2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1 2 Dr Regular Cab 8 ft. LB

The 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1 Regular Cab LB substitutes an 8-foot cargo bed for the 6.5-foot standard one, increasing cargo capacity while maintaining interior cabin space. The longer bed increases overall length by 19 inches. The two-door, rear-wheel-drive pickup seats three in one row, but comes nicely equipped with full power features, remote entry, heated extendable mirrors, and leather steering-wheel trim. A temperature display and compass join the tachometer. Also standard are cruise control, a CD player, intermittent wipers, tilt and power steering, a security system, and a front power outlet. Upgraded options include satellite radio, a power driver's seat with memory settings, wheel-mounted audio controls, and a trip computer.

Bucket seats can be substituted for the front-row bench. A rear sliding window is also available. The pickup gets its juice from a 285-hp, 4.8-liter V8 and 4-speed automatic, with the option to add a 5.3-liter, 295-hp V8 with flex fuel capability. 17-inch steel wheels are standard, but alloy wheels are available. The SLE1 adds foglights and an auto-dimming rearview mirror to the lighting package, which includes automatic headlights.

A front disc and rear drum brake setup comes with 4-wheel disc and ABS brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution. Dual front airbags earn three and four stars in crash tests. The SLE1 adds more safety options, such as mirrors with turn signals, OnStar, skid plates, a locking rear differential, traction control, and a trailer hitch to tow up to 8,200 pounds.