2006 GMC Sierra 1500

The 2006 Sierra 1500 is GMC's full-size pickup, the more upscale sibling to the Chevrolet Silverado that shares its basic bones but aims for a slightly nicer interior and a quieter ride. On the road the Sierra feels planted and composed, with steering that's light enough for daily driving but still gives you confidence when you've got a heavy trailer behind it. The cabin is roomy and straightforward, with controls that are easy to use while wearing work gloves and seats that stay comfortable for hours on the highway. You get a proper truck bed, strong payload ratings, and towing capacity that handles a boat or a travel trailer without breaking a sweat. The Work Truck trim keeps things simple with vinyl flooring and a rubberized bed mat, skipping the SLT's leather and chrome for a lower starting price. Its hybrid-assisted 5.3L V8 pairs with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, giving you a boost in low-end torque for pulling away from a stoplight with a load. The hybrid system adds a small electric motor that helps the engine start and stop smoothly, and it's rated at 16 mpg combined.