GMC Sierra 2500HD Regular Cab

GMC Sierra 2500HD Regular Cab

Full 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD Review

What's New for 2013

For 2013, the GMC Sierra 2500HD gains a new bi-fuel-compatible 6.0-liter V8. This engine option allows owners to run either compressed natural gas (CNG) or gasoline.

Introduction

Although GMC is known as the truck division of General Motors, it's no big secret that its vehicles are under-the-skin-twins to various Chevrolets. As such, the 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD shares its Silverado relative's strengths and weaknesses. There's much more of the former than the latter, making the Sierra 2500HD a serious slugger in a game of heavy hitters.

A 2013 Sierra may not look much different from a 2007 (when it was last fully redesigned) but there have been plenty of steady improvements -- including a stouter frame, a more powerful turbodiesel engine, a new Allison transmission and a revised suspension ? made since then. Altogether, these upgrades contribute to the current Sierra's comfortable ride, strong performance, confident handling and substantial hauling/towing capacities. How substantial? How about a maximum towing capacity approaching 18,000 pounds?Pitted against the competition, the 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD doesn't quite match the Ford for all-out hauling and towing capacities, nor equal the Ram in terms of interior refinement. But the GMC boasts the best all-around performance and feels the most composed while towing a very heavy load, thanks to its more precise steering and arrow-straight tracking. Honestly, you can't lose by picking any one of these heavy-duty pickups, so your decision could likely come down to styling preference or brand allegiance.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD is offered in regular cab, extended cab or crew cab body styles. The regular cab is only available with a long bed (8 feet), while the extended and crew cabs also can be had in standard bed lengths (6.5 feet). Trim levels start at the base Work Truck and climb to the SLE, SLT and range-topping Denali.

The Work Truck trim level includes 17-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, cruise control, a trip computer, rubber floor coverings, a 40/20/40-split front bench with fold-down center armrest, vinyl upholstery, a tilt steering wheel and a four-speaker AM/FM stereo.

Stepping up to the SLE adds alloy wheels, tinted rear windows, keyless entry, full power accessories, carpeted floor coverings, cloth seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, driver-side lumbar adjustments, OnStar, satellite radio and a CD/MP3 player. Many of the SLE features are available on the Work Truck as options.