GMC Sierra EV AT4 is a cleaner off-road pickup truck

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GMC's Sierra EV AT4 gets two new trim packages and standard range battery powered by two electric motors.

The GMC Sierra is one of the most popular pickup trucks on the planet and possibly the best looking.

Its prowess as a work truck is nearly legendary but what happens when you make it fully electric and more off road capable? I’d call it something wonderful.

The GMC Sierra EV AT4 is certainly something wonderful. It has all the regular Sierra’s goodness with the added bonus of zero emissions and whisper-soft operation.

The Sierra EV debuted in 2024. For 2026 the vehicle gets two new trim packages and standard range battery. My AT4 version is one step below the top-dog Denali version but lacks nothing that you need or possibly want. It’s a very handsome vehicle. The grille is massive and rugged looking. The truck body is square with sharp creases that scream masculine. The overall look is bold and exciting.

The interior is near luxury. Quality materials abound in this design. The massive upright touch screen is the center of attention, catching your eye as soon as you open the door. There is a lot of screen space, but the bottom quarter of the fixture has a lot of physical buttons and switches, which is a good thing. The screen is exceptionally clear. It contains a Google assistant that allows total voice control of lots of functions. It does not accept Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Bummer.

A massive center console separates the two extremely comfortable front seats which are very supportive, heated and cooled. The driver’s seat can be adjusted to nearly any position with power controls located on the side of the seat cushion. The large mirrors are power adjustable and fold. The rearview mirror has a live video feed so if you have your backseat or truck bed filled you can see following traffic.

The Sierra AT4 is powered by two electric motors – one each at the front and rear, which allows for four-wheel drive. There is also four-wheel steering and a crab-walk function that allows you to drive over treacherous terrain. Skid plates protect the underside.

My test vehicle was a max range, which means the battery could hold a charge capable of 478 miles. Also, total engine output is a whopping 760 horsepower with 785 pounds-feet of torque. Drop this thing into Max Power mode and you can get to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds. Impressive. Very impressive.

I’m not your bash-through-the-woods kind of guy so I can’t tell you how well this truck performs in the outback. I’m sure it’s fine. There are a lot of settings to allow you to go anywhere. I was concerned as to how this vehicle works in everyday life. It’s built for four-wheeling, but can it handle everyday traffic and highway duty?

Yes, this Sierra EV At4 is very capable for everyday use. It is surprisingly quiet on the highway. Get it up past highway speeds and you will hear some wind and tire noise but not bad. The ride is comfortable but firm. Bumps and humps don’t get into the cabin much unless you get a badly maintained stretch of highway. The excellent Bose stereo system is powerful enough to overcome the mild amount of noise. 

The Sierra EV AT4 comes with lots of standard equipment such as Super Cruise (it can drive itself),  electric E-trunk, multipro tailgate, 16.8 Infotainment system, Bose stereo, dual zone climate control, eight-way power driver’s seat with four-way lumbar support, SiriusXM, automatic braking for rear braking and cross traffic, 14-inch head-up display and fixed panoramic sunroof. All this comes at a cost of $89,600. Throw in destination and a dealer installed hard folding truck bed cover, and the as-tested price came to $93,545.

That’s a big chunk of change but I am thoroughly impressed with this electric Sierra. I could live with this.

Pros:

• Striking design

• Spacious, luxury-like interior

• Comfortable front seats

• Plethora of standard equipment 

• Impressive battery range

• Trunk with electric operation 

• Smooth ride 

Cons:

• No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto

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