2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels and Standard Features Explained

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels and Standard Features Explained: Pro, SLE, Elevation, SLT, AT4, AT4X, Denali, and Denali Ultimate are the eight trim levels available for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. There are three cab options for the Sierra 1500: regular cab, double cab, and crew cab. In some configurations, not all trims are available. Depending on the cab configuration, three different bed lengths are available. You have the option of selecting a standard, long, or short box.

Hi welcome thanks for joining me on this episode of build your own the 2022 gmc sierra 1500 trim levels and standard features are explained i’ll also go over the paint colors before i do however i just want to remind you that if you find this video helpful informative or entertaining please like share and subscribe to my channel and real quick before i get started

I just want to remind you to take a look at my 2021 chevy silverado 1500 trim levels video i’ve put the link in the description below all new technologies including trailering capable super crews along with new levels of premium craftsmanship and capability make the new 2022 gmc sierra 1500 the most advanced and luxurious sierra ever the lineup is led by the new

Sierra denali ultimate trim the most advanced and luxuriously appointed denali model ever and the most advanced and luxurious pickup in its class accompanying the denali ultimate is the first ever sierra at4x the new peak of premium off-road performance with serious capability and uncompromising refinements the 2022 gmc sierra 1500 features an elevated exterior

Design and all new expressive interiors with enhanced technology integration including a large 13.4 inch diagonal touchscreen with google built-in compatibility the 4.3 liter v6 that used to be the sierra 1500 standard powertrain has been axed for 2022. in its place is an upgraded version of the turbocharged 2.7 liter inline 4 that was optional for the 2018 through

2021 sierra output remains at 310 horsepower but torque increases from 348 pound-feet to an even 430 pound-feet of torque all other engine choices carry over including the 5.3 liter v8 that makes 355 horse and 383 pound-feet of torque and the 6.2 liter v8 that makes 420 horse and 460 pound-feet of torque the turbocharged 3-liter inline 6-cylinder diesel also

Returns and it has a 13 200 pound maximum tow rating and that eclipse is last year’s maximum of 11 800 pounds the diesel engine also makes 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque as for transmissions the 4-cylinder drives the wheels via an 8-speed automatic while all other engines utilize a 10-speed the 2022 gmc sierra 1500 is available in eight trim levels

Pro sle elevation slt at4 at4x denali and denali ultimate the sierra 1500 is also available in three cab configurations regular cab double cab and crew cab not all trims are available in all configurations there are also three bed lengths available depending on the cab configuration you can choose from a standard box long box or short box now let’s go over the

Msrp standard features and available packages for the 2022 gmc sierra 1500 starting with the base model pro that has a starting msrp of thirty four thousand six hundred dollars the entry level sierra 1500 is about the closest you’ll get to a simple old school truck you’ll find these days that said the most basic sierra pickup is anything but bland it comes with a

2.7 liter turbo high output engine 8-speed automatic transmission 17-inch painted silver wheels chrome front and rear bumpers full led lighting standard tailgate push button start 7-inch infotainment system with color touchscreen bluetooth audio streaming for two devices apple carplay and android auto compatibility six speaker audio system hd rear vision camera

Rubberized vinyl floor covering manual tilt steering column 6 gauge instrument cluster 3.5 inch driver information center 4-way manual driver and passenger seats remote keyless entry two usb ports a 12-volt auxiliary front power outlet and single zone climate control the 2022 gmc sierra 1500 comes standard with gmc pro safety the gmc pro safety suite of features

Help increase your awareness of potential hazards and allow you to handle them with added confidence this bundle includes lane keep assist with lane departure warning intellibeam for collision alert following distance indicator front pedestrian braking and automatic emergency braking the sle is the bread and butter trim in the sierra lineup offering more standard

Features than the base pro and more optional equipment the sle has a starting msrp of forty five thousand eight hundred and sixty dollars and it includes all the base sierra’s features and adds a lot more including 17 inch six spoke bright silver painted aluminum wheels gmc multi-pro tailgate automatic locking rear differential 220 amp alternator a 13.4 inch

Diagonal multi-color reconfigurable infotainment screen a 12.3 inch driver information center 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar a 120-volt box mounted power outlet carpeted floor covering cruise control dual zone automatic climate control heated driver and front outboard passenger seats leather wrapped heated steering wheel hitch guidance keyless open

And start remote start steering wheel mounted controls theft deterrent system wi-fi hotspot and sirius xm body color door handles chrome exterior accent trim heated power outside mirrors and cargo bed led lighting the trim level above the sle is the elevation with a starting msrp of 47 500 the elevation is just a styling and trim package building off the standard

And available equipment from the sle the elevation only adds a few features on top of the sle including monochromatic exterior with black gloss grille 20 inch six spoke high gloss black painted aluminum wheels rear window defogger and led fog lamps the slt has a starting msrp of 51 400 and offers a premium feel building off the sle and elevation with even more

Features and a wider range of powertrain options with the 5.3 liter ecotec v8 engine 10 speed automatic transmission 18 inch six spoke machined aluminum wheels with dark gray metallic accents chrome bumpers and exterior trim heated power driver side auto dimming power folding outside mirrors perimeter lighting rain sensing automatic wipers rear wheel house liners

