2011 GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept

The GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept is an exploration of heavy-duty truck capability combined with great off-road versatility. It is Highlighted by a bold exterior design, enhanced suspension and all-terrain premium expected details of the GMC – all designed to enable great access to off-road destinations.

The new 2011 HD Sierra All Terrain underpins the HD concept, with the modified, production-based chassis and the 4WD Duramax Diesel / Allison 1000 six-speed powertrain. The enhanced suspension and unique body dimensions, including Increased ground clearance and ‘wider track, as well as Greater approach / departure angles, off-road capability Deliver while Maintaining levels of HD trailering and payload capacity.

“The Sierra All Terrain HD Concept takes GMC’s outstanding new HD platform to the next level, marries it to the legendary Duramax Diesel / Allison transmission, and Provides a heavy-duty expression of GMC’s premium All Terrain package,” said Lisa Hutchinson, GMC product marketing director. “It Delivers the exceptional capabilities of the Sierra HD – hauling, towing and performance – and Applies Them to the toughest driving environments. It’s the ultimate professional-grade tool for construction crews, Ranchers and adventurers Whose Activities Are not limited by WHERE the pavement Ends. ”

The attributes that increase the ability of the GMC Sierra HD All Terrain build on the outstanding features already offered in all-new production of Sierra HD trucks, “said Hutchinson.” Although it is strictly a concept, is a very realistic. “From any angle, the All Terrain HD looks like part of a dedicated off-road performer, with bold, sharp features complemented by a high profile and wide stance.

aerodynamic bumpers are designed to improve approach and departure angles and incorporate frame-mounted recovery hooks – with integrated skid plates. A railing, large air flow optimized cooling maximizes in difficult conditions, while a forced induction hood delivers more air to the Duramax diesel engine.

“The design of All Terrain HD is an expression of their abilities – strong, functional and absolutely professional grade,” said Carl Zipfel, design manager. “We are excited about the design elements and explore how they might apply to future GMCs.”fender big stretch away from the body to cover the tires of 35 inches tall BFGoodrich. At the rear, the cargo box has a lock, lighted storage compartments, along with a series of grappling hooks, including a couple on the floor bed and two on each side of the bed. A nonskid rubber mat is used in the rear, while two special compartments inside the cargo box provide access to a 110 volt outlet and air compressor. A composite bed liner with a “circuit board” sole pattern provides a protective cover for the bed.

The All Terrain HD Iridium metal is painted – a dark charcoal color that shows a reddish, turning anodized, when viewed from certain angles. It complements other metal finishes and anodized satin on the outside, giving the truck a look more accurate and functional.

The interior matches the exterior aesthetics, with nominations for awards and greater functionality, including enhanced lighting. It conveys solidity and precision, details such as accent mixed mesh of stainless steel and satin chrome, with an increased expression of the characteristics of Terrain premium. Two-tone dark gray leather seats, combined with carbon fiber embossed leather style seating surfaces, have contrasting red stitching. Additional leather-wrapped interior features include steering wheel, instrument panel and center console.

A new radio navigation is also featured in the All Terrain concept GMC Sierra HD radios and previews future vehicle to be offered at GMC. An integrated 80 gigabyte hard drive contains map data for navigation system. It eliminates the need for a map disc and provides greater storage capacity for music from portable devices. It also features DVR-style playback time lapse, “which allows up to 20 minutes record / playback of AM / FM / XM radio stations.