1st post, a few questions re LTZ and Denali pls

[Davidd]

I had a 04 z71 for years, loved it but was 11 yrs old. Bought a 2015 4Runner limited, don't like the v6, size is too small and the suspension is very harsh. Hate to take a bath but looking to trade but have a few questions.

Like the look of,the new Tahoe but the ride and reliability doesn't seem as good as the old and the price is high so I am focused on a 2013-2014 ltz or Denali w awd 4wd. Questions as follows

Is the autoride suspension as cushy and soft as the std suspension on the LT? I like a luxury ride.

Will the Denali and LTZ ride exactly the same in terms of feel, handling and absorbing bumps? Seem to be the exact same suspension and vehicle, features, etc except motor and astetics

I need 4wd for mud, water and moderate off-road use associated w a hunting lease. Is the Denali awd system highly competent? I don't use 4 low, I live in Florida so sand, mud and water

Does the ltz have the 8 cylinder to 4 cylinder feature for gas mileage? I know,the LTs do, assume ltz is the same.

Thank you.

 

[Davidd]

One other thing, have considered the Lexus LX570 but just too pricey but seems like a luxury vehicle that I would like as much as these two but also less storage space.

 

[vinnyray]

The autoride adjusts to the road conditions, meaning a better ride and less body roll compared to an LT.

I think all or most gm 5.3s have active fuel management.

 

[fiatdale]

Same exact trucks - it boils down to which one you think looks better. Plus the Denali you get the 6.2. Never had issues with any AWD system in most situations.

 

[sickk23]

The autoride adjusts to the road conditions, meaning a better ride and less body roll compared to an LT. The LTZ and Denali autoride suspension is the same.

Here's the details on how it works.

I think all or most gm 5.3s have active fuel management

Unfortunately, this is incorrect. This applies to the 2015+ which is way different from earlier years "autoride"


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[fiatdale]

Autoride simply levels the rear. Good if you tow. I changed my blown out shocks on my LTZ with standard shocks and the ride was identical.

 

[vinnyray]

Autoride adjusts the shocks, Autolevel is for leveling. You can have autolevel without autoride.

The error he is referring to is my link (which I removed) to the magneride which is not on the LTZ prior to 2015. They use bi-state dampening.

 

[M3kanic]

I have owned both. 2010 Tahoe LTZ and a 2010 Denali XL. Those have totally different suspension. The LTZ has magnetic where the Denali has air. They rode completely different. The Wife and I like the air ride better for the smoothness. The Tahoe ride was very harsh. The Denali sat lower with the awd where as the Tahoe was taller but had factory-installed automatic running boards (which were nice.) The Denali has the 6.2 better transmission and rear axle.

All in all we like the Denali better but it comes down to personal preference. Go and test drive both and see which on you like better.

 

[fiatdale]

2010 LTZ and Denali have the same suspension. Magnetic didnt appear in these until 2015.

 

[fiatdale]

Your XL rode better due to wheelbase being longer and heavier.

 

[M3kanic]

Thank you for correcting me. I also get better gas mileage out of the Denali. Not by much but about 1-2 mpg .

 

[fiatdale]

I find that very hard to believe that a 6.2 XL gets better mileage than a 5.3 Tahoe

 

[M3kanic]

I averaged about 13 around town and at VERY best 17 on the highway with the Tahoe and I get about 14 around town and 19.5 on the highway with the Denali.

The best way I can explain it is that I don't have to mash the gas in the Denali to get it up to speed. Where as the Tahoe I have to floor it everywhere I went.

 

[Greeco]

I have owned both. 2010 Tahoe LTZ and a 2010 Denali XL. Those have totally different suspension. The LTZ has magnetic where the Denali has air. They rode completely different. The Wife and I like the air ride better for the smoothness. The Tahoe ride was very harsh. The Denali sat lower with the awd where as the Tahoe was taller but had factory-installed automatic running boards (which were nice.) The Denali has the 6.2 better transmission and rear axle.

All in all we like the Denali better but it comes down to personal preference. Go and test drive both and see which on you like better.

My 2013 LTZ is the most comfortable riding vehicle I've ever owned. I've done several long road trips with the family and it drives like a dream. Very little driving fatigue. "Harsh" would be the exact opposite word I'd use but that's just my opinion.

 

[conchasjim]

My 07 LTZ is harsh. 2wd with 20 inch wheels. I get 17 MPG highway, and that's with a superchips tune.

 

[fiatdale]

Shocks must be blown or you have shit tires. Tahoes / Suburbans are some of the best riding vehicles on the road.

 

[K2 Kaiju]

I agree with the wheelbase comment. An LTZ suburban will ride better than a non-XL Yukon Denali (both have autoride). I'm biased, but I think my Avalanche rides better than either (same wheelbase as XL but lower center of gravity). Go for the 6.2L in GMC or Caddy, or if you want the MPG, throw a magnacharger on a 5.3...

 

[sickk23]

Shocks must be blown or you have shit tires. Tahoes / Suburbans are some of the best riding vehicles on the road.

Definitely his shocks on an 07. Wonder if the rear bags are still holding air?..


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[conchasjim]

It does have autoride and the shocks hold air with and without a load without a problem. I'm running Michelins and 40 psi. No visible oil leakage from the shocks. I only have 70K miles on it too. I'm looking into changing the front struts first and see what that does.

 

[fiatdale]

I still find it very hard to believe he 6.2 heavier XL gets better mileage than a Tahoe 5.3. Everyone here knows the 6.2 is a hog.