Overview
The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 offers a wide range of trims and engine options to choose from. The interior is spacious and top trims are luxurious with front seats that are particularly roomy. Tow ratings are high at 13,200 pounds and you have the freedom to choose between a work truck style trim and top of the line luxury truck. Curious about how the trims compare? Let’s break it down.
Pro
The Pro is priced at $36,295 and is powered by a 2.7-liter turbo 4-cylinder paired to an 8-speed automatic with rear-wheel drive. There is also an optional 5.3-liter V-8 paired to a 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. Fuel economy is 16/21 mpg. This trim offers 17-inch wheels, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, cloth upholstery and LED daytime running lights. For technology, it comes with Apple carplay/Android auto, 2 speakers and a 7-inch infotainment display. Safety features are automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection and lane departure warning.
SLE
The SLE is priced at $47,555 and derives power from a 3-liter 6-cylinder diesel or 5.3-liter V-8 paired to a 10-speed automatic. The first gets 16/21 mpg and the second 15/20 mpg. This trim also offers an auto-locking rear-differential and 18-inch wheels. A multifunctional tailgate, trailering package, heated front seats and dual-zone climate control make up the interior luxuries. Tech options include: a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, 13.4-inch infotainment screen and Apple carplay/Android auto. Safety is the same as the Pro.
Elevation
The Elevation’s asking price is $49,195 with the same engine and interior as the SLE above. However, it adds 20-inch wheels, LED fog lights and a rear window defogger
SLT
The SLT is priced at $53,095 and powered by a 5.3-liter V-8 that gets 16/21 mpg. This trim sports 20-22-inch wheels, a hard-folding tonneau cover, 10-way adjustable seats and ventilated front seats. Technology includes navigation, an HD rearview camera, trailer apps and an integrated brake controller. Safety includes adaptive cruise control and head-up display.
AT4
The AT4 is designed for the off-road, priced at $63,395 and powered by the 3-liter diesel with four-wheel drive. It includes an off-road suspension, two-speed transfer case, dual exhaust outlets, red recovery hooks, hill-descent control, skid plates, 18-inch wheels and spray-on bedliner. Also available is an optional 6.2-liter V-8 with a performance exhaust system, 20-inch wheels, off-road assist steps, black leather seats and a carbon fiber composite bed
Denali
The Denali is priced at $63,695 and is powered by a 5.3-liter V-8 paired to a 10-speed automatic or available 3-liter diesel. This trim sports 20-22 inch wheels, 6-inch chrome assist steps, power rear window and illuminated Denali door sills. Adaptive ride control, navigation, Bose, SuperCruise driver-assist system and automatic emergency braking are amongst the driver-assist features
AT4X
The AT4X is $77,395 and is powered by the 6.2-liter V-8 paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. This trim also offers a two-speed transfer case, Multimatic DSSV spool-valve dampers, updated springs, drive modes and front and rear locking differentials. It also adds a large steel transfer case shield and 18-inch mud terrain tires. Inside is a Vanta ash wood trim, massaging 16-way adjustable front seats and microsuede headliner.
Denali Ultimate
The Denali Ultimate asks for $82,795 and is powered by the same engine as the AT4X with standard four-wheel drive. Inside is full grain leather materials, a stainless steel speaker grille, microsuede headliner and 16-way adjustable massaging front seats. On top of that is open-pore paldao wood and laser-etched topographical maps on the dash.