AutoPacific’s 2016 Ideal Vehicle Award winners were named, just weeks ago, and guess who stole the show? If you guessed GMC, then you'd be correct! For the third consecutive year, GMC was named 'Most Ideal Popular Brand' in AutoPacific’s 2016 Ideal Vehicle Awards.
Furthering their achievement, GMC had three models claim top bragging rights in their respective segments - one of only two automakers to do so in AutoPacific’s 2016 Ideal Vehicle Awards. GMC's top-selling vehicle (and a Ferguson favorite), the GMC Sierra, led the Light Duty Pickup segment for the second straight in a row, while the Yukon and Yukon XL ranked highest in the Large SUV segment. The GMC Acadia rounded out the trio as it claimed the title in the Large Crossover SUV segment.
To conduct the awards, AutoPacific surveys new owners of 2015 and 2016 model year vehicles across all major manufacturers. AutoPacific asks the new owners if they would make any changes to their new vehicle; in 15 key categories including: interior storage, acceleration & technology, ride & handling, and safety features. Over 65,000 new vehicle owners are surveyed.
According to AutoPacific's President, George Peterson, "By asking vehicle owners if they would change various aspects of their vehicle if given the opportunity, we not only identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement, but we also find out which manufacturers are truly hitting the mark with owners."
Winning AutoPacific's 2016 Ideal Vehicle 'Most Ideal Popular Brand' Award for the third consecutive year demonstrates how GMC's commitment to quality and refinement is resonating with new owners. GMC is effectively blending capability, technology, and precision design throughout their lineup of new SUVs and trucks.
The 2016 GMC Sierra, winner in the Light Duty Pickup segment, offers an impressive combination of styling, power, and tech & safety features. With its available EcoTec3 5.3L V8 engine offers the best V8 fuel economy in any full-size pickup.
The 2016 GMC Yukon, winner in the Large SUV segment, can accommodate up to nine passengers with three rows of seating. With its bold styling, premium materials, and inspiring capability, Yukon creates a new standard in full-size utility.
The 2016 GMC Acadia, winner in the Large Crossover SUV segment, personifies GMC's never say never attitude with its accommodating space and functionality. The 2016 and the all-new 2017 GMC Acadia SUVs are both available at Ferguson Buick GMC in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
It may come as no surprise that trucks are quite popular in Texas. When it comes to US roads, Texas leads the way with more than 300,000 total miles of roads and streets. That's not including the back roads in the Texan countryside. With so much terrain to cover, it's no wonder way Texans rely on capable trucks to commute.
But what truck is the best option for truck lovers in Texas? Well, that'd be the GMC Sierra. The GMC Sierra was named the 2016 Texas Truck Showdown Towing Champion, in a head-to-head capability test conducted by editors from MrTruck.com, PickupTrucks.com, and Cars.com.
The Sierra went head-to-head against the Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition with the 5.7L V-8, Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn with the 5.7L V-8, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ with the 5.3L V-8, Ford F-150 Lariat with the 3.5L V-6 EcoBoost and came out on top! Beating the competition with its powerful – 420 hp and 460 lb-ft – engine; the most powerful engine out of the group. The Sierra beat the competition in fuel economy, with a trailer attached, as well.
The editors of the 2016 Texas Truck Showdown praised the Sierra 1500 SLT test truck, for its effortless performance. It offered a max trailering rating of 12,000 lbs. PickupTrucks.com editor, Mark Williams, had the following to say about the GMC Sierra's performance, "This is a mild-mannered pickup that is ready to don its cape and do some heavy lifting, saving the day from a long list of work chores. The engine and transmission are synced up like a smooth-flying jet rocket."
Being crowned the 2016 Texas Truck Showdown Towing Champion validates everything GMC stands for: powerful truck capability uniquely coupled with premium appointments and refinement. Combined crafted interior with bold new styling for 2016, the Sierra handles the toughest tasks in the utmost comfort.
The 2016 Sierra 1500 boasts a bold new look thanks to a new grille, new headlamps with GMC signature LED lighting, available LED tail lights, and distinctive trim elements designed for each trim level. 2016 Sierra HD models are also available with a new Digital Steer Assist system, which eases driving and maneuvering a heavy-duty pickup.
