2013 GMC Yukon Review

2013 GMC Yukon

2013 GMC Yukon

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Introducing the New GMC Yukon reviews. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at. Community Auto Group serving Mason City, Charles City, Clarion, Iowa Falls, New Hampton, Algona, Humboldt, Webster City, Austin, and Albert Lea.

GMC is dedicated to pushing the limits of what is possible. GMC is committed to one ideal, which is building professional grade vehicles that are engineered to offer the best in performance, innovation, and versatility. This is why the 2013 GMC Yukon is engineered to keep you comfortably in command without having to compromise anything.

The 2013 GMC Yukon is available with three different engines. The first being the 5.3 liter Vortec V8 engine that has 320 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque. The 5.3 liter is able to boast 21 miles per gallon on the highway. The next engine available for the 2013 GMC Yukon is the 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 engine which has 403 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque. The 6.2 liter is able to obtain between 15 and 18 miles per gallon depending on whether you use gas or E-85. Then the ¾ ton Yukon models have the option of the 6.0 liter Vortec V8 engine which has 352 horsepower and 382 il-ft of torque. The 6.0 liter can get up to 16 miles per gallon on highway.

The 2013 GMC Yukon has two engines that use a system called Active Fuel Management. Active Fuel Management deactivates four cylinders when all eight are not needed. If the load on the Yukon is light the Active Fuel Management system deactivates four cylinders for the purpose of Fuel Economy. Those four cylinders reactivate seamlessly when all eight cylinders are needed.
Another nice feature all the engines in the 2013 Yukon have are the Variable Valve Timing or VVT. This allows the engine’s performance profile to match the driving conditions. In city driving VVT gives your vehicle smooth idle and quick response at slow speeds. On highway the VVT gives your vehicle the bold, high performance from the V8 engine with horsepower to spare.

The transmission coupled with these engines is a 6 speed electronic shifting transmission with Automatic Grade Braking. Two other features that can help the driver feel more confident are the Driver Shift Control and the Tow / Haul Mode. Automatic Grade Braking is a system that automatically senses when you want to slow down and when certain conditions are met the engine engages a Grade Braking schedule that helps you maintain your desired speed. The Tow / Haul Mode feature changes transmission points to reduce shift actions while trailering or driving up or down hills. The Driver Shift Control allows the driver to manually shift through the gears like a manual transmission.

Some of the Available exterior options the 2013 GMC Yukon has is the Power – retractable mirror, Power Lift Gate, and Power – Retractable assist steps. The Power – Retractable mirrors are standard the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali and Hybrid. The power retractable mirrors are Available on the Yukon SLT model. The power retractable mirrors are heated to remove snow and frost, are automatically dimming to reduce glare and they also have turn indicators in them. All the 2013 GMC Yukons are equipped with assist steps to give you a strong foothold for easy entry. The 2013 Yukon Denali offer Available Power – Retractable steps. The Power Retractable lift gate is Available for the high echelon models as well. The power lift gate has remote access from the keychain as well as a button on the rear hatch to activate it.

The 2013 GMC Yukon has a Five Star Overall Side Crash Safety Rating. This is attained by the Dual stage front airbags, the Side Impact airbags for the Thorax and The Pelvic of the outboard front seat occupants The Head Curtain Side Impact airbags that stretch all three rows of the cabin.

The Trim levels available for the 2013 GMC Yukon are the SLE, SLT, and Denali. The 2013 GMC Yukon encompasses the perfect mixture of performance, safety, and luxury.

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2013 Dodge Charger

2013 Dodge Charger

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Introducing the 2013 Dodge Charger. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at. Community Auto Group serving Mason City, Charles City, Austin, Clarion, Iowa Falls, New Hampton, Waverly, Waterloo, Forest City, and Albert Lea.

The 2013 Dodge Charger is an amazing Machine of the Past brought to the Present. The 2013 Dodge Charger pays great attention to detail both on the interior and the exterior. The Exterior has the Dual scalloped hood design and the single scalloped swept door design. The Dodge Charger has the Available Blacktop Package which gives the charger a more commanding look by giving it a blackened grill and rims.

