2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Review (continued)
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Summary

The GMC Sierra was all-new for the 2008 model year. Those who plan to use their trucks for commuting to work, carrying lots of family members and towing boats, may prefer the SUV-style interior, while those who use their trucks primarily as working tools likely will opt for the more utilitarian-oriented pure pickup design.

G.R. Whale test drove various Sierra models and filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from California; with Larry Edsall reporting from Phoenix.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	GMC Sierra SLE, SLT, Denali; GMC Sierra Regular Cab Work Truck 2WD SB ($17,070), Extended Cab SLE 4WD LB ($30,840); Crew Cab SLT 2WD SB ($34,465); Denali AWD ($41,195)
Engines:	6.0-liter V8
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	dual front airbags, daytime running lights, tire pressure monitoring system
Saftey Equipment (optional):	anti-lock brakes, side-curtain airbags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover mitigation technology, Autotrack active transfer case, Ultrasonic rear parking assist, OnStar, driver and front-seat side air bags
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Pontiac, Michigan; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Oshawa, Ontario; and Silao, Mexico

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	GMC Sierra SLT Crew Cab 4x2 short bed ($34,645)
Standard Equipment:	leather seat trim, front bucket seats with 12-way power adjustment, dual zone air condoning, six-disc CD changer with Bose sound system, heated windshield washers, polished 17-inch aluminum wheels, OnStar (with one year of service), cruise control, rear-window defogger, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and outside temperature reading, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, fog lamps, carpeting, power door locks/windows/mirrors, floor console
Options As Tested (MSRP):	NHT package ($2,265) includes 6.0-liter engine, locking differential, trailer equipment; side-curtain airbags ($395); EZ tailgate ($95); convenience package ($540)
Destination Charge:	925
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	38865
Layout:	rear-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	367 @ 5300
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	375 @ 4300
Transmission:	4-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	13/18
Wheelbase:	143.5
Length/width/height:	230.2/80.0/73.7
Track, f/r:	68.1/67.0
Turning circle:	47.2
Seating capacity:	6
Head/hip/leg room, f:	41.2/62.5/41.2
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	40.5/65.4/38.7
Cargo volume:
Payload:	1658
Towing capacity:	10200
Suspension, f:	independent, coil springs
Suspension, r:	solid axle, leaf springs
Ground clearance:	9.0
Curb weight:	5142
Tires:	245/70R17
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/vented disc, ABS
Fuel capacity:	26.0