2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD vs 2023 GMC Sierra 1500
Overview | |
MSRP$37,100 | MSRP$45,400 |
Average price$62,722 | Average price$92,528 |
Listings240 | Listings546 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Reviews SummaryTake a step back and think about a full-size truck from the early 2000s. The nicest creature comforts included leather upholstery, an upgraded stereo, and, if you were lucky, heated seats. Today, nearly every luxury-car feature has found its way into high-end pickups. We’ve blown past heated leather seats; you can now get features like massaging seats in a full-size truck. The same brinksmanship that applies to pickup-truck capability now also applies to the luxury trims. This is very evident in the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The Denali trim is what kicked off the idea of a “lux truck,” and it has been joined by the Ford F-150 Limited and Ram 1500 Limited. Those competitors deliver a higher grade of refinement than the Denali was providing. But upping the ante is a constant state in the truck market, and GMC now offers a Denali Ultimate trim that includes nearly every single option and package. So is the Denali Ultimate the new standard of luxury among full-size trucks? | |
2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD Reviews SummarySitting at the top of the Sierra’s seven 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-litre turbocharged Duramax diesel V8, the HD Denali Ultimate we test drove has a maximum towing capacity of 10,200 kilograms (22,500 pounds)—an 1,800-kilogram (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 16,550 kilograms (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 | |
Engine2.7L 310 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City19 | MPG City |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.7L 310 hp I4 | Engine Name6.6L 401 hp V8 |
Torque430 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower310 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower401 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
Safety | |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length79.4 in | Bed Length98.3 in |
Curb Weight4440 lbs | Curb Weight6203 lbs |
Height75.7 in | Height79.9 in |
Length211.0 in | Length236.3 in |
Width81.1 in | Width81.8 in |
Wheelbase126.5 in | Wheelbase141.6 in |
Maximum Payload2230 lbs | Maximum Payload3759 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity9100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity22430 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity9100 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity14500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $37,100 | $45,400 |
Average price | $62,722 | $92,528 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Take a step back and think about a full-size truck from the early 2000s. The nicest creature comforts included leather upholstery, an upgraded stereo, and, if you were lucky, heated seats. Today, nearly every luxury-car feature has found its way into high-end pickups. We’ve blown past heated leather seats; you can now get features like massaging seats in a full-size truck. The same brinksmanship that applies to pickup-truck capability now also applies to the luxury trims. This is very evident in the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The Denali trim is what kicked off the idea of a “lux truck,” and it has been joined by the Ford F-150 Limited and Ram 1500 Limited. Those competitors deliver a higher grade of refinement than the Denali was providing. But upping the ante is a constant state in the truck market, and GMC now offers a Denali Ultimate trim that includes nearly every single option and package. So is the Denali Ultimate the new standard of luxury among full-size trucks? | Sitting at the top of the Sierra’s seven 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-litre turbocharged Duramax diesel V8, the HD Denali Ultimate we test drove has a maximum towing capacity of 10,200 kilograms (22,500 pounds)—an 1,800-kilogram (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 16,550 kilograms (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 | 2.7L 310 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 22 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.7L 310 hp I4 | 6.6L 401 hp V8 |
Torque | 430 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm | 401 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 22 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 |
Safety | ||
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 79.4 in | 98.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lbs | 6203 lbs |
Height | 75.7 in | 79.9 in |
Length | 211.0 in | 236.3 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 81.8 in |
Wheelbase | 126.5 in | 141.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 2230 lbs | 3759 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 9100 lbs | 22430 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 9100 lbs | 14500 lbs |
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