Video Summary
Here are the key points and findings from the GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 review:- The Super Cruise system is the only system that lets the driver tow a trailer hands-free, and GM says it will work on over 750,000 miles of LiDAR-mapped highways across the US and Canada by the end of 2025.
- The Sierra EV was originally spec'd to have over 400 miles of range, but it ended up being 440, making it the longest-range electric pickup so far, alongside the Chevy Silverado EV.
- Ride and handling loops evaluate everything from steering to suspension.
- There is Max Power mode, which unleashes 754 horsepower and gets you from zero to 60 in less than 4.5 seconds.
- Virtual driving of 17.5 million miles has already happened.
- Braking, steering, electrical systems, suspension, and the battery are all tested in the lab, in simulators, and finally, in the vehicle itself.
- Eighty percent of development is done virtually before a vehicle is even built.
- A single-piece pouch is used around the electrodes in a taco style, making it easy to get the heat out.
- A lot of simulations are put in place for validating specific elements, like one-pedal drive.
- It takes 30-50 hours in the lab instead of days or weeks in the real world to simulate one-pedal-drive validation.
- The software that controls everything from the infotainment system to the safety systems is also tested here.
- A high-tech makeover has been done on the vehicle's interior thanks to head-mounted displays or VR headsets.
- Designers can get a feel for the cabin and decide if the proportions or locations are right before it’s even built.
