GMC Sierra 2500HD vs Ford Ranger
Overview | |
MSRP$45,400 | MSRP$25,070 |
Average price$52,446 | Average price$27,371 |
Listings9179 | Listings9273 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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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. | |
Reviews SummaryFord is no stranger to off-roading and has offered FX4 option packages for its pickup trucks for years. The Tremor, however, is relatively new. Briefly used on a sport-truck version of the 2014 F-150, where the name signaled a regular cab model fortified with Ford’s twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine, the Tremor name reappeared on the updated 2020 F-Series Super Duty. Since then, Ford has expanded it to both the 2021 F-150 and 2021 Ranger lineups. Tremor now signifies a Ford truck with the credentials to tackle difficult terrain. We’re not talking the high-speed, Baja-blasting type of driving for which the F-150 Raptor is purpose-built. We’re talking about low-speed rock crawling. For the 2021 Ford Ranger, Tremor equipment is one of a handful of changes to the midsize pickup for the model year. Other news includes a new STX Special Edition Package, a Black Package, and minor equipment changes. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.3L 270 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity4 |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.6L 401 hp V8 | Engine Name2.3L 270 hp I4 |
Torque464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower401 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length98.3 in | Bed Length72.8 in |
Curb Weight6203 lbs | Curb Weight4145 lbs |
Height79.9 in | Height70.7 in |
Length236.3 in | Length210.8 in |
Width81.8 in | Width85.8 in |
Wheelbase141.6 in | Wheelbase126.8 in |
Maximum Payload3759 lbs | Maximum Payload1860 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity22430 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity14500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $45,400 | $25,070 |
Average price | $52,446 | $27,371 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | Ford is no stranger to off-roading and has offered FX4 option packages for its pickup trucks for years. The Tremor, however, is relatively new. Briefly used on a sport-truck version of the 2014 F-150, where the name signaled a regular cab model fortified with Ford’s twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine, the Tremor name reappeared on the updated 2020 F-Series Super Duty. Since then, Ford has expanded it to both the 2021 F-150 and 2021 Ranger lineups. Tremor now signifies a Ford truck with the credentials to tackle difficult terrain. We’re not talking the high-speed, Baja-blasting type of driving for which the F-150 Raptor is purpose-built. We’re talking about low-speed rock crawling. For the 2021 Ford Ranger, Tremor equipment is one of a handful of changes to the midsize pickup for the model year. Other news includes a new STX Special Edition Package, a Black Package, and minor equipment changes. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 270 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 4 |
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 26 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.6L 401 hp V8 | 2.3L 270 hp I4 |
Torque | 464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 401 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 26 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 98.3 in | 72.8 in |
Curb Weight | 6203 lbs | 4145 lbs |
Height | 79.9 in | 70.7 in |
Length | 236.3 in | 210.8 in |
Width | 81.8 in | 85.8 in |
Wheelbase | 141.6 in | 126.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 3759 lbs | 1860 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 22430 lbs | 7500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 14500 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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