Ordering is open at Rivard-Royall GMC, with no deposit required. Two all-new sixth-generation Small Block V8 engines, a redesigned cabin with more than 60 inches of combined digital displays, and a confirmed six-trim lineup headlined by the Denali Ultimate and AT4X. First trucks arrive at Memphis-area GMC dealerships before the end of 2026.
GMC officially revealed the 2027 Sierra 1500 on June 25, 2026. The new generation is led by the flagship Denali Ultimate and the new AT4X off-roader, both built around a confirmed four-engine lineup (two of them all-new V8s), a redesigned cabin with class-leading screen real estate, and the broadest Super Cruise availability ever offered on a Sierra. Ordering is now open at Rivard-Royall GMC. The first 2027 models are expected to arrive at GMC dealerships across the Mid-South before the end of the 2026 calendar year. GMC announced starting MSRP by trim on September 22, 2026 (4WD Crew Cab, includes $2,795 destination): Pro $51,295, Elevation $59,995, AT4 $73,495, Denali $76,795, AT4X $85,495, Denali Ultimate $87,895.
Enhanced TurboMax 2.7L (RPO L4B), the class-exclusive Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel (LZ0), plus all-new sixth-generation 5.7L (L76) and 6.6L (L78) V8s. Every engine pairs with a 10-speed automatic.
A 16.3-inch articulating center screen with hidden storage, a 12.2-inch driver display, and an available 11.5-inch front passenger screen. Plus a 15-inch head-up display on Denali Ultimate. The 16.3-inch center touchscreen is the largest in its class, and the available articulating center screen with hidden storage is first in its class, per GMC.
Pro, Elevation, AT4, Denali, AT4X, and Denali Ultimate. The current SLE and SLT trims do not return for 2027. The AEV Edition package continues on AT4X.
Every six to seven years, a full-size pickup platform gets replaced entirely. The fourth-generation Sierra 1500 launched in 2019, received a refresh in 2022, and now hands the baton to the 2027. For Memphis-area drivers cross-shopping right now, that creates two distinct windows. The 2026 represents the final, fully-sorted version of a known platform. The 2027 introduces two new V8 engines, a redesigned interior, and the broadest Super Cruise availability GMC has ever offered on a half-ton.
This page separates what GMC has officially announced from what is still pending. Reporting sources include the official GMC press release, Car and Driver, GM Authority, and US News. We update the day new information drops. Rivard-Royall GMC sits on Mendenhall Road in Memphis, a short drive from Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Cordova, and Olive Branch. Our team can walk you through either path, and the trade-offs that matter for Tennessee and Mid-South driving.
Short version: if your lease ends inside twelve months or you need a truck for work, the 2026 is the straightforward choice. If you can wait several months and want to own the first year of a redesigned generation with two new V8s, ordering a 2027 is open now and costs you nothing to start.
After GMC's official press release, the September 22, 2026 pricing and specification announcement, and the opening of ordering, most of the speculation has been resolved. The remaining unknown is EPA fuel economy. Sources include the official GMC press release, Car and Driver, US News, GM Authority, and MotorTrend.
GMC's press release confirms horsepower, torque, maximum towing, and maximum payload for every 2027 engine. Here is how each one stacks up against the truck it replaces, for Mid-South drivers weighing an in-stock 2026 against a 2027 order. The 6.6L V8 is a late-availability engine, per gmc.com.
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Max Towing (lbs)1 | Towing vs 2026 | Max Payload (lbs)1 | Payload vs 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced TurboMax 2.7L | 350 hp | 455 lb-ft | 9,400 | No change | 2,310 | +80 |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel | 305 hp | 495 lb-ft | 12,100 | -1,200 | 1,850 | -30 |
| All-New 5.7L V8 | 402 hp | 428 lb-ft | 13,500 | +2,300 | 2,140 | -10 |
| All-New 6.6L V8 | 481 hp | 501 lb-ft | 9,400 | -3,700 | 1,450 | -420 |
1 Maximum ratings when properly equipped; capability varies by cab, bed, drivetrain and equipment. The 13,500 lb maximum specifically requires an Elevation Double Cab 4WD standard bed with the 5.7L V8, Trailer Technology Package, Max Trailering Package, spray-on bedliner, 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires.
Figures from the official GMC press release on the 2027 Sierra 1500. Rivard-Royall GMC updated this comparison September 17, 2026.
