760 hp vs. 9,000 lbs: 2026 GMC Sierra EV Denali

On paper, the 2026 GMC Sierra EV Denali is an engineering miracle: 9,000 pounds that moves like a Porsche. But while horsepower can hide weight in a straight line, it can't hide it from momentum when you need to stop. In this deep dive review of the 2026 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range, we test the limits of GM's Ultium platform. We analyze the real world range, the 760 hp launch control, and whether features like four wheel steer and CrabWalk are useful tools or just $100,000 marketing gimmicks. If you are cross-shopping a Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 Lightning, or Tesla Cybertruck, this dynamic analysis separates the brochure claims from the laws of physics. Chapters 0:00 The 9,000 lb Supercar 1:XX Launch Control (The Relocation) 2:XX 4-Wheel Steer & "CrabWalk" 4:XX The Braking Reality Check 6:XX Ride Quality (The Magic Carpet) 8:XX The $100k Interior Test 10:XX Usability: Midgate & eTrunk 12:XX Owner Intel: The "Brick Penalty" 14:XX Verdict: Did They Beat Physics? 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ: The 750HP Silent Muscle Car You Never Saw Coming https://youtu.be/Az7G5MoMPVQ ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2026 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #GMC #SierraEV #ElectricTruck #EV #BrianMakse #Denali