The race inspired interior uses bold colors and a driver’s Centric Cockpit to give the feel of luxury and performance in one. The interior also has the accent of aluminum bezel around the instrument panel cluster. The interior comfortably accommodates 5 passengers. The 2013 Dodge Charger makes it easier to drive and enjoy your tunes while safely keeping your hands on the wheel with Standard steering wheel mounted radio station, volume and Cruise controls. The 2013 Dodge Charger has the Available Beats Audio system to upgrade your listening experience.

The 2013 Dodge Charger has standard the Best in Class 3.6 liter V-6 engine with 292 horsepower and 260 ft-lb of torque. This engine affords a best in class 31 highway miles per gallon. The 2013 Dodge Charger is available with a Class Exclusive 8 speed Transmission. Also available is the 5.7 Liter V8 engine with 370 horsepower. The 5.7 Liter V8 has a Class exclusive 25 highway miles per gallon.

Combine the 5.7 Liter V8 with the fuel saver technology equipped on the charger to obtain the fuel efficient V8 results. By combining the advanced computer technology along with the electronic throttle control, the 2013 Dodge Charger transforms the performance driven V8 engine to a 4 cylinder power plant in 0.04 seconds. The Fuelsaver technology does this by deactivating 4 of the 8 cylinders when the onboard computer determines by driving conditions that not all 8 cylinders are needed.

The 2013 Dodge Charger comes equipped with an array of available safety features which include but are not limited to the below examples. The 2013 dodge Charger has Available Blind Spot Monitoring and Cross Path Detection to be able to stay safe while changing lanes or backing up. To stay safe in the front path there is Forward Collision Warning Available, which is a warning system that alerts a driver if they are approaching an object ahead too rapidly by an audible chime and a visual warning as well. Also to keep a driver safe in this same line of safety is the available Adaptive Cruise Control which automatically adjusts your cruising speed to maintain a preset distance between you and the vehicle ahead.

Some of the other available features for the 2013 Dodge Charger include Keyless entry, All Wheel Drive, and Remote start. There is also available the Rain Sensitive Wipers which with the help of sensors detecting moisture on the windshield will activate the windshield wipers in any wet conditions.

The 2013 Dodge Charger is on track to retaining its title from the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety’s top safety pick in 2012. They are maintaining this by having seven standard airbags in the 2013 Dodge Charger. These include a multistage airbag for both the driver and front passenger, Supplemental front seat mounted Pelvic-Thorax side airbags, supplemental side curtain and front & rear outboard airbags for the passengers. then a new type of airbag, the driver side knee protection airbag.

The 2013 Dodge Charger comes in the following models, Charger SE, Charger SXT, Charger SXT PLUS, Charger R/T, Charger R/T PLUS, Charger R/T Road and Track, Charger R/T Max and the Charger SRT.

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2013 Buick LaCrosse

2013 Buick LaCrosse

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Introducing the New Buick Encore reviews. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at. Community Auto Group serving Mason City, Charles City, Austin, Clarion, Iowa Falls, New Hampton, Waverly, Algona, Humboldt, and Albert Lea.

The Buick LaCrosse envelops you in luxury. Available premium leather-appointed seating, ice-blue ambient lighting, and the soft-touch instrument panel surround you to make your ride more comfortable and enjoyable.

Your passengers’ comfort isn’t left to chance either. In fact, our engineers designed first-class rear seating in this luxury sedan to have more rear legroom than even the Lexus ES 350, Acura TL, and Infiniti G37 sedans.

The design philosophy of the 2013 Buick LaCrosse can be summed up with one word: flowing. From end to end, this luxury sedan delivers a stunning body that is taut and sculpted. Everything from the striking waterfall grille and wraparound headlamps to side sweep spears flows seamlessly. Four available wheel options let you customize your look.

The optional push-button start ignites LaCrosse’s responsive performance. Inside, a 6-speed transmission with Driver Shift Control allows you to switch from automatic to clutchless manual operation. Engine choices and an advanced suspension system give you the tools to maximize your performance.

