General Motors has released the first official teaser of the upcoming electric GMC Sierra Denali ahead of its upcoming debut in 2022.
The automaker released an image showing the front end of the electric GMC Sierra Denali, revealing an aerodynamically-enhanced grille opening flanked by the premium truck brand’s recognizable C-shaped LED headlamps. The teaser image also shows a uniquely styled hood and a faux front skid plate similar to the lower element seen on the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra. Meanwhile, the 18-second teaser video reveals the truck’s exterior LED light animation, which may activate upon startup or when the vehicle is unlocked from a key fob.
GMC says the electric Sierra will launch only in the Denali trim level, with lesser models likely set to arrive at a later date. The electric GMC Sierra Denali will be the third EV in the premium truck brand’s lineup after the GMC Hummer EV pickup and GMC Hummer EV SUV. Just like the two GMC Hummer model variants, the electric GMC Sierra Denali will ride on GM’s BT1 electric truck platform and will tap its Ultium modular battery system and Ultium Drive motors.
In a statement, GMC vice president Duncan Aldred said the electric GMC Sierra Denali will allow the automaker to expand even further on the luxurious nature of its popular Denali sub-brand.
“Sierra Denali holds tremendous equity for GMC and our customers,” said Aldred. “We now have an opportunity to evolve Sierra’s capabilities and technologies, as afforded by transitioning to an all-electric propulsion while also elevating the luxurious design and comfort associated with Denali.”
GM BT1/Ultium truck platform
The electric GMC Sierra Denali will be built alongside the GMC Hummer EV pickup and SUV at the automaker’s Factory Zero plant in Detroit-Hamtramck, Michigan and will enter production in early 2023. We expect more details to be divulged once it makes its official debut next year.
As a reminder, GM is set to debut the Chevy Silverado E in a few short weeks at CES 2022. While well-equipped versions of the Chevy Silverado E will be offered, the truck will also serve the lower end of the market and will be available in a professional-grade trim level for fleets, setting it apart from the electric GMC Sierra Denali.
Check out the teaser video for the new electric GMC Sierra Denali embedded below.
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I think what GMC did with the Hummer EV is exactly what they’re doing with the Sierra EV, launching the high-end model first, then cheaper models to come later.
Not impressed, ugly front, typical gm selling 90k trucks nobody can afford. Cheaper decontented models come out 4 years later. Ford will build and sell Lightning starting at 42k immediately.
The Silverado E will make up the volume for the lower end of the market that will closely match the F150 Lightning for that demographic.
Well GM is going to hold an advantage here. GMC will offer the higher value trucks but GM can still offer trucks in the Low end via Chevy for fleets. It is a little something for everyone. With them all pretty much not he same platform that will help bring the return on investment back at a much more rapid rate yet still catering to the fleets and business that want lower cost.
GMC for all the criticism they have received since the bail out by some have more than proven they’re worth to the company.
I think this teaser looks great, but does this mean the end of the Denali signature grill? We’ve seen GM can do some pretty cool things with electric vehicle faces (Lyriq).
Maybe they’ll distinguish with lighting elements? Or maybe gmc is going more upmarket and leaving base models behind?
Excited to see and hear about its capabilities.
My biggest issue with the styling of most electric vehicles is the front end. Not a fan of the blank wall look where a grille normally resides. The Hummer and Lyriq got it right in that they still have a complete looking front facia. The Electric Denali looks nice with all the lights on but I’m concerned how it’s going to look when off. It has the outline of a grille but the inside is a body-colored blank. I realize a grille is no longer needed but I would still prefer to see the resemblance of one. Especially on a full-size truck with an iconic grille like the Denali.
They might still be able to add a graphic that resembles the traditional Denali honeycomb grill. That might be a thing still. Or, as an owner of one of these they could go to a decal or strip shop and get one custom made.
A graphic or decal would give it a cheap appearance IMO. I’m saying it should still look like an actual grille even if it doesn’t function as one.
I agree, a graphic would look cheap. Might look more traditional if they has a grill textured piece, but behind a smooth, clear plastic covering. Then you wouldn’t have a negative aero impact, but could still get the look.
Personally I want my electric truck to look different than the ICE equivalent. I like the GMC, but am more excited to see the Silverado. I have a pre-order for a Rivian now, and am most likely going to keep that, but I have always had Chevy trucks, so I would love to see what they can do. Will probably put a reservation for one as soon as they are available just to hedge my bets.
I completely agree with David’s comment.
Looks promising. Sierra has always been the most beautiful of the twins.
is this a truck or a christmas tree?
more gimmicks to follow next month.
not really Xmas tree, but you know those neon signs it has on entrance bars of ocean drive promenade …
flashing… full of electricity waste to luminance… when same would be to increase the range … so it is
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One question, who will buy it? Last I saw, Tesla hasn’t tured a profit and most of those buying Tesla’s aren’t buying them to save the planet or cause their affordable…. its cause musk is involved. GM has a real good wrap sheet with EV’s this whole thing should just be renamed GM ev2
Anyone who is looking to buy a truck. By 2025 light duty ICE trucks will be on its last generation, as they will start to be phased out by 2030. This will go for most if not all Auto manufactures.
