2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT

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 SLT sits between the work-oriented SLE and the luxury-focused Denali, adding leather upholstery and heated front seats that make long days behind the wheel more comfortable. Its 6.6L V8 makes 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, routed through a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, so it pulls heavy trailers with the steady confidence you expect from a heavy-duty truck.