GMC built Denali Ultimate around a standard sixth-generation 6.6L V8 that the company calls the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in its class. Combine that with more than 60 inches of combined digital displays, the most in its class per GMC, a class-exclusive articulating center screen with hidden storage, forged wood interior accents, and a standard three-year Super Cruise subscription, and Denali Ultimate is the clearest expression of where GMC is taking the half-ton segment.
Standard V8 power, class-leading displays, standard Super Cruise with trailering. The full GMC flagship treatment.
The AT4X is where GMC engineering puts on work boots. New for 2027: 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires (a Sierra first), Multimatic Jounce Control Dampers tuned for high-speed off-road impacts, and front and rear e-locking differentials, a combination not offered by any competitor in the class. A 2-inch suspension lift, exclusive hood design, and reworked front fascia give the truck a more purposeful stance on the dirt. Inside, an exclusive Timber Mahogany colorway pairs with a sport flat-bottom steering wheel and enhanced front-seat bolstering. For buyers who want even more capability, the AEV Edition package returns.
Hardware that earns its badge. Class-exclusive front and rear e-lockers, 35-inch tires, and Multimatic dampers.
Every 2027 Sierra trim gets a redesigned interior. The centerpiece is a triple-screen layout anchored by a 16.3-inch articulating infotainment display with hidden storage behind it, a 12.2-inch driver display, and an available 11.5-inch front passenger screen with articulating cover. Combined, that adds up to more than 60 inches of digital real estate on Denali Ultimate. The new MultiPro center console folds flat into a stable work surface and houses USB charge ports below. Real wood is available, forged wood is standard on Denali Ultimate, and a panoramic sunroof is standard on AT4X.
Three new finishes join the 2027 Sierra 1500 while six carry over, and three colors from the outgoing truck are retired. Every new finish is an extra-cost option. If you are ordering, this is one of the first choices we will walk through with you.
The trim and color selector on gmc.com shows the 2027 Sierra AT4 and AT4X in six finishes: Onyx Black, Summit White, Sterling Metallic, Coastal Dune, Dark Ridge Metallic, and Mesa Red. Pro and Elevation add Cardinal Red for seven. Denali and Denali Ultimate drop Mesa Red, Cardinal Red, and Summit White in favor of Azurite Blue Metallic and Glacier White Tricoat, for six finishes: Onyx Black, Sterling Metallic, Coastal Dune, Dark Ridge Metallic, Azurite Blue Metallic, and Glacier White Tricoat.
gmc.com's color selector also shows Mesa Red, offered on Pro, Elevation, AT4 and AT4X. Downpour Metallic, Titanium Rush Metallic, and Volcanic Red Tintcoat do not return for 2027. Swatches above are approximations for reference only. See the finish in person on Mendenhall Road before you commit to an order.
GMC has confirmed at least seven interior combinations. Denali carries the widest choice with three; the other announced trims each get a single colorway matched to their character. Seat upholstery by trim has not been detailed.
GMC has confirmed the full 2027 trim walk. The current SLE and SLT trims do not return for the new generation. GMC announced starting MSRP by trim on September 22, 2026 (4WD Crew Cab, includes $2,795 destination): Pro $51,295, Elevation $59,995, AT4 $73,495, Denali $76,795, AT4X $85,495, Denali Ultimate $87,895. Rivard-Royall GMC updates this page as each new trim sheet is released.
The entry trim, with a standard 2.7L TurboMax and 10-speed automatic. Built for fleet and work-truck duty with the new platform's proven core capability.
Style-focused mid-range with a standard 2.7L TurboMax and 10-speed automatic, confirmed for 2027. New exterior, an After Dark interior, positioned between Pro and AT4 for daily-driver shoppers.
The off-road-themed trim with a standard 5.7L V8, capability hardware, AT4-specific styling, and a Forest Storm interior with Alpine Lake accents. A step down from AT4X with broader appeal.
The premium tier with a standard 5.7L V8, the signature Denali chrome grille, and the widest interior choice in the lineup: three colorways, including Terra Summit and Twilight Harbor.
The most off-road-capable Sierra ever. 35-inch tires, front and rear e-lockers, Multimatic dampers, 2-inch lift, exclusive Timber Mahogany interior, AEV Edition available.
Standard sixth-generation 6.6L V8 (L78), 60-plus inches of combined displays, a Stealth Black interior, Bose Premium audio, standard three-year Super Cruise with trailering.
