In just two years’ time, every model in the GMC lineup will offer an AT4 trim level, as confirmed by GMC in a recent press release.
For those who may be unaware, the GMC AT4 models were first launched by the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The 2020 GMC Acadia was next in line to receive the AT4 treatment, followed by the 2020 GMC Sierra HD. Critically, these three GMC models that currently offer an AT4 variant were also previously offered as All Terrain variants, which AT4 replaced.
2019 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
Acadia joins Sierra 1500 and Sierra Heavy Duty as the newest addition to the AT4 sub-brand, which will be available across the entire GMC lineup in the next two years,” the press release reads (emphasis ours).
That leaves the Terrain, Canyon, and Yukon as the last remaining models to receive GMC AT4 trim levels. Critically, the Terrain and Yukon have not offered All Terrain or AT4 variants, while the Canyon currently offers an All Terrain model as the only remaining model like that has not been replaced with AT4.
2020 GMC Acadia AT4
The timing on all this lines up quite nicely. The Terrain is slated for a refresh in 2021 (see more on the 2021 GMC Terrain), while Canyon will get a small update with a new fascia for 2021. Finally, the Yukon will get a complete overhaul for 2021 (see more on 2021 GMC Yukon). All of these updates provide the perfect opportunity to introduce a new GMC AT4 trim level across the board.
Now, there is a bit of an elephant in the room, and that’s the GMC Savana, the brand’s full-size cargo, passenger, and cutaway van. Odds are that GMC neglected to think of the Savana when it stated that an AT4 trim level “will be available across the entire GMC lineup in the next two years,” as we don’t believe that there would be a Savana AT4.
2020 GMC Sierra AT4 HD
That said, who wouldn’t want a jacked-up, knobby-tired, rough-and-rugged cargo van? We’re imagining a lifted version of the vehicle that the A-Team drove. Who’s with us?
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A rugged cargo van actually makes sense for construction sites, I’ve seen trades vans stuck on just a gentle grass slope and also buried in mud and dug on from wheel spin.
Whether a 30 storey building in a downtown core or a 500 lot subdivision, you hit a stripped site with a bit of rain and it becomes a mess for the average road going vehicle.
Not only that, RWD vans with a small lift and AT tires looks badass. I occasionally see them in Ontario cottage country.
The article is incorrect cause the Canyon has offered “all terrain” models.
Maybe you missed this section of the article?
That leaves the Terrain, Canyon, and Yukon as the last remaining models to receive GMC AT4 trim levels. Critically, the Terrain and Yukon have not offered All Terrain or AT4 variants, “while the Canyon currently offers an All Terrain model as the only remaining model like that has not been replaced with AT4”.
I beleive you miss read the article. It says the canyon has only ever offered the all terrain model, just not AT4 replacement.
They destroyed a once good looking truck. This new model is fugly.
Appearance has always been subjective and it will continue to be subjective until the end of time.
IMHO, the new GMC’s look terrific! Subjective…
I’d love to see an AT4 van, anybody remember the Quigley conversation vans?.
One only needs to look at the MBZ Sprinter 4×4 for insperation
Yukon AT4. Take my money!
There’s lots of reasons for at AT4 Savana, but it needs to have 4wd too. They’re are shuttle service that take parole from the airport to ski resorts in Utah, Colorado, Idaho, etc. They usually have to buy a van and have it customized to fer 4wd. The pricier luxury transport companies use fully loaded Suburbans and Escalades.
An AT4 Yukon XL Denali would be the perfect vehicle for me and my family.
Not bad at all, looks stout !, very road ready…
They build an allwheel drive savana til 2014, So, it is not that difficult to maka an AT4 version.
They just need a new van at GM at this point.
Scott3
I still see a large number of Chevy Astro/GMC/Safaris on the road. I would say GM needs a suitable replacement small van as well.
I know a couple guys that buy 4×4 vans as its the only vehcle the can sore all their decoys and dogs. Allows dogs to have heat, easy access to gear, etc.
GMC having the at4 package on many vehicles is not impressive what will excite me is if they are really off road worthy vehicles
It really doesn’t matter one bit what GM does. They won’t step up and do something about their paint flying off a 4 year old 50k truck. I guarantee the next vehicle in my driveway will be a Nissan or Toyota. The new Chevrolet trucks look like a Toyota anyway.
Like a cool AT4 variant or will they water it down like they did the Z71?
Savana left out again! I would love a AT4 variant – and given all the upfitting I imagine it would work well on the Savana/Express. Why don’t they just leave as is for now – add a hightop and AT4? Given the excellent reliability, the good and the improved clearance I would easily go for that over the Transit/Promaster/Mercedes.
C’m GM – get creative!
Where is the engine availability section!?