GMC may parade its “precision” around there and here. But at the end of the day, the brand still knows how to craft one boss-looking truck. That’s more than apparent with the new 2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X, which makes its debut today at the 2016 Houston Auto Show.
The 2016 Sierra All Terrain X takes the current All Terrain variant and injects a little more capability into the truck. Notably, the following technical specs give meaning to the All Terrain X nameplate:
- Four-wheel drive with Eaton locking rear differential
- Z71 Off-Road suspension package with Rancho monotube shocks, high-capacity air cleaner, Hill Descent Control and underbody transfer case shield
- 265/65R18SL Mud-Terrain-rated Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac MT tires, designed for off-road competence in dirt, gravel and mud, with on-road composure in dry, wet and wintry conditions
- Performance exhaust system, which bumps output of the 5.3-liter V8 L83 engine to 365 horsepower and adds a more aggressive exhaust note
But what is perhaps an even more noticeable part of the package are the well, let’s be blunt, badass exterior accessories. GMC says the looks were inspired by the most recent and popular truck personalization trends.
The 2016 Sierra All Terrain X adds a unique grille up front with tinted chrome accents, along with body-colored front and rear bumpers. Out back, the beefy, bed-mounted sport bar has been designed to support off-road accessory LED lights. The 18 x 8.5-inch black aluminum wheels also add to the mature, off-road look, while looking great wrapped in the meaty Goodyear tires.
Inside, things get a little special, too. GMC has added an inclinometer to the driver information center, and the gauge cluster has been branded with “All Terrain X.” Floor liners are also standard.
GMC says you may have the 2016 Sierra All Terrain X in any color, as long as it’s Onyx Black, Summit White, Stone Blue Metallic, Iridium Metallic, Crimson Red Tintcoat or Light Steel Gray Metallic. And it will gladly put you down to take delivery of the truck for spring of 2016.
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Anyone ever drive a truck with the Eaton auto-locker? Though arguably not as good as the eDiff offered in the F150, it can be the difference when deciding between rwd vs 4×4.
4×4 is not an all the time driving mode, as we know, so 4×4 truck drivers are rarely actually utilizing 4×4. If the price to jump up to a 4×4 model is hard to justify based on your needs, opt for the E80 (build code for the Eaton).
My truck has 4Auto (and the E80 auto-locker), which is where I generally leave it when the roads are snow covered and it’s perfect. But I have compared acceleration in rwd with my E80 versus my friends silverado with an open rear diff. Huge difference in the snow with similar snow tires equipped on each (I had Mich X-Ice, he has Bridge Blizzak).
It’s a good option to check off for added traction when the price of 4×4 can’t be justified as a “need”.
With that said, if you can get a truck with 4-Auto, do it! It is fantastic. Even driving out on a frozen lake in snow and slush I don’t think I’ve actually ever put my truck in true 4×4 hi or lo. 4-Auto covers my ass
do you mean g80?
Yea haha, had E for ‘Eaton’ on my mind
They should have put the 6.2 with the 8 speed in it. This is a copy of my Yukon Denali with the Iridium Metallic, except I have the 20″ blacked out wheels with BFG All-Terrain’s. Full skid plates, mud flaps, tow hooks, Eaton Posi and the magnetic ride control shocks. The LT1 6.2 with the 8 speed really makes it haul. I love it off road and in the snow.
Got pics? That sounds rad
If they wanted to “up the off-road credentials” they would have added a 2 or 4″ lift, full skid plates, remove any lower front valence to improve the approach angle, and perhaps add a couple cool features like 2″ hitch on the front with a winch that would slide in so you could use the winch from either the front or rear (in the 2″ trailer hitch). This is basically just beefed up tires, performance exhaust and a “cool” (personal preference) roll bar with a couple lights. If they wanted a roll bar, they should have had 5 or 6 lights across the entire bar if they wanted the “cool” effect.
That being said, most people won’t take a $65,000 new truck through the bush or rock climbing anyways as most never leave pavement.
I just hope they make a real F-150 Raptor competitor instead of half way doing it.. Not a bad truck though
This is definitely not a Raptor competitor. More like a RAM Rebel or Tundra TRD Pro competitor. I hate that Ford is in a category of its own with the Raptor. GM needs to follow suit.