GMC’s new Sierra heavy obligation vans simply obtained greater and bolder than ever earlier than
by Stephen Rivers
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by Stephen Rivers
GMC is mixing its off-road AT4X trim degree with its Sierra HD pickup truck and including in some aftermarket AEV remedies as properly. The outcomes are two of essentially the most succesful and splendid heavy-duty pickups the model has ever made.
Throughout our time with the brand new GMC Canyon, which we will’t inform you totally about till Might 5, the automaker rolled out the Sierra HD AT4X and the Sierra HD AT4X AEV Version.
The AT4X trim degree is increasing to your complete GMC truck lineup. Right here’s a fast rundown of how that applies to the model’s heavy-duty vans and when you’ll be able to count on to see these gargantuan automobiles on a street close to you.
Sierra HD AT4X
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Utilizing the usual GMC Sierra HD as a foundation for the AT4X signifies that patrons nonetheless get the 18,500-pound towing capability and the choice of both a gasoline or turbodiesel 6.6-liter engine. Each employs the identical 10-speed Allison automated transmission and four-wheel drive.
As well as, it will get off-road-specific gear like a 1.5-inch (38mm) suspension raise, a rear locking differential, 35-inch Goodyear Territory tires, distinctive entrance management arms, distinctive steering knuckles, a bigger metal switch case skid plate, a entrance aluminum skid plate, and Multimatic DSSV dampers.
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The inside of each AT4X options what GMC calls its Obsidian Rush package deal which comes with massaging entrance seats, genuine Vanta Ash wooden trim, and a 12-speaker Bose sound system.
Sierra HD AT4X AEV Version
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AEV is a model intently related to GM and closely entrenched within the off-road scene. As such it is smart that the 2 would work collectively on this particular version of the Sierra HD. Along with every thing that comes on the usual Sierra HD AT4X, the AEV Version provides much more off-road gear.
That features stamped metal bumpers with built-in restoration factors and entrance winch functionality. It additionally will get heavy-duty metal skid plates and distinctive 18-inch Salta wheels. Related wheels are discovered on the thriller car lined on the trailer behind the Sierra HD AT4X AEV Version GMC confirmed us. We suspect it’s a Canyon AT4X AEV Version. That might make sense because it’s already launched the light-duty Sierra AT4X AEV Version.
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Actually the entire aim of those vans is to supply excessive consolation and honest off-road functionality on the identical time. “GMC’s AT4X trim, which shall be accessible throughout your complete GMC truck lineup, provides prospects extra premium decisions on the subject of ‘do-it-all’ capabilities,” stated Duncan Aldred, World Vice President of Buick-GMC.
“Every mannequin delivers distinctive strengths, with the all-new Sierra HD AT4X taking it to the max, giving our prospects essentially the most luxurious and most off-road succesful HD we’ve ever supplied. AT4X means you’ll be able to conquer virtually any terrain, in full consolation and with the towing energy to deliver your leisure toys, gear or camper alongside for the journey.
GMC hasn’t advised us how a lot these two vans will find yourself promoting for however we think about they’ll be on the prime of the lineup in that side. Anticipate to see them exhibiting up at dealerships within the fall of this 12 months and for pricing to drop someday shortly earlier than that.
Whereas it may appear a bit unusual to make an excessive off-road model of a truck that’s too lengthy and vast for a lot of technical trails, it’s price noting that simply such a rig will be good for overlanding. In spite of everything, manufacturers that go even additional than AEV by way of overlanding extremes, like Tiger Autos, Earth Roamer, and Earth Cruiser all leverage heavy-duty vans as the idea of a few of their merchandise.