The upcoming 2022 GMC Sierra AT4 was recently spotted in prototype form testing in the real world. Interestingly, these new spy images reveal that when the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra arrives in showrooms, it’ll bring greater differentiation between it and its corporate cousin, the 2022 Chevy Silverado, with regard to the two pickups’ off-road offerings.
The visual clues leading us to the conclude that this particular 2022 GMC Sierra prototype is in fact the AT4 trim level include the pickup’s taller ride height and stance, as well as red tow hooks in the nose and the machined-detail wheels in the corners, all of which add up to the Sierra’s off-roader-oriented trim.
Judging by what we see here, the new AT4 prototype looks to more or less stay the course when it comes to comparisons with the current Sierra AT4. This is particularly noteworthy when considering some of the suspension upgrades slated to arrive with the upcoming 2022 Chevrolet Trail Boss ZR2, as evidenced by recent spy photos.
Whereas the upcoming 2022 model year refresh will debut a new, more-robust four-leaf-spring rear suspension setup with the Silverado Trail Boss ZR2, this GMC Sierra AT4 prototype appears to be running a two-leaf-spring setup like the current AT4 model. That said, it’s still possible that the new four-leaf suspension setup that we covered previously will be offered as part of a new high-tow or payload package, and thus will be optional both for the new GMC Sierra and the new Chevy Silverado.
Regardless, it now looks as though the more aggressive off-roader-spec front end slated to arrive on the nose of the Chevy Silverado Trail Boss ZR2 will not make an appearance on the new 2022 GMC Sierra AT4, at not least not with the “standard” AT4 prototype model seen here.
It’s also worth noting that this GMC Sierra AT4 prototype continues to ride on 32-inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires, sized at 275/65R18 – the same spec as the current AT4. The wheel design also looks familiar.
We have plenty more coverage on the new 2022 GMC Sierra, including the AT4 trim level, coming down the pipeline, so stay tuned. In the meantime, make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more GMC Sierra news, GMC news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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This makes since, sharing the same Off Road Package Options and giving the trucks two separate distinct badges in relation to the same setup never made any since, we’ll know soon enough just how big a departure the Off Road Packages will be upon their upcoming introduction, the next step for gm in the year 2024/2025 is to give the redesigned Silverado and Sierra their own separate Interior Designs, the “Clone Wars ” chapter for that department needs to officially come to a close.
Do you seriously think GM would spend the money for 2 separate interiors? Their focus is on Mary’s Lectrics, they don’t give 2 sheets about ICE vehicles.
They’ve made the Yukon & Tahoe different, I don’t see why not with the Sierra & Silverado. To save cost, maybe they’ll use the Yukon interior in the Sierra and the Tahoe interior in the Silverado. Who knows.
The interiors for the Tahoe and Yukon are identical except for the Yukon Denali. So no, GM will not spend the money to differentiate the two brands with interiors. They believe the metal skin differentiation and packages are enough for customers.
Ill be glad when they FINALLY release the AT4X Package …. Been curious to see what that entails since they applied for the pattens.
I saw mention of the AT4X, but thought that was only for Mexico. I guess time will tell.
I see they kept the same dumb front wheel wells.
Regarding the wheel wells, many customers think the whole design is busy looking. It works for some and not for others. We’ll see who wins when they get redesigned. My hunch says it will get less busy not more.
Can anyone tell what kind of interior it’s gonna have based on the photos here?
Probably the same as YuKons and Yukon Denali.
It won’t be the same as the SUVs. It will be different with an entirely different infotainment system and center stack.
I don’t see how these photos can provide interior insight.
I was really hoping GMC would kick it up a notch, 32’s look too small on these trucks. IMO they need to lose all the low hanging plastic flaps and run 33’s minimum. It’s also time for a HP bump on the 5.3 and 6.2.
Does it have a midgate? When are they going to bring back the midgate like he avalanche? Many of us have refused to purchase Chevy, GMC, Cadillac, Buick vehicles due to no more avalanche.
Midgate would require an SUV platform. The avalanche was a chop top suburban. The bed and cab were on the same sheet of metal. This truck obviously has one box for the bed, another box for the cab. It would be a thing If anyone brought back the avalanche in any form as having the bed and cab combined cuts down on your frame flex and significantly hurts performance. It’s a huge compromise that is difficult to Adria’s effectively.