GM Silverado/Sierra pickups challenge the competition

TuffG929 · 06-08-2007, 03:12 PM

To mark the availability General Motors' latest heavy-duty GMT900 full-size trucks, the automaker invited us out to its Milford Proving Ground to drive its big trucks along with all of the competition. GM had a variety of both light and heavy-duty full-size trucks with gasoline and diesel engines on hand. For comparison they brought along F-150s and Super Duties from Ford, Rams from Dodge, Tundras from Toyota and Titans from Nissan. The Super Duty, Tundra and Titan were all 2008 models

In spite of rising gas prices and a sagging housing market, the market for full-size pickups is still a huge segment of the overall market. So far through the first five months of 2007, over 900,000 full-size pick up trucks have been sold representing over 13% of the total market and $60 billion in annual revenue. The last number is the reason why the domestics put so many resources into developing new trucks, and Nissan and Toyota want a piece of that pie.

Read all about how the latest GM trucks did against their competitors after the jump...

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roteague · 06-08-2007, 05:22 PM

I particulary like this little blurb "Bottom line: if you ever plan to tow a boat up a slippery boat ramp, avoid the Tundra,." because pulling boats is what Toyota is trying to position the Turda for here in Hawaii.

Realist · 06-08-2007, 11:24 PM

Silly comparison; comparing HD GMs and HD Fords to a Tundra or Titan is not very relevant.

Strapping.Young.Lad · 06-08-2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Realist

Silly comparison; comparing HD GMs and HD Fords to a Tundra or Titan is not very relevant.

Those are all 1/2 ton trucks...

Thats completley fair

roteague · 06-09-2007, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Realist

Silly comparison; comparing HD GMs and HD Fords to a Tundra or Titan is not very relevant.

Go back and read the article ....

E. Haskell · 06-09-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Realist

Silly comparison; comparing HD GMs and HD Fords to a Tundra or Titan is not very relevant.

Get real(ist).

asim · 06-09-2007, 02:11 AM

Wow. I liked this article very much, and even read the whole thing in great detail. It really showed which truck was the "real truck" underneath in the DNA and which ones were imposters in truck like clothing. I particularly liked the part about the traction control / ESP/ and ABS of the Silverado versus the weaker and less competent competition. Also design elements/flaws that Toyota has no experience of like the hinges that hold on the back seats in a crew cab and the bolts in the bed. Good stuff GM.

Xenon · 06-09-2007, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by roteague

Go back and read the article ....

They tested both. 1/2 ton and HD trucks. They didnt mention anything about the Ram HD though.

unkillsam · 06-09-2007, 09:40 AM

Wow, they really picked apart the "truck that's changing it all"

I still don't understand why anyone, even previous tundra owners would buy this pos, it is clearly not even as good as the old tundra.

ChevyNovs99 · 06-09-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by unkillsam

Wow, they really picked apart the "truck that's changing it all"

I still don't understand why anyone, even previous tundra owners would buy this pos, it is clearly not even as good as the old tundra.

Because it has a 400 hp engine available in a regular cab, duh. Didn't you know thats what pick up trucks are all about.

GMusa · 06-09-2007, 11:12 AM

That was a good review and GREAT idea from GM to bring the competition to their proving grounds to show that the Silverado and Sierra are truly the best trucks you can buy right now!

I love who they revealed "the truck thats chaning it all" (Tundra) for what it really is! GM needs to use this on TV to show that the Tundra is NOT what Toyota says it is!

Wait till the Silverado and Sierra gets the 6-speed autos that are going to be coming out soon.. then the Tundra is really going to be trash.

roteague · 06-09-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by unkillsam

Wow, they really picked apart the "truck that's changing it all"

I still don't understand why anyone, even previous tundra owners would buy this pos, it is clearly not even as good as the old tundra.

It just underscores Toyota's arrogance. They think they can sell sub-standard vehicles, makes tons of cash by skimping on the little details - all because they are "Toyota".

s-one · 06-09-2007, 05:57 PM

This guy has a bunch of videos from the Ford proving ground which includes the Silverado and the Tundra.