The Sierra nameplate has gone through four full generations, each one a meaningful step forward. The 2027 marks the start of the fifth. Context matters when you are making a purchase decision. Here is what the lineup has done, and where it is going.
GMC replaced the longstanding "C/K" series with the Sierra, establishing the brand's professional-grade positioning. The first-generation Denali trim debuted here, setting the premium-pickup template that still defines GMC today.
A stiffer frame, coil-over-shock front suspension on 2WD models, and a more refined interior moved the Sierra upmarket. The Sierra Hybrid arrived for 2009, marking the brand's first real electrification effort in a full-size truck.
A new engine family, chrome-heavy Denali identity, and a 2016 refresh that added an 8-speed automatic to the 6.2L V8. This generation cemented Denali as the aspirational half-ton of its era and made the Sierra a serious cross-shop against the Ford F-150 Platinum.
The current Sierra 1500 debuted the MultiPro tailgate, CarbonPro composite bed, a 15-inch head-up display on Denali, and the available 3.0L Duramax inline-six diesel. A 2022 mid-cycle refresh added the AT4X off-road trim and brought hands-free Super Cruise to the lineup.
The 2026 model year closes out this generation. Every current Sierra 1500 on our lot at Rivard-Royall represents a fully mature, fully refined version of this platform.
Officially revealed on June 25, 2026. The 2027 Sierra 1500 brings two all-new sixth-generation Small Block V8 engines (5.7L L76 and 6.6L L78), an enhanced TurboMax 2.7L (L4B), the class-exclusive Duramax 3.0L diesel (LZ0), a redesigned interior with more than 60 inches of combined digital displays on Denali Ultimate, expanded Super Cruise with trailering, and a six-trim lineup. Ordering is open now, and first trucks arrive at Mid-South GMC dealerships before the end of 2026.
Selected images from GMC's official 2027 Sierra 1500 reveal, plus reference shots of the current generation. Detailed walkarounds and feature-level photography will be added as GMC releases more of the trim-specific material.
GMC released the full 2027 Sierra 1500 lineup on June 25, 2026, and announced pricing and full specifications on September 22, 2026. Ordering is open now at Rivard-Royall. We will add additional photography as GMC publishes it.
With 2027 ordering open, it is worth mapping out how the lineup stacks up. These are the three Sierra directions a Memphis-area shopper can realistically consider over the next twelve to eighteen months.
The final year of the fourth-generation Sierra, with every feature the 2022 refresh introduced: MultiPro tailgate, available Super Cruise, and the 3.0L Duramax diesel. Known pricing, established incentives, in-stock at Rivard-Royall.
Best for: shoppers whose lease ends soon, or who value a proven, fully-sorted platform over the newest-generation design.
The fifth-generation redesign. Two new sixth-generation V8s, redesigned interior, expanded Super Cruise, six confirmed trims. Ordering is open with no deposit; GMC announced starting MSRP on September 22, 2026, from $51,295 (Pro, 4WD Crew Cab, includes $2,795 destination).
Best for: shoppers who can wait several months and want to spec the first model year of a redesigned generation exactly the way they want it.
If you are open to electric, GMC's full-size electric truck is a separate path entirely. Different platform, different capability profile, different ownership experience. Worth considering alongside the 2027 decision.
Best for: shoppers who want to move to EV and use their truck for predictable daily duty.
We are located on Mendenhall Road in Memphis, minutes from the FedEx World Hub and an easy drive from Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Cordova, Olive Branch, and Southaven. Whether you are buying a 2026 this month or ordering a 2027 today, our team can make the trip worth it.
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These are the questions we are hearing most from Memphis-area truck shoppers right now. If yours is not here, call us at 901-881-0179 or send a message.
Yes. Rivard-Royall GMC is accepting 2027 Sierra 1500 orders, and no deposit is required to place one. Tell us the trim and engine you want, by name or by RPO code, and our team will spec the build with you and enter the order. Call 901-881-0179 or send us a message to start.
GMC has confirmed that the first 2027 Sierra 1500 models are expected to arrive at dealerships before the end of the 2026 calendar year. Industry reporting points to start of regular production in mid-Q4 2026, most commonly cited as October, and that timing is tentative. Rivard-Royall GMC will receive allocation in the same window.
Four confirmed engines, all paired with a 10-speed automatic. The enhanced TurboMax 2.7L (RPO L4B) with best-in-class standard torque, the class-exclusive Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel inline-six (LZ0), an all-new sixth-generation 5.7L V8 (L76), and an all-new sixth-generation 6.6L V8 (L78). The 6.6L is the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in its class and is standard on Denali Ultimate.
