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When you've been building trucks since 1902, it's probably fair to say you've got a bit of experience when it comes to finding out what customers want and need from a heavy-duty pickup. For 2011, GMC unleashes an updated Sierra HD, which while sharing many improvements with its Chevy Silverado cousin; offers a few party tricks of its own.
According to manufacturer research, within the parent company, GMC truck customers differ somewhat from their Chevrolet counterparts. They tend to be younger, more affluent and more Internet savvy, with a preference for more features in their trucks.
As a result, the Sierra HD trim and equipment levels differ from the Silverado, with W/T (Work Truck), SLT and SLE trim levels, plus the luxury oriented Denali. Prices start at $27,965 for the base work truck (before options, taxes and fees), while by contrast, Denali models, now offered in both ¾-ton (2500) and 1-ton (3500 configurations), begin at $45,865. 2011 Sierra HDs are offered as regular, extended and crew cab models, with a choice of 6.6 or 8.2-feet boxes. Denalis are only offered as crew cab models and only with 4x4 drivelines.
More: 2011 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty: First Drive (http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/gmc/2011-gmc-sierra-heavy-duty-first-drive-1367.html) on AutoGuide.com
When you've been building trucks since 1902, it's probably fair to say you've got a bit of experience when it comes to finding out what customers want and need from a heavy-duty pickup. For 2011, GMC unleashes an updated Sierra HD, which while sharing many improvements with its Chevy Silverado cousin; offers a few party tricks of its own.
According to manufacturer research, within the parent company, GMC truck customers differ somewhat from their Chevrolet counterparts. They tend to be younger, more affluent and more Internet savvy, with a preference for more features in their trucks.
As a result, the Sierra HD trim and equipment levels differ from the Silverado, with W/T (Work Truck), SLT and SLE trim levels, plus the luxury oriented Denali. Prices start at $27,965 for the base work truck (before options, taxes and fees), while by contrast, Denali models, now offered in both ¾-ton (2500) and 1-ton (3500 configurations), begin at $45,865. 2011 Sierra HDs are offered as regular, extended and crew cab models, with a choice of 6.6 or 8.2-feet boxes. Denalis are only offered as crew cab models and only with 4x4 drivelines.
More: 2011 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty: First Drive (http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/gmc/2011-gmc-sierra-heavy-duty-first-drive-1367.html) on AutoGuide.com