2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE2 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 8 ft. LB

The 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE2 Extended 4WD LB adds full-time on-demand all-wheel drive, along with a center locking differential and high- and low-range gearing. Equipped with a short and long arm front and solid live axle rear suspension, 17-inch wheels with all-season tires, and 8.7 inches of ground clearance, this 5-passenger pickup can tackle off-road jobs. You may want to add the optional skid plates, locking rear differential, adjustable suspension, and off-road tires, however. Powering all this is a 5.3-liter, 295-hp V8 that gets 335 ft-lbs of torque at 4,000 RPM. It is matched to a 4-speed automatic and can tow up to 8,500 pounds with the optional trailer hitch.

The pickup bed reaches 8 feet long, thanks to a longer overall length and wheelbase (249 and 157 inches respectively). Rear passenger legroom maxes out at 33.7 inches, and the rear passenger doors are smaller and reverse-hinged. The 2006 Sierra 1500 SLE2 offers plenty of comfort features. These include power windows, locks, and extendable heated mirrors, a power driver's seat, cruise control, remote entry, a CD/MP3 player on the wheel and in the backseat, a new MP3 input jack, and satellite radio. Up front you'll find a power outlet, intermittent wipers, a temperature display and compass, a tachometer, and leather trim on the steering wheel. If you need more, you can add the optional trip computer and driver's memory settings. Also available are a CD changer with wheel-mounted and rear audio controls, a sunroof, and leather seats.

In the safety category, this pickup earns three and four stars. 4-wheel ABS brakes feature electronic brakeforce distribution. Also standard are dual front airbags with passenger deactivation, a front stabilizer bar, automatic headlights, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and foglights. OnStar, mirrors with turn signals, auto-dimming side mirrors, alloy wheels, and a security system are available options.