Optimize your driving experience by choosing either the 2.4L ECOTEC Direct Injection 4-cylinder engine with eAssist technology that offers an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 25 mpg city/36 mpg highway—or opt for the 280 horsepower V6 with EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of 27 mpg.

Our newest Buicks are designed to cater to your needs inside and out. Case in point: Buick IntelliLink,7 standard on the 2013 Buick LaCrosse. This high-definition color touch screen offers you a host of infotainment and navigation options, including intuitive voice command, Bluetooth®3 connectivity, smartphone integration, and Pandora® and Stitcher™ streaming Internet radio. You can also opt for LaCrosse’s available rear seat entertainment syste

The 2013 LaCrosse with eAssist is all about maximizing your fuel efficiency and your drive. Thanks to advanced technology, LaCrosse vehicles with eAssist offer an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 36 mpg highway,11 making them the most fuel-efficient sedan in their class. Because there’s nothing more exhilarating than a car that performs beautifully, yet sips gas.

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2013 Buick Encore

2013 Buick Encore

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Introducing the New Buick Encore reviews. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at. Community Auto Group serving Mason City, Charles City, Austin, Clarion, Iowa Falls, New Hampton, Waverly, Algona,  Humbolt, and Albert Lea.

You might not expect a 5-passenger crossover to be as finely crafted as a Swiss watch, as tech-savvy as your dream entertainment center and agile enough to maneuver through any narrow city street. But from now on you will. Introducing Encore. The luxury crossover with premium materials, ingenious design, flexible storage and purposeful technology. It’s like we knew exactly what you were missing in a crossover, and created the versatile Encore for you.

When it comes to design, the 2013 Encore is one of a kind. It’s sculpted, elegant, nimble, efficient and luxurious, all at the same time. Encore will turn heads. Inside and out, Encore’s technological innovations provide everything from peace and quiet to peace of mind. Your entertainment and navigation choices are simple, purposeful and empowering—the way personal luxury should be. Here are some of the highlights.

The Buick IntelliLink2 system will leave you speechless—the instant you talk to it. It’s a voice-activated, high-resolution system that connects your smartphone, your Pandora® and SiriusXM® stations, and Stitcher™ SmartRadio,® all through one 7-inch full-color screen. Consider it your personalized infotainment command center. With a conveniently placed USB port3 to Bluetooth® connectivity,4 Encore’s features keep you connected to all your mobile and entertainment devices. And they’re seamlessly integrated into your IntelliLink system. Some of our technologies may seem just interesting conveniences at first, but they’re all a part of your personal luxury. It’s these thoughtful touches that you’ll quickly realize you can’t live without. Available features include: Remote Start, Rainsense Wipers, Rearview Camera system, Memory Seats & Mirrors, Front Park Assist, and Rear Park Assist.

Encore comes with 10 standard air bags5 including:2 frontal, 2 head curtain side air bags that also deploy in a rollover, 4 seat-mounted side-impact air bags, and 2 knee air bags. StabiliTrak and full-time traction control systems constantly monitor and adapt to road conditions as they change, helping add to Encore’s stability and provide the driver with added control.

The 2013 Buick Encore is perfect for those looking for luxury and functionality in a right-sized, efficient and maneuverable vehicle. Encore offers an EPA-estimated 25 mpg city, 33 mpg highway and a combined EPA-estimated fuel economy of 28 mpg with a standard 6-speed automatic transmission.

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2014 Cadillac CTS – V Wagon

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Introducing the New Cadillac CTS-V Wagon reviews. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at. Community Auto Group serving Mason City, Charles City, Austin, Clarion, Ames, Des Moines, Cedar Falls.

The Cadillac CTS-V wagon is the sort of vehicle enthusiasts dream about and automakers rarely Both transmissions channel the power to the rear wheels, which take advantage of a limited-slip rear differential with a cast iron housing. Fuel economy, one of the car’s few weaknesses, is rated at 14 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway with the stick and 12/18 mpg with the automatic.

The CTS-V Sport Wagon is fitted with Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control, which uses magnetorheologically controlled shock absorbers to respond quickly and precisely to changing road conditions. Brembo brakes – six-piston calipers in front, four-piston calipers out back – help bring things to a stop.

