2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1 4 Dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB

The first thing you'll notice about the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1 Crew Cab is its four full-size doors and extra legroom for backseat passengers. Legroom increases from 33.7 inches in the Extended Cabs to 39 inches in the Crew. What suffers is the cargo bed, which comes only in the 5.8-foot length. The 6.5- and 8-foot beds are not available with the Crew Cab. This rear-wheel-drive pickup also gets the strong 5.3-liter V8 that produces 285-hp and 335 ft-lbs of torque at 4,000 RPM. It is paired with a 4-speed automatic and can tow more than 10,000 pounds with the optional trailer hitch (tow hooks are standard). A 6.0-liter, 345-hp V8 is available.

Otherwise, the 2006 Sierra 1500 SLE1 Crew Cab resembles the Extended Cab trims in terms of features. Power windows, locks, and extendable heated mirrors, cruise control, a CD player with radio data, leather steering-wheel trim, remote entry, intermittent wipers, a front power outlet, a tachometer, tilt and power steering, and a compass and temperature display are all standard. Add-ons include a power driver's seat with memory settings, wheel-mounted audio controls, satellite radio, a trip computer, and leather seats.

In terms of safety, the pickup ranks average. Dual front airbags with passenger deactivation are standard, but no side curtain bags are available. Front disc and rear drum brakes are complemented by 4-wheel ABS and electronic brakeforce distribution. 17-inch wheels are standard, with the option to add 20-inch alloy ones. Automatic headlights and foglights help at night. Available options include a locking rear differential, skid plates, traction control, mirrors with turn signals, and OnStar.