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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Features Review

July 2, 2008

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

many choices
Car and Driver

among the best large pickup trucks for available features
ConsumerGuide

multiplicity of trim levels...allow you to fine-tune your Sierra
Kelley Blue Book

TheCarConnection.com notes that the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 comes in many different trim levels, each with their own features available.

Cars.com notes there are "many choices" when it comes to the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500; available trims are Work, SL, SLE1, SLE2, SLT, and Denali. According to Kelley Blue Book, the "multiplicity of trim levels...allow you to fine-tune your Sierra."

According to ConsumerGuide, standard equipment offered for this GMC 2008 model's base trim include "Air conditioning, OnStar system w/one year service, tilt steering wheel, vinyl upholstery, front split bench seat, folding rear seat, split folding rear seat, rear-hinged rear doors, front-hinged rear doors, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, tachometer, intermittent wipers, cargo-box light, automatic headlights, [and] vinyl floor covering," with most of these offered with either the Extended Cab or the Club Cab.

Optional features, according to ConsumerGuide, include "Rear-obstacle-detection system, power-adjustable pedals [and] remote engine start." Kelley Blue Book reports that GMC 2008 Sierra 1500 "SLT models include standard leather seats, the 'luxury' instrument panel, 12-way power-adjustable driver's seat, six-disc audio system with Bose speakers and heated windshield washer system" as well as five different suspension options, "each tailored to suit specific driving requirements."

ConsumerGuide says that the GMC 2008 Sierra 1500 is "among the best large pickup trucks for refinement and available features," advising that "any truck buyer would be well-advised to give these recommended picks a long, hard look."

Conclusion

The 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 offers so many trim levels and choices, it can baffle the average shopper.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:many choicesCar and Driveramong the best large pickup trucks for available featuresConsumerGuidemultiplicity of trim levels...allow you to fine-tune your SierraKelley Blue Book TheCarConnection.com notes that the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 comes in many different trim levels, each with their own features available. Cars.com notes there are "many choices" when it comes to the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500; available trims are Work, SL, SLE1, SLE2, SLT, and Denali. According to Kelley Blue Book, the "multiplicity of trim levels...allow you to fine-tune your Sierra." According to ConsumerGuide, standard equipment offered for this GMC 2008 model's base trim include "Air conditioning, OnStar system w/one year service, tilt steering wheel, vinyl upholstery, front split bench seat, folding rear seat, split folding rear seat, rear-hinged rear doors, front-hinged rear doors, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, tachometer, intermittent wipers, cargo-box light, automatic headlights, [and] vinyl floor covering," with most of these offered with either the Extended Cab or the Club Cab. Optional features, according to ConsumerGuide, include "Rear-obstacle-detection system, power-adjustable pedals [and] remote engine start." Kelley Blue Book reports that GMC 2008 Sierra 1500 "SLT models include standard leather seats, the 'luxury' instrument panel, 12-way power-adjustable driver's seat, six-disc audio system with Bose speakers and heated windshield washer system" as well as five different suspension options, "each tailored to suit specific driving requirements." ConsumerGuide says that the GMC 2008 Sierra 1500 is "among the best large pickup trucks for refinement and available features," advising that "any truck buyer would be well-advised to give these recommended picks a long, hard look." ConclusionThe 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 offers so many trim levels and choices, it can baffle the average shopper. 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "an excellent combination of good looks" Cars.com: "it looks manlier...and more assertive" Edmunds: "an attractive dash design" Most reviewers read by TheCarConnection.com's team are impressed by the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500's ...

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Other Choices:

In the field of full-size trucks, brand loyalty is an especially strong factor, with die-hards for the bow tie or the blue oval. But objectively, next to the F-150, the Silverado offers better steering and sharper handling, though some might like the F-150's interior design, which is more businesslike yet still upscale. Styling is a big differentiator; the Sierra has a softer design, while the other competitors have the more aggressive, faux-semi look in front. Fuel economy is a strong point for the Sierra; with the 4.8- or 5.3-liter engines, it gets better ratings in city and highway driving than all of its rivals with similar-sized engines--at a time when every mile per gallon really counts. The 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 has one or two fewer gears than the Tundra. The Tundra--especially in top-trim versions--is especially competitive with the Silverado, as it offers a comfortable, classy interior and 5.7-liter V-8 that's more powerful than GM's 6.0-liter.

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