GMC Denali XT Concept (2008)
It is a concept hybrid pickup truck with unibody design using Zeta platform. It included 4.9L SIDI V-8 with Active Fuel Management engine rated 326 horsepower (243 kW) with E85 ethanol-capability and direct-injection, two-mode hybrid propulsion system, 23-inch aluminum wheels with Kumho 255/35/R23 front and Kumho 285/35/R23 tires, height-adjustable suspension, 1,100 pounds (500 kg) payload and 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg) towing capacities. The vehicle was designed by GM's Australian design studios.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2008 Chicago Auto Show.
Although General Motors planned for a production version based on Epsilon II platform, it was reported the company cancelled the plan because the unibody design would not give much of an efficiency boost while losing capability that buyers were willing to pay a premium for.
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