The 2019 GMC Sierra won’t go on sale until the fall
but that hasn’t stopped the company from introducing the new Elevation variant.
Based on the double cab version of the all-new pickup, the Sierra Elevation
features body-color bumpers, door handles and a grille surround. This
monochromatic look is contrasted by black window trim and black 20-inch
aluminum wheels. The truck also has tow hooks and a unique grille which
features black and chrome bars.
Designers also installed LED headlights with
C-shaped running lights. Elsewhere, there are LED fog lights and C-shaped LED
elements in the taillights. GMC didn’t say much else about the truck but it
will come equipped with a Traction Select System and an 8-inch infotainment
system featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
An assortment of options will be available including
the X31 Off Road package which adds a locking rear differential and a unique
suspension with Rancho shocks. The package also includes a heavy-duty air
filter, a dual exhaust system, a two-speed transfer case and all-terrain tires.
Other highlights include underbody skid plates and a Hill Descent Control
system.
Customers can also order the optional ProGrade
Trailering System which includes a tire pressure and temperature monitoring
system for the trailer. The package also provides access to an app designed to
take the “guesswork out of connecting and towing a trailer.”
The Sierra Elevation comes standard with a
turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 310 hp and 471 Nm of torque. It is connected to an eight-speed
automatic transmission which can be paired to an optional four-wheel drive
system.
The truck can also be equipped with a 5.3-liter V8
producing 355 hp and 519 Nm of torque. Early next
year, the Sierra Elevation will be offered with a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel
six-cylinder engine that is connected to a ten-speed automatic transmission.
