GM Specialty Vehicle says Only GMC SUVs will be sold hereSo if you want to buy one of the Sierra pickup trucks, you'll have to go to a conversion company.
Australian company Autogroup International enters the market and presents the GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X SUV.
Modified by American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) and converted to right-hand drive by Autogroup International, the GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X has little competition.
Under the bonnet, a 6.6-litre Duramax V8 turbodiesel engine produces 346kW of power and 1,322Nm of torque. For petrol-seekers, there’s also a 6.6-litre V8 option.
Paired with a 10-speed Allison automatic transmission, it can tow more than 8,000 kg and has a payload capacity of more than 1,100 kg.
This truck isn't just brute force. It's built to conquer and features a number of upgrades like a factory 1.5-inch lift, Rancho shocks, Multimatic DSSV shocks, skid plates, heavy-duty control arms, and steel bumpers.
Inside, you'll find a 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 15-inch head-up display with an off-road inclinometer.
Also standard are Obsidian Rush genuine leather seats with heating and ventilation, a wireless phone charger and a 12-speaker Bose audio system with a Kicker audio system in the rear door.
Active safety and driver assistance technologies include adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and a 360-degree camera, the latter of which is particularly useful when driving off-road.
Sri Lanka-based Autogroup International completed the conversion of the truck to right-hand drive and ensured it met stringent safety standards and regulatory requirements.
This 100% Australian owned family business with over 30 years experience has converted over 4,500 vehicles including the recent Lincoln Navigator And GMC Hummer EValso on the water and heading to Australia.
Sierra 2500 is mechanically linked to Chevrolet Silverado HD sold at GM Specialty Vehicles showrooms. While GMCs used to be little more than rebadged Chevys, most of the brand's models now feature significantly different styling inside and out from their bowtie-badged brethren.
In the Australian market, the AT4X will compete with other US pickups such as the Silverado HD, as well as Ram 2500Another car converted on site to right hand drive by Walkinshaw.
However, the GMC stands out with its excellent towing capacity, luxurious interior, and features like Multimatic DSSV shocks.
American Vehicle Sales in Melbourne distributes the Sierra and offers a five-year warranty on ADR-compliant pickups.
Right-hand drive cars are already on the way and will soon hit Australian roads.
Do you think this will be another overpriced, oversized toy hauler or are Aussies serious about safe towing and willing to shell out the cash to prove it? Let us know in the comments below.