Inside, the CTS-V Sport Wagon is mostly a standard CTS-V affair, though it is distinguished by Obsidian Black accents on the dashboard and doors and optional Alcantara covering for the gear lever and steering wheel.

Naturally, the CTS-V wagon looks the part on the outside. Sharing the same basic body kit seen on the coupe and sedan, the Sport Wagon rides on 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michellin Pilot Sport PS2 tires.

The coupe’s Brembo brakes feature six pistons per caliper up front and four per caliper at the back. The front brakes were redesigned for the latest model year and feature a new two-piece that saves weight, offers greater resistance to warping and lengthens rotor life.

Standard equipment includes leather upholstery, heated seats, navigation, HID headlamps, Magnetic Ride Control and Brembo brakes.

Several options are available, namely a package with Recaro heated and ventilated front seats, polished 19-inch alloy wheels, “midnight Sapele wood” and a suede steering wheel/shift lever package.

Occupant Safety
All CTS models come standard with dual front, front side and full-length side curtain airbags in addition to traction and stability control systems and a tire-pressure monitoring system. have the courage to build. With a fire-breathing 556 horsepower V8, an available manual transmission and a capacious wagon configuration, this a machine that certainly won’t appeal to everyone but will strike some as the perhaps the finest mix of power, practicality and luxury currently on the market.

Mechanically identical to the CTS-V sedan and coupe, the Sport Wagon offers a little extra utility to go with its Eaton Twin-Series supercharged 6.2-liter V8. Pumping out the same 556 horsepower and 551 lb – ft. of torque as other CTS-Vs, the Sport Wagon offers both a six-speed Tremec manual transmission and a six-speed automatic. Currently, Cadillac does not offer a manual transmission in the standard CTS Wagon.

Both transmissions channel the power to the rear wheels, which take advantage of a limited-slip rear differential with a cast iron housing. Fuel economy, one of the car’s few weaknesses, is rated at 14 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway with the stick and 12/18 mpg with the automatic.

The CTS-V Sport Wagon is fitted with Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control, which uses magnetorheologically controlled shock absorbers to respond quickly and precisely to changing road conditions. Brembo brakes – six-piston calipers in front, four-piston calipers out back – help bring things to a stop.

Inside, the CTS-V Sport Wagon is mostly a standard CTS-V affair, though it is distinguished by Obsidian Black accents on the dashboard and doors and optional Alcantara covering for the gear lever and steering wheel.

Naturally, the CTS-V wagon looks the part on the outside. Sharing the same basic body kit seen on the coupe and sedan, the Sport Wagon rides on 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michellin Pilot Sport PS2 tires.

The coupe’s Brembo brakes feature six pistons per caliper up front and four per caliper at the back. The front brakes were redesigned for the latest model year and feature a new two-piece that saves weight, offers greater resistance to warping and lengthens rotor life.

Standard equipment includes leather upholstery, heated seats, navigation, HID headlamps, Magnetic Ride Control and Brembo brakes.

Several options are available, namely a package with Recaro heated and ventilated front seats, polished 19-inch alloy wheels, “midnight Sapele wood” and a suede steering wheel/shift lever package.

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2014 Cadillac CTS Review

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2014 Cadillac CTS

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Introducing the New Cadillac CTS reviews. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at. Community Auto Group serving Mason City, Charles City, Austin, Clarion, Ames, Des Moines, Cedar Falls.

Specifically, the CTS is 4.1 inches longer (now 195.5 inches), including a 1.1-inch longer wheelbase (up to 114.6 inches). It also cuts a lower profile into the wind, with a one-inch lower roof line (now at 57.2 inches). At the same time, the 2014 CTS weighs about 200 pounds less than the 2013 BMW 528i (according to Cadillac) at 3,616 pounds–and it’s more than 250 pounds lighter than the outgoing model of the CTS.

That lighter weight is distributed evenly front-to-rear, with a 50.1/49.9% weight balance. (Compare with the 2013 CTS models)

A curious factoid: that’s a better front-rear weight bias than the 2013 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport’s 51/49% distribution.

