The 2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD comes with serious towing, payload and performance capabilities. But how does it compare to the 2023 Honda Ridgeline, a pickup truck with comfortable handling, a roomy interior and weatherproof cargo box?
Design & Style
The Honda Ridgeline is moderately sized, and unlike many pickups which use a body on frame structure, it uses a unibody platform, which means that it doesn't need a separate frame. This unconventional design gives it more comfortable handling while still retaining respectable towing and payload capacity. It has a 5 foot bed with a crew cab featuring 4 doors. It uses a V6 engine that works with an automatic 9 speed transmission, and all-wheel drive has been standardized.
The GMC Sierra 2500HD is full sized and designed to haul heavy equipment. It does so with ease, and passengers within the cabin will enjoy comforts such as smartphone wireless compatibility, plush seats and high resolution touch displays. It sits on eighteen inch wheels and has a chunky exterior with a large grille and ornate headlights. Most models come with a 6 way powered tailgate which folds into the workstation, and the bed comes in lengths ranging from 6'9 to 8' based on its cab configuration.
Technology & Safety
Due to its massive size, reinforced frame and airbags, drivers will be protected from most collisions. But the GMC Sierra 2500HD is loaded with gear designed to prevent accidents in the first place, such as emergency automated brakes for the higher trims and lots of cameras that allow drivers to view the exterior from every angle. Conveniences within its cabin include leather or vinyl upholstery, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, eight inch touch display and air conditioning.
The Honda Ridgeline comes with a number of standardized safety features, like emergency automated brakes, lane management, adapted cruise control and frontal impact alerts. Conveniences within its cabin consist of an eight inch touch display, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, leather seats and air conditioning. Its audio system is in bed which means it can spice up tailgate parties thanks to the vibrating actuators.
Performance
The Honda Ridgeline comes with a single powertrain, which is a V6, 3.5 liter engine that can generate 280 horsepower with a standardized all-wheel drive and automatic 9 speed transmission. Its payload capacity is 1600 pounds while the towing capacity is 5000 pounds. The GMC Sierra 2500HD comes with a V8, 6.6 liter engine that can generate 401 horsepower with payload capacity of 7,400 pounds and 35,000 pound towing capacity.
The Bottom Line
The GMC Sierra 2500HD is only slightly more expensive than the Honda Ridgeline, yet offers vastly superior towing and payload capacity. This means it makes more sense to pay a bit more to get the superior truck, which is the GMC Sierra.
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