The GMC Sierra 1500: Taking a Close Look at the Various Trim Levels

 

The GMC Sierra 1500: Taking a Close Look at the Various Trim Levels

The GMC Sierra 1500 is known for being both the perfect mix of a luxury driver and a rugged machine, capable of hefty pulling while offering a smooth ride as it does it. What pickup truck drivers love about the Sierra 1500 is its luxurious power: an optional 10-speed automatic transmission, 401-horsepower, 6.6-liter, V-8 engine; or the 10-speed automatic transmission, 470-horsepower Duramax turbo-diesel with a V-8 engine–with 22,500 pounds of maximum conventional towing. Impressed? You should be. And these are only two of the many options available.

 

America’s favorite pickup is also loved for its innovative trailer assist features: Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert, Transparent Trailer View, plus adaptive cruise control with trailering. But for seasoned Sierra truck drivers, these tout-worthy features are nothing new, and the big question is not which brand of truck to buy but rather which trim level of the Sierra fits your lifestyle best. What follows is a detailed explanation of the most popular Sierra 1500 trim levels:

 

Sierra 1500 Pro

The Sierra Pro is the entry-level pickup. It comes with plenty of options and offers an impressive set of standard features, including:

• A 2.7-liter I-4 turbocharged engine with a high output of power, providing 310 horsepower and 430 pounds/feet of torque
• The option for a 5.3-liter Vortec V-8 engine
• Painted steel wheels with all-season tires
• Chrome bumpers and trim framing run through the grille
• Standard LED Exterior lighting–this includes headlamps, DRLs, and tail lamps
• A hefty tow package
• “Best-in-class” bed volume
• The Infotainment system with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Audio

Sierra 1500 SLE

This trim level, the SLE, is the next step up from the Pro. The SLE adds levels of comfort, convenience, and aesthetics that make your daily commute a bit more enjoyable. This trim level includes all the features of the Pro and adds the following:

• An optional 3.0-liter Duramax turbo diesel engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission
• A 13.4-inch Touch-Screen Infotainment System comes standard
• A 12.3-inch Digital Driver Information Center (comes standard as well)
• An optional X31 off-road package
• The celebrated MultiPro tailgate also comes standard

Sierra 1500 Elevation

Next is the Elevation trim level. This trim was designed specifically for the Sierra 1500 (the other trim levels can be applied to all of GMC’s pickups), as it offers plentiful comfort and sleek styling, including bumpers and trim that match the body color and striking alloy wheels. This trim level offers every feature of the SLE, plus:

• A monochromatic exterior–paint-matched grille fascia, bumpers, and door handles
• Glossy black mesh grille inserts
• 20-inch gloss black alloy wheels that are wrapped in all-season tires
• Optional Elevation Premium Package that includes heated leather upholstery

 

Sierra 1500 SLT

The SLT trim level sets itself apart from the others due to its luxuriousness. It adds several amenities over the previous trims, and it offers a standard V-8 powertrain instead of the turbocharged I-4 of the Pro, SLE, and Elevation. This level offers all the features of the SLE, plus the following:

• A standard 5.3-liter Vortec V-8 engine
• 20-inch polished, aluminum wheels that are wrapped in all-season tires
• Optional 10-way power-adjustable front seats
• Optional heated and vented perforated leather seats throughout
• An in-vehicle trailering app that offers best-in-class towing assistance
• Standard dual-zone automatic climate control

 

Sierra 1500 AT4

The Sierra AT4 is the premium, off-roading trim level. This package offers exceptional performance–on and off the road–and it comes with a rugged aesthetic and plenty of luxurious features. The AT4 includes the same offerings as the SLT but also includes these features:

• A 3.0-liter Duramax turbo diesel engine with 10-speed automatic transmission comes standard
• An optional 6.2-liter, V-8 engine
• A 2-speed AutoTrac transfer case
• Alloy wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires
• Automatic locking rear differential
• Underbody skid plates
• An optional 15-inch color heads-up display
• A 2-inch factory lift
• An off-road suspension package with Rancho twin-tube dampers
• Jet-black perforated leather upholstery with Kalahari accents throughout
• Heated and vented front seats

 

Sierra 1500 Denali

The AT4 trim level centers around high-level, off-roading performance, while the Denali trim focuses on luxury by adding tons of convenient features and aesthetic upgrades that offer the absolute most premium experience from any popular pickup on the market today. The Denali package includes all the features of the SLT, as well as the following:

• Your choice between an enhanced 3.0-liter Duramax turbo diesel engine or a 6.2-liter V-8 engine
• Standard ultra-bright machined 20-inch alloy wheels that are wrapped in all-season tires
• The Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance system comes standard
• An optional 15-inch heads-up display
• Genuine perforated leather upholstery and open-pore wood trim throughout

 

Sierra 1500 AT4X

The AT4X takes the AT4’s capable functionality to the next level. This newer trim package offers incredible off-road performance due to its several chassis and high-level software upgrades. The AT4X also offers more exterior styling than the AT4, which means not only can you power your way through mud and debris, but you will also look good doing it.

The AT4X comes with all the features of the AT4 and the following:

• A 6.2-liter, V-8 gas engine and 10-speed automatic transmission come standard
• Factory suspension lift of 2 inches
• Available Multimatic DSSV Spool Valve dampers
• Front and rear electronic-locking differentials
• Heated and vented 16-way power-adjustable seats–with a massage function!
• Obsidian Rush genuine perforated leather upholstery throughout
• Genuine Vanta Ash wood train accents throughout
• AEV stapled steel front and rear bumpers
• A 12-speaker Bose premium audio system
• An optional AEV edition
• Alloy wheels wrapped in 35-inch all-terrain tires

 

Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate

Lastly, there is the Denali Ultimate trim. This package creates a luxury pickup offering amenities and features you will not find anywhere else. The Ultimate level takes the best aspects of the Denali package and runs wild, creating a truly unique and luxurious driving experience. At this level, it’s hard to see the Sierra only as a pickup truck, as the Denali Ultimate places it somewhere between a high-functioning truck and a top-tiered luxury SUV.

The Denali Ultimate trim level includes all the features of the Denali package, plus…

• A 6.2-liter, V-8 engine (standard)
• The Denali Ultimate Vader chrome grille
• Exclusive 22-inch low-polish wheels wrapped in all-season tires
• A 12-speaker Bose premium audio system
• Heated and vented 16-way power-adjustable seats with a massage function
• Alpine Umber genuine perforated leather upholstery throughout
• Illuminated power-assist steps come standard
• Kicker MultiPro tailgate audio system

 

The all-new GMC Sierra 1500 has plenty of options, so you will surely find one that perfectly fits your lifestyle. GMC’s time spent designing and detailing the multiple trims of the Sierra is evident, and the best way to experience them all is to come into Liberty Buick GMC for a test drive. You won’t regret driving the Sierra 1500.

 

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