If you’re shopping for a new GMC Sierra HD near Dubuque, then you should really consider Runde GMC in Platteville.  Runde’s has the largest available new GMC inventory in the local area.  And the new Sierra HD is a truck that will do it all for you: towing, hauling, charging your phone, playing your favorite tunes, or even dropping your teenagers off at the movie theater allowing you to have a couple hours of peace and quiet.

Whether you’re interested in the SLE, SLT, AT4, or Denali, Runde Auto Group is likely to have the truck you want in stock.  And if we do not, please know that ordering a truck straight from the factory or locating one and trading with another dealership to get the truck you want is always an option. 

 
The first thing you’ll likely notice about the Sierra HD is the distinctive GMC front grill and bumper. The front end’s definitely a sharp-looking part of the truck that always stands out.  If the truck you’re looking at isn’t equipped with fog lights, you can always add them as a dealer installed accessory.   And of course all trim levels come standard with integrated tow hooks on the lower portion of the front bumper.  The tow hooks will be painted bright red on the AT4 trim level, if fact this is one of the easiest ways to quickly identify an AT4 truck.

The GMC truck is an upscale or “professional grade” truck as GM refers to it and there are thoughtful exterior features as well as nice touches of chrome all throughout the exterior design.   One of the nice utility features is the addition of a side step near the cab corners that allows truck owners to easily step up and access a tool box or cargo items from the side of the truck.  For anyone who’s ever tried to jump up and balance on a rear tire to grab something out of the back of a full-size truck, you know exactly how handy that little step is.

If you’re looking to buy a new GMC Sierra HD near Dubuque, you’ll be able to choose from two different engines.  First, there’s the 6.6 liter gas engine that produces 401 horsepower and 464 foot pounds of torque.  If that’s not enough and you’re looking to pull something consistently, then you can opt for the 6.6 liter Duramax diesel engine (available at an additional cost) that has 445 horses underneath the hood and produces an impressive 910 foot pounds of torque at 1600 rpm’s.  If that’s still not enough power for you, then you may want to consider moving up into something like a Freightliner.

Whatever engine you opt for is entirely up to you.  Obviously the diesel is going to cost you more money, but if you’re going to be towing something heavy on a consistent basis, then you’re probably going to experience better fuel economy with the diesel.   If you’re not planning to tow anything behind you, then the gas engine is definitely the route to go.

Something you might not expect when you first get into a Sierra Heavy Duty truck is the high quality of ride it provides.  At the dealership, we occasionally encounter customers who may not have purchased a new truck in quite a while and are surprised at how well the HD drives down the road.  If fact, the phrase we probably hear the most when a customer returns from a test drive is, “Wow!  That rides like a Cadillac.”   The truck actually drives a lot like a car except the seating position is quite a bit higher up than where it would be in a car and consequently the driver has a much better view of the road and can easily see what drivers are doing a couple cars ahead.

If you’ve previously owned a Chevy Silverado 1500 or a Silverado HD, then moving into a new GMC Sierra HD near Dubuque is not going to be a stretch at all.  Sierra is a basically the mechanical twin to the Silverado with most major differences having to do with the cosmetic design and aesthetics.  Underneath all the sheet metal and upholstery, they’re practically the same truck.

GMC’s Multi-Pro Tailgate

One of the options on the back of the truck is the MultiPro Tailgate (available for an additional cost) that can be configured into 6 different positions … some have jokingly referred to it as the “origami tailgate”.  With this new tailgate, you can transform the back of your truck into a stand-up work desk or you can convert the tailgate into an additional step enabling easy access to hop up into the bed of the truck.  There’s also a remote release button on the truck’s key fob that automatically lowers the tailgate of your truck that makes it easier to quickly load your truck when you have groceries from HyVee or a cart full of supplies from Menards.

Of course on the interior of the truck, you’ll find some of the most comfortable seats available in a mass-produced truck.  Almost everywhere you look, the truck’s interior incorporates touches of luxury and elegance and you can definitely equip a new Sierra HD with about as many creature features as you want to pay for.  If you’d like to learn more about the interior of the new GMC Sierra Heavy Duty or would like to check one out for yourself, then please contact our GMC sales staff at Runde GMC in Platteville.  If you just want to see what’s in your budget, you can try out our online payment calculator and if you’re looking to trade in your current truck, please feel free to use our online trade evaluation form.  Whenever you’re in the market for a new GMC Sierra HD near Dubuque, think “Runde Auto Group”.