2022 GMC Sierra 1500

Most of the 2022 Sierra truck lineup is elevated with styling and design updates, inside and out.

Exterior highlights include a revised front bumper, fascia, grille designs and finishes on each trim; new dual-projector LED headlamps for a bolder, wider appearance; and animated lighting sequences that activate when approaching, starting or walking away from the truck.

The centerpiece of the 2022 Sierra's redesigned interior (SLE trim and above) is an all-new and customizable 13.4-inch-diagonal horizontal touchscreen, along with a 12.3-inch-diagonal digital, configurable instrument cluster. Together, they provide users with better levels of personalization and intuitive engagement.

The 2022 Sierra includes an enhanced 2.7L Turbo High-Output engine. Highlights include: torque estimated at 420 lb-ft -- a more than 20 percent increase over the current engine; a new, more rigid cylinder block casting is complemented with a 30 percent-stiffer crankshaft to enhance smoothness, reduce noise and tune the engine for greater torque production in the usable low-mid rpm range; higher maximum trailering ratings of 9,600 pounds with 2WD models and 9,300 pounds with 4WD models.

Shift scheduling revisions with the 2.7L Turbo's eight-speed automatic transmission enhance refinement and deliver quicker downshifts, for a greater feeling of power on demand. Additional Sierra updates include improvements with the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel, along with chassis changes that now allow inclusion of the max tow package, so the 3.0L Duramax, with 277 class-leading diesel horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, now has a max tow rating of 13,200 pounds (Double Cab 2WD with 20-inch wheels and Max Trailering Package) -- a 4,000-pound improvement over the 2021 Sierra.