2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
Overview | |
MSRP$26,400 | MSRP$35,400 |
Average price$45,649 | Average price$54,756 |
Listings121 | Listings193 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
2021 Toyota Tacoma Reviews SummaryLast redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way. Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control. Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. In Canada, the Tacoma is available with Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, the latter available with five-foot and six-foot bed lengths, and both available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Access Cab models with the automatic transmission can have SR5 or TRD Off Road packages added, while Double Cab models in various configurations are available with SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off Road, TRD Off Road Premium, and TRD Pro packages, or with the Nightshade Special Edition grade. In Canada, all Tacoma models are equipped with a 3.5-litre V6 engine with variable valve timing and standard four-wheel drive. Our test vehicle was a Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab, which comes equipped with the short bed. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models. | |
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Reviews SummaryThe GMC Sierra 1500 light-duty pickup truck has been around since 1999 but has seemingly lived in the shadow of its identical twin, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, ever since. This is despite the fact that GMC is marketed as the premium alternative. Sales tell a different story, though, with the everyman Silverado moving twice as many units last year as the Sierra. The GMC Sierra receives a significant makeover for 2022. With a bolder exterior design, a more lavish interior, standard high-end technology, and increased utility, the new Sierra also further elevates the GMC brand with its new high-grade Denali Ultimate and off-road-tuned AT4X models. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.7L 159 hp I4 | Engine2.7L 310 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway22 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.7L 159 hp I4 | Engine Name2.7L 310 hp I4 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | Torque430 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway22 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity3 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length73.7 in | Bed Length79.4 in |
Curb Weight3915 lbs | Curb Weight4430 lbs |
Height70.6 in | Height75.7 in |
Length212.3 in | Length211.0 in |
Width74.4 in | Width81.1 in |
Wheelbase127.4 in | Wheelbase126.5 in |
Maximum Payload1685 lbs | Maximum Payload2240 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity9000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity9000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,400 | $35,400 |
Average price | $45,649 | $54,756 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way. Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control. Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. In Canada, the Tacoma is available with Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, the latter available with five-foot and six-foot bed lengths, and both available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Access Cab models with the automatic transmission can have SR5 or TRD Off Road packages added, while Double Cab models in various configurations are available with SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off Road, TRD Off Road Premium, and TRD Pro packages, or with the Nightshade Special Edition grade. In Canada, all Tacoma models are equipped with a 3.5-litre V6 engine with variable valve timing and standard four-wheel drive. Our test vehicle was a Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab, which comes equipped with the short bed. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models. | The GMC Sierra 1500 light-duty pickup truck has been around since 1999 but has seemingly lived in the shadow of its identical twin, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, ever since. This is despite the fact that GMC is marketed as the premium alternative. Sales tell a different story, though, with the everyman Silverado moving twice as many units last year as the Sierra. The GMC Sierra receives a significant makeover for 2022. With a bolder exterior design, a more lavish interior, standard high-end technology, and increased utility, the new Sierra also further elevates the GMC brand with its new high-grade Denali Ultimate and off-road-tuned AT4X models. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.7L 159 hp I4 | 2.7L 310 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 3 |
Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 22 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.7L 159 hp I4 | 2.7L 310 hp I4 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 430 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 22 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 3 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 73.7 in | 79.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3915 lbs | 4430 lbs |
Height | 70.6 in | 75.7 in |
Length | 212.3 in | 211.0 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 81.1 in |
Wheelbase | 127.4 in | 126.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1685 lbs | 2240 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 9000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 9000 lbs | |
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