Together with the lighter weight, this should result in a CTS that’s more dynamic and capable than the current model. Also aiding the CTS’ ability to control its motion, both in terms of comfort and performance, is the availability of Magnetic Ride Control adjustable dampers, even on the base model–a first for the CTS.

Of course, the powertrains will play heavily into the feeling of sport in the 2014 CTS’ nature, as well.

The engine lineup starts with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, rated at 272 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. This is the same engine offered in the new ATS, and even in the larger CTS, manages GM-estimated 19/30 mpg city/highway gas mileage ratings in rear-wheel drive form. All-wheel drive is also available, scoring estimates of 18/28 mpg. A six-speed paddle-shifted automatic transmission is standard with the turbo four-cylinder engine.

Next up the line is the familiar 3.6-liter V-6 engine. Rated at 321 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque, the V-6 rates 19/28 mpg in rear-drive, and 18/27 mpg in all-wheel drive. It’s also available with the six-speed paddle-shift automatic, but can optionally upgrade to the new eight-speed paddle-shift automatic, another first for Cadillac.

The range-topper, dubbed the CTS Vsport, comes with the newly announced 420-horsepower 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine. Backing up the tall horsepower figure are 430 pound-feet of torque. Only available in rear-drive form, the most powerful CTS earns an estimated mileage of 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. It comes standard with the eight-speed automatic.

Another curious factoid: the 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport packs just 8.6 pounds per horsepower. That’s just one more pound per horsepower than the 436-horsepower 2013 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport.

Other standard features on the Vsport include 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli tires, with an optional 19-inch upgrade; a quicker steering ratio; Brembo disc brakes; a heavy-duty track cooling package; driver-selectable track mode with unique steering and Magnetic Ride Control calibrations; and an electronic limited-slip differential.

Technology & Safety

One of the central experiences of the 2014 Cadillac CTS will be the CUE infotainment system. Short for Cadillac User Experience, the CUE system is still a young one; our experiences with it in the Cadillac ATS leave us looking forward to it reaching maturity.

In the CTS, CUE gets an 8-inch high-res touch screen with haptic feedback, Bluetooth connectivity for smartphones and audio, voice recognition, and USB and SD Card inputs. Navigation is available on the base 2014 CTS, and standard on higher trims.

In front of the driver, a 12.3-inch LCD digital instrument cluster interacts with the CUE display and the car’s onboard active safety tech, with a choice of four layouts. A full-color head-up display (HUD) is also available.

Automatic Parking Assist is optional, letting the 2014 CTS park itself in parallel spaces.

The 2014 CTS’ safety tech includes ultrasonic sensors, radar, and cameras to enable the Front and Rear automatic braking system, helping to prevent or avoid low-speed collisions from either end. An available Driver Awareness Package includes the Safety Alert Seat first seen on the new XTS.

Other available safety tech includes: full-speed adaptive cruise control; panic brake assist; forward collision alert; automatic collision preparation; lane departure warning; side blind zone alert; rear cross-traffic alert; rear view camera with dynamic guidelines; and adaptive forward lighting.

OnStar is included for one year, including access to the car’s systems remotely via smartphone apps. And of course, the CTS includes a full complement of standard airbags–10 to be exact, with dual-stage “low-risk deployment” on the front passenger airbag, intended to adjust the airbag’s function to the size of the occupant and severity of the crash.

Luxury & Refinement

Active noise cancellation reduces noise levels in the 2014 CTS’ cabin by up to 20 decibels. The noise cancellation system works through the Bose audio system and interior microphones.

Another nice “look at that” feature is a motorized cup holder cover. After all, you’ve arrived; you shouldn’t have to open the cup holders manually.

But the real centerpiece of the interior is, well, the interior itself. A new one-piece wrapped upper instrument panel caps the dashboard and ties it through to the base of the center stack, while very attractive wood trim (in the initial photos) complements cut-and-sew upholstery throughout.

A total of six two-tone combinations are available for the interior, with wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum trim options. Leather seating is also available, including an upgrade to semi-aniline leather.

The front seats are available in 20-way adjustable, full-leather form, with 16 power assist adjustments and manual adjustments for the cushion length extension and headrest position. The standard CTS seats are 14-way power-adjustable units.

