2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Crew Cab

The top-of-the-line, rear-wheel-drive 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Crew Cab full-size pickup offers all the standard bells and whistles of the SLT trim level, with the addition of premium leather upholstery, unique Denali chrome and badging, 18-inch polished alloy wheels, and an MP3-compatable 6-CD changer with six Bose premium speakers and a subwoofer. Additional options for the ’09 1500 Denali Crew Cab include rear-seat DVD entertainment, the Denali Décor Package, and multi-level front-seat heating and cooling. In addition to the bare-bones standard safety features of the 1500 lineup, the ’09 1500 Denali Crew Cab also offers four-wheel disc ABS, traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, dusk-sensing headlamps, and the OnStar post-collision safety system.

The sole engine offering for the ’09 Sierra 1500 Denali Crew Cab is the top-shelf 6.2-liter Flex Fuel (FFV) V8, managed by the standard six-speed auto-manual transmission. This combo pounds out 403 hp and 417 lb-ft of torque and features a locking rear differential. Towing capacity for the properly equipped ’09 Sierra 1500 Denali Crew Cab is some 9,600 pounds, and mileage is an EPA-estimated 13/19.

By Eric Tallberg