Are you in need of a heavy-duty, six-seater pickup truck, capable of tackling mid-to-heavy weight loads? If this applies to you, the GMC Sierra 2500 is a great option. Here’s what you need to know.
Discover the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500
What You Need To Know
This four-door rear-wheel drive is a competent monster of a truck, which navigates challenging off-roads with vigor and ease; a vehicle with plenty of muscle. With its seriously strong hauling and towing abilities and choice of gas or diesel, make it an excellent choice.
What’s New?
In this fourth-generation truck, you’ll notice a much stronger and longer ladder frame, and it is now built with lighter yet more durable materials. They have improved suspension and powertrains, which have increased load capabilities to more than 7000 pounds, with the ability to tow over 35000 pounds.
The introduction of a 6.6-liter direct-injection V-8 gas engine gives an improved horsepower of 401, with a mighty 464 pound-foot of torque. It continues to have two dual-intake avenues for cool air in the hood and grille but now has a new mini-grille under the bumper to send airflow to different places, depending on whether the truck is gas or diesel.
Engine and Performance
Its baseline gas 6.6-liter V-8 is teamed with a six-speed automatic transmission, or customers have the option of a Duramax diesel version, which boasts a staggering 445 horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque. Additionally, you can choose whether the axle is either a single or dual-rear-wheel.
It can go from 0-60 mph in an impressive 7.3 seconds, the steering is sturdy, and it manages twists and turns easily. It performs very well on bigger roads and copes remarkably well on thinner roads too, while also exceeding expectations off-road. The 2500 Denali accelerates promptly, with the lithe off-road suspension of the AT4 version performing with agility and ease.
Space and Comfort
The front seats in its spacious cab come padded for optimum comfort. The majority come with a split-folding front bench but with the option of two bucket seats, which can either be heated or cooled. There is plenty of leg and headroom, and the 2WD or 4WD crew cabs are adorned with either 6 ft 9 inch or 8 ft long beds.
It has a mammoth-sized dashboard equipped with easy-to-use switchgear, plus plenty of storage scattered throughout. Customers also have the opportunity to add portable tie-downs, LED lighting, or the ingenious multi-function tailgate, equipped with six different positions.
Technology
The truck is decked out with an extensive camera system, with up to 15 viewing modes, a real highlight due to the excellent quality of sound and picture. The 2500 comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless access, and a voice recognition package. Technology is also able to monitor blind spots, alert you if you drift lanes, trigger warnings to warn you about potential forward collisions, and brake suddenly in an emergency.
The powerhouse that is the Sierra 2500 is sure to impress any trucker that needs to regularly carry or tow bulky loads. Its superb performance, efficiency, and strength are sure to put a smile on the face of anybody looking to invest. Make sure you drop by Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC to take one on a test drive soon. Go on; you deserve it!
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