Chevrolet unveiled the 2020 Silverado HD last month
and now GMC has released the first teaser image of the 2020 Sierra Denali HD. Set to be launched in the second
half of 2019, the Sierra Denali HD looks a tad classier than its corporate
cousin. This is due to the truck’s more traditional grille and familiar
headlights. While the image isn’t too revealing, we can see some subtle “HD”
badging by the turn signals and a new lighting element that is incorporated
into the grille.
GMC is keeping details under wraps, but the truck
will follow in the footsteps of the Silverado HD. As a result, we can expect
the Sierra will be offered with two all-new powertrains. GM hasn’t said much
about them, but one will be a petrol engine with direct injection that is
paired with a six-speed transmission. The other will be a Duramax turbodiesel
which cranks out 1,233 Nm of torque. The latter engine will be
connected to a new 10-speed Allison automatic transmission.
While the company is staying coy on specifics, we
can expect an upgraded interior with a “taller, more comfortable seating
position.” The Sierra HD crew cab should also benefit from an additional 3
inches (76.2 mm) of rear legroom. Speaking of the cabin, the Sierra
HD should have a new IntelliLink infotainment system and a color head-up
display. We can also expect an available rear camera mirror that provides more
rearward visibility than a conventional mirror.
It remains to be seen if some of the Sierra’s more
distinctive features will carryover to the heavy duty variant. One of the most
notable is the CarbonPro bed which is stronger than a traditional steel bed
despite weighing 28 kg less. The Sierra 1500 is also offered with a
MultiPro Tailgate that has six unique positions including a workstation mode, a
step mode and a seat mode. The 2020 Silverado HD will celebrate its official debut next month
and it’s possible the Sierra HD will be along for the ride.
