Although the GMC brand largely duplicates Chevrolet's truck products, strong "professional grade" branding keeps buyers coming back for more. Last year GMC model line benefited from the introduction of an all-new line of full-sized trucks and SUVs. GMC's new Acadia full-size crossover has also been a strong seller.

This year, GMC's full-sized SUV lineup gets a fuel economy boost with the addition of a two-mode hybrid model. The Yukon hybrid pairs two electric motors with the automatic transmission to allow electric-only operation under some driving conditions. The net result is a vehicle with improved fuel economy that retains the truck characteristics buyers are looking for.

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Performance

For many, the way a car performs is a key criterion for which car to purchase. Our Velocity Index helps determine which vehicles are the best all-around performers taking in to consideration a balance of factors such as acceleration and handling.

For more information, view our new car performance guide.

What would we drive?

Based on our Velocity Index analysis, the 2009 GMC Acadia seems to provide a good trade-off between price and vehicle performance.

Fuel Economy

Fuel economy has long been a key decision factor when buying a new vehicle. While the EPA estimates may accurately predict your mileage with a given vehicle, they are useful for broad comparisons of vehicles. Note that many trucks and large SUVS are too heavy to be required to specify their fuel economy.

For more information, view our new car fuel economy guide.

What's popular

Here are the five cars that draw the most attention from our readers.

• 2008 GMC Savana Passenger Van
• 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab
• 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab
• 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab
• 2008 GMC Canyon Regular Cab