GMC Diesel introduces the 2024 Sierra AT4X

Whereas GMC has made headlines with its all-electric Hummer pickup and upcoming electrical Denali, it is nonetheless exhibiting some love for the diesel.

The pickup maker identified for its capability to mix consolation, comfort and magnificence gives a 3.0-liter Duramax diesel engine within the 2024 Sierra 1500 AT4X.

Launched for the primary time on choose 2023 Sierra 1500 fashions, the three.0-liter Duramax engine comes normal with a 10-speed automated transmission and delivers most energy of 305 horsepower (a ten% improve in comparison with the 2022 mannequin 12 months) and most torque of 495 Nm. lbs. ft (7.6% improve over the 2022 mannequin 12 months).

“The three.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine has lengthy been a favourite amongst Sierra light-duty homeowners,” mentioned Will Mellon, GMC Sierra advertising director. “Because the launch of the refined Duramax engine for 2023, about 20% of all Sierra 1500s offered have include the engine and we anticipate its addition to the AT4X mannequin will add to the combination even larger.”

The developments within the Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine are made attainable by a number of main part upgrades, together with new metal pistons with a modified combustion chamber; A retuned turbo compressor, new gas injectors and improved temperature management options.

“These enhancements to the three.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel took an already nice engine and made it even higher for off-road purposes,” mentioned John Barta, GM Assistant Chief Engineer, Diesel Engines. “The excellent low-end torque mixed with the sleek, quiet energy of this diesel engine, makes it superb for purchasers who want street functionality for issues like towing, in addition to off-road adventures like long-distance driving.”

The Duramax engine will proceed to be assembled at GM’s Flint Engine Operations plant in Michigan and shall be accessible within the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X later this summer season.

The 2024 mannequin 12 months additionally brings further new options throughout the Sierra 1500 lineup, together with:

• New power-retractable help steps on Denali, Denali Final, AT4 and AT4X
• Lively exhaust accessible on Denali, Denali Final, AT4, AT4X, and SLT
• Two further premium aluminum wheels
• Two distinctive and daring new exterior paint colours are Juicy Metallic and Storm Gray

Lastly, for 2024, the two.7-liter Turbo Excessive Output Engine shall be named TurboMax with 310 horsepower and a class-best normal torque ranking of 430 lb-ft. The utmost accessible towing capability is 9,500 lbs. For GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation, SLE and Professional clients.