2023 Honda Ridgeline vs 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD
Overview | |
MSRP$38,800 | MSRP$45,400 |
Average price$36,439 | Average price$76,691 |
Listings843 | Listings9378 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2023 Honda Ridgeline Reviews SummaryTrucks are the most popular vehicles in America. We buy them for work, for play, and, let’s be honest, for posing. We slam them down, we jack them up, and we make them loud and imposing. We brag about them, too: how much power they make, how much weight they tow, how far they go off-road, and how reliable they are. Trucks are our pride, our joy, and for some people, our substitution for therapy. The 2023 Honda Ridgeline is one of several midsize trucks you can buy, but it bucks convention, making it an outlier. For people who need a truck to tackle modest tasks and don’t want to live with the compromises inherent in a traditional pickup, the 2023 Ridgeline is perfect. Just don’t expect to fit in with the crowd described above. | |
2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD Reviews SummarySitting at the top of the Sierra’s six available trims, the Denali Ultimate is newly added for the 2024 model year and comes with nearly every available option that can be included on this full-size truck. The Denali Ultimate trim level is offered on both the 2500 and 3500 HD models. Each provides a higher degree of towing and payload capacity than what’s available in the standard GMC Sierra 1500. To put it bluntly, the Sierra HD models are pickup overkill for anyone simply looking to tow a couple of jet skis or haul a moderately-sized camper. The “HD” in the name stands for “Heavy Duty,” and its capabilities (and price) reflect this. Powered exclusively by a 6.6-liter turbocharged Duramax diesel V8, the HD Denali Ultimate we test drove has a maximum towing capacity of 22,500 pounds—a 4,000 pound increase versus the 2023 model. Need to tow something along the lines of construction equipment or, say, a small island? Stepping up to the Sierra 3500 HD equates to a max tow rating of 36,500 pounds when using a gooseneck trailer hitch. Okay, so the Sierra HD lineup has serious chops for getting tough tasks done. But how does it stack up against the competition? Hop aboard as we take a look at every aspect of the HD Denali Ultimate, from how it drives, to the user-friendliness of its infotainment system, trailer tech, and whether this new top-of-the-range trim is worth the price. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 280 hp V6 | Engine |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City18 | MPG City |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 280 hp V6 | Engine Name6.6L 401 hp V8 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower401 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length64.0 in | Bed Length98.3 in |
Cargo Space7.3 cu ft | Cargo Space |
Curb Weight4436 lbs | Curb Weight6203 lbs |
Height70.8 in | Height79.9 in |
Length210.2 in | Length236.3 in |
Width78.6 in | Width81.8 in |
Wheelbase125.2 in | Wheelbase141.6 in |
Maximum Payload1583 lbs | Maximum Payload3759 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity22430 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity14500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,800 | $45,400 |
Average price | $36,439 | $76,691 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Trucks are the most popular vehicles in America. We buy them for work, for play, and, let’s be honest, for posing. We slam them down, we jack them up, and we make them loud and imposing. We brag about them, too: how much power they make, how much weight they tow, how far they go off-road, and how reliable they are. Trucks are our pride, our joy, and for some people, our substitution for therapy. The 2023 Honda Ridgeline is one of several midsize trucks you can buy, but it bucks convention, making it an outlier. For people who need a truck to tackle modest tasks and don’t want to live with the compromises inherent in a traditional pickup, the 2023 Ridgeline is perfect. Just don’t expect to fit in with the crowd described above. | Sitting at the top of the Sierra’s six available trims, the Denali Ultimate is newly added for the 2024 model year and comes with nearly every available option that can be included on this full-size truck. The Denali Ultimate trim level is offered on both the 2500 and 3500 HD models. Each provides a higher degree of towing and payload capacity than what’s available in the standard GMC Sierra 1500. To put it bluntly, the Sierra HD models are pickup overkill for anyone simply looking to tow a couple of jet skis or haul a moderately-sized camper. The “HD” in the name stands for “Heavy Duty,” and its capabilities (and price) reflect this. Powered exclusively by a 6.6-liter turbocharged Duramax diesel V8, the HD Denali Ultimate we test drove has a maximum towing capacity of 22,500 pounds—a 4,000 pound increase versus the 2023 model. Need to tow something along the lines of construction equipment or, say, a small island? Stepping up to the Sierra 3500 HD equates to a max tow rating of 36,500 pounds when using a gooseneck trailer hitch. Okay, so the Sierra HD lineup has serious chops for getting tough tasks done. But how does it stack up against the competition? Hop aboard as we take a look at every aspect of the HD Denali Ultimate, from how it drives, to the user-friendliness of its infotainment system, trailer tech, and whether this new top-of-the-range trim is worth the price. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 280 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 18 | |
MPG Highway | 24 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 280 hp V6 | 6.6L 401 hp V8 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | 401 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | |
MPG Highway | 24 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 64.0 in | 98.3 in |
Cargo Space | 7.3 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4436 lbs | 6203 lbs |
Height | 70.8 in | 79.9 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 236.3 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 81.8 in |
Wheelbase | 125.2 in | 141.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1583 lbs | 3759 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 22430 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 14500 lbs |
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