Why Choose a 2024 GMC Sierra over a Ford F-150?

The pickup truck market is a competitive one, and every manufacturer tries its best to come up with a product that is better than its rivals every few years. With that in mind, the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 stands out as a great choice in the segment due to its capable powertrains, its innovative conception, and its advanced technology features. Here are some of the ways in which it surpasses the Ford F-150:

A wider variety of powertrains

The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 offers more diverse engine options than the Ford F-150. Indeed, while the Ford can only be ordered with six and eight-cylinder gasoline-burning powertrains, the GMC Sierra 1500 can be equipped with a range of four, six, and eight cylinder engines, with one diesel option. Starting with the standard TurboMax 2,7L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the Sierra offer 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, which is significantly more than what the F-150 offers as standard. Then, buyers of the Sierra can benefit from the robustness of a naturally-aspirated V8 engine right away, since the proven 5,3L unit is available on all models that come with the TurboMax engine, generating 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. Those who want even more power can also choose the 6,2L V8. This engine, larger than anything Ford has to offer, is known for the smoothness and refinement with which it delivers its output of 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Where the Sierra really stands out from the F-150 is with its available Duramax diesel option. This 3.0L turbocharged inline-six-cylinder unit makes 305 horsepower and a very generous 495 lb-ft of torque, providing the necessary grunt for almost every towing task.

Towing made easy

The 2024 GMC Sierra makes towing easier than ever thanks to its powerful engines that permit high tow ratings and its technologies that have been engineered with towing in mind. Thanks to the TurboMax engine, the 2024 GMC Sierra offers a higher base towing capacity than the Ford F-150, with up to 9,500 pounds versus only 8,200 for the F-150 equipped with the 3.3L V6. Stepping up to the 5.3L V8 gives the Sierra the ability to tow up to 11,200 pounds, while the top-of-the-line 6,2L V8 and the available Duramax diesel are both capable of towing up to an impressive 13,100 pounds. In order to make life easier when towing a trailer, the available SuperCruise hands-free driver assistance system has recently been updated to allow it to work even when the Sierra is pulling a load. Other technologies made for towing include the onboard towing app, which allows the driver to control a wide range of features, including some on the trailer itself, such as slide outs and water tank levels, when compatible.

Full of advanced technologies

The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 also compares favourably against the Ford F-150 in terms of technology since it is available with almost all of the latest features introduced in the automotive industry. An example of this is the new Google-based infotainment system which makes driving easier and more convenient by allowing the driver to stay connected to a higher degree than ever before thanks to the high level of integration within the Google Ecosystem. Another technology that stands out in the 2024 GMC Sierra is the available MultiPro tailgate, which can be adapted to serve six purposes, such as a load stop to prevent cargo from falling out when the main tailgate is open, an access hatch to reach the contents of the bed without having to open the main door, a second horizontal load surface, and a convenient wide step to ease entry and exit from the bed in all weather. This tailgate can even include an available Kicker external sound system. While the Ford F-150 also offers some clever cargo solutions, it can’t match the practicality and versatility of the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500.