GMC's restyled pickup packs loads of tech, luxurious appointments, and those sweet new V-8 engines that debuted with the Silverado. General Motors dominates the full-size pickup truck market in the United States, largely due to its products sitting under both the Chevy and GMC brands. Following the recent debut of the enhanced 2027 Chevrolet Silverado, the General revealed its all-new 2027 GMC Sierra 1500, which packs a ridiculous amount of tech and luxurious appointments into that utilitarian form factor.
Like the Silverado, the new Sierra is visually similar to its predecessor, with a few notable tweaks that enhance the design. The grille is now even more upright, with revised lighting elements that help to refine the fascia we've come to associate with the brand. The lights also feature a new set of animations this time around, further leaning into GMC's upmarket vibe. Each of the individual trim levels also gets a few unique styling touches to help tell them apart, with items like different hoods, optional quad-pipe exhausts, revised bumpers, and bespoke wheel options. Overall, it's a handsome truck, though it may be hard for some buyers to tell it apart from its predecessor.
View Price on AmazonThe 2027 GMC Sierra lineup consists of four main trim levels: Pro, Elevation, AT4, and Denali. That said, the automaker has also confirmed that hardcore off-roaders will also be able to snag an AT4X and AT4X AEV variant as well. The entry-level AT4 features a rear locker and some Rancho monotube shocks, while the AT4X models add a 2-inch lift, Multimatic DSSV dampers with jounce control, 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires, and e-lockers front and rear. The AEV variant brings more armor and some trail-ready style upgrades. For those who need the utter pinnacle of pickup luxury, a Denali Ultimate model will serve as the range-topper, completely loaded with upgraded interior materials and all the tech GM has on offer.
The powertrain lineup for the 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 is identical to that of the Silverado. The 2.7-liter TurboMax turbocharged inline-four and the Duramax 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-six both return as carryover engines, while the outgoing V-8s have been replaced with the latest sixth-generation Small Block V-8s. The smaller of the two is a 5.7-liter unit, with the larger being a 6.6-liter lump. The latter is not related to the 6.6-liter gas engine found in the brand's HD models, and is more closely related to the LS6 engine found in the Corvette Grand Sport and Stingray models. GM claims that the 6.6-liter is the most powerful naturally aspirated V-8 in its segment, producing horsepower and lb-ft of torque. We'll have to take their word for it, as the brand is not ready to share output figures at this time.
Source: roadandtrack.com
