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2015 GMC ( @ThisIsGMC ) Yukon = Large & Luxurious

April 16, 2014 by dadofdivas 1 Comment

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During our week in Florida, GMC was willing to give our family a great new 2015 GMC Yukon that we were able to use for the week. This Yukon was completely loaded with every amenity conceived and was definitely a very luxurious car to be able to drive too. I was very impressed with how quiet the car was and how well the vehicle handled. The Yukon had a ton of horsepower and I could tell that if I ever needed to be able to tow anything, this vehicle would have the power to do it with no problems whatsoever.

One of the amenities that was nice in Florida was the air conditioned seats. When you are in a warm State like Florida, cars get warm sitting outside, so it was definitely worth having this, especially with the leather seats that this had.

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The price point of the car was right about $65,000, which for my family is on the high end, but with everything that it provides, I can see why it had such a price tag. The Yukon provided our family with total comfort and the kids loved it. My eldest, Diva-J actually said that this vehicle was her dream car and gave it a hug before we turned it back in, that’s high praise from a 9,5 year old!

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I too have to give the vehicle high praise as it surpassed my expectations and with all of the additional safety features loaded into this vehicle, I would have no qualms having my family in this, as I would know that they were as safe as a vehicle would let them be. One of the safety features I was surprised about was the warning system that is set into the system. If there is something of danger (something In your blind spot, if you wander from your lane, etc, you get warned by a vibration in the driver seat. This at first surprised me, but in the end I was happy with the added safety. Also, the back-up camera not only gave you visibility, but a sensor on your dash gave you the ability to have a sensor on 3 sides behind you, allowing you to better know what was behind you and how much room you actually have. Thus, there were three bars that lit up based on the three sides of the car and as you got closer the lights would start to light up bar by bar until you hit red, which tells you to STOP. I have never seem an indicator system like this before, but on a large vehicle like this, it was a necessity!

All-in-all, this was a great large vehicle that had great comfort, a quiet ride and amenities that you too will love. If you have not driven a Yukon lately, you will want to try this out for yourself!     —————————————- New to the Divadom or to Dad of Divas Reviews? Please Subscribe to my RSS Feed! Subscribe in a reader Questions? Drop me a line at dadofdivas@gmail.com

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GMC ( @thisisgmc ) Acadia Denali Offers Style and Comfort

March 14, 2013 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

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I was so excited to be able to try the new 2013 GMC Acadia Denali over the past week! GMC graciously provided me with the vehicle and I put it to the test.  Below is a video I made talking about some of the great features as well as my other thoughts on my time in the vehicle!

 

 

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GMC ( @thisisgmc )Terrain Denali Offers Style, Comfort and Quality Experience #GMCUpNorth

June 19, 2012 by dadofdivas 32 Comments

I had the extreme pleasure to spend the last few days up in Traverse City with the whole crew from GMC trying out the new 2013 Terrain Denali. Being that I was able to attend an earlier Winter Driving event back in December with GMC and the 2012 Terrain, I was excited to see the new extras that GMC had in store for the 2013 and the new Denali line.

First of all, I have to say that I have not drove a Denali line vehicle in the past and prior to doing my research, I would have to say that I would have said, “what does Denali actually mean”. I know that this may sound a bit naïve, but that was my reality. I now know that the Denali line is GMC’s premier collection and has a very distinct body type, look and feel. After driving the vehicle, I can also see how this vehicle lives up to the premier status, as it is such a smooth ride and it is full of a ton of fun electronic toys that any guy would just dream of owning.

As a parent, I am looking for style, yes, but more so I am looking for comfort and space, for both the kids and for me (as our family has a ton of “stuff”. I first noticed that the Terrain has some great cargo room behind the 2nd row fold down seats. Also, the second row cam be moved up an additional 8 inches to make room for so much more! Also, being able to move the seats up would have made my life a lot easier when my kids were younger and I was trying to reach them and give them a bottle, have the seats that much closer would have made my wife and my lives that much easier. The seats do fold down so I can store items and lug all of the sports equipment for baseball or other items without any issue!