While there's no shortage of truck lovers in the Lone Star state, over the border, here in Oklahoma, we’re seeing an increasing number of truck fans. Northeast Oklahoma, in particular, is commonly known has Green Country, but might soon be known as Truck Country. As America’s fastest growing GMC dealer, we’ve seen the popularity of the GMC Sierra explode here in the sooner state. The GMC Sierra is Ferguson Buick GMC’s highest selling model.
Although we’re based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, we can serve both Oklahoma and Texas. Take a look at some of our recentGMC Sierra owners from both Oklahoma and Texas:
Tim and Amanda Miller drove 7 hours - from Austin, TX to Broken Arrow, OK - to pick up their brand-new 2016 GMC Sierra Denali at Ferguson Buick GMC!
Charles Young came from Glenpool, Oklahoma to Broken Arrow, OK to purchase their new 2016 GMC Sierra SLT. Mr. Young had the following to say about their Ferguson Buick GMC experience, "Jack Jewell [our sales rep] was great! You have a customer for life! Finance didn't take forever like other dealerships. Very impressed! If I wasn't interested in any extra packages or rims he didn't push them on me. That's what I was impressed with the most."
As America's fastest growing GMC dealer, we were ecstatic to introduce the newly refreshed 2016 GMC Sierra to the Tulsa Metro. The GMC Sierra is by far our Tulsa-area customer's favorite pickup truck. Along with a bolder new front end, the 2016 Sierra offers new technologies such as phone integration via GMC IntelliLink; enhancing the truck's connectivity. The 2016 GMC Sierra has continued to wow our new GMC shoppers with its looks and unmatched capability.
As much as we love the 2016 GMC Sierra, you can only imagine our excitement to hear of a soon-to-be-released, special Sierra package, the all-new 2016 Sierra All Terrain X. The new Sierra All Terrain X transforms the 2016 Sierra into an aggressively styled, off-road machine.
With aggressive, off-road styling the All Terrain X Sierra blends capability with a unique style that makes a strong statement no matter where it takes you; whether down the beaten path or paving your own.
Along with grippy, Mud-Terrain-rated tires, designed for off-road performance in mud, dirt or gravel, the Sierra “X” package includes:
Available colors: Onyx Black, Summit White, Stone Blue Metallic, Iridium Metallic, Crimson Red Tintcoat, Light Steel Gray Metallic
Performance exhaust system, which bumps output of the 5.3L V-8 engine to 365 horsepower and adds an aggressive note
Unique grille with body-color surround and tinted chrome accents; body-color front and rear bumpers (rear bumper with corner steps)
Bed-mounted sport bar (black) designed to support the accessory off-road LED lighting package
Black exterior mirrors, belt moldings and B-pillars
Inclinometer in the driver information center
All-Terrain-logo instrument cluster
Interior floor liners
Spray-on bedliner
Rear Park Assist
Sport side steps (black)
High-performance LED headlamps
18 x 8.5-inch black aluminum wheels
4WD with Eaton locking rear differential
Body-color door handles and body-side moldings
Z71 Off-Road suspension package with Rancho monotube shocks, high-capacity air cleaner, Hill Descent Control and underbody transfer case shield
The new Sierra All Terrain X will soon join other 2016 Sierra model packages, such as the new Sierra Elevation and the new Sierra Denali Ultimate. Just like our anticipation bringing the 2016 Sierra to Tulsa, we're holding our breath until the day we can bring the All Terrain X edition to our GMC showroom.
We're expecting the new Sierra All Terrain X package to arrive at our Broken Arrow dealership next spring; Spring of 2016. Stay connected to Ferguson Buick GMC, on our Facebook page, to learn when we bring the new "X" package to the Tulsa Metro. Call us at 918-258-1800 and we'll set you up with a test drive!
The GMC Sierra is without a doubt a favorite among our Oklahoma shoppers, and a top-seller at our Broken Arrow Buick GMC store. Just listen to what Christy B. from Tulsa, Oklahoma had to say about her GMC Sierra purchase,
"My husband and I went in looking for a new truck. My husband found one he liked and had to have, the only thing was it wasn't four wheel drive...Michael reassured us that he would do everything he could to get us that [Sierra] truck. Sure enough he and the team at Ferguson Buick GMC did just that. We have had it only two full days and my husband loves it. Thank you Michael and Ferguson for going above and beyond."
