2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD vs 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overview | |
MSRP$25,700 | MSRP$45,400 |
Average price$39,312 | Average price$91,737 |
Listings41 | Listings473 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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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 | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name6.6L 401 hp V8 |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower401 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length52.1 in | Bed Length98.3 in |
Curb Weight3708 lbs | Curb Weight6203 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height79.9 in |
Length195.7 in | Length236.3 in |
Width75.0 in | Width81.8 in |
Wheelbase118.3 in | Wheelbase141.6 in |
Maximum Payload1748 lbs | Maximum Payload3759 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity22430 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity14500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,700 | $45,400 |
Average price | $39,312 | $91,737 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | 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 | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 6.6L 401 hp V8 |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 401 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X2 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 52.1 in | 98.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3708 lbs | 6203 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 79.9 in |
Length | 195.7 in | 236.3 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 81.8 in |
Wheelbase | 118.3 in | 141.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1748 lbs | 3759 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 22430 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 14500 lbs | |
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