Truck of the Year for 2007: The GMC Sierra 1500
Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the GMC Sierra 1500 are quite excited about their purchase. The Sierra 1500 has held a position among the top of the Sierra 1500 line of truck for a very long time. It is a significant truck, and the 2007 model is no different. The GMC Sierra 1500 comes under the heading of extended cab pickup models that are fun to drive.
GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Specs
GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Specs: The Sierra 1500 Classic Hybrid comes outfitted with a Vortec 5.3 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transmission by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for GMC.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Sierra 1500 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2007 Sierra 1500 is a SFI system, running on ELECTRIC/GAS . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 26.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
Vehicle Statistics
The Sierra 1500 is 205.60 inches long, 80.00 inches wide, and 73.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 119.00 inches. It is able to seat 3 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Sierra 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 60 months or 100,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the extended cab pickup market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $24,050 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $22,006. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Extended Cab Pickup.
MPG Ratings
The Sierra 1500 Classic Hybrid received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and 20 - 22 when it came to highway driving. Being a electric/gas-powered green truck, this was exceptional.
In 2007 the Sierra 1500 Classic Hybrid was availble in the exterior colors of Deep Blue Metallic, Fire Red, Medium Brown Metallic, Onyx Black, Silver Birch Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, Stealth Gray Metallic, Steel Gray Metallic, and Summit White. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
What We Think of the GMC Sierra 1500
The 2006 model began the promise of the GMC Sierra 1500. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers GMC hopes that the Sierra 1500 Classic Hybrid will continue to be a profitable vehicle.