I was also impressed with the standard safety features on the GMC Terrain, with front and side airbags, as well as collision alert and passenger assist you will be alerted when you start to go out of your lane with an audible tone (Lane Departure Warning) as well as a very loud noise if you are in danger of causing a collision.(Forward Collision Alert) There also was a blind spot alert on the side mirrors (Side Blind Zone Alert) that I always find helpful. One final piece of technology that I have not seen on any other car was something called Rear Cross Traffic which is a technology that uses radar to let you know when you are backing up whether someone else is approaching your vehicle.

As a shorter person, I also appreciated the fact that the vehicle had fully adjustable seats, so not only could I go forward to where I needed to be, but I also could raise the seat to a level where I could see out without any issue. The only issue that I found with the car in regards to sight lines was when I was sitting in the car and I had a passenger with me, I had to lean forward to see to my right on sharp turns (where I had to stop).

The body of the vehicle itself was sleek and had the distinct Denali look. I loved the chrome grill and the aerodynamic look of the vehicle itself. Inside of the vehicle, the Terrain had an amazing array of technological toys that anyone would love. I was happy to find that it was very easy to connect my phone to the car and even pair the Pandora on my phone to have some great tunes throughout the entire time that I was driving if I wanted. On top of this you could customize the display so that you could have up to your top eight items that you want displayed. You also could only have as many or as few as you wanted too.

All-in-all, I was quite impressed and for the starting price, you get a very cool ride!

If you are looking for a mid-sized SUV that offers great comfort and style, look no further than the 2013 Terrain Denali.


All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by the company.  Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. Please refer to this site’s Disclaimer  for more information. I have been compensated or given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.

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Filed Under: product review Tagged With: #GMCUpNorth, car, car buying, GMC

GMC Announcing Pricing for New Terrain Denali #GMCUpNorth

June 12, 2012 by dadofdivas 25 Comments

GMC today announced pricing for the Terrain Denali, a luxury small SUV that goes on sale in the third quarter of this year. With the longest list of advanced safety features ever for a GMC, a fuel-efficient 2.4L I-4 and front-wheel drive, the Terrain Denali will cost $35,350, including an $825 destination charge.
Optional all-wheel drive raises the base price to $37,100, while a V-6 can be paired with either drivetrain for an additional $1,500. New for 2013, Terrain’s 3.6L V-6 uses direct injection and continuously variable valve timing to produce a class-leading 301 horsepower, as well as improved torque for stronger passing and towing performance. The cost of the V-6 also includes an upgrade from 18- to 19-inch chrome-clad wheels.
Terrain Denali’s standard safety systems include forward collision alert and lane departure warning, as well as Denali-exclusive side blind zone and rear cross traffic alert.
Forward collision alert and lane departure warning use the industry’s first single-camera crashavoidance system to visually and audibly warn drivers when a collision is imminent or the vehicle crosses a lane marker without a turn signal engaged.
Side blind zone and rear cross traffic alert help avoid collisions by using radar to watch spots the driver may not be able to see – and provide visible and audible warnings. When another vehicle is in the Terrain’s blind zone, a yellow icon is illuminated on either side view mirror. Rear cross traffic alert displays warnings on the in-cabin connectivity screen, which also displays footage from Terrain’s standard rear view camera.


Along with unique exterior and interior styling, the Denali model’s standard features include luxuries not offered on any other Terrain model, including an eight-way power front passenger seat and the added comfort of dual-flow dampers for the front suspension.
Other standard technology and convenience features include Intellilink, GMC’s voice-controlled infotainment system with Bluetooth smartphone integration and apps like Pandora and Stitcher Smart Radio, a programmable power lift gate, and Homelink integrated garage door opener controls.


With so many standard features, Terrain Denali’s options list is short. A trailering package, the aforementioned 3.6L V-6, Color Touch Navigation, and organization accessories like a rear cargo cover, a cargo convenience net and luggage crossbars are available at additional cost.

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