2013 GMC Sierra 1500 is a competent choice in competitive pick-up truck market - New York Daily News

2013 GMC Sierra 1500 is a competent choice in competitive pick-up truck market Facing serious competition in the form the Ford F150 and Chevrolet Silverado, the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 holds its own -- and up to 10,700 pounds more. Starting at $22,696, GMC offers four engines for the Sierra based on trim level, and even offers an "Xtra Fuel Economy" option that can allow for up to 18 mpg combined fuel efficiency. GMC Sierra 1500 Cab, Bed, and Feature Highlights. The Sierra 1500 is a full-size pickup truck available in base Work Truck (WT), SL, SLE, SLT, and top Denali trims with various cab and bed combinations. Regular (3 passenger) and Extended (6 passenger) Cabs can be paired with Standard (6 ½ ft. ) or Long (8 ft. ) beds, and the extended Crew Cab (6 passenger) is given a short (5 ft. 8 in. ) bed configuration. If you’re worried about frequent gas stops, GMC offers an XFE (Xtra Fuel Economy) option that monitors and deactivates four-cylinders when they are not needed, allowing fuel economy to sneak up to 18 combined MPG. Further fuel savings are available in the form of the Sierra 1500 Hybrid, which utilizes a hybrid 6. 0 liter V8 producing 332 horsepower that’s balanced by 21 combined MPG. Source: www.nydailynews.com