Jim Hudson GMC is Top GMC Dealer in South Carolina

March 8, 2011 - PRLog -- Jim Hudson GMC, the leading GMC dealership in Columbia, South Carolina, announces that the GMC division of General Motors has declared Jim Hudson the number one GMC dealer in the state of South Carolina for sales in 2010.

Perhaps the biggest arrival for the GMC lineup in 2010 was a vehicle that wasn't big at all, the new GMC Terrain crossover SUV.  Featuring a 2.4-liter Ecotec engine and offering an EPA-estimated 32 highway miles per gallon, Columbia drivers flocked to the GMC Terrain for its comfortable seating capacity for five adults including a rear bench that reclines and can slide back for additional rear legroom or forward for additional cargo space.  With a standard rearview camera and USB connectivity for an iPod, Terrain offers Columbia drivers many of the amenities found in larger SUVs while providing much-needed relief at the gas pump.

Also arriving in 2010 were the heavily-revised 2011 GMC Sierra HD models.  With changes all the way down to the fully-boxed steel frame that is 92% stronger than the outgoing 2010 model, the Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD answers the needs of truck buyers.  When redesigning the Sierra HD, GMC engineers designed in new access holes on the rear frame to accept most popular fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitches to allow for a maximum trailer weight rating of 21,700 pounds when properly equipped, while a new smart exhaust brake feature and hill start assist provide additional confidence while managing heavy loads.  The available 6.6-liter Duramax turbocharged diesel engine makes 397 horsepower and an immense 765 pound-feet of torque, yet still achieves fuel economy improvements of roughly 11 percent over the previous engine while reducing emissions by 63 percent.  In addition, the new Duramax diesel engine is designed to accelerate quicker and run on B20 biodiesel.

Continuing the momentum for GMC in 2011 is the arrival of two new models to the luxury Denali line, which blends capability with premium features and styling.  The GMC Acadia, a very popular choice for South Carolina drivers looking for an eight-passenger crossover, adds the GMC Acadia Denali at the top of its range with unique styling, standard 20-inch two-tone wheels, heads-up display, trailering equipment, dual skyscape sunroof, and heated and cooled front seats.  Also joining the Denali line is the GMC Sierra Denali HD, which stands to become very popular among South Carolina truck owners that travel long distances in their heavy-duty pickup trucks.  Available in black, Stealth Gray, and white, Sierra Denali HD offers an available heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, power adjustable pedals, a Bose premium surround sound system, and 12-way power seats while maintaining all the class-leading capabilities of the GMC Sierra HD.

Although the new additions to the GMC lineup have done great things to GMC sales nationwide, Columbia GMC owners know that the true source of Jim Hudson GMC's success has been a focus on complete customer satisfaction.  Columbia residents have voted Jim Hudson the Best New Car Dealership in Columbia, South Carolina an unmatched ten years and counting in The State newspaper's annual Readers' Choice poll, only serving to highlight Jim Hudson's exceptional customer service.  For more information on Jim Hudson GMC, visit their Columbia GMC dealership website at http://www.jimhudsonsuperstore.com, or visit Jim Hudson GMC at 7201 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia, South Carolina.

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Jim Hudson GMC is the number one GMC dealer in South Carolina, carrying a full line of professional grade trucks, vans, SUVs, and crossover vehicles including popular models like the GMC Terrain, Acadia, and Sierra. Jim Hudson is committed to complete customer satisfaction, a commitment highlighted by being voted Best New Car Dealership in Columbia, South Carolina ten times in a row by readers of The State. Jim Hudson GMC is located at 7201 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia, and can be reached by phone at (803) 783-0110. For more information, visit http://www.jimhudsongmccolumbia.com/.