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2009 gmc sierra 1500 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Improved fuel efficiency. introductionthe gmc sierra was redesigned from the ground up in 2007 using proven powertrains. The 2009 model year brings minor refinements, a few additions, and new hybrid and high-efficiency xfe models. the sierra is built on a stiff platform for a smooth ride and sharp handling. The gmc sierra shares platforms with the chevy silverado but its exterior styling is quite different. sierra interiors offer a choice of two dashboard styles. The pure pickup interior includes a 40/20/40 split front bench seat with the center section folding down to provide a large storage compartment and wide armrest. The other style in the luxurious sierra slt is similar to what's found in the latest luxury suvs, with two front bucket seats separated by a fixed center console. It can be equipped with a standard bed (6-foot, 6-inch) or a long bed (8-foot), two bucket seats or a three-person bench seat, v6 or v8. the extended cab has two rows of seats with rear-hinged rear access doors that open 170 degrees and have roll-down windows. The extended cab can be equipped with either a short bed (5-foot, 8-inch), standard or long bed. The crew cab can be equipped with seating for five or six and comes with the short bed. standard equipment on the basic wt 1sa work truck 18,045) includes vinyl seating surfaces, air conditioning, am/fm/xm radio, one-year of onstar, daytime running lights, tire pressure monitoring system, smooth ride suspension, 17-inch wheels, automatic transmission and chrome bumpers. sle 25,575-$33,375) adds cloth seats, cd player, cruise control, rear-window defogger, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and outside temperatures, leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lamps, handling/trailering suspension, carpeting and power door locks/windows/mirrors. Additions include premium cloth seats, dual-zone air conditioning, a floor console, six-way power driver and front passenger seats, audio controls on the steering wheel, and machined aluminum wheels. slt 33,580-$40,575) adds leather seat trim, a unique instrument panel, six-disc cd changer with bose sound system, heated windshield washers, front bucket seats with 12-way power adjustment and heat, and polished aluminum wheels; crew cab models also get a rear-seat audio system. denali 42,740) includes a top-flight interior with leather, heated and powered front seats, unique woodgrain console, side curtain airbags, dual-zone climate control, park assist and so on. Denali options include a heated steering wheel, heated/cooled front seats, sunroof, and rear-seat entertainment. Denali comes only as a crew cab with a 403-hp 6. 2-liter v8 engine, six-speed automatic transmission and rear or all-wheel drive. all terrain model features the z71 off-road package, heavy-duty trailer package, 18-inch wheels, rancho shocks, and myriad cosmetic enhancements. When ordered with slt trim, exclusive two-tone leather is used. With epa ratings in the 20-22 mpg range its urban economy is the best of the sierras, the compromises being price, payload (max mid-1400-pound-range) and maximum tow capacity around 6000 pounds. options include a locking rear differential, stabilitrak, towing and trailering equipment, and a power sunroof. safety features include dual front airbags and a tire-pressure monitoring system. Optional head curtain airbags automatically inflate when sensors sense a severe impact to provide extra protection in the event of a rollover or secondary collision. Also available: driver and front-seat passenger side-impact air bags; anti-lock brakes, stabilitrak electronic stability control with rollover mitigation technology, autotrac active transfer case, ultrasonic rear park assist, onstar emergency notification. walkaroundthe front-end design of the gmc sierra emphasizes the truck's wide stance. The gmc emblem is set amid dark horizontal bars in the middle of an upright and chrome-surrounded grille. The headlamps are a pair of stacked, jeweled lenses. The front bumper features round fog lamps and a wide air intake and wraps around the sides of the truck to the front lower edge of the front wheel wells. top trim levels get some distinguishing features. The denali gets its own chromed grilles, both the upper section and the air vent below the front bumper, and the bumpers are painted to match. Hybrid models are festooned with odd-looking h badges. the sierra hood has a pair of long, narrow v-shaped power bulges and leads back to a steeply raked windshield. The windshield is tilted back for improved aerodynamics and enhanced highway fuel economy. the side view features slightly bulging and elongated fender flares that sweep down behind the headlamps. The sides of the cargo bed are higher than on previous models, and the exterior of the tailgate is sculpted, enhancing the rear view of the truck. Stacked tail lamps are on either side of the tailgate. a cargo management system is available for the bed with side rails and various cargo-carrying and cargo-controlling boxes and dividers and tie-downs. the gmc sierra and chevy silverado are built on the gmt900 platform that debuted in 2007 and shares many underpinnings with the yukon, suburban, tahoe suvs. The pickups get a unique rear suspension and frame section that is 245 percent stiffer. The sierra and silverado share mechanical components, with the exception of the unique features found on the sierra denali. compared with the previous-generation (pre-2007) models, the current frame is 234 percent stiffer in torsional rigidity, 62 percent more resistant to bending and 136 percent stiffer laterally. This yields a smoother ride and better handling. It also allowed the engineers to reduce the gap between the truck bed and passenger compartment as well as the gaps between fenders and bumpers, all of which enhances aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. the front suspension uses a coil-over-shock setup and the rack-and-pinion steering gear is mounted to the engine cross member frame. Except for hybrids and the 6. 2-liter, epa ratings run 13-15 mpg city, 17-20 mpg highway, and on e85 those numbers drop substantially. a late addition to the 2009 lineup are xfe (xtra fuel economy) models with a 5. 3-liter v8, six-speed automatic and axle ratio of 3. 08:1 that increase epa ratings form 14/20 to 15/21. Proprietary xfe pieces include aerodynamic upgrades in the form of a soft bed cover and extended front air dam, plus aluminum wheels (including the spare) and lower front suspension arms, locking rear differential, and low rolling resistance tires. A trailering package is standard so xfe models can tow up to 7000 pounds. interioras mentioned, two types of interiors are available. The gmc sierra slt boasts interior features popularized by the yukon sport utility, providing a much more upscale environment for the driver and passengers. Gmc hasn't forgotten about owners who use their trucks for work, however. So the other sierra models use a 'pure pickup' interior with more function, like dual glove boxes, and less luxury. the pure pickup, as it's called, has a unique dashboard that is more driver-oriented and has larger switchgear and door handles that are designed to be easily manipulated by thos.
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