The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500: Innovation in Pickup Truck Design

The GMC Sierra 1500 stands among the top 10 bestselling vehicles in the U.S. today for good reason: it is one of the few pickup trucks that remains true to its original purpose as a workhorse. This is showcased by impressive stats such as boasting the strongest towing capacity in its class. It also doesn’t hurt that the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 is eye-candy with a luxury suite for a cabin. Rugged, good-looking, and comfy; what more could one ask for? This article discusses all the reasons making the GMC Sierra 1500 one of North America’s most coveted vehicles.

Design Perks of the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500

Striking Exterior

Sporting a strong and muscular hood, an imposing grille, and an athletic stance, the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 exudes attention-commanding power without even trying. However, this fine piece of American craftsmanship is designed to do more than look good. The bold lines and chiseled contours ensure supreme aerodynamics, allowing the Sierra 1500 to be that much faster, more powerful, and more efficient.

The rest of the exterior also serves to aid in the Sierra’s usefulness in one way or the other. The fixed cargo bed tie-downs ensure your cargo is well-secured, the available chrome wheel-to-wheel assist steps ease entry into this tall truck, while the available first-of-its-kind Six-Function MultiPro tailgate allows your tailgate to do everything from securing your valuables to acting as a comfortable work surface. Higher trims even offer a carbon-fiber composite bed and a KICKER MultiPro audio system for limitless possibilities.

Tuned for Performance

The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 is designed to be a capable, efficient performer regardless of the situation it finds itself in. It achieves this by offering a range of powertrain options to suit different needs. They include the TurboMax, the torque-rich inline-six, and two beastly V8s. The TurboMax comes as the standard and is a powerful turbocharged 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine with 310 HP and 430 lb-ft of torque. Imagine getting that much power from a base trim, explaining why we consider the Sierra a true work truck.

The inline-six is a 3.0-liter turbodiesel Duramax engine, also known as the “no excuses” option, thanks to its class-leading torque of 495 lb-ft and an impressive 305 HP, allowing it to boast its segment-leading towing capacity of up to 13,200 pounds. In fact, the off-road special trims of the 2024 Sierra 1500 use this diesel masterpiece as their standard powertrain to take advantage of its superior torque. The V8s include a 5.3-liter with 355 HP and 383 lb-ft of torque and a diabolical 6.2-liter with 420 HP and 460 lb-ft of torque that can launch this titan from zero to 60 in just five seconds.

Supreme Handling

The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 might have been designed to take on the most hardcore of tasks, but you wouldn’t guess it with its car-like handling. Equipped with either the standard 8-speed automatic or the available 10-speed automatic transmissions, this truck’s shifts are smooth as silk for a polished driving experience. Enhanced by corrosion-resistant DuraLife brake rotors, braking is not only quiet but also minimizes vibration, adding to the overall comfort of the ride. Complementing these handling features is the class-leading suspension system, which gracefully absorbs impacts to ensure a soft and plush ride.

Moreover, the Sierra 1500 boasts an ultra-sensitive steering system, enabling easy maneuverability with minimal effort, while its exceptional responsiveness makes you feel like you are one with the road. You’ll also appreciate the Sierra 1500’s restrained body roll that ensures the truck remains stable even when taking corners at high speeds. For added versatility, higher trims offer a traction select system, allowing you to tailor the vehicle’s handling to varying terrain conditions. Meanwhile, the base trim comes with StabiliTrak, a state-of-the-art technology that intuitively controls the Sierra’s traction control without your input.

Off-Road Capable

The 2024 Sierra 1500 offers two off-road trims for overlanding enthusiasts: the Sierra 1500 AT4 and the Sierra 1500 AT4X. These variants are fitted with a variety of implements to make them highly specialized for the job. The AT4 features a 2-inch factory lift with off-road suspension and Rancho monotube shocks, a 2-speed AutoTrac transfer case, an automatic-locking rear differential, and skid plates.

The AT4X is a whole different animal altogether with its factory-installed 2-inch suspension lift and Multimatic DSSV dampers, and front and rear e-locking differentials for maximum traction and stability in even the most demanding off-road conditions. ​That said, it wouldn’t hurt to know the best practices to follow when driving in adverse conditions.

A Comfortable and Practical Interior

The interior of the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 comes with everything you need to be both comfortable and functional. First off, with over 44 inches of legroom in the front and an impressive 43 inches in the rear, this truck ensures ample space for even the tallest passengers. In addition to generous legroom, the Sierra 1500’s interior boasts tons of headroom and shoulder room, allowing it to accommodate three full-size adults in the rear with ease. When it comes to convenience, the base Sierra 1500 offers a host of convenient features such as a 7-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, OnStar navigation, two USB ports, and a six-speaker audio system.

As you go up the trim levels, the hardcore GMC Sierra 1500’s cabin starts resembling that of a top-trim luxury SUV. These trims introduce luxurious amenities such as ventilated front seats and heated second-row seats (leather), along with an expansive 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment display. Enjoy the soft grip of a leather-wrapped heated tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel while enjoying the production studio-quality sound of the 12-speaker Bose premium audio system. Stay connected and powered up on the go with wireless charging capabilities and two 120-volt power outlets. You’ll also greatly appreciate the touch of elegance the available sunroof brings.

The 2024 GMC Sierra brings a unique blend of ruggedness, strength, comfort, ​convenience, and luxury that has ​to be experienced to be understood. Schedule your free test drive today at Cutter GMC in Waipahu, HI to see whether you can handle its awesomeness.