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The full-size pickup truck remains an American institution, and nothing else will do for those who crave its blend of practicality, space, and sheer road presence. While manufacturers such as Chevrolet, GMC, and Ford typically dominate the market, foreign manufacturers, such as Toyota also got in on the action. Two famous examples in the full-size pickup truck market are the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2023 Toyota Tundra.
The 2023 Sierra 1500 is based on the fifth generation of the nameplate, which debuted in 2019 and was refreshed in 2022. It’s closely related to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The 2023 Tundra is based on 2021’s third generation.
Let’s compare the 2023 Sierra 1500 and the Toyota Tundra in terms of interior, performance, and safety offerings. Then, we can determine which one is ahead in the best full-size pickup truck race. If you want to know more about the new Sierra 1500, contact the sales team of Bob Brady Buick GMC, and we’ll be glad to assist.
The 2023 Sierra 1500 range offers a choice between a single cab, double cab, or spacious crew cab for passenger accommodation. Furthermore, you can choose between three cargo bed lengths ranging from 5.8 feet to 8.2 feet. In contrast, the 2023 Tundra only offers two cab choices. Even its largest cab is a mere 122 cubic feet, significantly smaller than the 136 cubic foot offering on the 2023 Sierra 1500.
We must mention the GMC Multi Pro tailgate that the 2023 Sierra 1500 enjoys. You can use it as a conventional tailgate, a load stopper, a work surface, a load stop, and even a sitting surface. It’s controlled via buttons where you’d expect the handle to be.
Furthermore, all 2023 Sierra 1500s enjoy a carbon-fiber reinforced cargo bed. You won’t find this or a trick tailgate on the 2023 Tundra, which has a traditional steel cargo bed and regular tailgate. The 2023 Sierra 1500’s cabin materials and ambiance are noticeably better than the 2023 Tundra, which doesn’t feel as premium.
The 2023 Sierra 1500 and the 2023 Tundra come with 12.3-inch digital instrument clusters on higher trim levels and have Apple CarPlay® plus Android Auto™ compatibility on all models. They also offer large touch screens of nearly 14 inches on higher trims, dual-zone climate control, and power front seats. The 2023 Sierra 1500 can also be had with a 12-speaker Bose audio system and wireless phone charger if desired.
GMC offers a versatile range of powertrains for the 2023 Sierra 1500. A 2.7-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with 310 horsepower kicks things off. Then, you can avail yourself of two V8s. The smaller one displaces 5.3 liters and produces 355 horsepower, while the larger unit is a 6.2-liter unit with 420 horsepower. For those who relish the torque of a diesel engine, there’s a 3.0-liter turbocharged Duramax in-line six with 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque, the most you can find on a 2023 Sierra 1500.
The base 2.7-liter engine comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission, while the V8s and the Duramax pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel-drive is standard, but you can option a four-wheel-drive system. This is standard on some trims, including the off-road-oriented AT4 and AT4X variants. These include off-road tires, advanced dampers, electronic locking differentials, and rock sliders.
The 2023 Tundra has a 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 in different states of tune, depending on trim level. Base trims receive 348 horsepower, while higher levels unlock 389 horsepower. There’s also a hybrid variant with a system total of 437 horsepower. A ten-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels, with an optional four-wheel-drive system on offer. There’s also a TRD trim level that adds some off-road items. There’s no turbo diesel or V8 option for the 2023 Tundra.
The 2023 Sierra 1500 can tow up to 13,200 pounds and carry a payload of up to 2,240 pounds. This bests the 2023 Tundra, with its 12,000-pound towing capacity and 1,940-pound payload capacity.
The 2023 Sierra 1500 and the 2023 Tundra come with a high level of safety specifications. They have airbags, brake assist, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, stability control, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assist.
If you want to buy a reliable full-size pickup truck, look no further than the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. It has more choices to pick from, a nicer cabin, better tech, and a broader range of powertrains in comparison to the Toyota Tundra. It can lug and haul more than the Tundra, too. So, swing by Bob Brady Buick GMC in Forsyth, IL, and test drive the new Sierra 1500 today.
