Pickup truck GMC Sierra got a few unique options

2 March 2018

The novelty differs from the Chevrolet Silverado a couple of systems

At the end of 2017 was declassified a new truck Chevrolet Silverado, which is one of the best-selling segment, second only to the Ford F-150. Now the concern General Motors introduced a new generation of the GMC Sierra. This car is released in parallel with the Chevrolet Silverado, being the more expensive version.

Usually the GMC Sierra no special interest from the point of view of construction and filling, since this pickup truck is a close copy of Silverado. And we quietly passed by the new model, if not a couple of interesting features.

Well, visually, the GMC Sierra is now more different from his brother. Front end features C-shaped headlights and a huge chrome grille bizarre. In the back there were other led lights and the new Board with an unusual seizure. In it lies one of the secrets of the car.

Tailgate large American pickups have long ceased to be just a hinged panel, as a more compact and affordable models. The manufacturers try to attract customers and make the item more practical. In the United States is no surprise, electrically or integrated traveling the stairs with support for hands. But General Motors went even further and built into the Board... another Board.

This system is called MultiPro Talegate. It provides six different functions. For example, this mini-Board can be a footrest or a working surface, and to securely lock the long-length.

Another surprise GMC Sierra was optional carbon liner of the cargo compartment. It will be installed, by default on version SLT and Denali, but for a more affordable trim levels for him will have to pay. According to the manufacturer, advanced materials has reduced the weight by 28 kg compared to standard metal panels. While carbon fibre components offer "best in class protection from dents, scratches and corrosion". It's funny that after Ford switched to the use of aluminium in its F-150, the representatives of General Motors hard to prove better quality steel body, with special emphasis was placed precisely on the resistance of cargo compartment to mechanical stress.

The new generation of the GMC Sierra will be lighter even in the standard version without carbon fiber panels. Now doors, hood and tailgate are made of aluminum. Along with other measures, it is possible to reduce the weight of 163 kg.

For GMC Sierra will be offered time-tested atmospheric V8 volume of 5.3 and 6.2 liters. They will be the new inline six-cylinder diesel engine capacity of three liters. Also among the new notes automatic transmission with ten speeds, developed jointly with Ford.

Sales will begin in the fall.