2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD vs 2023 Toyota Tacoma
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,600 | $45,400 |
Average price | $50,964 | $90,470 |
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Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Toyota Tacoma has reached “Legend” status: It’s the default choice for many shoppers, and for good reason. The Tacoma enjoys a hard-earned reputation for bullet-proof reliability. It’s the ideal size for many situations. It looks cool and, in TRD Pro trim, it can back up those looks with genuine off-road brilliance. But heavy is the head that wears the crown, and the current Tacoma may be starting to buckle under the weight. With more powerful and more efficient options emerging in the compact and midsize truck space, Toyota is no longer the one-stop shop for shoppers. Luckily, a new Tacoma is just over the horizon. | 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 159 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 3 |
Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.7L 159 hp I4 | 6.6L 401 hp V8 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm | 401 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 3 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 73.7 in | 98.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3915 lbs | 6203 lbs |
Height | 70.6 in | 79.9 in |
Length | 212.3 in | 236.3 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 81.8 in |
Wheelbase | 127.4 in | 141.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1685 lbs | 3759 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 22430 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 14500 lbs | |

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