If you're looking for a new truck, take a look at the 2019 GMC Sierra. This truck has many benefits. Here are the most important specs to know.
So far this year, over 350,000 GMC Sierras and Chevy Silverados have been sold across the United States. This should be no surprise as buyers love the Sierra's smooth ride, spacious interior, and user-friendly infotainment system.
Curious what else the 2019 GMC Sierra has to offer? Not to worry, we've created this comprehensive guide that outlines all of the most important specs of this impressive truck.
We go over everything, including performance, looks, comfort, technology, and safety.
Performance
First impressions will have you impressed with the Sierra's performance capabilities. Don't be fooled by its size, the ride is smooth and handles corners like a pro.
You can expect fuel economy to be on par with others in its class, around 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.
If you plan to tow, you can get a properly equipped truck that can handle 12,000 pounds of towing or 2,000 pounds of hauling. This is plenty for towing ability for a large boat or moving trailer.
- 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
- 3.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder
- 5.3-liter V8 with 355 horsepower
- 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower
The 2.7-liter engine is available for the SLE and Elevation. The 3.0 liter is available for the SLE, Elevation, SLT, and Denali.
The 5.3-liter engine is available for the Sierra, SLE, SLT, and Denali. The largest engine at 6.2 liters is available for the SLT, AT4, and Denali.
Interior
There are two interior seat options, the regular cab that seats three and the double cab that seats five or six. This depends on whether or not you opt for bucket seats in the front.
You'll find that all of the seats are comfortable and there's plenty of room for even your taller passengers.
Bed Length
You have a few options when it comes to bed length for your Sierra. There's a 5'8", 6'6", and8 foot bed available. You won't be able to get every bed length with every cab option.
All of the beds have impressive width and depth. This will enable you to carry even the largest of cargo. Plus there are the additional features of lighting and a multi-configuration tailgate.
Technology
All Sierras come with either the 7 or 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Then they're paired with either the 6 or 8 speaker sound system. You can also expect Bluetooth, USB ports, and Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in all models.
There are plenty of optional features that can give your truck a customized feel. These include a sunroof, satellite radio, wireless device charging, Wi-Fi hot spot, and navigation.
You'll find that the infotainment system is one of the best; outranking several other in its class. The touchscreen is responsive, and the system is easy to navigate. You'll also find that there's a small learning curve.
Reliability
You can depend on your Sierra to perform reliably through even the toughest of jobs. It has a reputation for being more reliable than others in its class.
For your peace of mind, it also comes with a comprehensive warranty. You get three years or 36,000 miles of limited warranty coverage. You also get a five year or 60,000 powertrain warranty.
Models
There are six different trim levels available for the Sierra. Choosing the right one for you depends on what kind of performance of and features you want.
Sierra
This is the base model that comes with 285 horsepower from the V6 engine and automatic transmission. It comes standard with an impressive amount of technology, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 7-inch touchscreen, USB port, Bluetooth, Teen Driver, and a rearview camera.
Sierra SLE
Stepping it up a bit, the SLE comes standard with the turbo four-cylinder engine and can produce an impressive 310 horsepower. This is paired with the 8-speed automatic transmission.
For included features, you can expect keyless entry, the upgraded infotainment system, 8-inch touchscreen, and Wi-Fi hotspot.
Sierra Elevation
The Elevation offers you an option when it comes to the interior with the exclusive Double Cap configuration. It also comes standard with remote start, LED bed lighting, and additional USB plugs.
Sierra SLT
The SLT is a step up in performance with it automatically coming with the 355 horsepower V8 engine. It also makes a big jump up when it comes to automatically included features.
You can expect power-adjustable seats, heated steering wheel, heated seats, climate control, leather upholstery, automatic dual-zone climate control, HD radio, and voice recognition.
Then there are the truck's functioning features that make your life easier, such as the two 120 -volt power outlets, locking rear differential, and MultiPro tailgate.
Sierra AT4
This is a new trim package for the Sierra making its debut this year. If you love off-roading, then you'll get excited about this truck. It comes standard with features like skid plates, off-road suspension, two-speed transfer case, and hill descent control.
It also has some creature comforts thrown in. These include front bucket seats that are both heated and ventilated.
Sierra Denali
If you're a person who enjoys the best of the best, then the Denali is the truck for you. It comes standard with all of the premium features, including an upgraded infotainment system, wireless device charging, an 8-inch touchscreen, 7-speaker Bose audio system, and navigation.
Safety Rating
When it comes to rollover crash tests and safety ratings, the Sierra earned four stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
There are plenty of safety features packed into this truck. If you have teen drivers, you'll love the Teen Drive feature that lets you set a speed and audio limit.
The list of possible included safety features is extensive.
- Automatic high beams
- Safety alert seat
- Lane keep assist
- Lane departure warning
- Lane change alert
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Forward collision warning
- Low-speed forward automatic braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Surround-view camera
- Rear Camera Mirror
- Heads-up display.
Get Your Own 2019 GMC Sierra
Isn't it time you upgraded your truck to a 2019 GMC Sierra? With all of the available performance options, technology, and safety features, you can't go wrong no matter which trim package you choose.
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