Denali vs High Country which one ?

mmisko · May 31, 2016

Am researching 2016 Denali and High Country and they seem

pretty close the Chevy a bit cheaper. Does anyone have

an open ion on which is a better choice.

salem185 · May 31, 2016

2016 Denali got more FEATURES:

* Magnetic Ride Control, for a smooth ride in any condition

* Triple door seals block outside noise

* Shear and hydraulic body mounts with hydraulic engine mounts to reduce vibrations

* Available Active Noise Cancellation system

* Customizable driver display
* 8" multi-color and configurable

Finally I'll get the High Country

gSwift · May 31, 2016

It really comes down to personal preference on exterior styling and interior color. High Country only comes in one color. Oh, and Denali has magnetic ride control.

1BlinkGone · May 31, 2016

The High Country also has these same shared features as the Denali, as Standard issue:

* Magnetic Ride Control, for a smooth ride in any condition

* Triple door seals block outside noise

* Shear and hydraulic body mounts with hydraulic engine mounts to reduce vibrations

* Available Active Noise Cancellation system

* Customizable driver display
* 8" multi-color and configurable

GMC markets the Denali as if those two above features are exclusive to Denali and they are not. The Silverado LTZ and beyond share those attributes, too. (I'm not certain about the hydraulic engine mounts) Drove both the 2016 HC 1500 4wd and Denali 1500 4wd...neither truck I drove had ANC, BTW as they were both 5.3's. Very similar in interior quietness.

While I prefer the real quad gauge cluster top center of the HC vs the Denali's virtual gauges for oil, etc; I like the Denali's 8" configurable display, and the red/white/black colors of the Denali opposed to those cheap Aqua hash marks of the Chevrolet. I know it's a Chevrolet tradition they have had for decades, but it still looks CHEEP to me. Always has. Ever since the early 70's and before. One more thing- the HC has ONE interior color. Brown. You better like it or your stuck with it. I'd lean towards the HC a little farther if they offered a black interior. YMMV. Have fun choosing!

Jus Cruisin · May 31, 2016

I was going to go with the Denali because of less paint on the frontend which ultimately results in less paint chips. Plus I didn't care for the High Country interior color.

Silverado Steve · May 31, 2016

Unless you really like baseball glove brown colored seats....go with the Denali.

Icecreman · May 31, 2016

I just went through the same decision process. The 8" screen in the cluster, better interior colors and front end on the Denali won me over.

crushNchowda · May 31, 2016

Also the Denali has real aluminum trim in the cab (all gmc's do) while the HC has painted plastic- not a huge deal really, but that plastic vs. Real aluminum is more noticeable and sticks out in the top of the line HC trim

mwg · May 31, 2016

I went with the Denali for all the reasons listed above.. especially the interior.

Andy Seibel · May 31, 2016

This is slightly comical to me.... the only difference comes in visual effects. How much do you want to pay for the looks of your truck?

Andy Seibel · May 31, 2016

They both drive the same, right?

CRApex · May 31, 2016

They both drive the same, right?

Denali has Magnetic Ride Control, HC does not.

mwg · May 31, 2016

This is slightly comical to me.... the only difference comes in visual effects. How much do you want to pay for the looks of your truck?

At $60K+ for a truck I think "visual effects" is very important. The cost between a comparably equipped HC & Denali are about the same.

Silverado Steve · May 31, 2016

You do realize that you are talking about luxury trim trucks. Do you think people who buy these trucks buy them for parcticality?

This is slightly comical to me.... the only difference comes in visual effects. How much do you want to pay for the looks of your truck?

Andy Seibel · May 31, 2016

Do you think people who buy these trucks buy them for parcticality?

True dat. I didn't mean any offense. I just can't afford the top trim levels and I think my Z71 drives and rides smoother than any previous vehicle I've been in. To the original question of "which is a better choice?" Well that is totally up to you and what you want your truck to look like. Why do you think there are 100 forums about modifying trucks? because nobody is fully happy with the stock one.