruise camera can see your eyes.

@jeffdevonde1965

7 ай бұрын

@@TMRI1970 TY and for your service (also a veteran of the US Navy). I am considering upgrading to this truck for the size and comfort my issue is the price tag close to $90k and especially since I have a '22 Acura MDX paid in full. I am also looking at the 6.2L vs the Duramax. Happy Holidays.

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

@jeffdevonde1965 Thanks for your service as well!! I really love this truck, and it continues to "wow" me, but it definitely comes at a price. The 3.0L Duramax is a special power plant, and I believe it will go down in history as one of the greats from GM. The AFM on the 5.3 and 6.2 is wreaking havoc on valves and lifters from what i've been told, so proceed with caution if you go with either of the gas burners. If you haven't done so already, check out part one of the reviews and it will give you a thorough overview of the interior and exterior. Thanks for the comments and for supporting the channel. Merry Christmas!

@jeffdevonde1965

7 ай бұрын

@@TMRI1970 makes sense but a very tried and true engine. Hey it could be worse and I'd be considering an EV lol.

@TMRI1970

7 ай бұрын

@jeffdevonde1965 That's funny you said that as I'm almost finished editing my latest video review of the 2023 F150 lightning platinum. Stick with ICE...at least for now, trust me on that!!

Very beautiful but that not a truck it's a.suv with a bed on it.

@TMRI1970

6 ай бұрын

I know right! But isn't it great?