2020 GMC SIERRA 1500

The GMC Sierra 1500 took on a whole new look in 2019. Not many changes needed to be made on its redesign for 2020. The Sierra has an attractive cabin with plenty of quality materials and spacious seating. It seats three in Regular Cab models and five or six in Double and Crew Cab models. Its long cabin provides excellent rear legroom and plenty of storage throughout the cabin. Cabin features include dual glove compartments, angular air vents, and a bold steering wheel. The Sierra offers more cargo bed volume than any competitor, with exclusive features that include an all new carbon-fiber cargo bed and a good amount of in-bed tie-down points. The GMC Sierra models are offered in six trim levels: Sierra, Sierra SLE, Sierra Elevation, Sierra SLT, Sierra AT4, and Sierra Denali.

The 2020 Sierra 1500 is a powerful ride but feels stable and composed around turns. A broad range of engine options start with a 285-horsepower 4.3-liter V6 engine. Another option will be the 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder unit with 310 horsepower. A V8 comes with two 5.3-liter units that deliver 355 horsepower each or a 6.2-liter with 420 horsepower. The top of the lineup is a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel inline-six engine with 277 hp with 460 pound-feet of torque. When properly equipped, the Sierra can tow up to 12,100 pounds and haul up to 2,240 pounds. With its base engine, the Sierra averages 16/21 mpg in the city and on the highway.

A rearview camera and a Teen Driver system comes standard in the GMC Sierra. There are plenty available driver assistance features including automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, lane change alert, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, low-speed forward automatic braking, pedestrian detection, a surround-view camera system, a rear camera mirror, a head-up display, and a safety alert seat. Sierra features an infotainment system with an all-new 7-inch touch screen, a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, a USB port, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Base price of the Sierra starts at $30,000 for the Sierra and ranges to $54,700 for the range-topping Denali. With this price tag the Sierra offers a few higher-end materials, a more premium experience and some exclusive options.