Earlier this week, GM Authority brought you spy photos of the refreshed 2023 GMC Sierra HD undergoing testing in the real world. Now, we have another interesting set of spy photos to share, this time capturing what appears to be the refreshed Sierra HD AT4 with a new Denali package installed.
From the off, we should mention that whatever this package might be, it will almost certainly not adopt the Denali name. Rather, calling it a Denali package helps to succinctly summarize what it includes, namely shiny chrome detailing and upgraded styling bits, much like the current Denali trim level.
Let’s go over the different elements on display here one by one, starting with the front end. Despite the camo, the grille insert design underneath is clearly visible, showing multi-tiered horizontal slats and a top-mounted GMC badge. The grille appears to have a shiny, chromed finish to it.
Other notable elements in the front end include placeholder headlamps, and red tow hooks lower in the bumper.
Moving over to the profile, we spot a new wheel design, as well. These particular rollers look like they’re 18 inches in diameter, and are wrapped in Goodyear Wrangler tires. By comparison, the current Sierra HD AT4 wears Michelin all-terrain tires with 18’s as standard, and 20-inches available.
The side also shows off a set of chrome running boards, while the AT4’s Rancho shocks and off-road suspension are behind the wheels.
All told, this new aesthetics package could be the perfect choice for folks who want the AT4’s capability, but paired with the shiny chrome elements of the Denali. As a reminder, the current AT4 is equipped with dark chrome exterior detailing.
The 2023 GMC Sierra HD will introduce a refresh for the nameplate, following a model refresh for the GMC Sierra 1500 set to drop for the 2022 model year. The Sierra HD refresh will include a redesign for the front and rear fascia, a new interior, and a few potential powertrain updates as well.
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I am excited to see these without camo… I think the front is going to look menacing…
Ditto, GM is rocking the designs right now.
My take is that perhaps this is the next edition of the Black Diamond Package. Currently you can only get it on an HD Sierra Denali but it only blacks out the wheels and adds a few other options. Clearly this has chrome elements on the wheels but black trim on the windows. If GM paired blacked out elements with a little chrome (not all blacked out but partially) I think it would look really cool on a Denali. Currently people love the blacked out look of the AT4s but there isn’t a blacked out denali available, you would have to take the truck to a shop for customizations. Just some food for thought but I think GM could sell a lot of Black Diamond Denalis if they made it available on all Sierras and Yukons. I would certainly spice up how you customize your Denali.
I’ve seen some AT4 1500’s on the internet with a blacked out Denali grill. It looks really good. It would be nice if this was something along those lines. I like the black headliner on the AT4, but the upscale feel of the Denali. Not a big fan of all the chrome on the Denali. I am hopeful for this one.
The most important update that GM engineers refuse to do is increase the power of their entire ICE line-up.
Firstly. The 6.6 Duramax need to pump out at least 500 bhp and 1100 lb-ft in order to stay competitive with Ford and Ram.
Secondly. It is way overdue that GM should increase the output on the 1500 5.3 to 390 bhp with 405 lb-ft and for the 6.2 to 455 bhp with 480 lb-ft.
GM also needs a hybridize version of the the 5.3 or 6.2 units to complement the electric Silverado and Sierra to keep up with their competitors.
Lastly. GM’s sweet 3.0 I-6 needs a twin turbo set up to really put additional pressure on its competitors along with a more efficient and powerful twin turbo version of the 5.3 or 6.2 as well.
Note folks, the electric era is coming but the ICE aren’t going to disappear completely, at least for another 25 years.
I like your suggestions, but feel this is all wishful thinking. Don’t take it the wrong way, I totally agree it would be nice to see all that stuff you mentioned. I just feel that GM won’t do much.
Wishful thinking all across… I do not see the Duramax over 475HP, and 1050 lb ft torque, its the rpm where they make these that will make the biggest difference, I would like to see them get the torque down to 1500 RPM, as that would help a lot off cruise with a trailer. Turbo and tuning will do that easy.
On the 5.3, not my favorite…
It is time for an upgraded 6.2
the I6 diesel will not see major changes, that is a fuel economy sweetie as it is.
No turbo 5.3 or 6.2, if you want more power in a truck, put a blower on them, it works better in a truck than turbos.
GM please fix the backup camera on the 2500 HD, the quality on my 2021 Sierra HD sucks. The Chinese aftermarket one on my other truck was 10 times better.
I have not noticed the quality being that bad on my 2020, but the screen resolution is not up to 2021 standards.
Just picked up a 2021 f350 platinum and wish it had the quality of cameras that my 2020 3500 had. Gm cameras are very good.
Thats what I’ve been hoping for. A AT4 denali package, upscale feel and upscale features of denali but with the off road capabilities of the AT4.
They could call it the Denal-T4.
No one is going to take these off road. The fancy package adds the bigger wheels which just neuters the truck off road and the dolled up side steps and pretty paint will get ruined. All these packages are for are the suburban box checking dads that want the luxury seats/interior of their wifes CUV along with the I am macho and leave the pavement to hit the back country look of the off road packages. Keep the off road packages on the midlevel trucks. Catering to this demographic is what is driving up the costs of the regular working guys that need a truck, those fancy options have to have the development costs spread out across the range.
Dang man. Your awfully angry for some reason. Sounds like some jealousy going on there if you ask me. People like trucks and they want then to look good and ride well with nice features. I’m sure you can buy a stripped down version somewhere. Maybe you can find one from the 80’s that you like better. I for one have no issues buying one for $55k and taking it off road, but im not going to beat the crap out of it either just because it’s a truck.
Commonsense you do realize your not GM’s only customer right? It’s great that you want them to only build trucks to your liking but thats not reality. It makes far more sense for GM to offer trucks that cover all budgets and interests.
Very common to use one vehicle to test or validate multiple option packages that may not be available together. This reduces cost of testing/validation. Use one hand built truck instead of two. Prototype vehicles are expensive due to non production tooling . This looks like smart resource allocation. Then again I was wrong on something else just earlier today. Hopefully a great new option package.
GM’s way behind and will get their lunch eaten soon. While they announce an untouchable to the everyday-man EV Hummer (the novelty of electric has worn off, a halo vehicle is NOT needed today), Ford has the affordable Lighting that will hit market next year, small displacement turbo trucks rocking big power and fuel economy, highest capacity (numbers wise) HD lineup, Tremor off-road lines that actually have useful to off pavement goodies, the Raptor, a compact pickup in the Maverick, and the Bronco + Sport. Something for every niche.
We can laugh at the small displacement turbo Ford motors, but lets be honest, 90% of 1/2 tons sold these days are lifestyle pickups whose owners won’t ever tow and discover these motors are quite unsuitable for 7K and over towing (overheating and dismal fuel economy) but do the “lifestyle” truck thing very very well.
Ford is filling a need for damn near everyone. GM is stuck with the one size fits all mold. The interior updates for 22 and 23 are welcome, but engine and unique sub-trim lineups at minimum needs work. I’m not brand loyal to anyone, but quality competition amongst the big 3 to drive progress and innovation benefits all of us.