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6 Favorite Features of the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD

The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD boasts powerful performance, advanced connectivity, and state-of-the-art safety. Get a closer look at six features drivers love in the new Sierra 2500.

1. 6.6L V8 Engine Options

There are two engine options for the Sierra 2500HD: a standard 6.6L V8 gas engine and an available 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine. With the standard gas engine, your Sierra 2500 can reach 401 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 464 lb.-ft. of torque at 4000 rpm. The available diesel engine gives your Sierra increased power and towing capabilities, producing 470 horsepower at 2800 rpm with 975 lb.-ft. of torque at 1600 rpm and a maximum towing capacity of 21,870 pounds on the crew cab model.

2. Sierra HD Pro Safety

The Sierra HD Pro Safety package takes assistive driving to the next level by using a combination of functions to monitor your Sierra's surroundings. Functions in the Sierra HD Pro Safety package include:

  • Following Distance Indicator
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • IntelliBeam
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Forward Collision Alert
  • Front Pedestrian Braking

The Sierra HD Pro Safety package also comes with a feature called Buckle to Drive. This feature detects when a front passenger does not have their seatbelt fastened, and prevents you from shifting the truck out of PARK until they do.

3. GMC Trailering Package

The Sierra 2500HD comes with a GMC Trailering Package to facilitate all of your towing endeavors. This package contains a hitch, a 2.5-inch receiver hitch, a trailering hitch platform, a 7-wire electrical harness, a 7-pin sealed connector, and Hitch Guidance. Hitch Guidance comes in handy when it's time to attach your trailer to the hitch because it shows you an in-cabin display of your hitch with a digital guideline for aligning the two perfectly.

4. GMC Infotainment System

The 2025 SierraHD comes with a 7-inch GMC infotainment system that has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration capability. Pair your phone to the truck to make hands-free phone calls or send text messages as you drive. The GMC infotainment system also has Bluetooth audio streaming that allows you to stream music from other devices.

5. Under-Seat Storage Compartment

A convenient feature in the new Sierra 2500 is the under-seat storage compartment located beneath the front bench. Lift the seat bottoms to access a spacious cargo area for items you want close by, but out of sight.

6. CornerStep Rear Bumper

The Cornerstep rear bumper is an innovative exterior feature found on all Sierra models. This bumper has a hollow space at each corner, allowing you to insert your foot and push against a textured foot pad for more traction and stability when accessing your cargo box.

Check out all these Sierra HD features and more at Coughlin Chevrolet Buick GMC Newark in Newark, OH, today!

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