GM Reveals 2014 GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado

In a press conference resembling a one-manufacturer auto show, GM unveiled its new fifth generation pickups: the 2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra.

At their core, the new pickups are based on sturdy bones: fully boxed frames throughout the lineup, an all-new engine lineup, and a lot of thoughtful upgrades.?Under the hood are EcoTec3 engines featuring all-aluminum construction, direct injection, variable valve timing, and cylinder deactivation. The lineup counts a 4.3-liter V-6, a 5.3-liter V-8, and a 6.2-liter V-8. All three are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, and the rear axle gets a revised design for better durability. The suspension is improved and GM claims far better ride and handling over the outgoing models. Four wheel disc brakes are now standard across the lineup. So is electric power steering and an automatic locking rear differential.

The bodies of both pickups are almost entirely new, even if the overall shape isn't dramatically different. The doors have been redesigned for much less wind noise and the rear doors are larger and hinged at the front now. The bed?is fitted with LED illumination (standard on GMC and optional on Chevy) and the tailgate gets a rotary damper which reduces the effort required to lower the gate.

No doubt these trucks are carved from the same slab of steel, but they offer variation in style. Everything ahead of the A-pillar is unique to either pickup. As one might expect, GMC is styled for a more upscale and refined look, while the Silverado has a tougher, more macho appeal.

Inside, the trucks draw a strong distinction. Although they share a similar center console with a full compliment of infotainment content, the styling and materials are quite different. Chevy houses a much more straightforward, durable design, heavy on plastics and durable fabrics. The Sierra is much higher spec: leather wrapped dash and handsome wood veneers. Both machines are fitted with three powered USB ports as well as a 110V household-style power outlet. Interestingly, heated cloth seats are now available on these pickups, and so is the safety alert seat first seen in the Cadillac XTS. However, while the trucks presented today were certainly pre?production models, the quality of these interiors don't quite hit the mark compared to the competition (though they are significantly better than the last models).

Of course, GM is mute on any power, towing, hauling, or general performance figures, promising them "later in the winter."

Source: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/auto-blog/see-the-new-gmc-sierra-and-chevy-silverado-14853556?src=rss

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