2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE

This is GMC's heavy-duty pickup, the one you step up to when a half-ton isn't enough for serious towing and hauling. It drives with the authority you expect from a heavy-duty truck, and the steering is direct enough that you always know what the front tires are doing. Inside, the cabin is roomy and straightforward, with controls that are easy to reach and materials that hold up to work-truck use. The bed is big and the payload rating is generous, so it swallows tools, materials, or whatever else you need to move. The SLE sits above the Work Truck with added convenience features like power windows and locks, but skips the SLT's leather and chrome trim. Its 6.6L V8 makes 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive that gives you confident traction when the bed is loaded. You can add the Z71 Off-Road package on the SLE, which brings skid plates and upgraded shocks for rougher terrain.