ShareThis2009 GMC SIERRA HYBRID
TYPE: 4-wheel-drive, four-door, five-passenger, full-size, hybrid-powered, crew-cab pickup.
PRICE: $47,675 base, $49,645 as tested.
WHERE BUILT: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
KEY RIVALS: Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid (platform mate), Dodge Ram Hybrid.
POWER: 6-liter, 332-horsepower V8 with active fuel management; hybrid propulsion system with 300-volt energy storage system; two-mode hybrid electrical variable transmission; 42-volt power steering; 12-volt accessories.
FUEL ECONOMY: 20 city, 20 highway mpg; 26-gallon tank; 470-mile range; estimated annual fuel cost $3,075.
CHASSIS: Front coil spring, rear leaf-spring Z85 handling/trailering suspension; locking rear differential; heavy-duty trailering group; Autotrac transfer case; power brakes with ABS; 18 x 8-in five-spoke chrome-clad aluminum wheels; P265/65R18 AL2 tires.
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 230 x 79.9 x 74 inches.
WHEELBASE X TRACK: 143.5 inches x 68.1/67.1 inches.
CURB WEIGHT: 5,882 pounds.
TOWING: 5,900 pounds.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 9 inches.
BOX WIDTH X LENGTH X HEIGHT: 62.4 x 69.3 x 21 inches.
PAYLOAD: 1,418 pounds.
STANDARD: Front, head-curtain air bags; remote keyless entry; one-year OnStar service; tire-pressure monitor system; auto headlamps; chrome rear bumper; front tow hooks; power heated side mirror with turn-signal display; cargo box lights; hard tonneau cover; rear park assist; power locks and windows; rear window defogger; power adjustable front seats; leather upholstery; AM/FM/CD stereo with XM Satellite radio and touch screen and navigation system; steering wheel radio controls; tilt steering; cruise control; power adjustable pedals; battery run-down protection.
OPTIONS: Power sunroof ($995).
(Richard Williamson writes about automobiles for Scripps Howard News Service.)
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