2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs 2020 GMC Sierra 1500
Overview | |
MSRP$37,000 | MSRP$29,600 |
Average price$54,022 | Average price$37,757 |
Listings188 | Listings2180 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD Reviews Summary | |
2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Reviews SummaryIt’s no surprise that trucks have improved and evolved over the years. After all, think about an average sedan from the early 1980s compared with a modern 2020 vehicle. Yet because pickup trucks are largely confined to a common shape, many shoppers are still surprised to see how nice they have become. This is especially true if your memory of trucks includes a vinyl bench seat. Modern trucks heavily incorporate utility-minded innovations. Cargo-management tools, side steps, and bed steps make for a more useful vehicle. Under the hood, turbocharging has made V6 and even 4-cylinder engines usable, delivering the power of the larger engines they aim to supplant. And finally, cabins have become nicer and more comfortable than previously imagined for a pickup. This evolution speaks to how trucks get used as family vehicles that can also do work. There are the work trucks, but there are also trucks like the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500, which has many of the creature comforts of SUVs and crossovers. It says “I want a truck, but I could probably be used as a minivan.” But somewhere in the middle sits Sierra's AT4 trim. It’s comfortable, sure, but it’s also capable. Does that make it a good fit for both the worksite and the daily commute? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine4.3L 285 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Drive Train | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
MPG City | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway21 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.6L 401 hp V8 | Engine Name4.3L 285 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower401 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway21 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length98.3 in | Bed Length98.2 in |
Curb Weight6231 lbs | Curb Weight4520 lbs |
Height80.9 in | Height75.6 in |
Length235.5 in | Length229.6 in |
Width81.7 in | Width81.2 in |
Wheelbase141.6 in | Wheelbase139.6 in |
Maximum Payload4481 lbs | Maximum Payload2240 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity21500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity10000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity14500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity7900 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $37,000 | $29,600 |
Average price | $54,022 | $37,757 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | It’s no surprise that trucks have improved and evolved over the years. After all, think about an average sedan from the early 1980s compared with a modern 2020 vehicle. Yet because pickup trucks are largely confined to a common shape, many shoppers are still surprised to see how nice they have become. This is especially true if your memory of trucks includes a vinyl bench seat. Modern trucks heavily incorporate utility-minded innovations. Cargo-management tools, side steps, and bed steps make for a more useful vehicle. Under the hood, turbocharging has made V6 and even 4-cylinder engines usable, delivering the power of the larger engines they aim to supplant. And finally, cabins have become nicer and more comfortable than previously imagined for a pickup. This evolution speaks to how trucks get used as family vehicles that can also do work. There are the work trucks, but there are also trucks like the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500, which has many of the creature comforts of SUVs and crossovers. It says “I want a truck, but I could probably be used as a minivan.” But somewhere in the middle sits Sierra's AT4 trim. It’s comfortable, sure, but it’s also capable. Does that make it a good fit for both the worksite and the daily commute? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.3L 285 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 |
MPG City | 16 | |
MPG Highway | 21 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.6L 401 hp V8 | 4.3L 285 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque | 464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 401 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | |
MPG Highway | 21 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 98.3 in | 98.2 in |
Curb Weight | 6231 lbs | 4520 lbs |
Height | 80.9 in | 75.6 in |
Length | 235.5 in | 229.6 in |
Width | 81.7 in | 81.2 in |
Wheelbase | 141.6 in | 139.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 4481 lbs | 2240 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 21500 lbs | 10000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 14500 lbs | 7900 lbs |
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