The General Motors Design team recently posted a concept sketch for a ruggedized GMC crossover model, showing off with a rough-and-ready exterior that could provide inspiration for future GMC crossover models.
The GMC crossover concept was penned by General Motors Automotive Design Benjamin Zavala in 2018, and looks to take a futuristic approach to the off-roader segment with a number of eye-catching cues and geometric forms.
The front end of this wild GMC crossover concept incorporates a triangular grille insert with the GMC logo in red placed high on the nose. The upper portion on the grille is bookended by thin LED lighting elements, while lower in the fascia, we spot rectangular forward lighting elements. The lower front fascia also looks as though it incorporates sturdy off-roading skid plates to protect whatever powertrain and drivetrain may reside in the engine bay.
The corners of the GMC crossover concept are occupied by plus-sized wheels with relatively thin tires. While not necessarily the most ideal combination for an off-roader, the wheels do look pretty good, with a split-spoke design and turbine-esque outer rim. And again, this is just a concept, which means the way it looks is still more important than the way it performs.
The body of the GMC crossover is narrow and sporty-looking, with a chopped-down roof section and thin side-window treatment. On top of the flat roof is a large cargo carrier, which appears to be shaped for improved aerodynamic performance.
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Back in 2019, GMC confirmed that it would offer an off-roading AT4 model variant for every vehicle in its lineup (with the exception of the GMC Savana). As such, GMC customers can equip their model of choice with all the usual AT4 goodies and upgrades. For the GMC Sierra AT4, this includes things like a factory suspension lift, off-road suspension components with Rancho shocks, vertical red recovery hooks, mud terrain-rated Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, and more.
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Looks like a great EV crossover concept, something similar to the Lucid Project Gravity, come on GMC, let’s see it in semi production form?
Bunker grade greenhouse. More folds in the front end than Lexus. Come on, GM!
Relax, it’s a concept sketch, always going to be edgy, look through the sketch to see what a production version might look like?
Looks very close to the Blazer. I don’t know why, but that doesn’t appeal to me. GMC has their own design language, which I like. The truck fascia should be preserved.
Looks like these were sketches of the Acadia
What ever happened to the Granite?
You beat me to it.
Nice looking crossover. I got to say I’ve come around to the Blazer, and when things return to normal I would certainly consider one. A GMC version would also be nice considering GMC is exclusively a trucks and SUVS brand, yet they have so few.
Too squatty of a greenhouse.
Yes. Its a concept drawing. That’s how they normally look.
That sure is, uh, something alright. Nothing says rugged like a vehicle with two-inch sidewall tires.
Why do designers think short windows are cool? So derivative.. every young moron designer seems to put them in concept sketches. A wide open field of view is essential to me. Crappy field of view is so often called out about the camaro, I wonder if that’s part of its poor sales. The gen one camaro it’s supposed to be based on has wonderful lines of sight. Bumblebee needs better cabin and to go on a diet.
Well, the new trend is with larger greenhouses. Apparently, gm is years behind here, too.
Looks pretty much just like any other ‘futuristic’ design done over an over again.
The rendering is about as not committal as I can imagine. Yawn.
Did Helen Keller draw this?
“Let’s take a Blazer, add cladding, and remove the bowtie?”
“Do we really have to remove the bowtie? That’ll take extra effort.”
“Not really, I don’t think anyone will care either way.”
Also, Pontiac Aztek has been there, done that.
The new Hyundai Tucson immediately comes to mind – not sure if anyone else sees it? It seems they are taking a page from Hyundai’s playbook.
When Hyundai reveal the vehicle a lot of people gave it a resounding 2 thumbs down – kind of weird lines and a funky new frontend. Well I see quite a bit of them out on the road, can’t help but notice the cascading lights on the front. See way more than the Chevy TB/Buick GX twins both of which have been out a year or more longer then the new Tuc.
“…an off-roading AT4 model variant for every vehicle in its lineup (with the exception of the GMC Savana).”
Dang it.
Looks good, but I’m sure it’ll look like an Encore GX with a GMC badge if it ever hits the market. GM has no imagination these days.