Now this is a big American 8 seat 4WD.

It’s the wagon version of the Silverado 1500 Pickup. I mentioned it is big didn’t I.

It’s a true 4WD but no one will ever really take this too far off road.

As a family wagon the closest you can get to the interior space is a people mover.

The front seats are especially comfortable, heated and cooled.

The middle row seats have a slide and recline function. They have a different system called LATC – lower anchor and tethers for children. This has a similar function to an Isofix system but different enough. They also have top tether points.

Because it is large, there is plenty of room for three baby seats in the middle row.

Access to the third row seats  is by forward folding the middle seat. The third row seats can be folded and raised electronically.

Access to the cabin is helped by a fold out step which retracts after you are inside.

Even though its big, it doesn’t feel like that when driving. The big V8 petrol engine simply hums along, and it’s packed with luxury features to make the family relax.

However, with a price of somewhere near $175,000 plus the usual costs, it’s not for everyone. But I absolutely loved driving it for the week. Its Mum life upgraded.

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While there isn’t anything really like it in Australia. Buyers of the Yukon Denali could also look at the following: Toyota LandCruiser, Nissan Patrol, Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery, Kia Carnival

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The Denali is a genuine 8 seat 4WD. Its simply huge. Bigger than the LandCruiser of Patrol.

However, from the outside it’s deceptively styled to hide its bulk. Inside its apparent just how much space there is. Like the Silverado, off which it is based, there is plenty of room for front occupants. The middle and third row seats also will fit adults easily, but maybe two not three in the back row.

Its also packed with almost every conceivable luxury feature you could imagine.

Powered by a 6.2-litre V8 petrol engine. It provides some 313kW of power and 624Nm of torque. This drives all four wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Denali has selectable driving modes including ‘Normal’, ‘Sport’, ‘Off-road’ and ‘Tow’ and an electronic limited-slip differential is standard.

It can get thirsty though.

While it has sound 4WD credentials, I for one would never take it very far off the black top. Those 24 inch rims and thin bits of rubber may be good for handling, but ride suffers. They wouldn’t last very long off road.

This is truly a one of a kind vehicle here in Australia. Its big, brash, and bold and I love it.

The Yukon Denali is priced from around $175,000 plus the usual costs.

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While there isn’t anything really like it in Australia. Buyers of the Yukon Denali could also look at the following: Toyota LandCruiser, Nissan Patrol, Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery, Kia Carnival

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Its BIG.

The story can be told by the numbers. And those numbers are BIG.

Let’s start with the size, its nearly 6.4m long with a wheelbase of a bit over 4.0 metres. It stands a touch over 2.0m tall and 2.2m wide. That doesn’t include the mirrors.

The turning circle is a massive at 16.1 m.

This usually means that underground carparks are a BIG NO. Even in suburban shopping centre car parks you find yourself heading for the far corner to have some room.

The engine is a whopping 6.6L V8 Turbo diesel. This has available some 350kW of power and 1,322, yes you heard that right 1,322 Nm of torque. It comes with a 10 speed AT and is capable of towing 4500kg.

The cargo bed is over 2 metres long and 1.8m metres wide. The payload can be optioned up to a massive 1386kg with a GVM of 5148kg.

Inside its like a luxury SUV with more room than almost anything else on the market.

Yes, the Chevrolet Silverado HD LTZ is big, but I absolutely love it

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Instead of the Silverado HD LTZ, buyers could also look at:

Larger Pickup trucks are rare in Australia.

Buyers could look at RAM 2500, Ford F250. Or move to 4X4 Trucks like the Hino 300 4X4, or Fuso Canter 4X4. Or Isuzu NLR Series  

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Priced from $163,000 plus the usual costs it isn’t cheap, but then again it will tow 4500kg and sit five people in spacious comfort.

It looks imposing and at almost 6.4m in length its no wonder. That does pose problems in normal suburban streets and car parks, but outback or on boat ramps not so much. What it does allow is plenty of room inside.

Its also impressively comfortable and well laid out. Remember these are normal passenger pickup truck in America.

The Silverado has a 6.6 litre turbocharged V8 diesel engine with 350 kilowatts of power and a massive 1322 Newton metres of torque. It has a four-wheel drive, on demand system, a two-speed transfer case, driving through a 10 speed automatic gearbox.

All that power and torque allows for spirited driver engagement but there is a price to pay at the petrol bowser. Its can use some 20L/100K around town or towing .

While it is ideal for towing and outback touring, it can be a little big for more rugged off road adventures. Its capable but not really designed for the tight forest trails or rock hopping.

Overall the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD is a welcome addition to the choices buyers have for larger towing needs.

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The new Silverado 1500 comes in two models, aimed at two different sub sections of the market.

It comes in the LTZ Premium and the more 4WD orientated ZR2 models.

Both have the same engine/transmission combination. Both have the same cavernous interior space and tub. The major differences are in the details, bling, and functionality.

The LTZ Premium could be an alternative for premium SUVs and 4WD wagons. The ZR2 is definitely aimed at buyers that are more adventurous and want to do some serious 4WD work.

They come with a 6.2L V8 petrol engine and a 10 Sp Automatic Transmission with dual range 4WD capability. They will tow up to 4500kg depending on the model.

Pricing for the latest Silverado 1500 is from $128,000 for the LTZ Premium and the Silverado ZR2 is available from $133,000 plus the usual on road costs.

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• What makes the Silverado good for towing and off road.
• Chevrolet Silverado 2023 models for towing and 4WD touring
• GMSV Release Details of MY2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Range
• Chevrolet brings new plant onstream before 5000th Silverado
• Chevrolet Silverado 1500 MY23 Range
• 2022 Chevrolet Silverado for towing a horse float
• 2017 HSV Chevrolet Silverado Announced

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