With the Pickup market gaining traction in both consumer usage and exterior aesthetic, it’s the conversation wrapped around price that keeps the pickup truck market floating. This week, an unthinkable pickup in Grasso’s Garage with the 2025 Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate. As cream always rises to the top, this truck is one outstanding machine. While GMC’s parent company, General Motors, has done a fantastic job with recent releases, the Sierra is one that is near and dear to Grasso’s Garage as many members of the family currently own a GMC.
The 2025 Sierra Denali Ultimate is eye-catching, comfortable and spacious, while still having the attributes of a standard ½ ton pickup, but the addition of the Denali Ultimate is the wow factor. Powered by a 6.2L ECOTEC3 V8 engine, and with recent elimination of the 5.3L engine, the fuel drinking Sierra gets decent mileage, but one who often doesn’t miss a gas station. With an $80K plus base price, the Denali Ultimate really adds a significant bump in price over other Sierra models, but it includes a slew of standard and upgrade features deserving of the price.
Our Sterling metallic wrapped Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate came standard with 16-way power massaging seats, Super Cruise, GM’s autonomous driving system with the best technology in the market today, full grain leather seats, HD Surround Vision a 12-speaker Bose Premium stereos, heads up display, and power sunroof.
Ready to work, or ready to drive, the Sierra 1500 has the appeal truck consumers demand, while the added Denali Ultimate package brings that added chrome accents that really make the truck standout over the F-150 Platinum and Chevrolet Silverado ZL2. With a towing capacity of 13,200, throw your camper or work trailer on the back and go. Its that easy as the Sierra’s towing ability delivers a smooth and comfortable ride for all passengers.
GMC will always have a place in Grasso’s Garage and for full-size pickups, there isn’t anything better. The Sierra class is outstanding and one that does the job, looks great, produces plenty of power, provides the capabilities and space consumers demand, while the standard features are just what drivers demand. Although the price has sticker shock attached to it, the GMC Sierra pickup is the ultimate usable machine.
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MSRP: $84,200
MPG: 15 city / 19 highway / 17.9 as tested
As Tested: $86,805