GMC Sierra dominates HD lineup

No other heavy-duty truck matches the 2016 GMC Sierra HD lineup – now available for sale across showrooms in the Middle East – when it comes to offering capability with comfort, quietness and uniquely crafted interiors. Today, the GMC Sierra HD stands alone as the industry’s premium HD truck, building on a 114-year legacy of heavy-duty trucks with technologies and features that make leveraging its capabilities easier and more enjoyable. The Denali series is the ultimate expression of GMC and the Sierra Denali HD is the ultimate expression of the Sierra HD range, offering distinctive styling and exclusive amenities that take the truck’s signature comfort and crafted interior environment to the highest level. New for 2016, Active Steering Assist power steering on some double cab and crew cab models helps make hauling and trailering easier and more confident, with electronic controls that enhance road holding and stability on the highway regardless of whether the truck is loaded. It also offers greater responsiveness and an improved steering feel. A new Gooseneck/5th Wheel Trailering Prep Package makes Sierra HD models ready to tow larger trailers right from the factory. It features a frame-mounted hitch platform and tray that accommodates a gooseneck ball hitch or fifth wheel hitch mounting brackets, and includes a cargo bed-mounted trailer harness. A new Gooseneck Completion Kit will also be available from GMC dealers, featuring a 2-5/16-inch ball hitch and two chain tie-downs. Additional new and updated features for 2016 include: • GMC IntelliLink with a 7-inch-diagonal capacitive touchscreen features a new HD radio and performance improvements including a faster processer for better performance and “Phone Projection” capability • GMC IntelliLink with an 8-inch-diagonal touchscreen features performance improvements including a faster processer for better performance and “Phone Projection” capability • HID projector-beam headlamps with GMC signature LED lighting now standard on all models • Available wireless phone charging • Available remote locking tailgate • Exterior colors: Crimson Red Tintcoat (double cab only), Cardinal Red, Deep Garnet Metallic (crew cab only) and Mahogany Metallic (not available on All Terrain or Denali). Also, the 2016 Sierra HDs’ trailering ratings are aligned with SAE J2807 standards, with maximum capacities including: • Maximum 2500HD conventional trailering rating of 6,577 kg • Maximum 2500HD fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailering rating of 8,165 kg • Maximum 3500HD single-rear-wheel conventional trailering rating of 6,804 kg • Maximum 3500HD single-rear-wheel fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailering rating of 7,938 kg • Maximum 3500HD dual-rear-wheel conventional trailering rating of 9,072 kg • Maximum 3500HD dual-rear-wheel fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailering rating of 23,200 pounds 10,523 kg The 2016 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty is now available for sale across showrooms in the Middle East – starting from $36,783 for the 2WD regular cab ($43,305 for Denali crew cab) – with a three-year/100,000 kilometers guarantee and four-year roadside assistance. — SG