2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid Review

Once again earning double 5-star safety crash test ratings from the NHTSA, the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid is forging a solid reputation as one of the finest full-sized pickup trucks available anywhere. It retails at prices between $38,710 and $48,190. Innovative GMC 2-mode hybrid technologies provide loads of power for taking on tough jobs while still enabling the vehicle to deliver a jaw-dropping 21/22 mpg city/highway. Sierra hybrids are offered only with Crew Cab body styles and are available as either 2 or 4-wheel driven vehicles.

The base gasoline engine of the 2010 hybrid GMC Sierra 1500 is a 6.0L V8 monster that whips up 332 horsepower at 5100 RPM and twists out 367 lb-ft of torque at 4100. Base trims feature a 1511-pound payload capacity and a very impressive maximum towing capacity of 6100 pounds (rear wheel driven trims only). An Active Fuel Management system is utilized in order to create four cylinder efficiency, when needed, while simultaneously delivering beefy V8 power. An electronically variable transmission helps the 300-volt nickel-metal hydride battery power system to propel the vehicle from sitting still up to 30 miles per hour with no gasoline usage whatsoever.

Exterior measurements of this impressively sized Sierra 1500 Hybrid from GMC are reported at 229.9 inches in length, 80.0 inches in width and 73.8 inches in height. The big 143.5-inch wheelbase clears the ground by 9.0 inches and balances the 5641-pound curb weight associated. These are big trucks that can perform the toughest jobs, get cleaned up and then go cruising cosmopolitan strips looking sharper than ever. Standard safety features for the 2010 Sierra 1500 include:

• Electric-assist power steering;
• Low-rolling resistance tires;
• Four-wheel disc antilock braking;
• Comprehensive airbag system;
• Electronic stability control;
• Tire pressure monitoring;
• Available voice activated navigation and rear view camera;

On the inside, the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid makes everybody comfortable. 42 inches of frontal headroom (41 rear), 65 inches of shoulder room (65 rear), 63 inches of hip room (66 rear) and 41.3 inches of legroom (38.7 rear) are offered to make even the longest troops comfortable. And with a big 26.0-gallon fuel tank, you won't need to stop for gas, in the city or on the highway, until you've traveled over 500 miles. Stiff suspension, sharp handling and a smooth ride quality are all to be expected. Definitely explore the new Sierra 1500 hybrid further today!