Uhhhmmmm you gave kept up that GM has announced that the next gen ICE engines are
1:happening with release date of 2025
2: will be 15% more efficient and more powerful than ever.
So 2030 isn’t going to be a phase out date except in the wildest dreams of the build back better loonies.
But by then before ICE versions are completely gone by 2035, the buying public have a choice between the BEVs & ICE versions. IMO, the volume could split between the motor and engine option for both brands.
They already do…. BEVs aren’t doing so hot
You must not be paying attention to news. Ford has more reservations for the BEV Lightning then they could fill for 3 years. There is high demand for electric trucks. GM will sell every one they can possibly make.
You must not have good comprehension skills. You don’t understand that a $100 deposit is not a converted order. It’s ok you are forgiven for not knowing the difference.
I understand completely, but for every person that doesn’t convert a reservation to an order, 3 more will step in to fill the void. Like I said, they will sell every single one they can possibly make for the foreseeable future.
Are you smoking crack? Tesla has been turning a profit for almost a full year now.
Fact check,
Tesla lost 862 million in 2019 sales
Lost just over 1 billion in 2018 sales
Lost 2.24 billion in 2017
2020 was their first year in the black, posting 721 million, in a year, you know where factories were shuttered and no new Tesla’s were being built, and the fact that they were granted 1.6 billion in carbon credits.
Tell me about how much money EV sales make again?
This looks awesome. My only concern from my last AT4 is that the painted bumpers chip easily from road debris. More so than a standard automobile. I like black trucks so after a couple of years I have a bunch of little white pock marks in the front. Not a good look.
Joe – My Trail Boss looks like same way after 1 winter. Very very disappointed with it.
get it a PPF then.
Why don’t you just tell them to buy a better truck instead of the typical cheap gm garbage.
Get the bumper wrapped with clear film, works like a charm.
… another stupid car among millions… but here we go to 2035 politicians desire … so is Planet Erath
Planet Erath sounds nice, might go there.
It is nice you should stay off the conspiracy websites and go out more.
Does it also weigh 9,100 pounds? If so, it helps the environment little.
Likely around 8000 lbs with 400 mile range.
Where’s the signature Denali grill? They have to incorporate some design into it!, it’s a Denali. This looks like an electric SLT maybe.
Is no one going to mention how closely it resembles the Toyota Tacoma EV lights? GMC needs to add the lower portion of the C shape DRL signature. That’s their look, why make the headlights an r shape like the Tundra???
Give me a good old fashion V8 that takes 3 minutes to fill up. Oh wait, I have one, and I’ll keep it! Who has time on a trip across the country to wait 3-4 hours at local “Casey’s” (gas station) to charge the truck back up. Yeah, NO!!!!!!
This video reminds me of the Cadillac Lyriq. They share the same platform.
Raymond,
I think that’s why Mary Barra and her band of lower-case gm’ers are so giddy over EVs. They can very cheaply build everything off the same platform and with the same battery packs and motors. They’re the ultimate in cheap-to-build vehicles. Lee Iacocca leveraged the humble K-Car platform to cheaply build everything from vans, sports coupes, to luxury cars in the 80s but this is way better than that. And, if gm doesn’t pass those savings on to consumers, as appears to be the plan, it’s big money for the shareholders and more big bonuses for Mary. Of course she’s happy these days. She thinks she’s a genius.
This has never been about the environment. If it were they wouldn’t have green-lighted such massive energy hogs as the Hummer and the likely equally heavy Sierra. It’s all about making vehicles cheaper to rake in big profits. The environmentalists are being conned. A 9,100 pound EV that’s still being powered off the grid by energy produced from fossil fuels isn’t really saving a planet in peril. Getting people to drive a Bolt would be.
Consider the cost and complexity of a 4.2 L Twin Turbo 32 V Blackwing V8 and the sophisticated Omega platform vs. a generic electric motor and a battery pack strapped into the common Ultium chassis. They can slap the Cadillac name on the latter, stick a cheesy LED light show on the front end, and make big money. Whereas with the former, they had a lot of engineering costs, material costs, and production cost to amortize on every one sold. Little gm thinks they’ve struck gold and people won’t notice how much less they’re actually getting with an EV. We’ll see if that proves true.
Battery/motor platform yes, vehicle platform no. Lyric is on BEV3 platform, this (and Hummer and Silverado) are on BT1.
Thanks for the correction, Ryan!
I think the point is still valid though; once battery costs come down, these EV products will be significantly cheaper to build due to their commonality of parts and relative simplicity. For at least 40 years, gm has focused on cheap above all else so EVs are right down their alley to use an old adage.
The Silverado EV looks like an Avalanche – didn’t GM fire that designer? (IMO the ugliest pickup look on the market, ever). Was excited to own the Sierra EV – no thanks if that’s the body style, yuk.