Sierra EV vs. Sierra 1500

Do I want a full-size or heavy-duty?

For most people in Mandan, the GMC Sierra 1500 is more than enough truck. The full-size version of the Sierra offers impressive towing and payload power, innovative options like a MultiPro Tailgate and CarbonPro™ composite bed, and rugged framework for long-term durability. With the Sierra Heavy Duty, you get more brute power from its gas V8 and Duramax® Turbo-Diesel, which translates to greater trailering and hauling capacities.

Do I need 2WD or 4WD?

If you’re like many people in Mandan who use your truck for a bit of work, play, and everything in between, then two-wheel and four-wheel drive are both options worth considering. In some cases, like with the Sierra HD, you’ll get the most towing and payload power out of a 2WD truck. But with 4WD, you’ll have more off-road confidence without sacrificing capabilities on the job site. In fact, the Duramax® Turbo-Diesel-powered Sierra 1500 with 4WD offers some of the best towing potential of any truck in its class.

What cab size do I need?

When you just need a truck for work, the Regular Cab configuration of the Sierra 1500 Pro and Sierra HD Pro should do the trick quite well. This version of the Sierra can seat up to three people and offers all the basics you need to get the job done. You’ll be able to take your pick from two-wheel and four-wheel drive, and both full-size and HD models are offered with a long bed.

If you want more everyday flexibility, Double Cab and Crew Cab models offer a spacious second that can accommodate three additional passengers. That means that you can use your Sierra 1500 or Sierra HD as a daily driver for your growing family. Plus, it allows you to explore better-equipped trim options like the AT4 and Denali.

What bed size do I need?

Bed size comes down to how much hauling and moving you plan to do with your GMC Sierra truck around Bismarck. But just about any way you go, you’re still getting great potential. The Sierra 1500 Crew Cab is available with a short bed that accommodates 62.9 cubic feet of cargo volume. Standard and long bed models ramp things up even more with 71.7 cubic feet and 89.1 cubic feet of cargo volume, respectively.

While the Sierra HD can carry more weight, its beds are actually slightly smaller than the Sierra 1500’s. The standard bed for the HD accommodates 69.5 cubic feet of cargo, and the long bed carries up to 83.5 cubic feet of cargo. But thanks to the MultiFlex Tailgate, you can haul longer objects either way with the extended load-stop setting.

Which trim is best for my GMC Sierra?

The GMC Sierra 1500 and Sierra HD have similar trim lineups with one exception: The former offers an Elevation trim that slots between the SLE and SLT. At these levels, you get all of the essentials, including GMC Pro Safety technology, built-in infotainment technology, and plenty of Professional Grade quality.

But if you really want to ramp things up and take your experience to a new level, consider the AT4, AT4X, Denali, or Denali Ultimate. The AT4-based two are off-road-oriented models with extra ground clearance, underbody protection, and Multimatic™ DSSV damping. The Denali-monikered two represents the apex of premium quality among pickup trucks, offering unique exterior and interior styling, next-level comfort features, and advanced technologies like available Super Cruise™ hands-free driving.