GMC Introduces All-New Off-Road-Oriented Sierra AT4

GMC have introduced the all-new 2019 Sierra AT4 which features the same premium refinement and bold appearance expected from GMC but with increased, authentic off-road capability and innovative technology. On the appearance side of things, the 2019 Sierra AT4 is obviously based on the just-introduced all-new 2019 Sierra and builds off of the trucks bold looks with a broad-shouldered stance with functional design elements that support its off-road capability. The AT4 features a unique look highlighted by dark exterior finishes and modern detailing. The front and rear bumpers and the grille surround are finished in body colour while the bold grille design features a rugged texture finished in black chrome. Touches of red are used throughout the exterior including in the all-new signature AT4 emblem and unique vertical tow hooks. Inside also features darkened-trim and features AT4 badging throughout. In terms of actual off-road capability, the Sierra AT4 comes standard with a 2-in. suspension lift that provides additional ground clearance and four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case that includes low-range four-wheel-drive gearing for even the toughest of conditions. Also included are off-road tuned Rancho monotube shock absorbers, a locking rear differential and Hill Descent control. A Traction Select System is featured and allows the driver to choose from preset drive modes that have been tailored for all sorts of different terrain or weather conditions. The system effects parameters such as transmission shift points, throttle mapping and Stabilitrak to optimize performance for your current driving situations. Also increasing the off-road capability are the wheel and tire options which include 18- and 20-in. wheel options with all-terrain tires as standard with Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac Mud-Terrain tires offered as an option. Later in the model year, the 2019 Sierra AT4 will offer a GMC exclusive and industry-first carbon fiber box called the CarbonPro which is developed to increase the truck’s durability, efficiency and functionality. When combined with the MultiPro tailgate, tasks such as unloading and loading objects such as motorcycles or quads are made much easier. Under the hood of the Sierra AT4 will be a choice of new versions of the 6.2L and 5.3L V8 engines or the all-new Duramax 3.0L inline-six turbo-diesel engine. Maybe this is stating the obvious, but on first look it’s pretty clear that GMC hope to attract buyers away from the Ram 1500 Rebel or Toyota Tundra TRD Pro which are much more comparable to the AT4 then say the off-road machine that is the Ford F-150 Raptor.