The Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab in SLE 1SC trim starts at $40,915.00. Standard equipment includes a 315 h.p., 315 lb.-ft. of torque 5.3-litre V8 matched to a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
The test vehicle also came with an $880 Convenience Package (remote start, heated window washing fluid, heated exterior mirrors, home remote); a $1,270 Safety Package (power adjustable pedals, rear parking sensor, head curtain side-impact air bags, rollover sensor); and a $1,715 Audio Package (Bose speakers/sub-woofer with AM/FM Stereo w/6-Disc Changer/MP3/XM Satellite Radio).
Also, for just the right amount of bling, $1,795 worth of 20-inch rims and tires that include a sport suspension with rear monotube shock absorbers.
With a sundry of other items, the total for the Sierra test truck came to $48,170.
Big improvements inside
High-end Sierra SLTs and Denalis feature a replica of the upscale cockpits found in GM's full-size sports-utility-vehicles, like the Chevy Tahoe or GMC Yukon.
But the Sierra 4WD Crew Cab SLE comes with a more traditional, horizontal dash and three-across bench seat, as well as more tunneled, retro-look gauges and a two-story glovebox.
More spacious with increased storage space than the last Sierra, the cabin's materials are also nicer and better screwed together. Crew cab models feature a large back seat area that's quite acceptable for most adults. Standard on Crew Cabs is a new stadium-style seating with 60/40-split design.
The strong, silent type
GMC boasts the Sierra is the quietest full-size pickup on the market. After a week of running errands around town and a post-winter highway trip to the cottage, the Sierra proved to be very solid and (nearly) silent on the highway. What is wasn't was very quick.
The test vehicle also came with an $880 Convenience Package (remote start, heated window washing fluid, heated exterior mirrors, home remote); a $1,270 Safety Package (power adjustable pedals, rear parking sensor, head curtain side-impact air bags, rollover sensor); and a $1,715 Audio Package (Bose speakers/sub-woofer with AM/FM Stereo w/6-Disc Changer/MP3/XM Satellite Radio).
 |
| The new Sierra has an upscale cockpit, much like the one found in the Yukon and Tahoe SUVs. |
Also, for just the right amount of bling, $1,795 worth of 20-inch rims and tires that include a sport suspension with rear monotube shock absorbers.
With a sundry of other items, the total for the Sierra test truck came to $48,170.
Big improvements inside
High-end Sierra SLTs and Denalis feature a replica of the upscale cockpits found in GM's full-size sports-utility-vehicles, like the Chevy Tahoe or GMC Yukon.
But the Sierra 4WD Crew Cab SLE comes with a more traditional, horizontal dash and three-across bench seat, as well as more tunneled, retro-look gauges and a two-story glovebox.
More spacious with increased storage space than the last Sierra, the cabin's materials are also nicer and better screwed together. Crew cab models feature a large back seat area that's quite acceptable for most adults. Standard on Crew Cabs is a new stadium-style seating with 60/40-split design.
The strong, silent type
GMC boasts the Sierra is the quietest full-size pickup on the market. After a week of running errands around town and a post-winter highway trip to the cottage, the Sierra proved to be very solid and (nearly) silent on the highway. What is wasn't was very quick.
 |
| Although the Sierra has a 315 hp 5.3-litre V8, it is not very quick. |