2020 GMC Sierra 1500

". It's powerful, composed, and comfortable, but it doesn't lead the class in any areas." - Cars.USNews

The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 RegularCab is offered in 2 basic but potent trims. Both of them feature the 4.3L engine and can be bought with front or 4 wheel drive. The base trim is called the Sierra 1500 and sports a price tag of $28.205. The set of standard features include HID headlamps, 3.5-inch monochromatic display amongst other features.

The top-end trim is called the Sierra 1500 SLE and can be bought for an MSRP of $34,995. The standard set of features include a 4.2 diagonal color display, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise control, and remote keyless entry amongst other things.

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We recommend picking up the SLE trim since it adds a host of creature comforts that are bound to make life easy for the occupants. Features like cruise control and multifunctional steering wheel are some of the basic things that are expected from a vehicle of the 21st century. Moreover, it is certainly worth the extra money you'd pay for it.

"With its base engine, the Sierra gets typical fuel economy ratings for a full-size truck: 16 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway." - Cars.USNews

Keeping in mind that the GMC Sierra 1500 weighs almost 2 tons, the truck is able to return an impressive 21 MPG on the highway, it further returns a city gfas mileage of 16 MPG,  and a combined reading of 17 MPG.

The Ford F-150 XL is able to better the Sierra by almost 5 mpg at 25 mpg combined and it also takes away the top spot amongst its rivals;

"The top-spec Denali trim level has a familiar-looking interior design and is decked out with premium leather and real open-pore wood." - Car and Driver

Seats and Comfort of the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500

The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 with a Regular Cab is able to accommodate 3 adults comfortably. The legroom and headroom on the truck is something that will make even the taller guys happy. Overall, it is arguably the most spacious truck amongst its rivals.

Both the GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevy Silverado 1500 are the most spacious trucks in the segment. While the 2020 Ford F-150 offers a comparatively smaller room for its passengers. This is specific only to the headroom, the legroom and shoulder room are similar in dimensions across the segment.

Infotainment of the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500

The base trim on the GMC Sierra 1500 comes loaded with a 3.2-inch monochromatic display while the top-end trim comes with a 5.2-inch color display. The MMI is simple and neat and displays all the required information directly with the click of a button. The overall interface is laggy and does take a while to register user inputs.

Cargo volume of the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500

Cargo volume is one of the most important parameters on which a truck is judged. The GMC Sierra 1500 features a cargo volume of 61.60 cubic feet which is relatively modest with respect to other rivals in the segment.

The Ford 150 features the largest boot in the segment at 65.2 cube feet. Here the GM cousins get an identical cargo room that measures 61.6 cubic feet each.

"It offers several powerful engines, has a maximum towing capacity above 12,000 pounds, and delivers a smooth ride." - Cars.USNews

Dimensions and Weight of the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500

At 4520 lbs, the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 is quite heavy in the segment. The truck is not overly elongated at 229 inches while it is the segment's widest truck at 81.2 inches in width. It is also quite high in the segment at 75.6 inches.

With regard to the exterior dimensions, the 2020 GMC Sierra can be considered equal to its competitors, differing on the lower end by a couple of inches for its length and height. It measures the largest width at 81.2 inches and also has the best in class ground clearance that measures 8.1 inches. Unfortunately, it gets the shortest wheelbase that measures 139.6 inches while the largest is of its cousin the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 that measures 147.4 inches.

Exterior Features of the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500

Some of the key exterior features of the GMC Sierra 1500 are

• Heavy-duty steel rims
• Large front grille
• HID headlights

" The truck received five stars in the side crash test and four stars in the frontal crash and rollover tests." - Cars.USNews

Safety Rating of the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500

The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 has received a four-star rating from the federal safety authority, NHTSA. In the aspect of a side crash, it is awarded a perfect five out of five-star safety rating. However, the other aspects see a four-star rating only. As per the records of the IIHS, the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 gets an overall grading of "Good". It however sees a "Marginal" grade in the aspect of Small overlap front: passenger-side, and a "Poor" grade for its Headlights.

Safety Features of the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500

• AIRBAGS Dual-stage frontal for driver and front passenger with Passenger Sensing System
• LED DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
• LANE KEEP ASSIST AND FORWARD COLLISION ALERT Included and only available with Enhanced Driver Alert Package. On SLE, requires RegularCab mode
• TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Does not monitor spare tire

2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs 2020 GMC Sierra 1500

The Chevy Silverado 1500 is a cousin of the Sierra 1500 truck. They share the same powertrain, chassis and even design elements to an extent. The Silverado, on one hand, features a lot of cosmetic look good exterior components while the GMC Sierra takes a more rugged approach. Hence, this one is totally up to the preference of the customer since they are virtually the same trucks.

2020 Ford F-150 vs 2020 GMC Sierra 1500

The Ford F-150 just like the GMC Sierra 1500 takes a very hands-on approach to work. It is fine as a work truck but that's all it is. The exterior is boring while the interior is borderline tacky. The GMC Sierra 1500 features a much more comfortable interior which makes it a better truck in our honest opinion.

The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 is a very capable and trustworthy truck that has proved its mettle over the many years of service that it has endured. With a lot of experience under its belt, the General Motor Twin with better interiors is a potential candidate for the throne of hauling king.