TuffG929 · 06-09-2007, 07:48 PM

This article really shows how the Tundra sucks in practical use.

gerardo_zg · 06-09-2007, 08:04 PM

*Drools over the white Denali*

06-08-2007, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
TuffG929 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York Posts: 2,459	GM Silverado/Sierra pickups challenge the competition To mark the availability General Motors' latest heavy-duty GMT900 full-size trucks, the automaker invited us out to its Milford Proving Ground to drive its big trucks along with all of the competition. GM had a variety of both light and heavy-duty full-size trucks with gasoline and diesel engines on hand. For comparison they brought along F-150s and Super Duties from Ford, Rams from Dodge, Tundras from Toyota and Titans from Nissan. The Super Duty, Tundra and Titan were all 2008 models In spite of rising gas prices and a sagging housing market, the market for full-size pickups is still a huge segment of the overall market. So far through the first five months of 2007, over 900,000 full-size pick up trucks have been sold representing over 13% of the total market and $60 billion in annual revenue. The last number is the reason why the domestics put so many resources into developing new trucks, and Nissan and Toyota want a piece of that pie. Read all about how the latest GM trucks did against their competitors after the jump... More

06-08-2007, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
roteague 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 1,377	Re: GM Silverado/Sierra pickups challenge the competition I particulary like this little blurb "Bottom line: if you ever plan to tow a boat up a slippery boat ramp, avoid the Tundra,." because pulling boats is what Toyota is trying to position the Turda for here in Hawaii. __________________ I don't have a ride, but I do have a car.

06-08-2007, 11:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Realist 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 777	Re: GM Silverado/Sierra pickups challenge the competition Silly comparison; comparing HD GMs and HD Fords to a Tundra or Titan is not very relevant.

06-09-2007, 02:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
asim Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,267	Re: GM Silverado/Sierra pickups challenge the competition Wow. I liked this article very much, and even read the whole thing in great detail. It really showed which truck was the "real truck" underneath in the DNA and which ones were imposters in truck like clothing. I particularly liked the part about the traction control / ESP/ and ABS of the Silverado versus the weaker and less competent competition. Also design elements/flaws that Toyota has no experience of like the hinges that hold on the back seats in a crew cab and the bolts in the bed. Good stuff GM. __________________ I'll make a new sig. Later.

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unkillsam 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Drives: 2008 Victory Red HHR LT Posts: 2,441	Re: GM Silverado/Sierra pickups challenge the competition Wow, they really picked apart the "truck that's changing it all" I still don't understand why anyone, even previous tundra owners would buy this pos, it is clearly not even as good as the old tundra.

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06-09-2007, 11:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
GMusa 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A!!! Drives: 1998 Ford Taurus SE Posts: 1,716	Re: GM Silverado/Sierra pickups challenge the competition That was a good review and GREAT idea from GM to bring the competition to their proving grounds to show that the Silverado and Sierra are truly the best trucks you can buy right now! I love who they revealed "the truck thats chaning it all" (Tundra) for what it really is! GM needs to use this on TV to show that the Tundra is NOT what Toyota says it is! Wait till the Silverado and Sierra gets the 6-speed autos that are going to be coming out soon.. then the Tundra is really going to be trash.

06-09-2007, 05:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
s-one 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 20	Re: GM Silverado/Sierra pickups challenge the competition This guy has a bunch of videos from the Ford proving ground which includes the Silverado and the Tundra. __________________ s-one

06-09-2007, 07:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
TuffG929 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York Posts: 2,459	Re: GM Silverado/Sierra pickups challenge the competition This article really shows how the Tundra sucks in practical use.

06-09-2007, 08:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
gerardo_zg 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Monterrey, Mexico Posts: 1,507	Re: GM Silverado/Sierra pickups challenge the competition Drools over the white Denali __________________

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