General Motors has just announced the
launch of the new 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 CarbonPro Edition in Mexico. This is the
innovative variant of the new-generation full-size pickup, equipped with the
first carbon fiber composite box in the industry. This exclusive feature not
only strengthens the premium character of the GMC Sierra, but also gives it a
level of resistance never seen before in the segment.
In Mexico, the CarbonPro Edition will be
offered exclusively on the GMC Sierra AT4 and for the 2020 model year, only 100
units will arrive, all painted in Satin Steel Metallic. This contrasts with the
offer in the U.S. market, where the carbon fiber box is also offered with the
Denali trim level. However, it is expected that this year, it will still be
sold in limited quantities due to its low production volume.
The GMC Sierra CarbonPro Edition’s box is
made of a carbon fiber compound that not only reduces its weight by at least 59
pounds, but also offers greater resistance to scratches, dents and corrosion –
as it cannot rust. Specifically, the material used is called Carbon-Fiber
Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) and in various validation tests, it has proven to be
much more resistant and durable than steel.
The GMC Sierra 1500 AT4
CarbonPro Edition for Mexico also differs from the model sold in the United
States and Canada. It offers a single powertrain combination
consisting of the 6.2L L87 V8 engine with 420 hp and GM’s 10-speed
automatic transmission. The 3.0L turbo-diesel LM2 inline-six, part of the
Duramax engine family, is not available in the AT4 CarbonPro Edition or in any
model of the Sierra that reaches the Latin country.
The 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 CarbonPro Edition
will be available in the Mexican market by the middle of this month. GM
reported that the limited edition of the Sierra can be purchased at any
Buick-GMC dealership in the country at a price of $ 1,162,900 MXN (US$ 57,850).