Other available interior tweaks include LED ambient lighting; tri-zone climate control with vents in the rear center console; rear door and window shades; and standard Bose Cabin Surround audio.

Three trim lines will be offered, with varying levels of standard equipment, including Luxury, Performance, and Premium Collections.

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2014 GMC Sierra Reviews

2014 GMC Sierra Reviews

Community Auto Group of Mason City, IA Serving, Des Moines, Urbandale, Ankeny, Pleasant Hill and Cedar Falls, Iowa

Take one look inside the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra and you’ll see clearly why this is the new standard in truck interiors. Designed to deliver style and substance, the Sierra’s interior brings comfort, refinement and convenience to a whole new level.

In addition to all-new design and technology, the 2014 Sierra boasts the longest list of standard features ever for a full-size GMC pickup. From connectivity solutions, to a standard tie-down system in the rear, to the segment’s only standard projector beam headlamps, many premium features are found on each and every all-new Sierra.

Then, here is the Performance of the 2014 GMC Sierra

Sierra‚ all-new EcoTec3 engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and are based on 50+ years of proven small-block performance. New technologies make each of those engines more powerful and more efficient than ever.

New EcoTec3 Engine

GMC Sierra’s engine portfolio is updated for 2014 with the goal of increased in power, torque and fuel efficiency across the board. There will be a 4.3L V-6, a 5.3L V-8 and a 6.2L V-8 offered, all from a shared EcoTec3 engine family. Each engine features standard direct injection, continuously variable valve timing and Active Fuel Management, which means they seamlessly switch to run on four cylinders during light-load driving to save fuel. Some observers may see the introduction of an all-new pushrod V-6 in this day and age as laughably retrograde or backwards, but GM saw some compelling reasons to stick with the tried-and-true OHV layout for the base engine, as opposed to adopting the 3.6-liter “high-feature” DOHC V-6 for truck duty.

In a further vote of confidence in its entry-level mill, the V-6 is available for the first time in a crew or extended-cab 4×4 configuration.

2014 GMC Sierra engine 5.3-liter V-8

The base V-6 also shares its high 11:1 compression ratio with the new fifth-generation 5.3-liter V-8. The optional 6.2-liter V-8 gets a slightly higher 11.5:1 compression optimized for premium fuel. In percentage terms, we’re expecting the biggest gains for the V-6, since it was based on the generation-older original small-block architecture, rather than the newer LS1 (Gen III and IV) engines. We’re confidently predicting output levels in the ballpark of 280 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque for the V-6. Guesses for the 5.3 and 6.2 are a little more speculative, but we’re going with between 355-375 hp and 365-385 lb-ft for the 5.3, and 430-450 hp and around 450 lb-ft of torque on the 6.2.

Sierra owners expect outstanding power when trailering and hauling, and excellent efficiency when highway cruising or commuting to work. Sierra is engineered to meet these expectations. All three of Sierra’s engines feature three sophisticated technologies that work together to optimize power and efficiency:

Direct Injection injects gasoline directly into the combustion chamber of the cylinder and allows for the use of a higher compression ratio. This technology also improves torque, power and efficiency.

Active Fuel Management senses load and power demand, then activates or deactivates four of the engines eight cylinders (2 cylinders on V6) to meet driving conditions.

Variable Valve Timing allows for different valve timing at different engine RPM and operating conditions to maximize performance.

Safety

As for the salvation of the driver, the following are noteworthy:

The 2014 Sierra’s state-of-the-art safety and driver alert technologies provide peace of mind and help prepare you for the unexpected. Sierra’s advanced technologies pair intelligent engineering with driver-centric safety, using cameras or ultrasonic sensors to watch where you might not be looking. These available technologies include:

Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning. Sierra is the first pickup to offer this technology, which lets you know when you are approaching another vehicle too quickly or when you‚ left your driving lane.

Safe & Connected: OnStar

Available on most Sierra models is a 6-month trial subscription to the OnStar4 Directions & Connections Plan. The plan includes:

Automatic Crash Response

Turn-by-turn Navigation

Roadside Assistance

Emergency Services Link

Remote Door Unlock

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