Added: 09/26/2005 |
GMC pickups, lorries, vans, SUVs - what can you say about them?General Motors Corporation is a large American concern, which began its history in 1916. Primarily it can be considered as a producer of lorries and so-called "light" lorries (pickups and cargo-passenger vans). In 1938, the first GMC pickup T-14 was created, weighing half a ton.
At present GMC offers the following model line:
The first is the Sonoma GMC pickup that has three modifications: Regular Cab, Extended Cab, and Crew Cab.
The next GMC pickup is the full-size Sierra ACE one, which was firstly shown at the automobile salon in Detroit in January 1999. Its differences are unusual combination of round and right-angled headlights, might wheels (their size is no less than 18 inches) and huge number of decorative chromium-plated details. Double cab is rated at conveyance of six; the third door at the right side ensures access on the back seat. The newest 8-cylinder engineer is mounted, its volume and power are 5.3 liter and 265PH.
All information about power unit is on display. Full drive AutoTrac transmission and unique Tow/Haul regime are ready to be used.
Minibus Savana SL T can serve as a shelter for seven passengers. There are also three modifications of Savana: 1500, 2500 è 3500 (holding from 12 to 15 passengers accordingly). Savana was radically modified in 2003. Embodiment of reliability, confidence, mightiness, luxury, maximum comfortable salon with many nice trifles, impressive appearance - this is how it looks nowadays.
Mini-van Safari is a rather compact family car for the countryside. This useful model can be full-drive and can have back driving gear as well. In Van Cargo variant it is widely used in commercial transportations. One could distinguish Safari from its twin Chevrolet Astro by detachable front with large letters, saying GMC.
General Motors Corporation tenders SUV Yukon, having not only full drive of all wheels, in SUV class. There are variants with back driving wheels - such chassis is often cheaper and easier. Both GMC Yukon with wheelbase of 2946 mm and GMC Yukon XL with wheelbase of 3302 mm have universal bodies of the same type. 5-9 and 7-9 men can take seats there. Comfort of these cars can only be compared with big passenger sedans. The year 2001 became the date of birth of the second generation of Yukon/Yukon XL models, which are related to Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban.
Moreover, in the beginning of this year the changing of generation of SUVs GMC Envoy, genealogy of which goes back to Chevrolet Blazer jeep, took a place. New GMC Envoy is rather sharply surpasses the previous models in all inner and outer parameters. Its equipment was also increased. It is the completely new machine, bigger and better, being offered in variants of full and back driving gear.
Another new machine is GMC Jimmy, which advantages are high cross-country ability, inexpensive service and small charge of petrol. From shortcomings, you could remember unreliable fuel pump and imperfect sound insulation.
In conclusion, one should be informed that General Motors Corporation recalls 98 000 automobiles. The reason is the blemish, which can cause stopping of liquid feed, including the one to the booster of brake system and steering control. The list of cars is the following:
GMC pickups of C/K series, SUVs Silverado, GMC and Yukon and mini-vans Savana, put out in 2000.
GMC has a huge experience: from orders of lorries for transportation of elephants till state military orders. Think carefully, maybe the next one will be yours.
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