Due to Bob Brown GMC in Ankeny,
Iowa I received an opportunity to test drive the 2013 GMC Sierra hybrid pickup
truck last week. Let me just start by saying, this truck was nothing like
pickups I've owned or driven before. And on the similar time, if you're
familiar with the late model Sierra or Chevrolet Silverado, you may not notice
much distinction between them and this new inexperienced hauling machine (and
that may be a good thing!).
In case your mind is about on
buying a new Sierra, you will have numerous choices this year. In addition to
the hybrid model, GMC additionally presents the 1500, 2500HD, 3500HD, and the
Sierra Denali. Prices range from about $20,000 to almost $50,000 depending on
what type of pickup you need (basic, heavy responsibility, luxurious, green, or
something in between).
The 2013
GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid I check drove was a four wheel drive
mannequin with a standard price of $41,540. After the destination cost and a
few options, it got here to just beneath $43K. This mannequin of the Sierra has
a 6.0 liter, V8 engine paired with the same 2-Mode hybrid transmission
discovered within the 2013 GMC
Sierra 1500 Hybrid (in addition to a number of different autos).
It is only available in a crew cab with a brief mattress (5 ft. 9 inches), and
towing capability is 6,a hundred lbs (some Sierra's can tow over 5 tons,
however the hybrid can nonetheless deal with most automotive trailers or small
boats). This hybrid truck has the Lively Fuel Administration system (which
permits it to run on only 4 cylinders) and with the assistance of the electric
motors it manages 20 miles per gallon in each city and hwy driving. That is a
forty% improvement over the gas-solely engine model.
Apart from the variations
talked about above, most every thing else is the same while you examine the
hybrid Sierra to its non-hybrid counterpart. Two massive variations are worth
and fuel economy, and if you are basing your ultimate resolution solely on
these two components (which would not be unusual in these financial situations)
listed below are a couple of numbers that may assist you.
The 4WD hybrid Sierra I drove
(no leather, navigation, or premium Bose stereo) was $43,000 and was rated at
20 m.p.g. A comparable four-wd Sierra 1500 would value you about $39,500 and
will get 13 mpg city/18 mpg hwy. Assuming you average 15 mpg with the Sierra
1500, you'd acquire 5 mpg with the hybrid mannequin at an additional price of
$3,500. With gas a $4 per gallon, it could take most drivers about three years
to recoup that extra expense (and nearer to five years at current gasoline
costs).