Three new extra-cost finishes join for 2027, including Azurite Blue Metallic and Dark Ridge Metallic (paint code GEC); gmc.com's color selector also shows Mesa Red on Pro, Elevation, AT4 and AT4X. Six colors carry over: Onyx Black (GBA), Summit White (GAZ), Sterling Metallic (GXD), Cardinal Red (G7C), Coastal Dune (G42), and Glacier White Tricoat (G4J). Downpour Metallic, Titanium Rush Metallic, and Volcanic Red Tintcoat do not return.
GMC has confirmed at least seven interior colorways. Elevation gets After Dark. AT4 gets Forest Storm with Alpine Lake accents. AT4X gets an exclusive Timber Mahogany with Carbon Fiber accents. Denali has three choices: After Dark with Sheer and Sapphire Blue accents, Terra Summit with Bright White accents, and Twilight Harbor with Bright White accents. Denali Ultimate gets Stealth Black with Bright White accents. The Pro colorway has not been announced.
Six confirmed trims: Pro, Elevation, AT4, Denali, AT4X, and Denali Ultimate. The current SLE and SLT trims do not return for 2027. The AEV Edition package continues on the AT4X for buyers who want maximum off-road capability.
The 2027 Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate features more than 60 inches of combined digital displays. The setup includes a 16.3-inch articulating center infotainment touchscreen with hidden storage behind it, a 12.2-inch driver display, an available 11.5-inch front passenger screen with articulating cover, a 15-inch multicolor head-up display, and an 8.5-inch Rear Camera Mirror.
The 2027 AT4X is the most off-road-capable Sierra ever. Hardware includes 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires (a Sierra first), Multimatic Jounce Control Dampers, front and rear e-locking differentials (a class-exclusive combination), a 2-inch suspension lift, an exclusive hood design and front fascia, an exclusive Timber Mahogany interior, and a standard panoramic sunroof. The AEV Edition package continues.
If your lease is ending soon or you need a truck for work, the 2026 is the straightforward choice: known pricing, available incentives, and in-stock at Rivard-Royall. If your current vehicle is paid off or your lease has more than twelve months left, ordering a 2027 costs nothing to start and lets you spec the truck exactly the way you want it. SLE and SLT trims do not return for 2027, so if those match your needs the 2026 is the last chance to buy them new.
Yes. The class-exclusive Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel inline-six (LZ0) is one of the four confirmed engines for the 2027 Sierra 1500. It continues alongside the enhanced TurboMax 2.7L and the two new sixth-generation V8s.
GMC announced 2027 Sierra 1500 starting MSRP by trim on September 22, 2026 (4WD Crew Cab, includes $2,795 destination): Pro $51,295, Elevation $59,995, AT4 $73,495, Denali $76,795, AT4X $85,495, Denali Ultimate $87,895. Engine output figures are confirmed; see the chart above.
Yes. We carry a full range of 2026 Sierra 1500 trims including Pro, SLE, Elevation, SLT, AT4, AT4X, Denali, and Denali Ultimate. Browse 2026 Sierra 1500 inventory or see the 2026 Sierra model page for full trim details.
Rivard-Royall GMC is on Mendenhall Road in Memphis, TN, near the FedEx World Hub. We serve Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Cordova, Olive Branch, Southaven, Arlington, and Millington. Call 901-881-0179 for directions or visit our hours and directions page.
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"Just left Rivard-Royall GMC in Memphis, TN after driving a little over 3 hours to trade my car in. Charles Oliver was wonderful to work with and never pressured us to purchase or add anything we didn't want."
"It was a pretty pleasant experience. Derrick was my salesman and he was great. I got an excellent deal on a Sierra 1500 SLT. Best prices in town with plenty of incentives. If you are looking for a new GMC this is your place."
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Ordering is open and no deposit is required. Leave your name, the best way to reach you, and the trim and engine you have in mind. A member of our team calls you to spec the truck, confirm the details, and enter the order.
The more detail you give us up front, by trim name or RPO code, the faster we can put the build together on the call. Prefer to move now on a 2026 instead? Browse current inventory or call us directly.
The current Sierra 1500 lineup at Rivard-Royall GMC. Every truck below is on our lot and available for a test drive on Mendenhall Road. Call 901-881-0179 or message the store with any questions.
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