The GMC Sierra keeps our Oklahoma shoppers happy for one simple reason; it's a cut above other trucks. With superior attention to detail, and professional-grad quality and craftsmanship there's really no comparison; being the most powerful light duty pickup on the market doesn't hurt either!
As one of Oklahoma's favorite trucks, we're sure our readers will appreciate the exciting news coming from Detroit. GMC has released more information on the upcoming 2016 GMC Sierra! GMC says the 2016 Sierra will be the automaker's most capable, comfortable, and cutting-edge truck yet! From what we've seen and heard, there's a high probability the Sierra will remain at the top of its class in model year 2016.
The 2016 GMC Sierra will roll off the lot with a refreshed exterior appearance - specifically the front end of the truck. The engineers at GMC added a new front fascia, a new bumper, a new front grille, and new lighting technology upgrades.
Significant lighting technology upgrades also give the 2016 Sierra greater visual distinction between Sierra trim levels and packages. Highlights include:
LED taillamps standard on SLT, All Terrain and Sierra Denali
New grille design with specific appearance for base model, Elevation, SLE, SLT, All Terrain and Sierra Denali
High-performance LED headlamps with LED signature standard on Sierra Denali and available on SLT
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) projector-beam headlamps with LED signature standard on base model, SLE and SLT
Thin-profile LED foglamps standard on SLT, All Terrain and Sierra Denali
New headlamps with GMC signature LED lighting on all models
The fresh appearance takes the Sierra's signature premium styling to a higher level – and offers new, advanced engineering features designed to complement its crafted interior. The interior of the 2016 GMC Sierra offers our Oklahoma shoppers an innovative, technology advanced cabin. New technologies added include phone integration via GMC IntelliLink. It allows smartphone users to connect with applications such as navigation, hands-free messaging and more through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
The new 2016 GMC Sierra is expected to arrive at our Broken Arrow GMC dealership late this year or early next year. Ferguson Buick GMC is America's fastest growing GMC dealership! There's no better place to check out the new 2016 Sierra. Follow us on Facebook and learn when we're able to introduce the 2016 Sierra to the Tulsa Metro!
Additional new and revised features for 2016 include:
Exterior colors: Crimson Red Tintcoat, Cardinal Red, Mahogany Metallic and White Frost Tintcoat
Available remote locking tailgate
New, available 20-inch chrome-clade aluminum wheel design
Wireless phone charging is included on all models with front bucket seats
Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission now available with the 5.3L V-8 engine on SLT and Sierra Denali
The 2016 GMC Sierra will be the most technology advance Sierra ever. What sets the 2016 GMC Sierra apart from other trucks? Answer: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone integration technology, new GMC owners will never be disconnected.
GMC's team of engineers understand that truck owners need to stay connected, even while on the go. So, GMC took popular smartphone features and gave 2016 Sierra owners access to them by putting them on the truck’s display in a smart, user-friendly configuration.
Apple CarPlay gives 2016 Sierra drivers the ability to send and receive messages, make calls, and listen to music right from the touchscreen or by voice via Siri. Apple CarPlay-supported apps include Music and third-party audio apps, Maps, Messages, and Phone apps.
For truck owners who have an Android device instead of Apple; don’t fret, GMC has you covered as well, with Android Auto. Android Auto is built around Google Maps, Google Now and the ability to talk to Google, as well as a growing audio and messaging app ecosystem that includes podcast players, Spotify, Google Play Music, Skype and WhatsApp. At the beginning of production only some of the 2016 Sierra models will be equipped with Android Auto; however, all 2016 GMC Sierra’s will be equipped with the innovation technology later on.
Did we mention all this technology is user-friendly? Using either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto inside the 2016 Sierra will be a piece of cake - even for those of us who are slightly less technology savvy. Simply look for a “Projection” icon on the IntelliLink screen to tell you if a phone is not connected, and watch for it to change. Once the icon changes your smartphone device is connected; ready for your enjoyment.
Apart from its technology advancements, the 2016 GMC Sierra is a much bolder and more refined truck. The new 2016 GMC Sierra will be available in the fourth quarter of this year. For more details about the 2016 GMC Sierra visit www.fergusonbuickgmc.com/2016_GMC_Sierra
