2009 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1 Crew Cab

The rear-wheel-drive (RWD), regular-cab 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1 Crew Cab offers, in addition to the usual standard features and options common to the 1500 SLE trims, four independently opening doors, six-passenger seating, and split-folding rear seatbacks. In a nod to civilized size constraints, all ’09 1500 Crew Cab trims are offered only with the 5.8-foot short bed.

Also in line with the rest of the SLE lineup, the ’09 Sierra 1500 SLE1 Crew Cab packs the standard 4.8-liter V8 engine and four-speed automatic transmission, capable of 295 hp and 305 lb-ft of torque, to the tune of 14/19 mpg. Need more horses? Opt for the available 315-hp, 5.3-liter V8, in either a E85 ethanol-fuel FFV version or the regular-gas version, or the 367-hp, 375-lb-ft/torque 6.0-liter VVT V8 and six-speed automatic.

By Eric Tallberg