10 way power front passenger seat heated and ventilated perforated front leather seats driver’s seat memory settings and a rear view auto dimming mirror the at4 starts at 61 700 and is a more rugged version of the slt trim with some off-road upgrades and visual styling cues that make it a good choice for those who make light off-road trips however if you’re

Looking for a severe off-road rebel you’ll want to move to the new at4x trim the at4 comes standard with four wheel drive with low range gearing the 3 liter duramax turbo diesel engine 18 inch machined aluminum wheels with dark gray accents goodyear wrangler duratrac mud terrain tires 2 speed auto track transfer case automatic locking rear differential skid plate

Protection 2 inch factory lift kit upgraded off-road springs rancho monotube shocks red recovery hooks black mirror caps spray-on bed liner bose premium sound system front bucket seats front center console heated rear outboard seats hitch guidance with hitch view in-vehicle trailering app power tilt and telescoping steering column safety alert seat ventilated driver

And front passenger seats and wireless charging above the at4 you have the even more rugged at4x with a starting msrp of 75 700 building off the at4 the all-new at4x ups the off-road capability with a more robust suspension you get the 6.2 liter v8 engine 18-inch gloss black painted aluminum wheels driver selectable full locking front and rear differential external

Auxiliary transmission oil cooler external engine oil cooler head up display bose premium series with 12 speaker audio system front and rear park assist power sunroof adaptive cruise control bed view camera rear camera mirror rear cross traffic braking rear park assist rear pedestrian alert trailer side blind zone alert and a universal home remote the denali is the

Ultimate pickup with a starting price of sixty two thousand dollars and offers luxury and features on par with gm’s cadillac luxury division the sierra denali 1500 includes all the slt standard equipment some of the at4’s equipment like wireless charging and then goes on to include 20-inch multi-dimensional polished aluminum wheels 6-inch chrome rectangular full

Length assist steps body color front and rear bumpers chrome vertical recovery hooks denali premium suspension with adaptive ride control dual outlet exhaust electronic transmission range selector hill descent control integrated trailer brake controller power sliding rear window with rear defogger spray-on bed liner bed view camera and bose premium sound system

Lastly you have the denali ultimate and the name pretty much says it all the denali ultimate includes every conceivable option afforded the other sierra trims justifying its 81 100 starting price tag the denali ultimate builds off the denali trim adding the 6.2 liter ecotec v8 engine carbon pro carbon fiber composite bed 22 inch low gloss black aluminum wheels

With machine accents gmc multi-pro power steps power sunroof wheel locks adaptive cruise control bose premium series with 12 speaker system enhanced automatic emergency braking head-up display rear camera mirror and supercruise driver assistance system okay let’s talk about available packages many features found in the upper trim levels can be added to the lower

Trims through option packages as you can see here there are 32 optional packages for the 2022 gmc sierra 1500 while i won’t go through them all notable packages include the convenience package and that gives you remote keyless entry cruise control rear window defogger easy lift power lock and release tailgate tinted glass led cargo bed lighting and outside heated

Power adjustable mirrors with the crew cab and double cab models there’s a cargo convenience package and that just gets you rear under seat storage and a console mounted safe next there’s a connectivity and entertainment package this gets you wireless phone projection onstar and gmc connected services and a wi-fi hotspot there is a technology package that gets you

The rear camera mirror the multi-color 15-inch diagonal head-up display bed view camera on the at4 enhanced automatic emergency braking on the denali and adaptive cruise control also on the denali and lastly for the notable packages there’s the x31 off-road package this gets you the off-road suspension hill descent control skid plates heavy-duty air filter and the

X-31 badge if you add this package to the sle elevation double cab and slt you’ll get an integrated dual exhaust if you have a sierra model with the 1s8 package or an sle you’ll also get the trailering package you’ll get a trailer hitch with a seven pin and four pin connectors you get the hitch guidance a locking differential and a two speed auto track transfer case

Which 2022 gmc sierra 1500 to buy picking the right light duty truck configuration typically comes down to knowing your needs but the variety configurations for the sierra 1500 might seem overwhelming so if you can’t decide go for the mid-level slt trim it comes with a long list of standard features plus a good number of extras that are available as options the

Slt standard 5.3 liter v8 easily satisfies as well before we go on let’s first stop and note that the 2022 gmc sierra 1500 is also available as the sierra 1500 limited which differs substantially from the refresh 2022 gmc sierra the reason for the existence of the sierra limited is that the refreshed sierra 1500 was originally slated to arrive early in the 2022

Model year but was then delayed due to a variety of business complications stemming from the pandemic as such the 2022 sierra limited is essentially a continuation of the 2021 gmc sierra 1500 with the same trim levels options exterior paint colors and interior color combinations in other words the gmc sierra 1500 limited fills in a production gap between two model

Years also of note there is a 2022 chevy silverado 1500 limited which serves the same purpose as a model year stop gap and lastly let’s go over the paint colors for the 2022 gmc sierra 1500 there are 10 available paint colors but not every color is available on every trim level this color here is summit white cardinal red onyx black quicksilver titanium rush dynamic

Blue desert sand cayenne red white frost tri-coat and pacific blue okay that’s it i’m going to wrap this video up i went over the trim levels msrp standard features notable packages which one to buy the paint colors and i even talked about what the difference is between the sierra 1500 and the limited so if you found this video helpful informative or entertaining

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