The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 has a big bad standard 4.3L V6 upfront. The engine, on paper, does sound a bit underpowered but out in the real world, this engine pulls. And it pulls hard. Right from down low in the rev range, the V6 feels super torquey. Mated to a 6-speed conventional automatic transmission, hauling this massive truck uphill is not an issue either. Apart from the V6, a 5.3L V8 is also available as an option.
There is no getting away from the fact that the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 is one heavy truck. For the amount of heft, this thing has to lug around, it accelerates fairly swiftly. From standstill, the truck picks up the pace in a linear fashion with the gearbox assisting the engine all the way. The 2020 Sierra completes the 0-60 MPH run in 7.1 secs.
Models
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2020 GMC Sierra 1500
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2020 Ford-150
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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MSRP
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$31,195 |
$28,795
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$28,300
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Engine
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4.3L 6cyl
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3.5L 6cyl
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4.3L 6cyl
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Transmission
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6-speed automatic
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6-speed Automatic
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6-speed Automatic
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Horsepower
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285 hp
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282 hp
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285 hp
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Torque
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305 lb-ft
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253 lb-ft
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305 lb-ft
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0-60 MPH
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7.1
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7.3
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7.0
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Quarter mile
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15.2
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N/A
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15.2
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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128
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121
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128
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The 2020 GMC Sierra handles like a much smaller vehicle than it really is. Out on a straight and wide road, the truck feels stable and safe at high speeds. Encounter a set of twisties? Not an issue for the GMC as the suspension is not overly soft and keeps the body control under check. That being said, push this massive beast a bit too hard and the inert truck personality steps out and it rolls all over the place which is something that is expected from a giant like the GMC Sierra.
How does the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab fare on the towing capacity front?
The GMC Sierra 1500 is an outright beast in the sense it can haul almost twice its body weight and this is just the base pick-up with a V6. That being said, the rear-powered Sierra is rated above the AWD version in terms of outright towing capacity which is down to 9800 pounds.
Model
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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2020 Ford F-150
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2020 GMC Sierra 1500
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Towing Capacity (lbs)
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9800
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12100
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9800
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The champ of the towing world is the Ford F-150, with a maximum towing capacity of 12,100 pounds. The Silverado and the Sierra are the same here too, with a towing capacity of 9800 pounds.