The upcoming 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 will deliver a significant refresh set to include a revised front fascia design. Now, we’re getting our first look at the updated light-duty Sierra Denali sans camo thanks to the following leaked image.
Although this new leaked image is a little fuzzy, it still provides us with a good idea of what the front end of the upcoming 2022 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 will look like.
Compared to the current 2021 model year, the upcoming 2022 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 features a new grille design that’s more square and smooth, as compared to the “notches” seen along the lower portion of the current grille design.
The new front end also incorporates redesigned headlamps, which now bear a long lighting signature that accents the fascia’s lower styling lines. The lower silver accent on the bumper is now black.
In addition to the redesigned front end, the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra is also expected to introduce a new rear fascia, new wheel designs for certain models and trim levels, and a few new exterior colors as well.
Beyond the exterior styling changes, the upcoming pickup will introduce a brand-new cabin design, including an overhauled dash, center stack, infotainment screen, and center console. The pickup’s gauge cluster will be redesigned and will offer the option of a fully digital display, while the column shifter will be replaced with a new gear selector. Further updates will include new interior storage and the introduction of a larger sunroof option.
Under the skin, the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 will migrate to the new Global B electrical architecture, while the GM Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system will be offered as an optional extra on Denali trim levels. The upcoming Sierra is also expected to see an increase in payload capacity and potentially an increase in towing capacity as well.
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Wish there was a better picture but from what I can tell I like the new front end. Headlights don't look like an F-150 as much and agree, they resemble the 2500 more so which I like. Also looks slightly more angular but hard to really say from the blurry picture. I'm hoping GMC has some press releases on this new model soon.
Love my 21 at4 and love the wheel wells
Something isn’t right about the image. The letters on the grill aren’t distinguishable as GMC. So it seems other characteristics are likely overemphasized. My guess is the headlights are similar to what we’re currently seeing and then there’s a new grill. Seems odd though they’re dumping their new grill after only 3 calendar years.
Sometime in the coming months we’ll see the real thing.
Seems they are always so close and promising to making it look better but end up with too many awkward angles, creases and vents. Simpler is always better.
I can wait. A little longer. The other makes are not sitting still.
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I hope they address the defrost problem on the front windshield from freezing up at the bottom in the Winter time
I like how the bumper goes straight across the whole front end instead of dipping down around the foglights on the current model. I always found that design to be a little messy looking. This has a much more clean look to it in my opinion. I do find it surprising that the front end seems to follow the design language of the Terrain more than the Yukon and HD.
The look overall, seems more cleaned up from the current model and the headlights appear to be taking cues from the recently revealed GMC Sierra Denali 3500 Future Concept Truck. For the most part, it looks to be another potential good seller.
So it will look like the current GMC Terrain?
It looks as if it's taking cues from the Sierra HD and just adding more updated elements it's look, but the long C-Shape LED's do make it look more Terrain like, would have to see more CLEAR photos to really take it all in.
Thank God GMC appears to have deleted that indentation into the head lights. The fuzzy picture already makes the refresh look better.